From September Toyota will begin sales of the mildly updated 2009 model year Rav4 featuring a new entry level engine and some subtle interior and exterior modifications.
Having already been on sale around Europe, the Fiat Panda Cross will make its way across the English Channel to the UK. It is based on the Panda 4x4 but offers a better SUV experience with a higher ride height and off-road features.
Now for all you comment happy punters out there, we can show you the Acura TL from all angles and with it, a few more juicy details to spice things up a little.
In preparation for the unveiling, the boys (and girls) at the Prancing Horse have been taking the brand new model out for a promotional photo shoot, probably for the trouser wetting press images set to be released.
hen we are looking for the latest designs of upcoming models, the EU Tradmark Office is hardly going to be our first port of call. But in the case of the 2010 Mazda3, we can tell you this has certainly been the case.
The only solid evidence that an open top version of the sportscar is coming was a leaked roll out schedule from late last year which stated we will likely see an Audi R8 Targa in March 2009.
In a video report for ABC News, GM's exterior design executive director Michael Simcoe pulls the cover off one of the Chevy Volt clay models in the design studio to partially reveal the front end styling.
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While the World’s head is turned towards the Olympics that just started in Beijing, that is the definitive place to have your commercial campaigns. Mini Clubman brings a whole new meaning to “chinese traditional transport”, with its very inspired campaign in the current capital of worldwide sports. The Mini-Rickshaws hit the headlines, and make the Mini Clubman campaign very sucessfull. The rickshaw is a traditional Chinese transport means, it was first powered by men on foot and dates back to 1868. Guess the Mini marketing team really hit the spot this time.
The Fast & Furious films have been one of the most successful films about car racing and the tuning scene. Cars which have been listed in their exclusive roster include Nissan Skyline GT-R, Mitsubishi EVO IX or Ford Mustang. For the fourth installment of the film one of the cars will be the new Subaru Impreza WRX STI, having been seen at a Motor Press Guild meeting in Los Angeles. The design a interesting to say the least, featuring a two tone color and several red stripes, black rims and a full body kit complete the import tuner look. F&F4 is set to be launched in June 2009, Vin Diesel is set a comeback after staring in the first film and having a short cameo in Tokyo Drift. Here are a few pictures:
From the new wave of more efficient hybrids, the Chevrolet Volt is one of the most expected, and for GM, it is the bet they’re hoping to win or else their financial crysis is going to get even worse.
ABC’s reporter talks with the exterior design executive director, Michael Simcoe, who actually shows off a piece of the front left side of the car, demonstrating that the exterior has been altered since the official prototype’s presentation at the Detroit Motor Show. He also talks with the battery testing department of GM, who works really hard to find a suitable battery for this model. All of the workers seem a bit sceptic on the late-2010 release date, but are confident that GM will pull it off. Here’s the video:
Yes, the “big bad wolf” of the SUVs gets a diesel engine. It is now official. Since Porsche owns a big share of VW, it was only a matter of Brand Image before they would have introduced a diesel on their models. Cayenne will get the 3.0 L V6 diesel that runs on both VW Touareg and Audi Q7. The 240hp engine could be a choice for the Panamera model, as well, although a hybrid was discussed for the 4 door Porsche saloon.
This is the latest creation from the Japanese carmaker, as a response to global warming. After the A-Star Concept’s debut at the New Delhi Auto Expo, the new Suzuki will officially be unveiled in October at the Paris Motor Show. Powered by a 1.0 liter Euro5 engine, the vehicle’s emissions will be only 109g of CO2/km. Assembled at the Suzuki plant in India, the Suzuki Alto will be marketed in Europe, India and other countries, especially if we think that Suzuki officials emphasized on the globally-car design. The first deliveries will begin at the end of this year.
Exclusivity is the name of the game in these days, the more exclusive and luxurios is the model, the more it will be sought after by people who don’t want their car driven by a mere mortals like us. Such was the case with the Lamborghini Reventon, 25 cars being made, such is now the case with the Aston Martin One-77.
Today, they have just launched the official site of this model with a couple of teaser photos. The name, derives from the number of models that will be put to sale, 77. If you’re interested, you should now know that the list of customers has reached 500 names in just a couple of hours, so the chances of getting one are pretty slim. And if the list doesn’t hold you back, then the price tag of €1.25 million will have, it’s even more expensive then the Bugatti Veyron, which sells at the low price of €1.2 million. But these lucky 77 customers will have at their disposal an entire team from Aston Martin which will help to customize their car in every way imaginable.
The tehnical details are pretty impressive, the car will be powered by a hand built 7.0 litre V12 engine. This monster, which will be housed in a body made of aluminium and carbon fiber, is going to take the One-77 to a top speed of over 320 km/h (198 mph) with an accelaration of 0-100 km/h (60 mph) at about 3.5 seconds. The power output of the engine is yet unknown but specialists estimate it at about 650 bhp.
This model will be the first after the manufacturer’s depart from the Ford group and some people think that it will be a part of Project Alligator which described a partnership between Mercedes Benz and Aston Martin.
Proclaimed as the world's first large luxury SUV hybrid, the Escalade achieves 50 percent improvement in fuel economy, resulting in a somewhat uninspiring 20/21 miles per gallon (city/highway).
Hamann offers an even more powerful kit for the Cooper S. Called SPORTKIT CS 230, it adds on top of the ECU upgrade with an improved intercooler and sport muffler making 230hp / 169 kW...
In these spy photos, which appear to be taken outside of an AMG facility, judging by all of the Mercedes-AMG models littering the street, we can see an SLR Roadster carrying all of the visual cues distinctive of the SLR 722 Edition.
it is widely believed that Land Rover together with Jaguar have been working on a new series of direct injection 5.0-liter V8 engines for future top range models, and it is this engine in supercharged form that will power the XF-R to approximately 500-plu
quashing rumors that the vehicle is the next C7 Corvette, Auto Insider proclaims it is GM's Corvette Centennial Design Concept set to coincide with GM's 100th anniversary...
"The downfall of the bigger cars was that they were forced to stop so often, so while they kept overtaking us, we eventually went past them at the next petrol station when they needed to fill up again."
Available in two versions, the top level supercharged Aspid is priced at £107,000, while the naturally aspirated 270bhp version goes for £75,000. IFR wants to maintain a calm production pace with 50 units per year...
Unfortunately, the R32 and its sonic V6 engine are being dropped due to EU emissions legislation. However, VW will, in spirit, bring it back via an all-wheel-drive R variant called GTI-R.
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Bang & Olufsen, one of the most recognized names in the car audio and visual equipment, has just released that it has a new automotive client, Merdedes’ high end performance division, AMG, thus enriching the portfolio which also included Audi and, more recently, Aston Martin.
This new partnership between AMG and B&O has made quite a few people in both companies smile. On the AMG side, Chairman of the Management Board, Volker Mornhinweg stated that “Mercedes-AMG represents high performance and exclusivity. The same is true of Bang & Olufsen's in-car sound systems. Jointly, we are therefore able to meet Mercedes-AMG customers' expectations to sound systems.”. On the B&O side, President and CEO of the company, Karl Kristian Hvidt Nielsen also stated that previous experience with Audi will be developed even more by this new partnership, “The agreement enables Bang & Olufsen to further utilize the expertise and processes we have built up in order to meet the requirements of the automotive industry, and, of course, Mercedes-AMG is also an interesting partner for Bang & Olufsen because the cars are sold across the world.”.
This comes as great news for future Mercedes drivers as the regular sound system in the cars wasn’t really that good, at higher volume, the sound becoming really distorted.
After the hype that came with the “undercover” release of photos and tehnical details about the new generation VW Golf, rumors have started going around about the high performance models the GTI and R32. According to Autocar, who states personal VW insiders, the new GTI will have 11 more bhp, thus reaching a total of 211, mostly due to the new 2.0 litre engine, enriched with Audi’s variable valve-lift system. Changes about this engine also include a more accessable turbo and an oil cooler, which will help keep the running costs down. On the outside, the GTI will differentiate from the regular mark VI by a distinctive body kit, tailights, a choice of 18 or 19 inch wheels and headlights fitted with Audi-type LED lights.
A major change will consist in the replacement of the old R32, the V6 powering it has been sliced due to the stricter EU regulations. In an effort to satisfy the power-hungry clients, VW will release a new version, called GTI-R which will feature AWD and will be powered by the 2.0 litre TFSI from the Audi S3.
A GTI concept is expected to appear this fall at the Paris Motor Show, and clients will be able to purchase it in spring 2009.
Well, I bet you said many times that the Smart is a small car. Too small for you. That you’d like to be an ecological angel, but there is not enough room in the car. From today, you have no more excuses. Guess who bought a Smart car ? Shaquille O’Neal just got himself a Smart Convertible. Since the guy is 7 feet and one inch, or 2.16 m tall, the only version that would fit him is the convertible one.
So there you have it. No more excuses for you not to save the planet. Check out one more photo after the jump.
With VW’s Golf VI almost out, Opel can’t afford wasting any time with their new Opel Astra. And here are a couple of spy photos, taken by one of Autojunk’s readers, on the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We can see a prototype of the new Astra, which looks like it will follow the Insignia design line which means more curved lines and a more sporty look. Built on GM’s Delta platform, the new Astra will be offered in three and five-door version, station wagon, sedan and cabriolet. Pictured here we’ve got a five door version.
Under the bonnet, Opel will offer the same engine range, plus a new 1.4 litre turbocharged that will produce between 120 and 140 hp and 175 to 200 Nm of torque. Rumors say that the engine will offer an 8% improvement in fuel consumption
The new Opel Astra will make its debut at next year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, sales will start soon after and it will be available in the US as a Saturn and in Australia as a Holden.
