Car News
Buick Regal Hybrid info
The Chicago Auto Show is right around the corner, and news regarding cars on display are already starting to surface.
According to Ward’s Auto, one of GM’s highlights at this year’s Chicago Auto Show will be the Buick Regal Hybrid, which besides the LaCrosse, will represent the second model to receive the e-Assist technology, and for which production will begin sometime in August.
Renault Megane Monaco GP
The French car maker in introducing the Renault Megane Monaco GP special edition based on the Megane Coupe and Megane RS, aimed towards customers interested in ‘elegance, sport and style’.
Both these Renault Megane Monaco GP versions which are based on the Dynamique equipment grade will be showcased at the Geneva Motor Show and will go on sale in March in 14 countries.
The Renault Megane Monaco GP feature the pearlescent white body finish, developed especially for these models, and contrasting Etoile black components like side mirrors, rear diffuser, fog lamp surrounds and headlight masks.
2012 Mercedes C55 AMG Coupe details
We’ve offered detailed information and photos with the 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG which come in saloon and estate body styles yesterday, and now a new performance model, this time based on the facelift version Mercedes C Class Coupe is about to debut.
We are talking about the 2012 Mercedes C55 AMG Coupe which has been caught barely wearing any camouflage by spy photographers. The ‘usual’ list of features are easily noticeable, meaning new side skirts, a large diffuser and the four tailpipe system plus AMG specific set of alloys and high performance brakes.
Jaguar C-X75 awarded Louis Vuitton Classic Concept Award
The Jaguar C-X75 premiered at the Mondial de l’Automobile last year, and even though at this point the British automaker is still deciding weather or not to green light it for production, the turbine powered supercar continues to impress the masses.
The latest recognition came from a panel of judges from the world of design, fashion and luxury who have awarded the Jaguar C-X75 with the Louis Vuitton Classic Concept Award 2010.
Land Rover Freelander Review Video
The latest short review from Autocar involves the entry level, front-wheel-drive version Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 eD4 HSE which is priced from 32,995 GBP in the UK.
Powered by a 2179 cc 4-cylinder diesel engine, the Land Rover Freelander 2 develops 148 bhp @ 4000 rpm and 309 lb-ft of torque @ 1750 rpm, which in terms of performance translate into 11.7 seconds when accelerating from 0 to 62 mph, and a top speed of 112 mph.
MINI Clubman Hampton Edition
Besides introducing the MINI Cooper SD, the automaker’s 2011 lineup will also be enhanced by MINI Clubman Hampton Edition, the John Cooper Works Packs for the MINI and MINI Convertible and the JCW tuning program for the Cooper S.
The MINI Clubman Hampton Edition is a model that celebrates 50 years since the the original Morris Mini Traveller was born, and some of its pecial features include the Reef Blue metallic finish among the large selection of exterior paint finishes available, 17 inch twin spoke design alloys, MINI specific mirror caps and graphics, black headlight surrounds, the Hampton logo and more.
MINI Cooper SD
MINI is introducing a new diesel engine under the Cooper SD badge, which will go on sale in spring 2011, and which will represent the most powerful non petrol version available to customers.
The MINI Cooper SD is represented by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine producing 143 HP (105 kW) @ 4,000 rpm and 305 Nm of torque (225 lb-ft) between 1,750 and 2,700 rpm, and is available for the hatchback and the convertible, the Clubman and the Countryman.
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
Porsche is now offering the Black Edition treatment for the Boxter S, which will be limited to 987 units across the world, and which will go on sale in around two months.
The Porsche Boxster S Black Edition features an uprated 3.4-litre flat-six engine which packs 320 HP @ 6,400 rpm (10 HP more than the standard model) and 370 Nm of torque @ 4,750 rpm (+ 10 Nm).
Equipped with a 6-speed manual transmissions as standard, the Porsche Boxster S Black Edition sprints from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 Km/h) in 5.2 seconds or in 5.1 seconds when the car is equipped with the Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch gearbox.
2011 Ford Fiesta WRC Specs
The Blue Oval has released the 2011 Ford Fiesta WRC specs, as the new Rally Championship challenger is awaiting for its final clearance to compete in the Rally Sweden next month.
The 2011 Ford Fiesta WRC which was developed by M-Sport from the 2010 Monte Carlo Rally-winning Fiesta S2000 rally car, is fitted with a 1.6-litre EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine turbocharged by a Garrett system and packs 300 HP and 331 lb-ft of torque.
Video: Nissan Micra Test Drive
Autocar has reviewed the latest generation Nissan Micra a while back, and now the crew from FifthGear has taken this new super mini for a test drive.
According to FifthGear the new Nissan Micra, which now features a boring design, does not have an enjoyable chassis, and its soft suspension does not absorb shock as you would expect it to. As opposed to what Nissan claims, that the Micra should take the stress out of city driving, FifthGear thinks just the opposite, considering it a bit blunt and fairly inaccurate.