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2009 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid unveiled
Another GM model unveiled by the company yesterday that will be officially introduced at the New York Auto Show this year is the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid. The eight-seater SUV featuring a two-mode patented hybrid technology promisses to offer reduced fuel consumption achieving 21mpg (11.2 liters/km) within city limits and comes with a eight-year or 100,000-mile hybrid powertrain warranty. In fact the company says the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid powered by its 332 horsepower (248 kW) 6.0-Liter Vortec V-8 engine will help you save around 250 gallons of fuel a year if it is compared to the Lexus GX 470, making the full-size SUV as economic as a V-6 Toyota Camry sedan…
Maserati GranTurismo MC
The production version Maserati GranTurismo MC was unveiled today and the company says the car is designed for the gentlemen drivers who wish to race in the 2010 GT4 European Cup. The car has already gone through some testing on 17th and 18th of March at the Paul Ricard circuit while initial development for this racer started back in the summer of 2008. With this model Maserati continues its tradition of building and tuning racerars, giving car owners who love racing the opportunity of driving a racing version of the same model they own. The Maserati GranTurismo MC will extract power from a 4.7 liter V8 helped by a longitudinal gearbox with transaxle scheme with exact output…
2010 GMC Terrain
GM revealed the 2010 GMC Terrain, a five-passenger SUV that will have its official debut at this year’s New York Auto Show. Powered by a direct fuel injected 2.4-liter engine that outputs 182 horsepower (136 kW) the 2010 GMC Terrain offers an estimated fuel consumption of 7.83 l/100 km (30 mpg), performance achieved through the ECO mode technology. There is also a second engine available for the 2010 GMC Terrain which is the 3.0-liter direct injected V-6, delivering 264 horsepower (197 kW), with an estimated 25 mpg fuel economy and the company says production for the Chevrolet Equinox based crossover will start at the CAMI assembly facility in Ingersoll, Ontario. The 2010 GMC Terrain price…
Fiat 500 Barbie European tour
Fiat 500 Barbie is the special edition created by the Italian manufacturer and toy maker Mattel to celebrate Barbie doll’s 50th anniversary. Right now the pink 500 Barbie is at Fiat’s London flagship dealer, after recently cruising streets of both Milan and Paris as part of a major European tour. Visitors will be able to admire its gleaming paintwork, silver laminated Alcantara fabrics and sparkling crystals decorated interior with natural silk yarn floor mats at Wigmore Street, W1 until Monday, 13 April.
Renault Laguna Coupe Black Edition
Renault launched the Laguna Coupe Black Edition in France, a car that completes the French manufacturer’s product line, featuring a new series of design elements as well as a few more equipment options included in a package that is worth 4,250 Euros more than the standard version. The Renault Laguna Coupe Black Edition will be available in three metallic body colors, which are Pearlescent Black, Cassiopee Grey and Platine Grey while the 17-inch alloys and the twin chrome…
2010 Lexus RX350 Black Bison Edition
Japanese tuners from Wald International released a set of images with their latest custom creation, the 2010 Lexus RX350 Black Bison Edition. As it is easily visible from the photos, the 2010 Lexus RX350 Black Bison Edition features a custom body kit that gives the car more character while details regarding its technical capabilities were not made public yet. The basic Lexus RX350 is powered by a 3.5-Liter V6 that unleashes 275-horsepower backed by a six-speed sequential automatic transmission with active torque control. Talking about the body kit on the 2010 Lexus RX350 Black Bison Edition, it consists of elements like a new front spoiler, new side skirts, a redesigned…
2010 Kia Sorento official debut
The 2010 Kia Sorento had its official debut at Seoul’s Motor Show, event marked by the company with the release of a complete set of details describing their modern and sporty CUV. The 2010 Kia Sorento is part of Kia’s strategy of expansion and it will feature a range of engines that vary by region. For example the US market will get the 2010 Kia Sorento equipped with either the 2.4-litre V6 petrol engine with 174 ps (129 kW) or the more flowerful 3.5-litre V6 that outputs 277 ps (206 kW) while in Europe the car will also be available with a 2.2-litre 4-cylinder Diesel enigne that packs 197 ps (147 kW). Other new elements in the 2010 Kia Sorento include the all-new six-speed automatic transmission, a lower suspension and a stiffer bodyshell…
Ford Transit Connect Family One
The Blue Oval has introduced the Ford Transit Connect Family One concept today. With this new versatile vehicle Ford is trying to anticipate parent’s needs while engaging their children in various fun activities. The Ford Transit Connect Family One is more likely to have “the coolest mom” as a driver, and thanks to the clever amenities featured inside, family outings will be easier and more exciting. Some of those amenities refer to things like folding scooters, rechargeable walkie-talkies, backpacks and integrated toy storage, on-board storage for folding stroller as well as media entertainment with three-dimensional gaming and wireless Web connectivity. Ford Transit Connect Family…
Giant pothole swallows three cars and a truck
We know that Russia, especially Moscow is a place were even large potholes are becoming part of the ordinary everyday life. What’s more scary is that the last huge pothole you probably saw there last week will most certainly be small in comparison to the one to come and some say this is caused by the fact that the whole city developed on top of an ancient volcano. On the other hand this might very well be earth’s way of telling us that we really should be cutting down on fuel emissions or more vehicles will be eaten alive. This time the victims were a truck and three cars from the near parking lot and we just hope their respected insurance companies do cover cars eatean…
Aston Martin DB9 gets Bang and Olufsen sound system
The British manufacturer announced that their DB9 model will feature the bespoke BeoSound DB9 audio system developed exclusively by Bang & Olufsen as an option for the Aston Martin DB9. Initially introduced in an Aston in 2008 as the BeoSound DBS this unique sound system consists of thirteen speakers positioned in ten locations around the car that adapts automatically to changing road and noise conditions. Just as any Bang & Olufsen product the BeoSound DB9 is focusing on elegance and design while delivering exceptional sound quality thanks to their pioneering acoustic technologies. The Beosound DB9 is available in both DB9 Coupe and Volante models…