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Aston Martin One-77 latest video
The Aston Martin One-77 revealed this year at Geneva’s Motor Show is featured in another set of videos, and this time we receive a little more info regarding the building process and the philosophy stat stands behind it. The One-77 built in an exclusive limited production of 77 units represents everything that Aston Martin is today and as it is also mentioned in the video it goes beyond being just a supercar, representing a piece of art rooted in Aston’s 94 years of history. Of course this hand-crafted…
SEAT Ibiza receives Red Dot Award
After publishing an article two days ago about the Opel Insignia winning the “Red Dot” now its Seat’s turn. The new Seat Ibiza received the prestigious Red Dot Award for both its 5 door and SC versions, from a total of 3,231 products from 49 countries and 17 categories that competed. The 5 door Ibiza received the “Best of the Best” award for its high quality design while the SC version received the “Red Dot” award for outstanding quality. The Spanish manufacturer was awarded this prize before in 2003 with its Altea model and as the company states it is honored to receive such a distinction that praises its quality, precision and innovative design. The new…
2010 Lincoln MKZ price details
Price details for the 2010 Lincoln MKZ were made public today and potential buyers can now be informed that it starts at $34,965 for the FWD version and $36,855 for the AWD model. Included in the price tag are destination and delivery also and comparing it to rival luxury sedans such as Lexus ES350 or the Cadillac CTS, the 2010 Lincoln MKZ offers a whole list of extra features that come as standard. In terms of ride quality the MKZ offers an ultra-quiet cabin with a better noise/speed ratio than the Lexus and powering the 2010 Lincoln MKZ is the 3.5-liter V6 DOCH engine that offers 263 hp at 6,250 rpm and 249 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm…
Porsche Panamera key Innovations
The Stuttgart manufacturer released a list of details describing the Porsche Panamera and the key technologies and innovations behind it. The future luxury Gran Turismo from Porsche will be officially revealed in China this year at Shanghai’s Auto Show but after today’s release we already know a few interesting facts about it. For example we now know that the Porsche Panamera will feature an automatic start/stop system in conjunction with automatic transmission, air suspension with adjustable air volume as a world’s first plus an adjustable rear spoiler working on a multi-stage level as part of active aerodynamics on the Porsche Panamera Turbo…
Genesis Coupe, 370Z, Mustang GT drag race
The new Hyundai Genesis Coupe powered by its angle-topping 306 hp 3.8 liter V6 was put to the test by the guys at MotorTrend. It had to compete in a quarter mile drag race against the 315 hp 4.6 liter V8 Ford Mustang GT and the Nissan 370Z and its 332 hp 3.7 liter V6. Note that the new Genesis witch is the first rear-drive coupe from Hyundai is taking on the big boys as Ford and Nissan both have years of experience in the sports coupe arena.
BMW M3 with noob driver video
Today we came across one of those videos that make you wonder. In this case the footage makes us wonder how come some of the coolest cars out there get to be owned by some of the worst drivers. It is understandable for car enthusiasts wanting to own a performance vehicle let alone taking it on the track, we also understand that driving a sports car like the 420 hp BMW M3 on a race track is quite challenging for the average driver. In this case though we do not understand what was the driver thinking and if you watch the second video you…
Vauxhall Zafira ecoFLEX
Vauxhall Zafira ecoFLEX receives green light for production. As the company states the Zafira ecoFLEX with a 1.7 liter diesel engine powering it will be one of the most fuel efficient seven seat MPVs out there that shows alot of respect for mother nature as well. Fuel consumtion figures reveal a theoretical range of 680 miles on one tank with an average of 53.3 mpg. Producing 110 PS and 260 Nm of torque the 1.7 CDTi engine needs 12.6 seconds to take the Vauxhall Zafira ecoFLEX from 0 to 60 mph and can reach up to 112 mph. Price for the Vauxhall Zafira ecoFLEX starts at 17,310 pounds and future buyers will also benefit from Vauxhall’s ‘You Pay, We Pay’ deal…
Opel Insignia design award
Opel just announced that it has won the prestigious “red dot” award for product design with its Insignia model. The red dot design prize is one of the most important of its kind in the world voted by a jury formed of non automotive designers and GM Europe’s vice president of design Mark Adams said that “it confirms that Opel is on the right track of offering bold, dynamic style.” Opel’s new flagship car also achieved various other awards across Europe like DESIGNBEST by Autobest magazine or Car of the Year by TopGear UK. By analyzing the Opel Insignia you can observe Opel’s new philosophy in terms of design that includes variations of wing and blade shapes as well as the new wing-shaped day lamps…
Jeep Rocky Mountain Edition for Patriot, Liberty and Grand Cherokee
Chrysler introduced the new Rocky Mountain Edition for the Jeep Patriot, Liberty and Grand Cherokee lineup. In its effort to improve sales Chrysler is offering a new package for the above mentioned models that will help future buyers save around 700 dollars. The package consists of 17 inch aluminium wheels, different new paint colors, upgraded sound system signed Boston Acoustics, power sun roof as well as a leather wrapped steering wheel with radio controls and SIRIUS satellite radio…
2010 Nissan GT-R price
Today Nissan announced pricing for the 2010 GT-R. The Japanese model named “Car of the Year” by Motor Trend that also achieved Kelly’s Blue Book “2009 Best Resale Value Award” will be available in two models for 2010, namely the GT-R and the GT-R Premium. Both variants will feature a standard 485 hp 3.8 liter twin turbo V6, paddle shifted gear box, dual clutch transmission and world’s first independent rear transaxle all-wheel drive system (ATTESA E-TS). Depending on witch of them you’ll have your heart set on prince will vary from an estimated 80,790 $ for the GT-R to 83,040 $ for the GT-R Premium. There is also a new color available for the 2010 Nissan GR-T and that is Pear White…