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Mazda BT-50
The new Mazda BT-50 was unveiled on Friday at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show during a press conference, while visitors at the show will have a chance to see it at the automaker’s stand between October 15 and 24.
The Mazda BT-50 is a compact pickup truck with a sticking new design which will aim towards customers living active lifestyles, as well as families, workers and pleasure seekers.
LUMMA BMW 7 Series
LUMMA Design is presenting their new wide-bodykit designed to fit the 2010 BMW 7 Series. All components are made from genuine carbon fiber and include a new front spoiler with proeminent air intakes, new grid inserts and integrating fog lights plus daytime running LEDs.
The LUMMA BMW 7 Series has also received new side sills, wider wheel arches, a redesigned rear apron and a new rear diffuser.
Video: Audi A7 review
The first Audi A7 review video comes from Brits at AutoExpress who give us their impressions after test driving Ingolstadt’s new four door coupe on the streets of Sardinia, Italy.
The Audi A7 will is available with two petrol and two diesel engines, and the one featured in this review video has a 3.0-litre TDI that produces 242 bhp that enables 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 6.3 seconds and returns 47 mpg.
Video: BMW Z4 GT3 assembled in under 4 minutes
Ok we’re exaggerating a bit, this BMW Z4 GT3 took 600 hours to complete, but the video is being played fast forward and compressed into 3 minutes and 40 seconds worth of footage.
Unlike the production version Z4 which uses a 6-cylinder engine, the BMW BMW Z4 GT3 is powered by a 4.0-litre 8-cylinder unit that produces more than 480 bhp and its wight has been dropped to 1,200 kilograms.
Porsche 918 Spyder, 911 GT3 R Hybrid and Cayenne S Hybrid promo
This next promo video captures the essence of Porsche’s hybrid technology as the German automaker explains the principles behind their latest creations : the Porsche 918 Spyder, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid and the Cayenne S Hybrid.
What you might find interesting is the fact that Porsche started developing the Hybrid technology 10 years ago, and just like all their ‘bald ideas’ the new technologies are initially born as concepts, just like the Porsche 911 Spyder, continue onto countless hours of track testing and racing, like the 911 GT3 R Hybrid, and then get implemented on to production cars. And the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid S is the perfect example for that.
Drifting cars video
Drifting cars : to some this driving technique is simply boring, to others…well it just gives them goosebumps.
I would say I find myself somewhere in between, and one thing is certain, the level of skills required for drifting, at least on a competitional level goes beyond loosing traction in the rear wheels.
Video: Nissan LEAF Polar Bear commercial
As the Nissan LEAF has recently went on sale across US, the new marketing campaign that was launched contains direct messages on how this zero emission vehicle helps on saving the environment.
The 1 minute Nissan LEAF Polar Bear commercial is starring what else but a polar bear who leaves its melting glacier home, on a journey towards the big city with a mission to thank those who are trying to help.
2012 Hennessey VelociRaptor APV
The Texas based tuner is introducing the Hennessey Armored Performance Vehicles (APV) program which applies the company’s performance, handling and braking optimisation knowledge on the latest armored vehicles.
So the latest project that received this kind of treatment is called the 2012 Hennessey VelociRaptor APV which is based on the Ford Raptor Super Crew, and which will offer armor protection combined with comfort and performance.
MINI Countryman WRC photo
The first MINI Countryman WRC photo has been released as the new World Rally Car has completed the initial test stage at Prodrive’s proving ground in Warwickshire
The initial test phase involved driving the MINI Countryman WRC for over four days mainly on tarmac and now the car is supposed to travel to Portugal where it will undergo a week of testing on gravel.
2011 Nissan Pathfinder, Xterra and Frontier price
The Japanese car company has put a price tag on the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder, Xterra and Frontier, models which are already available at dealerships across US.
The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder price starts at 27,840 USD for the S trim version, while the other equipment levels are SV, Silver Edition, LE and LE V8. The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder comes as standard with a 4.0-litre V6 producing 266 HP and a 5-speed automatic, while the top rangin version has a 5.6-litre V8 under the bonnet that is rated at 310 HP.