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Suzuki Alto SZ-L
The special edition Suzuki Alto SZ-L will be produced in a run that consists of only 500 units that a destined for UK’s market.
The Suzuki Alto SZ-L is based on the SZ3 model so besides air conditioning, pollen filter and side airbags the manufacturer adds front fog lamps with black surrounds, black ‘B’ pillar trims, black side mouldings, and two new exterior colours (Superior White or Bright Red).
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Daimler is offering new details referring to their Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC, which is ‘the most efficient and safest S-Class ever’.
The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC needs only 6.8 litres of diesel to cover 100 Km with CO2 emissions of 177 g/Km, despite the fact that power has been raised by 10 percent 258 HP (190 kW) with alos 15 percent more torque at 620 Nm.
2011 Volvo V60 video
The 2011 Volvo V60 was just revealed and this first promo video comes to underline the estate’s with coupe-like shapes dynamic abilities.
The 2011 Volvo V60 comes with a whole range of new or improved engines with the 3.0-litre T6 unit fitted on the most agile version while the many of the company’s active safety systems are offered as standard. These include the Advanced Stability Control, Pedestrian Detection and City Safety.
Renault DeZir video
The first Renault DeZir video showing the French concept in action has also been revealed, and even though we cannot tell if the footage is real or CGI, the car’s futuristic shapes are quite stunning.
Based on the official figures, the Renault DeZir concept delivers sports car performance thanks to a hybrid powering system composed from a Li-Ion battery (23 kWh) and an electric motor producing 110 kW. The Renault DeZir accelerates from nought to 62 mph in 5 seconds flat while its top speed is of 112 mph.
Renault DeZir concept
The French car maker offers photos and details with their new concept, the Renault DeZir which will be unveiled at this year’s Paris Motor Show.
The Renault DeZir concept will features a vertically mounted 23 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that feeds an electric motor that is good for 110kW (150ch) and 226 Nm of torque. Rechargind the battery that powers the Renault DeZir concept takes 8 hours, with 20 percent regained in only 20 minutes and as far as performance this futuristic coupe will be able to sprint from 0 to 100 Km/h in less just 5 seconds and hit a top speed of 112 mph.
2011 Volvo V60
Photos and details with the 2011 Volvo V60 Sports Wagon have just been revealed, and the Swedish automaker says their new creation is more of a coupe rather than an estate.
The 2011 Volvo V60 Sports Wagon features a wedge shape with a slim roof line and motorisation’s include a more powerful T6 engine, a new direct injected 2.0-litre and two new 1.6-litre GTDi units, two five-cylinder turbodiesels as well as a DRIVe diesel.
2011 Mercedes CL video
Daimler’s new presentation video gives details on some of the highlights found on the feacelift version 2011 Mercedes CL.
The exterior appearance has been further refined by a series of redesigned elements like the front section with the reshaped grille, bonnet, headlamps and bumper, plus the new taillights and exhaust pipes at the back.
Custom Dodge Viper coupe marks end of production
The last exemplar of the current generation Dodge Viper has rolled off the production line at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, marking the end for one of America’s iconic sports cars.
This very last unit was a custom Dodge Viper coupe which will enter D’Ann Rauh’s possession, who already owns over 40 Doge Vipers together with her husband Wayne. She worked closely with designers at Chrysler, making sure that the last Dodge Viper was truly unique, as the exterior features a gold finish with bronze accents while inside the coupe there are numerous leather covered elements.
VF Engineering BMW M3 video
This next video shot at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch comes from Smoking Tire and presents a Porsche 911 and a BMW M3 (both turbocharged by VF Engineering) driven on track by Matt Farah.
Besides the upgraded headers and a blower added to the engine the rest on this Porsche 911 that can now produce 510 HP is stock, while the 620 HP BMW M3 features a wide-body conversion done by Vorsteiner.
Video: Mercedes SLS AMG Matt Purple
This Mercedes SLS AMG wearing a matt purple body finish was spotted by a Brit who seemed to be cycling across London.
Even though it looks like the type of treatment Paris Hilton would apply on her car, there is something about this matt purple Mercedes SLS AMG that we like, even though we are not exactly sure what that is. It could be the mysterious aura surrounding the purple Gullwing car that attracts us, combined with the unmistakable sound coming from that 6.2-litre V8.