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Buick Business MPV Concept
The Buick Business MPV Concept was officially introduced at Shanghai’s Motor Show 2009 and the company says it represents their vision of “business class on the road”. The vehicle was developed in China by Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) and incorporates elements of Chinese culture and other artistic influences. The Buick Business MPV Concept will extract power from a direct fuel injected 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine backed by an electric powered one and then send it to the front wheels (FWD) via a 6-speed automatic transmission. Performance figures show that the Buick Business MPV Concept is able to reatch a top speed of 190 Km/h and go from 0 to 100 Km/h in…
2010 Toyota Prius price
Toyota announced the price for the 2010 Prius today also mentioning that sales will start at the end of May this year. The 2010 Toyota Prius is powered by an 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle, four-cylinder engine outputting 98 horsepower and together with its electric motor will generate a combined 134 horsepower. Fuel economy is estimated at 51 mpg city and 48 mpg highway with the mid-size hybrid emitting over 70 percent fewer smog-forming emissions than the average new vehicle.The 2010 Toyota Prius price starts at $21,000 MSRP and while its main competitor the Honda Insight is still around $1,000 cheaper the hybrid technology inside the Prius is more advanced with elements like…
Volvo racing game for PC
Volvo Car Corp. joined forces with Swedish game studio SimBin Development Team and developed a free video game for PC platforms that will be released on May 26. “Volvo – the game” will be available free of charge and will include models like the Volvo S60 Concept along with several other popular models from the Swedish automaker. The game will give players the posibility of spinning Volvo race cars around highly detailed and realistic tracks, with three…
Rolls Royce Ghost
The RR4 model from Rolls Royce has been officialy named Ghost. The news was made public by CEO Tom Purves at Shanghai’s Motor Show today. Production for the Rolls Royce Ghost will start on a dedicated line later this year at the company’s facility in Goodwood. As far as technical details we know that the new Rolls Royce Ghost will be powered by a twin-turbocharged V12 engine coupled to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. No comments referring to the Rolls Royce Ghost price were made…
2010 Jaguar XJ teaser
Jaguar released a teaser image with the 2010 XJ model, marking Mike O’Driscoll’s announcement today at the Shanghai Motor Show that a next generation XJ is ready to have its official debut on July 9th in London. Developed on an aerospace-inspired aluminium body the 2010 Jaguar XJ will extract power from one of the companies highly efficient petrol or diesel V6 engines. A supercharged V8 outputting 510 horsepower will also be an option with future customers able to choose from the standard or the long wheelbase version. The 2010 Jaguar XJ price will also be announced on July 9th and the car will go on sale by the end of 2009…
Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX
The British version of Opel, Vauxhall has just unveiled the new Insignia ecoFLEX, a car that promises eco-friendlyness destined for the UK market. The Opel Insignia ecoFLEX will extract power from a 2.0-liter CDTi diesel engine that delivers 160 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque at 1750-2500rpm with CO2 emissions of just 136g/km. The comapny manages to offer the same performance as a standard 2.0 CDTi model in a package that is both cheaper and with reduced running costs that needs 5.2 liters of fuel to cover 100 Km. All that is achieved thanks to a list of improvements that include better aerodynamics, a 10mm lowered ride and low rolling resistance tires. Performance figures…
Stile Bertone Mantide aka Project M
The Stile Bertone Mantide aka Project M showcased at Shanghai’s Motor Show was revealed in a few more images released by the Italian design company today even though an official press release hasn’t surfaced yet. In terms of design the Mantide is definitely unique reflecting elements specific to the Italian automotive style and even though some might consider it too radical we think it mainly reflects freedom of expression. Powered by Corvette ZR1’s 640 horsepower supercharged V8, the Mantide accelerates from 0 to 100 Km/h (60 mph) in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 351km/h (217mph). Other performance improvements include a lowered aerodynamic coefficient and reduced weight…
Volkswagen Golf GTD VI price for UK
The German automaker announced the Volkswagen Golf GTD VI price for UK today. The new performance diesel is already available for order and arrival in the UK is scheduled for June 22. Price for the Volkswagen Golf GTD VI will start at 21,850 GBP for the three door variant equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox, while the five door version will cost 585 GBP more. Customers interested in the Volkswagen Golf GTD VI powered by the 2.0-liter 170 hp engine coupled to a 6-speed DSG automatic gearbox will pay either 23,155 GBP for the 3 door or 23,740 GBP for the 5-door version. Other elements featured as standard in the GTD range are a flat-bottomed steering wheel, a leather gearshift…
Mercedes S63 AMG and S65 AMG
Daimler unveiled the Mercedes S63 AMG and S65 AMG at the Shanghai Motor Show today along with photos and details describing their sporty luxury sedans. Both versions come equipped with larger engines and other specific AMG elements that improve both appearance and performance. The Mercedes S 63 AMG owns a 6.3-litre V8 that is able to output 525 hp (386 kW) and 630 N/m of torque with 4.6 seconds needed when accelerating from 0 to 100 Km/h (60 mph). The top of the line Mercedes S 65 AMG is even more impressive, having a twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12 engine under the bonnet capable of unleashing 612 hp (450 kW) and a maximum of 1000 N/m of torque with a 4.4 seconds 0 to 100 Km/h…
Porsche Panamera debut
Wraps were officially taken of the Porsche Panamera in China today at Shanghai’s Motor Show and a new set of images were also released by the company to mark its debut. The four-door Porsche Panamera is 4.97 metres (195.7 inches) in length and 1.42 metres (55.9 inches) in height and despite its size it is said that will take under 5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h (60 mph). Powering the Porsche Panamera is a direct fuel injected 4.8-liter V8 engine that packs 400 horsepower with a turbocharged 500 horsepower version also available both with AWD or RWD. A 6-cylinder gasoline and hybrid engine is also being developed for the Porsche Panamera and will start equipping…