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2010 Kia Sorento official debut
The 2010 Kia Sorento had its official debut at Seoul’s Motor Show, event marked by the company with the release of a complete set of details describing their modern and sporty CUV. The 2010 Kia Sorento is part of Kia’s strategy of expansion and it will feature a range of engines that vary by region. For example the US market will get the 2010 Kia Sorento equipped with either the 2.4-litre V6 petrol engine with 174 ps (129 kW) or the more flowerful 3.5-litre V6 that outputs 277 ps (206 kW) while in Europe the car will also be available with a 2.2-litre 4-cylinder Diesel enigne that packs 197 ps (147 kW). Other new elements in the 2010 Kia Sorento include the all-new six-speed automatic transmission, a lower suspension and a stiffer bodyshell…
Ford Transit Connect Family One
The Blue Oval has introduced the Ford Transit Connect Family One concept today. With this new versatile vehicle Ford is trying to anticipate parent’s needs while engaging their children in various fun activities. The Ford Transit Connect Family One is more likely to have “the coolest mom” as a driver, and thanks to the clever amenities featured inside, family outings will be easier and more exciting. Some of those amenities refer to things like folding scooters, rechargeable walkie-talkies, backpacks and integrated toy storage, on-board storage for folding stroller as well as media entertainment with three-dimensional gaming and wireless Web connectivity. Ford Transit Connect Family…
Giant pothole swallows three cars and a truck
We know that Russia, especially Moscow is a place were even large potholes are becoming part of the ordinary everyday life. What’s more scary is that the last huge pothole you probably saw there last week will most certainly be small in comparison to the one to come and some say this is caused by the fact that the whole city developed on top of an ancient volcano. On the other hand this might very well be earth’s way of telling us that we really should be cutting down on fuel emissions or more vehicles will be eaten alive. This time the victims were a truck and three cars from the near parking lot and we just hope their respected insurance companies do cover cars eatean…
Aston Martin DB9 gets Bang and Olufsen sound system
The British manufacturer announced that their DB9 model will feature the bespoke BeoSound DB9 audio system developed exclusively by Bang & Olufsen as an option for the Aston Martin DB9. Initially introduced in an Aston in 2008 as the BeoSound DBS this unique sound system consists of thirteen speakers positioned in ten locations around the car that adapts automatically to changing road and noise conditions. Just as any Bang & Olufsen product the BeoSound DB9 is focusing on elegance and design while delivering exceptional sound quality thanks to their pioneering acoustic technologies. The Beosound DB9 is available in both DB9 Coupe and Volante models…
Hyundai Blue Will unveiled at Seoul
The Hyundai Blue Will was officially introduced today at Seoul’s Motor Show. Developed by Advanced Design Studio the Hyundai Blue Will features promising capabilities that will hold as a platform for future ideas. Powered by its 1.6 liter petrol engine coupled with a 100 Kw electric motor Hyundai Blue Will will be able to cover an estimated 1050 Km (652 Miles) while fuel consumption is of 2.2 liters/100 Km (106 mpg) if it runs only on its electric technology, or 4.7L/100km (55mpg) driven in Pure HEV-Mode. Helping the new Hyundai Blue Will hybrid achieve such an impressive autonomy are also its various power generating systems. To be exact these refer to the exhaust…
2010 Chevrolet Equinox price
Price for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, was announced today and the company says the car will go on sale in the States this June. Numbers show that the basic 2010 Chevrolet Equinox FWD LS equipped with a 182 hp (135 kW) 4-cylinder, 2.4-liter Ecotec engine will hold a price tag of $23,185 MSRP officially making it $1,800 cheaper than the model it will replace. There is also an 264 hp (190 kW) 3.0L DOHC direct injected V-6 available for the 2010 Equinox Chevrolet and both engines are estimated to cover more than 500 miles (800 km) on one fill-up. Although the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox price is lower GM offers more, with standard features like more airbags, 17 inch wheels and power lumbar support …
Audi A8 new Sport Plus and Comfort Plus packages
Audi announced that starting today, there are two more equipment packages available for order for the Audi A8, which are the Audi comfort plus style package and the Audi sport plus style package along with a new Panter Black body color. The Audi A8 comfort plus will cost between 4,200 Euros and 14,500 Euros and will include 19” forged aluminum wheels, silk beige Valcona leather, a leather-trimed center console, heated front and rear seats with massage functions plus the LED daytime running lights.As for the Audi A8 sport plus version price will vary from 2,100 Euros to 9,600 Euros and the vehicle will feature 20” S desgin aluminium wheels…
Vorsteiner BMW E90 M3 Sedan
Californian based engineers from Vorsteiner have recently introduced a new aero package for the BMW E90 M3 Sedan. Fitted with new lightweight components the Vorsteiner BMW E90 M3 Sedan features a dry carbon fiber front spoiler and as well as a rear diffuser with integrated fins. The Vorsteiner BMW E90 M3 Sedan has also received a new trunk lid that as the company mentions gives the E90 M3 superior stiffness and strength as well as improved down force, made entirely from the same dry carbon fiber material. Details referring to the Vorsteiner BMW E90 M3 Sedan price were not given…
2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
Daimler has officially revealed the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG today, ahead of its scheduled debut at the New York Auto Show this month. Powered by a 6.3 liter V8 engine the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG can unleash 525 hp (386 kW), 11hp more than the previous version, and 630 Newton metres of torque and has been fitted with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission that can also be found on the SL 63 AMG. Helped by this kind of transmission that allows gearshifts to be performed in 100 millisecond the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG takes 4.5 seconds to go from 0 to 100 Km/h while top speed is electronically limited to 250 Km/h. Even though the new model didn’t get its power…
GM Daewoo Veritas price
The GM Daewoo Veritas priced at KRW 50,300,000 for the base model and reaching KRW 60,300,000 for the top of the line version will start sales from tomorrow (April 1) on the Korean market. Equipped with a 3.6 liter SIDI engine that outputs 277 PS, the same that is also powering the Cadillac CTS, the 2009 GM Daewoo Veritas is an ultra low emission vehicle that achieves an 8.7 Km/liter fuel efficiency. The GM Daewoo Veritas is available with a 6-speed automatic transmission and also borrowing from GM are the Active Select and Sport Shift technologies that enable customized and sporty driving. Trim levels are the only feature that differentiate the GM Daewoo Veritas price…