Lexus LF-LC
Making its’ debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, the LF-LC concept showcased the new design direction embraced by Lexus.
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BMW M5 vs Mercedes E63 AMG vs Porsche Panamera vs Jaguar XFR
Watch out 0-1000 meters drag race conducted by EVO. Four cars participating in this race are all new BMW M5 F10, Mercedes E63 AMG, Porsche Panamera and Jaguar XFR.
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New Porsche Boxster 2013
In Early summer 2012 Porsche will deliver the first units of the new Boxster, a convertible two-seater soft top, rear and centrally placed engine rear. It will be three inches longer and one inch lower than outgoing model, however width remains same.It weighs 1385 kg which is significantly less than competition.The two hoods and door frame are made of aluminum. The roof takes 9 seconds to fold and can also be operated with remote control.The rear wing rises when the car speed exceeds 75 mph.Exterior design looks fresh and evolved from previous generation Boxster.Front boot has a capacity of 150 liters and rear 130 liters.It comes with newly designed lightweight chasis,larger wheels and a electromechanical power steering which aids in better driving dynamics. Cockpit is new especially the console, which is now similar to that of other Porsche models. The parking brake lever is replaced by an electric drive. The [...]
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2013 Dodge Dart – Video and Gallery
The new 2013 Dodge Dart is leaked ahead of Detroit Motor Show.This attractive car is based on the Alfa Romeo’s Giulietta platform and will be available with three different engines. A 2.0 litre and 2.4 litre will power Dodge Dart producing 160 and 184 bhp respectively. Also available is 1.4 litre turbocharged engine from Fiat Abarth 500 developing 160 bhp.The transmission available will be six speed fiat sourced manual and automatic gearboxes. Dodge Dart with Sharp distinctive looks will compete with segment leaders like Honda Civic,Toyota Corolla,Ford Focus,Hyundai Elatra and Chevrolet cruze. Chrysler announced that 2013 Dodge Dart will deliver 40 mpg.
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2013 Grand Cherokee Diesel for United States
Chrysler had announced that it will launch a diesel version of Grand Cherokee nexy year. Chrysler also announed an addition of 1,100 employees to boost production at Jefferson North Assembly plant in Detroit. Already a European diesel version of Grand Cherokee is being produced in this plant.There are two diesel in production currently. The 3.0 litre turbocharged diesel V6 developed and built by Fiat Powertrain and VM Motori (with Multijet II injection) rated at 177 kW (241 BHP) and 550 Nm (410 lb ft) of torque.The new 3.0 L CRD turbodiesel engine offered in European markets is a low power version developing 140 kW (190 BHP).Both versions will be equipped with 5-speed automatic transmission.
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Mercedes ML 63 AMG
The new Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG is the most powerful M-Class . Production has been completed and the first units will arrive at dealerships in early 2012 A gasoline V8, 5.5-liter, supercharged engine produces 525 hp of maximum power. With the optional “AMG Performance Kit” power climbs up to 557 hp. It’s the same engine available on AMG versions of Class E and Class CLS. The change is automatic seven-speed AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic gearbox. Among the terrain over 4.80 meters in length and gasoline engine over 450 hp, the ML 63 AMG is the lowest price, just below the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid.It is also cheaper than models like the BMW X5 M , the Land Rover Range Rover V8 Supercharged, BMW X6 M and Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The ML 63 AMG has approved an average consumption of 11.8 l/100 km, 28% less than the previous version of the M-Class [...]
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Volkswagen Passat CC
Volkswagen Passat CC updates, a passenger, four-door with a silhouette similar to that of a coupe. This model has slight changes to the exterior, interior and equipment. Available in early 2012, it is an update of the model that came to market in 2008. There will be two diesel versions, with 140 and 170 hp, and three petrol, 160, 210 and 300 hp. Targeted at low consumption, all have a Diesel of stop-start engine and a generator that works primarily during deceleration to avoid watering down the engine under acceleration. This latter device is also available in petrol variants. The lower power version of the diesel engine is the 140 hp manual gearbox with six speeds delivering 4.7 l/100 km. Consumption is low given the weight and size of the Passat CC. This is equal to the version 2.0 TDI DPF 140 hp “BlueMotion Technology” model 2008.
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The Ferrari 458 Italia
Today, Motor Trend announced the winner of its 2011 Best Driver’s Car competition. The Ferrari 458 Italia took the top honors, beating out the other ten cars in the field. The annual roundup takes into account several factors, including lapping at California’s Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, instrumented testing and street driving. Interestingly, the 458 Italia didn’t have the quickest lap time, nor did it record the best straight-line numbers. A Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with the Z07 suspension package and barely street-legal tires managed a blistering 1:34.43 second lap at Laguna Seca, beating the 458 Italia by nearly two seconds. The 458 Italia also fell short of winning the acceleration tests, losing out to the 2012 Nissan GT-R and its all-wheel-drive. So why did it win? You’ll have read the full article over at MotorTrend.com, or hit the jump to see a video of all eleven contenders drag race simultaneously at [...]
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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, with an all-aluminum chassis and body, brings F1 racing technology and performance to the road. The 599 GTB Fiorano strikes a balance between sport and luxury with high-quality leather trim tastefully combined with high-tech carbon-fiber and aluminum details. This Italian exotic grand touring sports coupe?s 6.0-liter V12 engine makes 612 hp and 448 lbs-ft of torque. Two transmissions are available: a 6-speed manual, or a 6-speed automated manual with F1 Superfast steering column-mounted shift paddles that allow for extremely quick gear changes. A switch on the steering wheel, called a manettino, integrates suspension, traction control, stability control and shifter systems and allows the driver to choose the optimum setting for current conditions. Magnetic fluid-filled shock absorbers react instantly to road conditions and driver inputs. Options include carbon fiber interior trim, Recaro sport seats, Bose sound system, parking sensors and navigation system. The HGTE Package includes [...]
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All new BMW M5 F10
The most powerful and most sporty M5 is about to hit showrooms very soon. It has 4.4 liter V8 twin turbo motor that produces a 560 hp which is 10 percent more than the model it will replace. Torque is rated at 502 ft lb (680 Nm). The new M5 accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). However with M drivers package top speed elevates to 190 mph (305 km/h). The new M5 has a double clutch seven speed automatic gearbox with a Launch control function to improve acceleration. The gearbox is programmed into 3 automatic modes D1,D2 and D3 and two manual modes S1 and S2. One of the biggest issues in the previous M5 was its fuel economy. It was a gas guzzling monster. The new M5 now like other BMW models comes with Efficient Dynamics system to reduce [...]
