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2010 Audi S4 A5 and S5 price for US
The 2010 Audi S4, A5 and S5 price for North America was announced today with the S versions expected to hit the dealership floor in August while the A5 Cabriolet will be available starting this Fall. The 2010 Audi S4 comes with a 3.0T V6 FSI direct injection supercharged unit under its skin that packs 333 HP and 325 lb-ft of torque. With this engine the 2010 Auto S4 equipped with a manual gearbox can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9, making it 0.4 seconds faster than the previous generation. The 2010 Audi S4 price for US starts at $45,900 and the S tronic version is $1,400 more. As for the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet price starts at $42,000 while the sporty S5 version goes on sale…
Nissan GT-R Firefighter
The Nissan GT-R Firefighter is a car that is specially designed for fast response in case of emergency calls at the Nurburgring track.
The Nissan GT-R Firefighter is equipped with a fire extinguishing system that has water and foam plus a hose pipe that is accessible trough the boot. Designed to offer the quickest response time possible the Nissan GT-R Firefighter has lapped the Nurburgring circuit in 7 minutes 26 seconds 70 and even with all the equipment that weights close to 200 Kg this special vehicle managed to go around the track in less than 8 minutes. The Nissan GT-R Firefighter packs 485 PS, with a 50-litre water tank replacing the rear seats, and all modifications…
Toyota Prius Hi-Tech Option Pack
A new Hi-Tech Option Pack is now available for the Toyota Prius. What made the company add these new features was the fact that customers kept asking for these options since the hybrid car’s launch. What are these features ? Well the Toyota Prius Hi-Tech Option Pack consists of new LED lighting as well as dusk-sensing function and washers. It also includes auto-dimming rear view mirror and water-repellent treatment on side window glass. The new Toyota Prius Hi-Tech Option Pack is available on the T Spirit version and starts at 895 GBP…
Opel Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX
The latest model to receive Opel’s ecoFLEX efficiency treatment is the nine-seater Vivaro Combi. Equipped with a diesel burning 2.0-litre CDTI engine that can output 114 HP which is linked to a 6-speed manual transmission, the Opel Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX will need only 7.4 litres of fuel per 100 Km with CO2 emissions as low as 194 g/Km. These figures are impressive considering the Opel Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX weights 2.7 tons. Some of the measures that were taken to achieve this level of efficiency include fitting the Opel Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX with special injection nozzles as well as an optimized engine management, and the car is offered in 6 basic versions. The Opel Vivaro Combi…
2009 Hartge BMW X5 E70 body kit
A new body kit is now available for the 2009 BMW X5 thanks to the German tuners from Hartge. The 2009 Hartge BMW X5 E70 body kit features a new front spoiler, rear skirt, side sills, and a stainless steel rear silencer with oval exhaust tail pipes. All these custom body parts for the 2009 Hartge BMW X5 E70 are made from PUR-RIM, primed and with ABE …
2010 Nissan Sentra and Sentra SE-R price
The 2010 Nissan Sentra and Sentra SE-R price for North America was announced today, along with details referring to the interior and exterior enhancements. For the 2010 year model the Nissan Sentra received a Navigation Package that includes a 5 inch color display and XM Real-Time Traffic Info with subscription sold separately plus leather-appointed seating, iPod and Bluetooth controls as well as Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) that are offered as standard on the 2.0 SL model. The 2010 Nissan Sentra price starts at $15,420 for the 2.0 version that uses a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine packing 140 HP linked to a six-speed manual transmission while…
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
The second announcement from German manufacturer involves another fuel efficient model, the BMW ActiveHybrid X6, which will be introduced to the public at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 features a powering system that uses two electric motors that develop 91 HP and 86 HP and a twin turbo V8 engine running on gasoline that outputs 400 HP. With this system the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 can benefit from a maximum 480 HP and 575 lb-ft of peak torque. Performance figure indicate that accelerating from 0 to 60 mph takes 5.4 seconds, with a top speed limited to 130 mph and CO2 emissions are of 231 grams per Km. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 price is yet to be…
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series
The Bavarian auto-maker released photos and details with their new fuel efficient hybrid based on the company’s flagship saloon, the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series. The hybrid system inside the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series is composed from a V8 gasoline engine and an electric motor, while all the power is put to the ground through a 8-speed automatic transmission. The overall system output is 465 HP (342 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque and the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 4.9 seconds needing only 9.4 litres of fuel per 100 Km. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series will be available in two body styles, the second one offering a 14 cm alonged wheelbase, and…
BMW X1 Promo Video
The first BMW X1 promo video features the small German SUV in action in different places, surfaces and circumstances. Trough this dynamic footage we get an obvious hint regarding the vehicle’s adaptability and as far as design we have to admit the BMW X1 is growing on us. The most powerful BMW X1 version is the xDrive28i that uses a 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder powerplant which is able to output 258 hp (190 kW), delivering close to 30 mpg. Sprinting from 0 to 100 Km/h takes 6.8 seconds and the BMW X1 top speed is 205 Km/h…
Volkswagen Golf Plus BlueMotion
The fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf Plus BlueMotion version was announced today, a vehicle that is already available for order in UK with the first deliveries schedulled for October. The Volkswagen Golf Plus BlueMotion uses the new 1.6-litre TDI diesel engine that can develop 105 HP optimized for excellent fuel economy that promises to deliver 65.7 mpg in a combined cycle while releasing only 114 g/Km of CO2. The Volkswagen Golf Plus BlueMotion will be sold with two trim levels under the S and SE badges and standard equipment includes ABS, ESP, 6 airbags, air conditioning…