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2012 Ford Ranger European Specs
The Blue Oval has released details regarding the European spec models 2012 Ford Ranger, as the automaker’s new pickup has made its appearance at the 2011 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham ,UK.
The 2012 Ranger will be sold on more than 180 world markets, and in Europe it will be available in three cab styles (Single Cab, RAP/Rear Access Panel Cab and Double Cab), two drivetrain options (4×2 and 4×4), two ride heights and up to five standard versions to choose from, which include the Wildtrak model.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC gets ECO Start Stop As Standard
Daimler has just announced that it will begin offering the ECO Start Stop function as standard on the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC. This measure will enable the luxury saloon to require only 6.2-litres of fuel per 100 Km, which means the 258 HP (190 kW) / 620 Nm of torque V6 engine from under its hood is one of the cleanest diesel currently available on the market today.
The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC is also featuring the AdBlue treatment for the exhaust which combined with the ECO Start Stop technology that switches the engine off when the car comes to a standstill help in lowering emissions from 177 to 164 grammes per Km.
2013 Audi A3 Sketches
More sketches from Audi who apart from publishing drawings with the upcoming Q3 last week, is now presenting a trio of photos with the next generation A3.
One of these sketches show the 408 HP Audi A3 sedan seen in the flesh as a concept at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, while the other two show the hatchback model and also the design of the interior. The version that gets to keep its trunk is expected to go on sale in 2012 is mainly developed for markets like China, Russia and the U.S. while the hatchback will become available in 3- and 5-door styles before the sedan.
Caterham Seven Supersport
British automaker Caterham is unveiling its latest addition to the Seven range: the Supersport. According to the company, the new model is derived from the Caterham Supersport championship, which basically means it is street legal race car.
Fitted with a 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine tuned by Caterham, the Supersport delivers 140bhp to the 13 inch wheels wrapped un CR500 Avon tires via a quick shifting 5-speed transmission and even though that might not seem to much, we are being told that this new version is able to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds.
Who is Faster? Rosberg or Schumacher
The latest commercial clip from Mercedes raises some ‘interesting’ questions like which of these Formula 1 drivers would you rather leave your pregnant wife to in order to be taken to the hospital? Nico Rosberg or Michael Schumacher? In other words who do you think is faster?
This new ad is called Decision, and in order to make the choice even harder the soon to be parents might also have to consider that Rosberg drives a CLS63 AMG while Schumacher appeared in an E63 AMG.
2011 BMW Z4 GT3 Photos and Details
The Bavarian automaker’s motorsport division has launched the 2011 BMW Z4 GT3 and also released a number of photos and details referring to this new racer that can already be ordered by private teams.
The main changes when compared to the previous Z4 GT3 car that was introduced back in March 2010 are in terms of aerodynamics, plus the 4.4-litre V8 that lies under the bonnet has been further optimised through a revised management system.
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Interior Image
Chevrolet is continuing to tease us this time by revealing an image with the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu interior of its Facebook page.
The image is blurry on the steering wheel and center dials side, but we at least get a peak at the Malibu’s center console, which as you can see features a new LCD display that controls the car’s infotainment system and simple looking air vents. We also notice that the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu will get an engine start button and even though this teaser doesn’t show it, we are expecting higher quality materials as well.
Maserati GranCabrio tuning by Novitec
Novitec Rosso has just made the Maserati GranCabrio even more desirable. How ? Well they applied a series of discrete body elements in order to make the Italian cabriolet appear more unique and have also dialed at performance by fitting a supercharger.
Starting with the exterior, the Maserati GranCabrio received a number of clear-coated carbon fiber components which include a front spoiler lip, carbon fiber grille surround, rocker panel trim, a rear spoiler lip and diffuser plus 21/22 inch alloys (front and rear) featuring a five double-spoke design and wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tires.
Koenigsegg Agera R Test Drive Video
The journalists from teknikensvarld.se are the first lucky ones to test drive the Koenigsegg Agera R, and this should come as no surprise as it was only natural for the Swedish based supercar maker to hand the car over to their conationals for its first review.
Of-course the downside is that we do not understand Swedish, but we do however understand that the 5.0-litre twin turbo V8 plant powering the Agera R and developing 1115 HP (820 kW) and 1200 Nm (885 lb-ft) sounds like a rocket.
2011 BMW M3 GTS review video
We already knew that the BMW M3 GTS is an exceptionally great car, considering the numerous performance oriented enhancements it received when compared to the standard M3. We also know that only 15 units out of a total of 110 have been sold in the United Kingdom, and with a price tag of 118,000 GBP this is a car that is definitely not cheap (more than twice as much as the standard M3).
How does it feel driving one of these hardcore version M3s? Well we might never find out, but we can at least watch Vicky Handerson’s reaction as the latest episode from Fifth Gear presents her taking the M3 GTS for a test drive around the track.