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BMW X4 rumor
One of the recent rumors involves the Bavarian car maker who is apparently thinking of developing an BMW X4 Series as a result of the success they had with the X6 model.
The BMW X4 could use a version of the platform featured on the new X3 while in terms of design the company might create a combination between the X Coupe concept and the X6.
Dacia Duster Review Video
The first Dacia Duster review video, apart from the one made by journalists from the SUV’s home market comes from Autocar.
Filmed in one of Morocco’s mountain areas the Dacia Duster review video tells us many things that you might already be familiar with. What we found interesting though was the journalist’s opinion who mentioned that the Dacia Duster feels very robust and the fact that this is ‘alot of car for not very much money’.
Video: Peugeot RCZ commercial
The following video represents the first Peugeot RCZ commercial and as you will see, it appears that the French 2+2 coupe is choosing its next owner and not the other way around.
The Peugeot RCZ commercial is titled ‘Seduction’ and if you like the music theme then the video description says it is called “Kuala Lumpur’s Race” by Monsieur Monsieur.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta price
The Italian firm has revealed info regarding the Alfa Romeo Giulietta price for Britain’s market. Sales for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta will start this summer and engine options include three petrol units (1.4 TB 120 bhp, 1.4 TB MultiAir 170bhp and 1750 TBi 235bhp) plus two diesels (1.6 JTDM-2 105bhp and 2.0 JTDM-2 170bhp).
Among features included as standard the Alfa Romeo Giulietta received a Start&Stop system, air conditioning, electric windows, VDC, LEDs front and rear, 6 airbags, Electronic Q2 and Alfa’s DNA technology.
Lexus Hybrid Bicycle
The Japanese automaker decided to show of its fundamental engineering and design values on a bike, so here it is: the Lexus Hybrid Bicycle.
The Lexus Hybrid Bicycle features a carbon fiber frame that has adopted the L-finesse design language, with an 240 Watts electric motor that uses an eight-speed shift-by-wire transmission.
Nissan 350Z by Unichip
This Nissan 350Z presented by Unichip Europe has received an ECU upgrade that enables a 20 BHP and 26 lb-ft power increase through a simple plug and play ‘U-connect’ operation.
The Nissan 350Z by Unichip is now packing 284 BHP and 262 lb-ft of peak torque and tuning enthusiasts should know that further engine modifications can be performed.
BMW Gran Coupe Video
As the first BMW Gran Coupe video surfaces online, we also get the news that the decision to take this 4-door ‘coupe-saloon’ into production has been made.
There is still uncertainty weather or not the production version BMW Gran Coupe will be named the 8 Series but what is sure is the fact that rivals like Maserati Quattroporte or Porsche Panamera will have a new competitor in 2012.
2020 Toyota Venza by Lotus
The 2020 Toyota Venza by Lotus is a study conducted by the the British firm that aims at reducing weight in mainstream passenger cars.
When compared to the current Venza crossover the 2020 Toyota Venza by Lotus which focuses on using lightweight materials and efficient design proves that a 38 percent mass reduction can be achieved (excluding powertrain) with an increase in component cost by only 3 percent.
MG Zero video
The first MG Zero video presenting the latest British supermini concept comes from Autocar who attended at the Auto China 2010.
The production version MG Zero will be called the MG3 and the car will aim at consumers aged between 18 and 28 years old.
2010 Mercedes E Class Limousine
The German automaker is presenting the 2010 Mercedes E Class Limousine, which represents the result of a collaboration with Binz, a company specialized in developing special chassis.
The 2010 Mercedes E Class Limousine which measures 5.98 meters is the 7-door version of the new E Class sedan which is 1.11 meters shorter. The two additional seats in the 2010 Mercedes E Class Limousine mean that a total of seven people can be accommodated inside the cabin, so the car’s body had to be redesigned in order to maintain high torsional rigidity.