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Mitsubishi i MiEV price
The Mitsubishi i MiEV price for Japan was announced today by the company. Revealed to the world at the Geneva Motor Show in March as a concept the Mitsubishi i MiEV promisses very low emissions thanks to its gasoline-electric hybrid engine that developed 63 horsepower and a peak torque of 132lb-ft. The Mitsubishi i MiEV price for Japan starts at $33,000 for the basic version where just 2000 units will the initially sent…
Volvo PC Racing Game launched and free for download
Volvo has released today their newly developed PC racing game entitled ‘Volvo – The Game’ and free downloads can now be initiated on their official website. Volvo – The Game was developed together with SimBin Studios and features two real-life highly detailed race tracks and six car models to choose from, like the Volvo S60 Concept or the Volvo C30 and S40 along with some classic Volvo models. The two race tracks are the Gothenburg Eco Drive Arena in Goteborg, Sweden and Chayka in Kiev, Ukraine and the 15 to 20 people that worked on the video game have done their best in reproducing not only the whole visual..
BMW 5 Series GT in action
Another video featuring the new BMW 5 Series GT in action was released by the Bavarian automaker today. Apart from seeing the 5 Series Gran Turismo in motion we also get a glimpse of its luxurious interior and some key elements like the start/stop system or the large panoramic roof. Although many view the BMW 5 Series GT with a dose of scepticism, the car is entering a new niche offering a great package, featuring the latest driving technologies, along with the best interior and the best built quality. Watch the BMW 5 Series GT in action after the jump…
Porsche wins Nurburgring 24 Hour Race
The legendary Green Hell endurance competition ended with Porsche winning the Nurburgring 24 Hour Race for the fourth consecutive time. The car that made it all possible was a 480 hp Porsche 911 GT3 RSR belonging to Manthey’s Racing team driven by Timo Bernhard (Germany), Marc Lieb (Germany), Romain Dumas (France) and Marcel Tiemann (Monaco). The third podium position was also occupied by a Porsche, a 445 hp 911 GT3 Cup S and overall, as an impressive display of performance seven Porsche race cars were among the top 10 at the end of the race. Second place was achieved by the Audi R8 LMS and Manthey’s Racing team boss Olaf Manthey said “It’s just a shame that changing the…
Volkswagen vs Volvo commercial
A new commercial that is currently being aired in the US presents Volkswagen advertising its Tiguan model through a safety comparison with Volvo. Even though such commercial clips are nothing new in the States we can’t help but wonder if this particular one will still be shown on TV once the recent rumors about Volkswagen’s Volvo acquisition get confirmed. Or could this be an indicator that such a takeover will never happen? Watch the Volkswagen vs Volvo commercial after the jump…
Audi Q5 Custom Concept video
The Audi Q5 Custom Concept video was released by the company right after the car was showcased at this year’s Worthersee GTI Meet. As a reminder, the Audi Q5 Custom Concept is powered by a 3.0 litre TFSI unit that produces 408 hp (300 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque capable of achieving an electronically limited top speed of 250 Km/h. Sprinting from 0 to 100 Km/h takes 4.4 seconds and even though the clip doesn’t show the Audi Q5 Custom Concept in action you can still hear the engine sound at one point…
MINI 50 Mayfair and MINI 50 Camden
The famous MINI turns 50 and to celebrate such an event the company released two new versions which are the MINI 50 Mayfair and MINI 50 Camden named after two well known suburbs in Great Britain. Both the MINI 50 Mayfair and the MINI 50 Camden are available with two petrol engines and one diesel and they refer to the 1.6-litre 120 hp (88kW) four cylinder and the twin scroll turbo 175hp (128 kW) units plus the 110 hp (80 kW) diesel that promises a 3.9 litres/100km fuel consumption. Styling elements on the MINI 50 Mayfair and MINI 50 Camden include special body colors, 17 inch white rims, various chromed trimmings, and the number “50” logo fitted on the front grille on the side…
2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo unveiled
The Bavarian automaker has officially unveiled the 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo today, a vehicle that defines a new segment in the automotive scene. The 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is combining characteristics from three different classes which are the saloon, the Sports Activity Vehicle and the classic Gran Turismo, this way creating the upper middle segment. Powering the 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo are two gasoline engines and a third-generation common-rail diesel unit. The first gasoline engine can be found in the BMW 535i Gran Turismo, with a 2,979 cc capacity and able to develop 306 hp (225kW) at 5,800 rpm and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque from 1,200-5,000 rpm…
The Golden BMW M5 from Russia
Meet the golden BMW M5 from Russia. If you are a bit confused already we understand, because we are too. If you have a few questions that cannot seem to be answered, don’t worry, we do too. Here are three of our questions: Why do people choose to get their car covered in gold? especially in Moscow where according to EnglishRussia the previous gold plated vehicle seen there which was a Porsche was hijacked. When will gold covered/plated/painted vehicles ever start looking good? and on a funny note, why isn’t this golden BMW M5 coming from Dubai? View the golden BMW M5 from Russia photo gallery after the jump…
Volkswagen Golf GTI VI Street
The Volkswagen Golf GTI VI Street represents a customization proposal developed by apprentices aged 19 to 22 that brought it at Worthersee this year for the GTI Meet. Completing the Volkswagen Golf GTI VI Street took almost three months and the whole project was supervised by professional VW trainers. We think they done a great job especially to the engine’s power that was boosted from its regular 2.0-litre TFSI 200 hp (147 kW) unit to a 301 hp (221 kW) little beast that is linked to a six-speed manual gearbox. Exterior elements on the Volkswagen Golf GTI VI Street include a new front apron and rear spoiler, a custom painted bonnet, xenon headlamps, an electric glass roof and…