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Toyota Prius vs Honda Insight video
The latest comparison test video comes from the guys at iMotorTV that put the Toyota Prius compete against the Honda Insight in four categories : pollution, pose, price and performance. Toyota Prius specs: power comes from a 1.8-litre petrol engine engine that outputs 98 hp plus an electric engine that generates an extra 36 hp. As far as emissions there are 89 grams of CO2 released into the atmosphere per Km. Honda Insight specs: the 1.3-litre engine develops 88 hp while its electric motor ads an extra 30 hp. 101 grams of CO2 are pumped into the air every Km. As the video shows the Toyota Prius finished the quarter mile drag race in 17 seconds which was 3 seconds faster than the Honda Insight…
RUF Rt 12 S Porsche 911 GT2
The German tuning house RUF has continued improving the Porsche 911 GT2, and released details with their latest creation, the RUF Rt 12 S that features impressive technical enhancements as well as discrete exterior modifications. The RUF Rt 12 S Porsche 911 GT2 has a refined biturbo boxer engine under its bonnet that can output no less than 685 hp (504 kW) and 880 of torque giving it the ability to reach a top speed of 360 Km/h. Other performance upgrades include an optional adjustable front axle that offeres 50 mm extra chassis clearance by the push of a button. On the outside the RUF Rt 12 S Porsche 911 GT2 has been fitted with separate LED alternative…
ABT VW Golf VI GTI
The latest creation in the German tuning sector comes from ABT with their ABT VW Golf VI GTI. Besides receiving a new appearance the ABT VW Golf VI GTI is also offered with boosted performance. In fact the 2.0-litre TSI unit found in the standard Volkswagen VI GTI that developed 210 hp (154 kW) has been optimized and is now able to output 260 hp (191 kW). There is also a second choice for the ABT VW Golf VI GTI that can spit out 300 hp (221 kW) when the engine is fitted with a new turbocharger. The power increase is accommodated by a set of ABT suspension springs that position the car with 30 millimeters closer to the asphalt plus 345 millimeter brakes discs. A wide range of…
Ferrari Store at Nurburgring
The Italian automaker announce today that they have opened a new Ferrari store at the Nurburgring. This would be the first store in Germany and inauguration was done by Formula 1 drivers, Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen. The Ferrari Store at Nurburgringhas that will also include a lounge with a business section is 240 square metre and was designed by Studio Iosa Ghini. The company says that GT car clients and enthusiasts will find a wide selection of products and in the future…
New Jaguar XJ to get introduced by Jay Leno
With its debut set for tomorrow July 9 at the Saatchi Gallery in London, the new Jaguar XJ will get introduced by well know car enthusiast ex-talk show host Jay Leno. The Jaguar XJ is the company’s first car to feature an aerospace-inspired aluminium body architecture and will extract power from a supercharged V8 that outputs 510 HP, with a series of ultra-efficient diesel and petrol units also available. The Jaguar XJ will is be sold as a standard or long wheelbase version and besides the anticipated luxury specifications the car will also feature a panoramic glass roof. The jaguar XJ is…
Hyundai Coupe 5.035 GBP price cut
If you ever considered buying a Hyundai Coupe, and live in UK then we think now is the perfect time for you. We say that because the Hyundai Coupe 5,035 GBP price cut that was announced today for the 2.0-litre version sounds like a tempting offer. Not only that but the Hyundai Coupe 2.0-litre which is now available for 14,295 GBP which is 2,600 GBP less that what it used to cost back in 96′ when it was first…
Vauxhall Insignia VXR price for UK
The Vauxhall Insignia VXR price for UK was announced today with the company also mentioning that availability in showrooms across Britain will start in September. All Vauxhall Insignia VXR versions which are the hatch, saloon and Sports Tourer adopt the 4×4 technology with a sophisticated FWD chassis and are powered by a 325 hp turbocharged v6 engine. With this engine the Vauxall Insignia VXR is able to sprint from 0 to 100 Km/h in under 6.0 seconds. The Vauxhall Insignia VXR price starts at 30,995 GBP for the hatchback and saloon while the Sports Tourer version will go on sale starting at 32,320 GBP. As far as optional equipment for the Vauxhall Insignia…
Lamborghini Gallardo on fire in UK
After we mentioned the stories involving two Lamborghini Murcielago getting totaled in Russia sometime back in March, it seems like these days bursting into flames is the way to go. The Lamborghini Gallardo on fire featured in the video bellow was spotted in Peterborough, UK and apparently two guys were seen exiting the vehicle after they have noticed that smoke was coming out from the engine bay. We don’t know if you could tell from this footage but apparently this Gallardo was a 2005 model priced at 75,000 GBP, value that would make any insurance company happy…
Carlsson Daylight for Mercedes S Class
German tuner Carlsson released details with their new LED Daylight illumination designed for the Mercedes S Class. The Carlsson Daylight for Mercedes S Class combines the daytime running lights with the fog light in a module that will offer the face-lift look to the German luxury saloon. This module is built in OEM quality and is designed to fit any Mercedes S Class model built from 2005 to 2009 except the AMG versions. Developed in compliance with all regulations the Carlsson Daylight for Mercedes S Class can be used simultaneously with low beam and high beam lights and its price starts at 569 Euros without tax…
Aston Martin Store Nurburgring
Aston Martin announced that it will open its first ever outlet store entitled the Aston Martin Store Nurburgring. This project is part of the renovations that are currently being made to the Nurburgring and Aston Martin promises to offer a new shopping experience for thier fans. The Aston Martin Store Nurburgring will be located on the “Grand Ring Boulevard” and the company says the entire Aston Martin…