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Friday, December 4, 2009

2009 Los Angeles Motor Show: 2010 Special Edition Dodge Viper SRT10 inspired its viewers


2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR 1:33 edition was deputed in the Los Angeles motor show on Wednesday this week.. Viper is available in both coupe and convertible models. Tan red viper with black on its sides bursts the auto enthusiasts in tears.




The two door supercar is designed in the same fashion as the previous models were but slight changes (as for certain) include redesigned rear wing and a 5th gear ratio. The top speed is raised by 4mph now reaching 184 mph. Chrysler reports only 33 units for this Special Edition Viper next year.
Lap record making Dodge comes in two different stylish colors, toxic orange and bright silver.



8.4 L V-10 engine makes the car alive with 600 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. Viper SRT10 accelerates from 0-60 in less than 4 seconds.
The pricing details are not yet revealed.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Los Angeles Motor Show 2009:Mazda2 will make its North American debut next month



Jim O'Sullivan, President of Mazda North American Operations."Bringing MAZDA2 to North America completes the bookends in our lineup".

Mazda2 which was seen in the European markets for the last two years now touches the American shores next month. Mazda 2 has expanded its market triumphantly and has been acknowledged as the car of the year in more than 20 countries and winning nearly 50 awards globally. The strength, design, performance and built of Mazda2 lineup cars signify them in the global market. Sub compact Mazda2 is a five door small passenger car with significant driving features inside. The company didn’t reveal any performance details but rumors say 1.6 litres four cylinder engine is expected. Subcompact Mazda2 provides enough room for the passengers to make a soothe and comfortable journey.
Mazda3, Mazda5, Mazda6, RX-8 and some other models will be on display in LA motor show. This show will continue from 4-13 December for public display while press conferences are scheduled from 2-3 December.

Mazda2 will be on for sale in early winters next year.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

2010 BMW Gran Turismo 550i review


Have you heard of a car that provides you with stunning features like iDrive, 8-speed transmission, driver adjustable engine, night vision, active traction control, brake energy regeneration and many other breathtaking features. If and certainly not, then 2010 Gran Turismo 550i provides you extreme luxury.



BMW is known for its luxury brands especially in America which has got the largest BMW market. The rear wheel drive 550i comes with 400bhp twin turbo charged V-8 direct injection engine, volumetric capacity being 4.4 liters and 450lb-ft of torque. The car sprints off to 60mph in 5.4 secs.



Adaptive cruise control and collision warning system makes your journey extremely safe and comfortable. The comfort goes far beyond with the blind spot detection system. The system is equipped with cameras and radar that makes you alert all the time especially in overtaking. Further safety features include Automatic locking retractors, airbag supplement restraint system and automatic pretension safety belts.



What more attractive about 550i is the large sunroof panel. The side view of the car has not a very pleasing look but front view is a typical BMW style. The interior is a blend of creme and black. The dashboard signifies the interior with so many controls. The armrest separates the rear passenger seats which are auto adjustable. High picture quality visual display screens entertain you on long journeys.
The way BMW is expanding and bringing new technologies in the market is a clear indication to its rivals that it will soon occupy the world market.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

2009 Nissan shows off 370Z super car


After a success of Skyline GTR, Nissan looks forward to compete with the market by showing off its new 370Z sports car. Nissan Z series is a sports car production series. The first Z car arrived in America in 1970 as 240Z which then evolved to 260Z, 280Z, 300Z, 350Z and now 370Z. The evolution of 240Z to this new model brings the hell of difference in shape as well as in performance and luxury. 370Z is a real sports Coupe with excellent handling. 370Z has a six speed manual transmission, a powerful V-6 engine of 332 hp with the volumetric capacity of 3.7 litres.


Front End View


The chassis is light and firm with improved driving dynamics. In my viewpoint, the front and back lights are designed by keeping a mouse cursor (arrow shaped) aside. Aluminum is mostly used in the skeleton of 370Z to keep the car as light as 3250 pounds. Being a sports car, 370Z has a relatively better fuel economy that ranges between 18 mpg – 26mpg. The car is less than $30,000 for sale.
Nissan 370Z is equipped with some modern features which are rarely seen in previous models. The car has 8-way power seating driver System, Cruise Control, Speed Sensitive Power Locks, Electronic Start System, Audio Steering Controls positioned at wheel, Xenon headlights and Rear Window Defrost Timer System.
Nissan 370Z has advanced safety systems which include Advanced Air Bag System, Electronic Brake Distribution, Traction Control System and Vehicle Dynamic Control System.


Interior


This phenominal car has a heart touching interior. You will see a number of round meters inside. Those lying below the steering are the speed dials while two on dashboard are gauges with one showing the time. 370Z has a good luggage capacity.
Does 370Z meet the demands of your dream sports car? If not now, see the video below and you will love it.




Wednesday, October 21, 2009

KIA KND-5 Concept Sedan Car is unveiled as “Cadenza”


Kia officially reveals the first picture of its all new Sedan which will be named as Cadenza outside Korea. Cadenza will be the production Urban Car which was merely a concept Sedan car.
 This car provides sheer luxury drive apart from its soothe appearance. Cadenza will be on for display in the coming motor shows like Kuwait, Dubai and Saudi Arabia International Motor Show.


Front End View


 The new Sedan is aerodynamic giving it a sporty look with the big monster tyres. The prominent front grills and head lamps reflect the broadness of the car.


Side View

The new KIA is featured for luxury drive in extreme weather conditions. The heated steering system keeps the driver warm in winter while ventilated front seats ease the driving in hot summer days. Moreover, Cadenza has automatic defogging windshield system and powered extendible seat cushions for thigh support.
The new Cadenza seems to excel in the market in the luxury lineup cars.
Watch the video for a brief overview of the car.



Saturday, October 17, 2009

Ford Fiesta storms in with first new Titanium individual Special Edition


Ford (Britain) successfully launches its new Fiesta first Special Edition yesterday. The new Fiesta has six series in its lineup with five optional engines.
This new line up series comprise Studio, Edge, ECOnetic, Zetec S and worth mentioning Titanium Individual and the engines ranging from 1.2 to 1.6 litres in both gasoline and diesel. Though not having the hatchback, the new series provides luxury and an innovative outlook.



Titanium Individual Special Edition
The new Titanium individual is unique in its design. You can enjoy the drive in Titanium with its luxurious features like Bluetooth connectivity and red interior. The leather seats are red and silver and the same color combination extends upto gear lever, steering and dashboard. Ford Fiesta says that individual saves £100 over similarly equipped Titanium model.



You can buy the new Titanium in any of its six exterior colours you like.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

JB car design brings 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 JB-R




Lamborghini models have always been inspiring for the sports car lovers especially when you talk of Reventon and Murcielago. JB car design brings LP-640 with certain modifications three days ago.
LP-640 comes with various changes beside the doors not altered. The more attractive roof panel, cool front and rear bumpers, well designed spoilers and hoods and the road touching side skirts are some of the eye catching features of LP-640. The titanium made exhaust system is aligned at the center of the rear of the car. Most of the exterior is composed of carbon fiber to make it light while the big rear spoiler exerts enough downforce.

Front End view











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Would you like to upgrade your car with more than 700 bhp engine? Of course, when you talk of the super cars, you go for even high powers. The upgraded Murcielago can reach upto 370 km/h with 750 bhp engine. LP-640 has the same red and black color combination as we see in the exterior of the car. The red and black leather interior with advanced luxurious features make it a comfortable drive. The conversion price is 500.000,00 Euro.





Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Toyota introduces its new sports car (FT-86) in the Tokyo Motor Show


Toyota is going to unveil its new FT-86 concept supercar in the Tokyo Motor Show. The new five seater comes with a breathtaking design like a real sports car. This concept car is a rear wheel drive powered by 2.0 litres engine. The car has a broader front view with sleek design.FT-86 has a low center of gravity and is light in weight.


The interior provides luxury apart from its sports features. The navigation display is allocated just beneath the steering with the two sides surrounded by a digital speedometer and the transsmission statistics. The panel is shaped oval with the two ends containing other featured statistics display. What unique in the interior is its dashboard covered with a zipped leather jacket. The leather jacket contains the stereo system featured with buttons. The car is estimated to have the power between 160 to 200 hp.


The exterior design has really impressed me especially the front and rear tail lights and the broad extended front bumper with the centrally designed grill. After the demostration as a concept car in the coming Tokyo Motor Show, the company will start its production in 2011.



Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Citroen’s DS3 to make UK deput in the MPH & Performance Motor Show


Citroen’s DS3 is going to make its UK deput in the MPH and Performance Motor Show in November. The viewers will be seeing the live Top Gear Show with their favorite hosts like Hammond, Clarkson and May on stage as a part of Performance Motor Show. The whole London is desperate enough for this new model to be unveiled.The company is going to launch DS3 in spring 2010. This five seater super mini cabin car provides extreme luxury and comfort.
The new Citroen will be available with five engines and impressive fuel efficiency and low emissions. Further details will be disclosed to the public on MPH Show.

Citroen's DS3

Citroen’s DS3 pre-orders available:
Citroen has released its 100 examples of its new Citroen’s DS3 prior to its launch in the spring 2010. The first 100 orders will be the first in the buying list to have the new Citroen as soon as it is released. The price for these models range between £12,985 to £18,745. Customers applying for these preorders will be in benefit with the ultra luxury equipped features like six speed manual gearbox, parking sensors, HiFi system, USB with Bluetooth connectivity and some other features at lower rates. Get more details on Citroen official website and be the first to get yourself in first hundred buyers.




2009 Mazda Kiyora to deput in the Tokyo Motor Show


Mazda is going to deput its new eco friendly next generation Mazda Kiyora Concept in the coming Tokyo Motor Show this year. The new Kiyora is aerodynamically engineered (seems to be like an aerofoil) keeping in view a better power to weight ratio. The car is 100 kg less in weight as compared to other Mazda models of the same category.The front lights and the air intakes are shaped in a similar fashion. The new concept car has the tremendous fuel consumption of 75 mpg, so you can drive it on long routes without caring much about refilling. The tail lights look like boomerangs.


This 3-door concept is powered by 1.3 L direct injection engine with some promising features like i-stop, the idle start/ stop feature, regenerative braking and six speed light weight automatic transmission.
 

Mazda i-stop idling system has improved the fuel economy by 10 percent. The Mazda i-stop controls the position of the piston when the engine is shutdown and brings the engine back to idling speed in just 0.35 secs when engine starts again. Mazda claims to improve the fuel economy of its vehicles by 2015.



Thursday, September 24, 2009

2010 Jaguar XK Coupe: where luxury ends !!


The 2010 Jaguar XK Coupe comes with the traditional Jaguar design (with slight changes) in the 2010 Jaguar-XK series models. The car seems to be like Aston martin DB-7 according to some analysts. To me, the front grill resembles to that of Aston martin’s DB-7 while the rest of the car is completely changed. Two door Jaguar XK is designed by the famous designer, lan Callum, the one who designed Aston Martin DB-7. The new 2+2 competes with other coupe models in luxury and performance.



The front grills are elliptic with the air intake just underneath it and the other two under the front lights. The roof meets the rear end of the car body like Porsche Panamera. LED tail lights give a new pompous appearance to this coupe. The car has got the beautiful interior with all the luxurious features that a real car lover is in need of like Adaptive dynamics, Jaguar Drive Selecter, Active Differential Control, Stability Control, front and side air bags, Air Quality Sensor, Front Car Assist and seven inch LCD Screen. Drive the new Jaguar to the country side with the powerful 525 watt stereo system and enjoy the iPod and USB connectivity with the leather interior.


The 2010 Jaguar XK has a 5.0 L V-8 engine being capable to deliver 385 hp to the wheels at 6500 engine rpm and 380 lb-ft torque at 3500 rpm. The new coupe has the six speed automatic transmission with the optional manual gear change.


The new coupe is available for 83,000 $ without having the air bag facility.


Friday, September 18, 2009

Frankfurt Motor Show 2009: Porsche 911 GT3 RS looks like a real sports car


Andreas Preuninger, manager of high performance cars Porsche says, “It is a most racy 911 ever, it is as close to a cup race car, it feels absolutely like a race car”. This new 911 GT3 is completely developed in Porsche Motor Sport. This 911 Porsche supercar attracts a great number of auto lovers at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The compactness of this sports car give it a real soothe and sporty look, a punch blow for Porsche critics. Thanks to carbon fiber which makes RS extremely light and weighs only 1370 kg with the filled tank. That is why this GT3 provides an ultimate handling, grip and loving cornering characteristics.


Front End View


The new GT3 RS exerts a total of 160 kg downforce at 190 mph. It has got the fully adjustable suspension system. The front end of the car gives it a pretty cool look. The car has got the big air intakes and outtakes. The front lights are of typical Porsche style. The side skirts are little projected outwards from the rear. The rear window is made of plastic. The new GT3 RS is beautifully blended in grey and red. A roll over cage makes this car completely safe to drive.

Side End View


The new RS has a 444 hp naturally aspirated engine with a volumetric capacity of 3.8 litres. The engine is not as powerful as of 911 turbo but power to weight ratio is the same. It accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 4 secs and you can go on upto 193 mph with sheer driving luxury. The six speed gear box distributes the net torque of 407 Nm at 5500 rpm. The braking mechanism is equipped with the advanced ABS system. The new Porsche may replace the lead acid battery with the lithium ion battery next year thus reducing the car weight by 10 kg.


This GT3 RS will be on for sale next spring for 132,800 dollars. Make this GT3 your own sports car and experience the real taste of driving.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Lamborghini Reventon Roadster: the most expensive model at the Frankfurt Motor Show

Lamborghini Reventon Roadster is displayed as the most expensive model in the Frankfurt Motor Show with 1.1 million euros. This is the most expensive sportscar Lamborghini has ever made. Nearly 20 models are on for sale from this October. This open top roadster has the unique performance stats with an innovative and awesome style. The body is sliced through cuts which enhance the sporty appearance of this supercar. The doors open upward as we see in Ferrari 458 Italia and many other conventional sports cars. The bizarre front view of the new Reventon Roadster resembles typical Lamborghini sportscar models with slight changes. The front lights are shaped triangular which use daytime LED lights with bi-xenon headlamps. The car has the pointed front to reduce the drag. The new Reventon has a low roof as compared to other supercars.


The side view of the car is very cool with the impressive bulgy side skirts. The side view mirrors have a narrow longitudinal profile. The supercar has got the hexagonal tail pipe. The tail lights are positioned inside the pentagonal structure. The car seems like somebody has tried to chop it off.

The new supercar has got the impressive performance figures. It has 6.5 litres, 48 valved naturally aspirated V-12 engine with 661 hp. It weighs only 1690 kg. It produces a maximum of 660 Nm of torque which is distributed to all the four wheels with the Viscous Traction permanent all-wheel drive system.
The interior of the new Lamborghini resembles the cockpit of the fighter Jet as stated by the analysts and it really is. The seats nearly touch the roof of the supercar. It has a digital speedometer with other digital statistics just behind the steering.

Performance Figures
• Engine – 6.5 L, V-12
• Power – 661 hp
• Acceleration – 0-100 kmph in 3.4 secs
• Top speed – 205 mph

Watch the video for further details

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Ferrari 458 Italia: Just an hours away

I have never been a great Ferrari fan but this new 458 Italia has not only impressed me but the other autolovers. Frankfurt Motor Show is only two days away from you where this new Ferrari is going to win the hearts of many auto enthusiasts. Its unique and innovative aerodynamic style adds a real value in the over all car’s performance.
458 Italia has been intelligently designed to improve the fuel efficiency, acceleration and reduce the overall drag. The front lights seem to be really attractive which are extended a little more than the other Ferrari models. A really innovative element of this Ferrari is that the front winglets are deformed a little at high speeds to enhance the aerodynamics of the vehicle.

Front End View


The car is quite simple when seen from the side. The side frame is a little concave and projected towards inside. The exterior of the car gives it a complete sporty look.
Let us have a rear view of the car. It has got the two central aligned tail pipes with the third at the center. The tail lights are positioned at the two rear ends of the car. The body is mostly composed of aluminum which keeps the car only 1380 kg in weight.


The new 458 Italia has come with some stunning features of the centralized control system on steering wheel and Vehicle Dynamic Assistance System. This system moniters the thermal statistics of the engine, brakes and tyres and let the driver know if the car gets overheated. So you need not to worry about your Ferrari engine heating up even if you are driving at 200 mph, just drive in chill.
Centralized control steering wheel system employs the thumb actuated buttons which control the head lights, indicators and the wipers. The audio controls are mounted on the back of the steering wheel. The LCD screen has a wide range of options which include Bluetooth handsfree, GPS navigation and iPod etc. This new Ferrari provides you the extreme luxury with other sports car utilities.
Interior


The ABS (Anti lock braking system) is governed by the ECU (Engine Control Unit) which provides a better brake response and control on the car than the previous Ferrari models.
The 4.5 litres, mid mounted V8 engine provides 562 hp. This tremendous power accelerates the car from 0 – 100 kmph in just 3.4 secs. 458 Italia has the net torque 398 lb-ft of which 80 percent is available at only 3250 rpm. This rear wheel drive has got the seven speed dual clutch transmission system. The fuel consumption is 13.7 L/ 100 km which for a super car is quite reasonable, with the emissions being 320 g/ km and the top speed of the car is 202 mph.
watch the video for further details!!!

Take a deep breath because the new Ferrari is just an hours away from you…

Saturday, September 12, 2009

2010 Audi A5 Cabrio: Open top in summer hot !!!

Audi has added a new A5 cabriolet in the convertible coupe list of its models. This big and sporty coupe comes with an elegant look. The car resembles the 2009 Audi A4 from the front but the prominent difference comes in size and some advanced features. The open top four seater provides extreme luxury when driving through a shaded road in the summer evening.
This cabrio has a single frame aluminum surrounded grill with an attractive logo in the center. A thin spoiler with an LED tail light adds a real beauty to the car.


Front End View


The new cabrio has an inspiring feature of neck level heating. This system employs the air jets that keep your neck and head warm in extreme winter season even when you long to drive the car with the top down. Other advanced features include ABS, curtain side and front air bags, Audi start/stop and antiskid system. Audi start/stop system can save the fuel upto 0.2L per 100 km. The car has the reasonable fuel consumption of 27.3 mpg. It has a wide luggage capacity of 380 L with roof top up and 320 L with the top down.
The car has got a really cool and attractive interior. There is a switch panel used around the gear lever with several options. The liquid crystal display keeps the driver aware of the navigation with other useful informations.
Interior


The new Audi will have a wide range of engine power (180-265 bhp). It has been launched in the Australian market but it is yet to come in the Europe by the fall of 2009.
Specs Summary
Engine – 3.2 L, FSI V-6 engine
Power – 180 to 265 bhp
Acceleration – 0-100 km/h in 6.9 secs
Top speed – 246 km/h

Have you made up your mind to buy the new Audi?

 

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