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2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo price
The 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo price was announced today along with the fact that introduction in Europe’s market will be in late October 2009. The 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo was introduced at Frankfurt’s motor show this year and will be available to customers in Germany with three motorisation levels. The BMW 530d Gran Turismo price is 55,200 Euros and under its bonnet there is a diesel burning 2,993 cc unit that outputs 245 hp (180 kW) and 540 Nm of torque from 1,750-3,000 rpm, accelerating from 0 to 100 Km/h in 6.9 seconds. The BMW 535i Gran Turismo price starts at 55,700 Euros and for that amount customers will get the 2,979 cc powering unit that is able to develop…
2010 BMW 760Li and 740d
The German auto maker announced that they will diversify their luxury saloon range with a number of new versions for the 7 Series that will join their fleet in autumn. These are the 2010 BMW 760Li (the first M Sports Package on a 7 Series) and the 2010 BMW 740d. The 2010 BMW 7 Series M Sport features a series of exterior improvements like the new front and rear apron with extra chrome as well as the illuminated M entry trim and the 6 new body colors available. There is also the 19-inch and optional 20-inch double-spoke design set of M light-alloy wheels that completes the overall aspect of the 2010 BMW 7 Series M Sport. Inside the 2010 BMW 7 Series M Sport features sports covered in leather, the multi-functional M steering wheel also covered in leather, the M footrest also found in the…
2010 BMW 120i Coupe and 118d Coupe
The German car maker announced today that two new ultra low emission fuel-efficient Euro 5 compliant engines will join the company’s lineup in the form of the 2010 BMW 120i Coupe and 118d Coupe that will go on sale in Europe in September. The 2010 BMW 120i Coupe will have a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder unit under its bonnet that outputs 170 horsepower at 6,700 rpm and 210Nm (155 lb-ft) of torque at 4,250 rpm. Thanks to this new gasoline engine the 2010 BMW 120i Coupe is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 7.8 seconds and reach…
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE Sport Package Photos and Details
A new set of photos with the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE Sport Package was released today by the Italian auto maker. Officially introduced at Geneva’s Motor Show in March the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE Sport Package is basically a performance factory kit for the standard GTB Fiorano model, that aims at improving handling and driver’s emotion behind the wheel. Even though there are no major differences when compared to the standard version, some of the sportier elements on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE Sport Package include a new discretely redesigned front grille, 20-inch light alloy wheels wrapped in stickyer tyres, new exhaust pipes and a lowered ride-height…
World Rally Championship Cars – Video
We came across one of the best videos featuring the World Rally Championship Cars during the sport’s golden age. It is easy to understand the author of this video is a true WRC fan as he’s video captures epic scenes from the first years or WRC until current times wrapped in an excellent “sound track”. The World Rally Championship Cars are presented in a raw style with footage that presents crashes, jumps, victories, rally enthusiasts and more. Watch the World Rally Championship Cars Video after the jump…
Vauxhall Insignia VXR to Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
The all new 325 HP Vauxhall Insignia VXR is set to Debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and visitors will be able to view the high-performance car exposed on the Supercar Paddock on July 3-5 ahead of official media launch. The Vauxhall Insignia VXR will demonstrate its Adaptive 4X4 chassis with electronic Limited Slip Differential twice a day at 9.00am and 1.25pm on Goodwood’s notoriously tricky hillclimb course and rumor has it that the 560 HP 6.2-litre V8-engined VXR8 Bathurst S Edition which is the most powerful Vauxhall ever created has been commissioned to create a ‘Smoke Gets in Your Eyes’ display in front of Goodwood House. Visitors are also expected to see the…
Volkswagen California and Caravelle campervans
If you want to “Escape To Your Reality This Summer” then you might need the Volkswagen California and Caravelle campervans. The German car maker has a tradition of over 60 years when it comes to vehicles used in geting away from daily routines and having fun and to celebrate their heritage the company has released a new website that presents the modern Volkswagen California and Caravelle campervans. On their website (www.vwescape.co.uk ) everyone can share their personal vacation experiences and enter a competition to win an “escape” in a Volkswagen California campervan. With their custom exterior decorations the Volkswagen California and Caravelle campervans will cruise…
2009 Fiat 500C video
We present you the first 2009 Fiat 500C video, featuring the small Italian convertible that was officially unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in action. With its fabric roof the vehicle wants to pay its respects to the original 1975 Fiat 500 model and for those of you who are really interested (and live in Italy) the Fiat 500C is available for test driving starting July 4th. Powering options for the 2009 Fiat 500C convertible include two petrol engines with 1.2 litre or 1.4 litre capacities plus a 1.3 litre diesel unit that are each able to develop 69 hp, 100 hp and respectively 75 hp. Details announcing if the 2009 Fiat 500C is coming to U.S. have not been released…
Renault Twingo by Rip Curl edition
The new Renault Twingo by Rip Curl edition has been announced by the French manufacturer, a car that is based on the Twingo Dynamique model. There are four types of engines available for the Renault Twingo by Rip Curl edition on the French market and they are the 1.2 LEV and 1.2 16V each developing 75hp plus the diesel burning dCi 65 and dCi 85 units. Some of the extra features on the Renault Twingo by Rip Curl edition include special trimmings in areas like the foglamp surrounds, rear quarter panels and hatch while inside customers will notice the custom Rip Curl badges on the front and rear headrests, the metallic red speedometer surround and climate control buttons…
Buick LaCrosse gets new Ecotec 2.4L engine
GM announced that their 2010 Buick LaCrosse will get the new Ecotec 2.4-litre engine as the 3rd motorisation option available for the company’s the luxury sedan. Thanks to this new efficient four-cylinder engine featuring Direct injection technology the 2010 Buick LaCrosse is able to develop 182 hp (136 kW) and 172 lb-ft of torque (233 Nm) keeping fuel consumption to low levels : 30 mph highway and 20 mph city. The other two engines that can equip the 2010 Buick LaCrosse are the direct injected…