2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid to hit U.S. dealers in November

2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid will be arriving after a few more days. It will carry a $21,000 premium over the V6 Porsche Cayenne, but for your $67,700 you will hold onto the performance and gain a economical help. The six cylinder supercharged, 333 horsepower with the help of battery does 0 - 60 in 6.1 seconds and it gives 25 miles per gallon. In addition, you will get a max speed of 37 mph in electric operation.

2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball First Ride Photo Gallery

The motorcyleusa.com reported that,The 2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball comes in a sharp-looking black finish to go along with a blacked-out 106 cubic-inch Freedom V-Twin. The saddlebags on the Victory Vision are somewhat of an optical illusion because they don't have as much storage capacity as you'd think.

Engine: Four-stroke 50-degree V-Twin Cooling: Air / oil Displacement:106 ci / 1731 cc Bore x Stroke: 101 x 108 mm Compression Ratio: 9.4 : 1 Fueling: EFI w/dual 45mm throttle body Fuel Capacity: 6.0 gal Exhaust: Split dual exhaust with crossover Oil Capacity: 5.0 qts / 4.75 ltr Primary Drive: Gear drive with torque compensator Clutch: Wet, multi-plate Transmission:Six-speed overdrive constant mesh Final Drive: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt Length: 103.5 inch Wheelbase: 65.7 inch Seat Height: 24.5 inch Ground Clearance: 4.8 inch Rake/Trail: 29.0 degrees / 5.6 in Dry Weight (claimed): 800 Front Suspension: Telescopic fork, 46 mm diameter, 5.1 inches travel Rear Suspension: Single cast aluminum with constant-rate linkage, 3.65 inches travel Front: Dual 300mm floating rotors w/ four-piston calipers Rear: 300mm floating rotor w/ two-piston caliper Front Wheel: 18 x 3.0 in Rear Wheel: 16 x 5.0 in Front Tire: 130/70R18 Dunlop Elite 3 Rear Tire: 180/60R16 Dunlop Elite 3 Colors: Solid Black MSRP: $17,999

2011 Dodge Viper SRT10

The Viper has hissed its last. But before the ageing supercar is consigned to the history books later this year, it will shed its skin one last time with a limited run of 50 Final Edition models.



Only available in the US, buyers will have the choice of conventional Coupe or Roadster models. But for the ultimate Viper experience, the Coupe-based ACR (American Club Racer) version with its huge rear wing and lighter kerbweight will be the enthusiasts’ choice.



Each Final Edition Viper features a graphite-coloured clear-coated paint finish with a black centre stripe highlighted in red. The Coupe and Roadster models feature Anthracite-coloured six-spoke alloys while the ACR version has black, five-spoke items. All Final Edition models have unique side sill badges.



The interior has been treated to black leather with red stitching, red painted dial surrounds on the instrument cluster and bright stainless steel screws on the centre console. A numbered dash plaque and unique Viper Final Edition floor mats complete the changes.



All models are powered by the enormous 603bhp 8.4-litre V10 engine, ensuring sensational performance. The 0-60mph sprint takes less than 4.0 seconds, while top speed is 202mph. The braking power is equally staggering, with 0-100-0 mph taking just 11 seconds.



Production of the Final Edition models will begin in early summer, with 20 Coupes, 18 Roadsters and 12 ACRs due to be made. That figure is considerably less than the 360 red and white Final Edition coupes that heralded the departure of the previous generation Dodge Viper in 2002

2011 New Honda CBR250R Price, Reviews and Specification

Honda brings its 250 sportbike to the South Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, malaysia) with the new 2011 Honda CBR250R. "This is really an amazing machine we're adding to Honda's list of models for 2011," said Honda Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. "The CBR250R is specifically aimed at new riders, yet it's packed full of high-tech features and offers great performance, all in a lightweight, affordable package. This new model expands another segment of the market for Honda buyers." True, the 250 power and performance may not generate as much excitement as near 200 horsepower production Superbikes, but the little CBR250R is Honda’s biggest news in the 2011 sportbike model lineup. The new CBR’s chassis features a non-adjustable 37mm fork, with Honda’s Pro-link rear suspension offering five-position preload adjustment. Steering geometry consists of a 25-degree rake and 95mm (3.74 inches) trail. Wheelbase is 53.9 inches, while seat height rings in at 30.9 inches. A small bike, th  e CBR250 rolls on street standard 17-inch wheels, with a claimed curb weight of 359 pounds (Ninja 250 375 pounds).
Stylewise the new CBR looks an awful lot like the new VFR1200, particularly the layered fairing. Instrumentation behind the tallish windscreen is an analog tach sitting atop a digital speedo, which is centered on the blue backlit LCD area.
The biggest question mark with the little Honda is its price tag, which is still to be determined. Kawasaki’s Ninja 250R retails for $3999. Recently speaking with Kawasaki reps, we learned the Japanese marque is willing to break even on the 250 with the rationale that a Ninja 250 purchase today equals a Ninja ZX-6R or ZX-10R purchase tomorrow. And how integral is the Ninja 250 in the Kawasaki lineup? It’s the top-selling unit!
Big Red will offer up an CBR250R which utilizes the companies combined ABS technology.

True, the 250 power and performance may not generate as much excitement as near 200 horsepower production Superbikes, but the little CBR250R is Honda’s biggest news in the 2011 sportbike model lineup. The CBR250R will be built in Thailand and launched globally in November.
2011 Honda CBR250R Harga dan Specifications

Harga : 55 juta
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement: 249.4cc
Bore and Stroke: 76mm x 55mm
Compression ratio: 10.7:1
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Fueling: PGM-FI, 38mm throttle body
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Transmission: Six-speed
Suspension Front: 37mm fork
Suspension Rear: Pro-Link single shock with five-position preload adjustment
Brakes Front: Single 296mm disc with two-piston Nissin calipers
Brakes Rear: Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper
Optional ABS
Tires Front: 110/70-17 radial
Tires Rear: 140/70-17 radial
Rake/Trail: 25.0 degrees / 95mm (3.74 inches)
Wheelbase: 53.9 inches
Seat Height: 30.9 inches
Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gallons
Colors: Metallic Black, Red/Silver
Curb Weight: 359 pounds / 368 pounds (ABS)

2011 Honda CBR250R Photo Gallery

2011 Lotus Esprit is the only model in the development of the five presented in Paris

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Esprit is the task of breaking the ice. Wiping out a notch of the five planned. According to reports from an inside source at Hethel mark the first car developed during the Renaissance will own the Lotus Esprit, mid-engined two-seater that will be launched in 2013. Technicians and engineers are totally focused on developing the sport, equipped with a 5.0 V8 from the Lexus supported by a KERS system. The 620 hp total, spread over 1,495 pounds, the Esprit will cover the cue 0-100 km / h in 3.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 330 km / h.2011 Lotus Esprit is the only model in the development of the five presented in Paris

2011 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet: production will start in spring 2011

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Render Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

Announcing a visit to the political-institutional ex-Karmann factory in Osnabrück, Volkswagen announced that the production between the lines of the new Golf Cabriolet will start next spring, right at the plant in question.

The arrival of the German lines of the new discovery will create a number according to a statement from VW Martin Winterkorn 1800 new jobs by 2011. To date, employees have a total of Osnabrück 1000. The new Golf Cabrio will be born with a traditional canvas roof and will result in the displacement of commercial Eos.

The coupe-cabriolet, currently attributed to the C segment, will make a jump in class with the arrival of the next generation and will be repositioned within the range of the VW Passat Variant discovery. The transaction will also result as the new first name of the model: Passat Cabriolet.

2011 Audi A1 e-tron

Audi is entering a new vehicle class. The compact A1 condenses all of the strengths of the brand – a progressive design, supreme quality and groundbreaking efficiency – into a space of measuring 3.95 meters (12.96 ft) in length. The new compact model bearing the four rings is dynamic and high-quality, emotion-packed and individual. Its powerful engines and the agile chassis make it the sportiest car in the segment.



Body and interior

One look is all it takes to see the sporty character of the A1. The design with the encircling shoulder line is cutting-edge and integrates the youngest Audi into the large model family. The front end with the dominating single-frame grille, the side line with the distinctive roof arch, the coupé-like C-pillars and the large wheel arches are among its defining style elements. The hood and the rear hatch wrap around the body. Audi offers optional xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED taillights. These are already three-dimensionally styled in the base version and are unmistakable, day or night.



High- and ultra high-strength steels comprise two-thirds of the new compact model’s body. The strongest of these are the hot-shaped steels, which draw their extremely high tensile strength from a dramatic temperature increase during the shaping process. Hot-shaped steels are used primarily within the passenger cell. They provide the basis for the precise, sporty handling, the good comfort, the quiet interior, the excellent passive safety and the low base weight.



The interior of the A1 is spacious, bright and airy. The instrument panel resembles an airplane wing; its four round air vents are reminiscent of jet engines. The clean, clear controls are every bit a classic Audi strength as the superior workmanship. Many lovingly designed details underscore the premium character of the A1. In addition to the Attraction and Ambition trim lines, Audi also offers a media style package focused on infotainment and interior design. The on-board computer with efficiency program and shift indicator is among the standard features of the Ambition line.



Drivetrain

Audi is rolling out its new compact model with four four-cylinder engines: two TDI and two TFSI units. All of the engines follow the downsizing principle – they substitute turbocharging for displacement and draw their fuel through direct injection units. Their performance range extends from 63 kW (86 hp) to 90 kW (122 hp).



All versions of the A1 impress with exemplary fuel economy. Standard cycle values lie between 3.9 and 5.3 liters per 100 kilometers (44.38 - 60.31 US mpg). Scheduled for introduction in 2011, the 1.6 TDI with 66 kW (90 hp) and manual transmission emits only 99 g of CO2 per kilometer (159.33 g/mile). Efficiency modules that come standard with all versions are a start-stop system and a recuperation system. A new, particularly effective thermal management system in the engine contributes to the low fuel consumption of the 1.2 TFSI.



Engine lineup:



* 1.2 TFSI with 63 kW (86 hp)

* 1.4 TFSI with 92 kW (122 hp)

* 1.6 TDI with 66 kW (90 hp) (Launch date: 2011)

* 1.6 TDI with 77 kW (105 hp)



At Audi, efficiency always means high-tech. The A1 1.4 TFSI is available with the seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission, which shifts extremely quickly, comfortably and with no perceptible interruption to the flow of power. It can be operated as an automatic or manually, with paddles on the steering wheel available as an option. Thanks to its high efficiency and the intelligent control system, the S tronic also helps to reduce fuel consumption.



Chassis

The agile, wide-track chassis moves the A1 to the head of its class. Whether in the city, on an interurban road or on the expressway – the newest Audi is always great fun to drive thanks to its sporty setup, the favorable weight distribution and the direct-ratio steering.



The ESP stabilization program with electronic limited slip differential, which comes standard on all models, makes the handling even more precise while also enhancing driving safety. It minimizes understeer at the cornering limit by means of slight braking, which also improves traction.



Equipment and trim

Innovative materials and modern colors emphasize the youthful character of the A1. Whether color-matched air vents, LED interior lights or seat covers in expressive colors – customization is the key. The equipment program offers countless opportunities for matching the A1 to the driver’s own personal style. There are even a variety of paint finishes from which to choose for the roof arch. Customers can also order many features after the initial sale to follow a trend or a whim.



The available infotainment and multimedia systems for the A1 come directly from the luxury class. The top of the line is MMI navigation plus, a media center that sets new standards in the compact segment. It borrows closely from the system used in Audi’s A8 flagship, including the monitor that folds out from the instrument panel and the control unit, which uses MMI logic.



The Connectivity package, which is based on the concert radio, includes a navigation preparation kit that allows the customer to later install a map-based navigation system – that, too, is a new idea. The 465 watt Bose surround sound system with 14 speakers is just one example of the additional high-end complementary features available. Convenient Bluetooth and wired interfaces are available for cellular phones and external players such as the iPod. The A1 has a base price in Germany of €15,800.

Audi Q5 Hybrid

Audi has just confirmed that a hybrid version of the Q5 SUV will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show this November. The new version will be offered to both Europe and America.



We already know that the Q5 will carry the same hybrid powertrain found in the Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg, but we are curious to see what else Audi has planned for the SUV.



The Cayenne Hybrid is powered by a 47 hp electric motor combined to a 333 hp compressor engine. The two drive units deliver a total of 380 HP and peak torque of 427 lb-ft at just 1,000 rpm. However, for the Q5 Hybrid, we expect a 211 HP four-cylinder 2.0 TFSI engine combined with a 45 hp electric motor which would make it the first compact SUV on the market to utilize a hybrid powertrain.

2010 The Zenvo ST1

Great Danes are know for their presence and power – and this one is no exception. Known as the Zenvo ST-1, it’s Denmark’s first foray into the super car arena.The aggresive body is hand-built from carbon fibre wrapped around a light steel frame – but its performance should be even more eye-popping. Powered by a 7.0-litre V8 fitted with both a turbo and supercharger, its makers claim it will produce a staggering 1,104bhp.The ST-1 will achieve a 0-60mph sprint time of three seconds and rocket all the way to 120mph in just under nine seconds. But it might not quite be the Bugatti beater, as despite a huge power-to-weight ratio of 1,055bhp per ton, top speed is limited electronically to 233mph. Just as impressive is the fact that the car was conceived less than five years ago. Zenvo Automotive was formed in 2004, with the aim of creating a hand-made and high-performance yet use able super car – so the ST-1 should make as much sense on the street as it does on the track. The Nissan GT-R-meets-Audi R8 styling is sure to win the car a place on many bedroom walls, but prospective buyers will have to be quick. Production is scheduled to start later in 2009, but just 15 models will be made for specially approved buyers. Prices have not yet been announced. For more details click here.

2010 SpeedArt BTR II 580

BTR II 580 is the tuned and modified version of the new Porsche 997 Turbo 3,8l with PDK-gearbox: The SpeedART BTR-II 650 EVO (Bi-Turbo-Racer, 2. generation with 650 hp and Evolution-body kit). It is based on Porsche 997 Turbo with 3,8l engine and PDK shiftbox. The power increase of 150 hp and 150 nm consits of a modified motronic to enlarged the power boost in combination with bigger VTG-turbo chargers, a sport exhaust with sport cats and twin tail pipes plus sport headers/manifolds, sport air filter and enlarged intercoolers. The sport exhaust is available with sound control switch, too.



Body Kit



The body kit "2010 SpeedArt BTR II 580" consists of an new designed front bumer with spoiler lip and gun-metal frames for more downforce and better brake cooling (EVO-version), side skirts, rear diffuser and a rear spoiler with movable rear wing. The rear wing is available in car colour or original carbon.

Rossin-Bertin Vorax entring into supercar club

The Rossin-Bertin Vorax will debut this month at the São Paulo Auto Show. Over an aluminium chasis this car features a carbon fibre body, with 570 horsepower, or supercharged with 750. Earlier it was 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds and a top speed was 205 mph. Latter, acceleration time was improved to 3.6 seconds, 180 horsepower boost and top speed increased to 231 mph.

Rossin-Bertin Vorax coupe is aimed to hit the market in late 2011 or early 2012. A convertible version is scheduled to follow a year later with overall production of 500-1000 and an estimate price around $ 400,000.

2011 New Edge SEL 4WD Reviews and Specs

 

PRICE

Estimated Market Price $33,849

Estimated Payments $706 / month

SHORT REVIEWS

Overall the car was great however, when we picked the car up the alignment was off so it had to back in the shop. Second, the paint is starting to get very small rust spots all over the body which after using my finger nail, I discovered their coming off. What's troubling is the silver trim under the windows has small rust spots as well which are not coming off. We paid an extra $500 for that paint and it's disappointing to have your first new car with these cosmetic problems. I'm expecting more in the future so it's good that I have a good warranty.

ENGINE

• 3.5L V6, 24 valves, 265 hp @ 6250 rpm
• 6 speed automatic transmission
• 17 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy

HIGHT LIGHT EQUIPMENT

• Unique cloth-trimmed seats
• 6-way power driver's seat
• Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Controls (DEATC)
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise control, 5-way switch pads and secondary audio controls
• Reverse Sensing System
• Body-color rear spoiler
• 18" Painted Aluminum Wheels

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2011 New Mercedes R-Class: The next on the platform of the E-Class

2011 New Mercedes R-Class, Rather than squeezing people with initiatives such as the Congestion Charge (which only serve to make old cars in perfect working order, though no longer new) that you decide to put the "congestion taxes" based on the size of cars.
The historic centers of Italian cities have not adapted to behemoths like the ones you see around now. Yet they are full of SUVs driven by people who use them to fetch the newspaper or take their children to school just because you "can". You start to beat these people tax rewards to those who, instead, buy compact cars, under 4 meters, much more suited to the urban fabric of our cities.Indirectly, it would be a "pleasure" to the environment. The Mercedes R-Class will have a legacy. And the next model will face major changes to the current. First of all, a substantial innovation in terms of technology: the new R-Class leaves the platform today, derived from the ML, go to the floor for more "car" of the future E-Class
The latter version of which will be based on the good fortune Grand Sports Tourer, it will be for the precision long-wheelbase variant. As revealed by AutoBild, this decision was made by a task force created in 2008 from the house, with the express purpose of studying the possible future model that will be affected by the generational change in the course of 2014.
Initially explored three alternatives: to continue the relationship with the ML technique, drastically change the route, creating a crossover based on far smaller than Class C (a kind of rival to the BMW 3 Series GT) provisionally named CLT; reinterpret the concept ofGrand Sports Tourer, but without descending segment, focusing on the platform of the future stretched Class E.
The last solution seems to have prevailed, even though initially the idea of proposing a new model based on the C-Class enjoyed a good support to the upper floors of Stuttgart. There are two reasons that led to the abandonment of this second project: ... the "reduction of scale" would be too drastic, and especially a lower end model could not provide the margins of a car's cost and greater prestige.
The next street will change the R-Class also committed to the current style: the look will be more dynamic, streamlined and in line with the style of a sports station, thanks to the roof more tapered towards the tail. Trivia: his arrival on the market for six months that precede the future E-Class model in the venture anticipates GST part of the look.
The commercial positioning should see the R-Class on future lists of about 2500 euro more than the Station Wagon. There will clearly 4Matic four-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive but still will play an increasingly important role.
As for the interior, even if one side will keep the current layout with three rows of seats (made possible

2011 Chevrolet Agile Crossport - Sao Paulo Motor Show 2010

 

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SHORT REVIEW

by Alison
Chevrolet presented at the Salone di San Paolo a variation on the theme of Agile: Agile the Crossport, this is the first name of the model, is a proposed softroader characterized by small caps and plastic parts look dull and "country", which for now is the prototype stage.
To characterize this variation of the model, few know that in our latitudes, but that is a real workhorse on mercai South America, include the dedicated orange livery, a structure significantly raised above the starting model, the six-spoke wheels in black color matt-and roof rack. Among the technological features of this figure instead Crossport an audio system with USB and Bluetooth connectivit

ENGINE

• 2.0 L V4, 24 valves, 202 hp @ 6250 rpm
• 6 speed automatic transmission
• 17 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy

500 ferrari 458 italia camuflaje

Take the money and the wisdom of buying a prancing horse does not seem to exclude some of its eccentricities owners improper elegance of a machine like the new Ferrari 458 Italy. Definitely not normal to find a Ferrari decorated with snowy camouflage.

The owner of this Ferrari 458 Italy might be thought his brand new Italian sports pass unnoticed through the city traffic and decided that the best way to “twisting necks” wherever he happens to wear it would be this way.

2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta

Latest 599 SA Aperta are a special serial example of which a rigorously limited act of just 80 leave comprise built. All bear already been sold. Ferrari opted to build 80 SA Apertas in festivity of Pininfarina’s 80th day of remembrance. The SA language also pays court to both Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina whose company and bring have been linked to the almost successful road-going autos ever built at Maranello.



Following reports of a private viewing in Pebble Beach earlier this month, Ferrari has revealed first photos and details of the SA APERTA, a drop-top version of the 599. Production is limited to only 80 units all of which have been pre-sold.



The significance of the 80 units pays tribute to styling firm and long time Ferrari partner, Pininfarina, for their 80th anniversary. The SA nomenclature also pays tribute to both Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina.



Described as a true roadster, a removable soft top design is used which Ferrari describes should "be resorted to only if the weather gets particularly bad." Other body alterations include a lower-angled windscreen, integrated roll-bars flanked by aerodynamic fins and a lowered suspension.



The chassis has been stiffened to compensate for the absence of the roof, however, Ferrari states that any added weight brought on by the re-engineering of the chassis is negligible.



The SA Aperta is equipped with the familiar 6.0-liter V12 producing 670 PS (493 kW / 661 bhp), same as the recently announced 599 GTO, the road-going version of the 599XX track car.

New 2011 HPP Camaro and Trans Am Concept

Posted by Gianluca Pezzi
What's nice in the U.S. muscle cars? We explain it once and for all those Heide Performance Products, a customizing company in Michigan. Indeed, the picture is seen on Facebook and on Autoblog are from this point of view ... unequivocal.
Unmistakable "curve" of the Camaro customized, as well as "striking" the colors of the Trans Am prototype two real treats for fans of the genre. Actually not much information. The Trans Am concept is based on the frame of the Camaro and is a restatement of the Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air III 70 while the customization of the Camaro is a "tribute" to the fans Chevrolet. We are told that both will be officially presented at SEMA in Los Angeles. Question of obligation: a hint ... which pair?

2011 New Ford Edge Limited AWD Price and Specs

 

PRICE

2011 New Ford Edge Limited AWD Price  are $34,220 Starting MSRP

SHORT REVIEW

Overall the car was great however, when we picked the car up the alignment was off so it had to back in the shop. Second, the paint is starting to get very small rust spots all over the body which after using my finger nail, I discovered their coming off. What's troubling is the silver trim under the windows has small rust spots as well which are not coming off. We paid an extra $500 for that paint and it's disappointing to have your first new car with these cosmetic problems. I'm expecting more in the future so it's good that I have a good warrant.Really cool car... the NAV/touch screen is the best on the market.. Aura MDX and Toyota's is very dated. We test drove the MDX, Q5, RX... this is by far the best bang for the buck

ENGINE SPECS

• 3.5L V6, 24 valves, 265 hp @ 6250 rpm
• 6 speed automatic transmission
• 17 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy

HIGHLIGHT EQUIPMENT

• Leather-trimmed seats
• 10-way heated power driver's seat
• 6-way heated power, fold-flat front passenger seat
• Ambient lighting
• Rear View Camera
• Sony® Audio System with HD Radio™
• MyFord Touch™ with (2) driver configurable 4.2" color LCD displays in cluster and 8" color LCD display in center stack
• Ford SYNC®
• 18" Chrome-clad Aluminum Wheels

2012 Jaguar XFR

The first details of the 2012 Jaguar XFR facelift have emerged today as the updated version of the performance model has been spied during testing. Judging from the parts of the spied Jaguar XFR facelift prototype that have been covered in tape, we can tell which sections of the car have been re-designed. The XFR facelift will have a new front fascia, probably with a new grille and a re-styled front bumper. The rear Jaguar XFR facelift will also receive some updates, and probably new tail lights.



We're not sure at the moment whether or not the 2012 Jaguar XFR facelift will have the same output as the current version. However, the engine will still be the 5.0-litre direct-injection supercharged V8. If everything remains the same, the 2012 Jaguar XFR facelift will output 510PS and 625Nm of torque. The performance figures of the XFR facelift say it will have an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph and that it will rocket from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds.



We'll have additional details on the 2012 XFR facelift as soon as they become available.

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Misha Designs has just unveiled its new widebody Mercedes-Benz SL-Class , as if the normal one isn’t wide enough.

The new package includes a new front bumper and lower lip spoiler made from carbon fiber. These help to increase the opening in the front to allow more air flow. The fenders and the quarter panels are widened to merge with the wheel arches with air intakes behind the front wheels. This will give the Misha SL a Black Series-like look.

The new kit also uses a new bonnet with carbon fiber vents. There are side skirts that meet up with the fender flares and a rear bumper with carbon fiber gills on each side. There is also a carbon diffuser and a truck spoiler for aerodynamics.

Misha Design says that you can have this done to any post-2003 SL model, but it can provide an easy upgrade bolt on kit for the face lifted 2009 version. As if the new version wasn’t vulgar enough, this steps it up one more notch

Lexus LS 600h L

Who said green cars can’t have their ‘cool’ cakes and eat them too? More often filed under the ‘plain and bland-looking’ category, hybrids aren’t often considered as boasting of cutting-edge aesthetics. Fortunately, there are events like SEMA wherein an otherwise mundane-looking vehicle can be given an aggressive makeover.

Take for example this Lexus LS 600h L by Brian Fox’s Fox Marketing. Suffice to say, there’s nothing mundane about this Lexus hybrid. For starters, it comes with a fiberglass aerokit that includes bumpers, fenders, and side skirts courtesy of Artisan Spirits. The package also includes HID fog lights, smoked tailights, and deck wings on the roof and the rear of the vehicle. There’s also the addition of some snazzy-looking 20-inch rims and a hotness-personified Glacier Green paint scheme.

The Fox-tuned LS 600h L is set to take the stage at SEMA and unlike the traditional bombastic cars that are regulars at the show, this car takes the more conservative approach but does so in a manner that it should catch its share of attention from the patrons. After all, there’s still something to be said for tuned-up cars that don’t go screaming ‘Look at me!’ to get some attention.

This is one of them

2011 Ford Edge Sport AWD Price and Specs

PRICE

Estimated Market Price $32,886 NATIONAL AVERAGE

$686 / month Estimated Payments

SHORT REVIEW

Found that the Edge is a more responsive, quick little zippy car, with plenty of storage for me.Let me explain the (not letting it sit part) I drive it aprox 10 miles round trip each day were it sits most of the time. The battery will not stay up if you drive it that way. I traded the Frestyle for the same reason, but I thought that an aftermarket car starter was causing the problem all along, so I just lived with a battery charger once in a while. Ford and the dealer stated that their was a TSB about that topic on most of the new higher end Ford's and the solution was a trickle charger to make up for the lack of driving

ENGINE SPECS AND FUEL CONSUMTION

• 3.5L V6, 24 valves, 265 hp @ 6250 rpm
• 6 speed automatic transmission
• 17 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy

EQUIPMENT HIGLIGHT

• 3.7L Twin-independent Variable Cam Timing (Ti-VCT) V6 engine
• 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic™ transmission with paddle activation
• Unique Charcoal Black leather-trimmed seats with Silver Smoke Metallic inserts and contrast stitching
• 6-way heated power, fold-flat front passenger seat
• Sony® Audio System with HD Radio™
• MyFord Touch™ with (2) driver configurable 4.2" color LCD displays in cluster and 8" color LCD display in center stack
• Ford SYNC®
• Body-color front and rear lower fascia
• 4-inch chrome oval dual exhaust tips
• Body-color side lower cladding and rocker molding
• 22" Polished Aluminum Wheels

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New 2011 Ford Escape XLT 4WD Price and Specs

PRICE

New 2011 Ford Escape XLT 4WD $25,795 until $24,039

SHORT REVIEW

It is very comfortable and fun to drive, gets great mpg (1100 miles round trip to Las Vegas was 26.6 mpg for the V6 engine), great ergonomics, quite on the highway, r ides and drives like a dream.This car is very good for a family. A lot of space, with excellent performance. The 2011 escape XLT 4WD has a better appearance then previous escapes. It seems very tough duty with beautiful details. This car s a perfect buy for anyone

ENGINE

• 2.5L I4, 16 valves, 171 hp @ 6000 rpm
• 6 speed automatic transmission
• 20 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy

Equipment Highlights:

• Premium cloth-trimmed seats
• Six-way power driver's seat
• AM/FM single-disc CD/MP3 player with six speakers
• Ice Blue™ interior lighting
• AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®)
• 2.5L iVCT Duratec I4 engine
• 16-inch 5-spoke cast-aluminum wheel
• SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad on driver's door

2011 New Ford Escape Limited 4WD

PRICE

2011 New Ford Escape Limited 4WD $27,375 invoice $25,476

SHORT REVIEWS 

When you look at value for money I truely believe you can't get a better deal for your money. I drove the car as a rental for 2 months over 3000 miles on the bumpy roads of New England. The car looks timeless and good. Whether you visit your local pharmacy or pull infront of a 5 star hotel, the car fits the situation. It feels great and the interior is very spacisous. Can't believe it, since I own a G500 and a Porsche Cayenne. The car feels very solid and the suspension is incerdibly good and firm. Did not expect that from a car in this price category. True, some improvement in the interior finishings and the plastic parts is advisable. But over all a solid purchase and a formidable timeless drive. Oh, love the flex fuel. Saves a lot of money on the gas.

ENGINE SPECS AND FUEL ECONOMY

• 2.5L I4, 16 valves, 171 hp @ 6000 rpm
• 6 speed automatic transmission
• 20 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy

HIGHLIGHT EQUIPMENT

• Premium leather-trimmed seats
• Six-way power driver's seat
• Ambient lighting
• AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®)
• 2.5L iVCT Duratec I4 engine
• 16-inch 6-spoke bright machined-aluminum wheel
• SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad on driver's door
• Body-color door handles

DEALER ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER

2011 New Ford Escape Hybrid Price and Reviews

PRICE

2011 New Ford Escape Hybrid Price $25,730

SHORT REVIEWS

This vehicle has been everything we wanted and more, the comfort, the handling and maneuverability is great, the sound system, the ease in which it handles in all types of whether even during the storms has been amazing and sure, the mileage has been what they said it would be and a little more unlike what I have heard from a friend that bought a similar foreign model. I just can't say enough about what this vehicle has delivered, and now my wife doesn't even mind going out stormy whether even the snow storms we've had here in and around Boston this year, and when you want to park in that tight spot just put it in there... It's really been great, I'm going to stop now. Yes we would highly recommend this vehicle... 100%

ENGINE SPECS AND FUEL ECONOMY

• 2.5L I4, 16 valves, 153 hp @ 6000 rpm
• VAR speed automatic transmission
• 29 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy

HIGLIGHT EQUIPMENT

• AM/FM single-disc CD/MP3 player with four speakers
• Message center
• SYNC® voice-activated communications and entertainment system
• 60/40 split-fold rear bench seat
• AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®)
• SIRIUS® Satellite Radio
• Four-wheel Antilock Braking System (ABS)

DEALER ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER

The 2010 Acura TL Featuring the 3.5L V6

The new 2010 Acura TL are revolutionizing the way we look at a four door family sedan. No longer is the sedan looked upon as boring and uninspired, particularly when you get your hands on this new Acura. The base model packs a serious punch: It's powered by a 3.5L V6 with 280 horsepower, which is more than enough to make the kids in the back seat squeal with delight when you roll onto the throttle.

This high-revving engine finds its peak horsepower at 6200 RPM (with a peak torque of 254 ft/lbs right around 5000 RPM), making it a whole lot of fun to drive around the city and on the highway. Best yet, unlike models that find their peaks lower in the RPM range, you can keep the power at bay when you need to keep a lower profile. It's really the best of both worlds.

Now, if you can believe it, that's simply the base model. The 2010 Acura TL SH comes with a beefier 3.7L 305 horsepower V6, with just a little bit more torque added into the mix (273 ft/lbs versus 254 in the base model). This gives the driver a bit more passing ability on the highway than the base model, which can certainly get you out of trouble in a hurry if you ever find yourself in the need for that extra push of power.

With the extra power comes a new drive train to keep that power under control: The Acura TL SH comes with all wheel drive standard, which makes driving in the snow and rain just that much easier and safer.

The available 2010 Acura TL engine options are enough to give any driver a grin that just won't go away. See your local dealer for more.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK

We've been staring for months, but now we have our best look yet at what Benz' baby coupe will look like once the camo tape is peeled away.



The grille gets a nose job to match its larger sibling, and the photo above reveals it to be a more pleasing aesthetic than in . Also, it seems the new wants to play with the cool kids who are all wearing LED running lights.

2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Now turn powered-up Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG proposal by Swiss tuning firm FAB Design. The tuner found a way to extract 40 more ponies from ‘Gullwing’ door supercar’s V8 engine pushing total output to 611-horsepower. The extra oomph allows the SLS AMG to do the 0-to-100km/h (62mph) sprint in 3.7 seconds instead of the stock model’s time of 3.8 seconds

2010 Mercedes-Benz 358 Concept built by AMG

Mercedes-Benz after a two year absence from the Australian International Motor Show and now it is returning to this year’s edition of the event that takes place in Sydney from October 15th to 24th with a [supposedly] special C63 AMG, called the Mercedes-Benz 358 Concept. The show car was co designed by Mercedes-Benz Australia and built by AMG.

2011 Fiorucci Hyundai i10

This time, Hyundai’s Italian arm partnered with Milanese fashion brand Fiorucci to create a special series of models based on the i10 city car and the larger i20 supermini. Both models by Fiorucci are characterized by the unique color combos inside and out as well as their upgraded standard equipment and the use of exclusive materials in the cabin.

2008 Peugeot Prologue : Paris Motor Show

French car maker Peugeot is revealing a "next generation hybrid" car at next month's 2008 Paris Motor Show. Judging from the photos, the 'Peugeot Prologue' is not the 'RC' coupe that Peugeot has already been teasing us with, and it's certainly not the 307-based diesel hybrid concept the firm has touted at previous shows. So what do we know?



Not a lot, yet. It produces 109g/km CO2 -- hardly spectacular even for today's tech, as the current Prius is on 104 -- and it's a 'strong hybrid'. In other words, it's capable of running solely on electric power for short distances. We also know the car's rated at 200bhp, and Peugeot claims its eco creds won't compromise decent performance.



For more on the Prologue, come back here on 2 October, when I'll be covering the Paris Motor Show with reams of live news and photos.