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Renault Scenic BOSE Edition
The French from Renault are introducing an optional Bose Pack for their Scenic and Grand Scenic Dynamique Tom Tom versions.
The pack is already available for order and its adds a series of black interior and exterior accents along with a premium audio system from Bose which uses 9 speakers, an integrated subwoofer and a digital amplifier in order to create an ‘unparalleled musical experience’.
Aston Martin Concept Phone
Aston Martin has released photos with the latest creation that combines simple design with mobility. And as you can see from these photos, it is not some kind of new sports car, but a state of the art concept phone called the Mobiado CPT002.
The Aston Martin Concept Phone which will be showcased at this year’s world watch and jewelry show in Switzerland uses existing technology and software along with advanced electronics, and according to the British automaker it can serve as a car key as well as a device that connects with the vehicle’s GPS in order to create a new social networking experience by updating Facebook and Twitter accounts with photos and videos taken with the car’s integrated cameras.
2012 BMW 3 Series teaser video
The Bavarian automaker is offering a short peak at the 2012 BMW 3 Series through a video teaser in which it underlines the important role of their Heat Testing team. This team travels to scorching hot places across the globe in order to assure that every BMW has the ability of driving anywhere on this planet.
Unfortunately the 2012 BMW 3 Series is still wrapped up in black camouflage and the video does not focus on it for too long, but we are still able to notice a few of its similarities with the new 5 Series. There are also a few scenes that show an un-finished interior, so hopefully something more revealing will be launched sometime soon.
2012 Renault Samsung SM7 Concept Teased
This is the first sketch with the upcoming 2012 Renault Samsung SM7 Concept, teased ahead of its debut scheduled at the Seoul Motor Show.
This next generation sedan looks more like a coupe in this image, but once the car is unveiled on April 1st, we should see if its gets traditional or ‘Alfa style’ rear door handles. The front fascia kind of reminds of the Insignia, while the rest of the body could place this new model in the four-door coupe segment.
Porsche Pajun Details
We now officially know that Porsche is working on a smaller version of the Cayenne wich will hit the market wearing the Cajun badge. Well according to a new rumor that was put out in the open by AutoBild, the German sports car manufacturer intends to apply the same recipe on the Panamera, and in this case the badging will change by one letter. You don’t have to go through the alphabet and start making up names, because the upcoming baby Panamera will apparently be called the Pajun.
This new version will not only be smaller, but also cheaper, expected to cost around 60,000 Euros when it will hit the market. There is however a long wait before we get to see the Pajun, as the automaker is reportedly going to launch it in 2016.
2011 Chevrolet Cruze BTCC
Chevrolet has unveiled its 2011 Cruze BTCC racers. With the first race taking place at Brands Hatch in Kent on April 3rd, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze BTCC cars feature new sponsors and the new Silverline livery, while for this year the driver line-up will include champion Jason Plato and Alex MacDowall.
The two new Cruze racers were built by RML, the same constructor behind the title-winning Chevrolet World Touring Cars, and besides Silverline, other sponsors will include Dunlop, Holiday Inn, Auto Express and Evo.
Video: 2012 Nissan GTR laps Nurburgring in 7 minutes 24 seconds
Remember when Porsche was doubting Godzilla’s triumph over the Nurburgring in 2008? Back then the Japanese car maker was lapping the famous track in Germany in 7 minutes 29 seconds while according to Porsche’s tests, the GTR was actually doing it in 7 minutes 54 seconds.
Anyway that’s the past and the car has went through various improvements since then. Now the Japanese are back at the Nurburgring, at this time they claim a new time of 7 minutes 24 seconds achieved with the latest generation 2012 Nissan GTR, beating their previous record of 7 minutes 26 seconds.
Pagany Huayra Roadster details
We have new details that involve the newly launched Pagani Huayra. These details come from Mr. Pagani himself who, in a recent interview with Autoblog.com.ar mentioned his initial preference of naming the new supercar the ‘Da Vinci’. Because this name was already registered he went with the Huayra, which as you probably know by now, holds different meanings.
More interestingly thought, Mr. Horacio Pagani has confirmed during the same interview the company’s plans of developing the Pagani Huayra Roadster. He said that the Roadster will arrive in approximately three years, which means we won’t be able to see it sooner than 2014.
Video: Vauxhall VXR8 Review
Hey what do you know, a third review video from Autocar today, with this latest one involving Australia’s Vauxhall VXR8 driven on Route Napoleon in south of France.
As you may know, especially if you live in Australia, this second generation model Vauxhall VXR8 comes in two versions, one of which is based on Honden’s Commodore VE2, while the second (the one tested in this review) is based on the Commodore GTS.
Video: Aston Martin Virage Test Drive
Besides the Ferrari FF, the journalists from Autocar have also taken the new Aston Martin Virage out for a test drive.
Apart from seeing what the Virage is able of achieving in terms of performance and dynamics, Autocar reminds us why this new model looks almost the same as every other model put out by Aston Martin in the last eight years.