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2010 Subaru Legacy revealed
The Tokyo car manufacturer revealed today details and images of their 2010 Subaru Legacy that will have its official introduction at the New York Auto Show in April. The new Legacy is now longer wider and higher comparing to its previous version with also more luggage room in the trunk. There are three types of motorisation available for the 2010 Subaru Legacy that range from the 170 horsepower in the Legacy 2.5i with 6-speed manual / CVT transmission to the 265 horsepower powerplant with 6-speed manual gearbox found in the 2.5GT version. The 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6R is also said to be present at New York in April that will feature the 3.6 liter Boxer engine…
Tesla Model S video
The Tesla Model S was officially revealed 3 days ago in California and today we got our hands on the first driving scenes with the electrical sports saloon. In the videos we have the Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of the Tesla Model S, leaving the release scene in Hawthorne and making a few turns and getting the feel of their latest creation. What is also noticeable in the footage is the huge touch screen designed as the car’s central console and the dashboard that is also LCD…
2010 Acura ZDX
Acura ZDX, the name of the future luxury four-door sport coupe that was wrapped in mystery for the last couple of weeks in a series of teaser images released by the Japanese car manufacturer will have its official debut at New York’s Auto Show in April. Without many details the company says that the 2010 Acura ZDX is “unlike anything you have ever seen before from Acura” and it will represent performance, technology ans safety at its best. Information referring to the 2010 Acura ZDX price was not…
2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye
Chrysler revealed today a new special edition model based on the Challenger R/T Classic. It is the 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye equipped with a 24-valve 3.5-liter V6 that spits out 250 hp (186 kW) and 250 lb.-ft. of torque (339 Nm). The Auto Stick 5-speed automatic transmission is responsible for putting power to the ground…
2010 BRABUS Mercedes-Benz E Class
German tuner BRABUS finished work on their latest custom version of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E Class. BRABUS used the 382 hp E500 as the starting point and by enlarging its 6.1-liter V8 engine the 2010 BRABUS Mercedes-Benz E Class is now producing 462 hp / 340 kW at 6,200 rpm and 615 Nm (453 lb-ft) of torque at 3,100 rpm. As for exterior elements, BRABUS fitted the E-Class with a new front apron that reduces lift and sport quarter panels, rocker panels for improved airflow as well as a rear apron that includes the two pairs of chrome-plated tailpipes. The 2010 BRABUS Mercedes-Benz E Class sprints from 0 to 100 Km/h in 4.7 seconds reaching a top speed of 305 Km/h (191 mph)…
Volkswagen Golf VI GTD revealed
With its official debut today in Leipzif the Volkswagen Golf VI GTD seems to complete the hatchback range from VW. The Golf VI GTD is basically a diesel version of the GTI powered by the traditional 2.0 litre engine that in this case with its TDI technology develops 168 hp and and 350 Nm of torque between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm. Even though the Golf VI GTD is obviously concentrated on fuel economy needing only 5.3 liters to cover 100 Km it doesn’t mean that it cannot sprint from 0 to 100 Km/h in 8.1 seconds or reach a top speed of 222 Km/h. Regarding exterior design the Volkswagen Golf VI GTD doesn’t bring any major changes other than some chromed elements, a modified diffuser…
ABT Audi Q5 new photos
The German tuners from ABT Sportsline released a new set of photos picturing their modified version of the Audi Q5. With its custom developed elements like the prominent front grill and spoiler or the fender extensions and door trims the ABT Audi Q5 has a powerful appearance that can only relate to what is hidden under the sporty SUV’s bonnet. In fact ABT offers four upgraded power-plants: three of them are based on the 2.0 litre TDI and TSI engines and put out 190hp/140kW, 240hp/177kW and respectively 275 HP (203kW) , while the most powerful 310hp/228kW is based on the 3.0 TDI. The ABT Audi Q5 is the last vehicle in a range that the company mentiones it started with the…
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S was officially revealed today in Hawthorne, California. As you can see the company has moved on from plug-in electric roadsters to developing plug-in electric sports sedans and we have to say they done a pretty good job. What is interesting is that with its European inspired styling the Tesla Model S doesn’t seem to strike you as an electrical vehicle all that much. Talking about performance the Tesla Model S takes 5,6 seconds to get from 0 to 60 mph (100 Km/h), can reach a top speed of 120 mpg (200 Km/h) and is usable for 300 miles (480 Km) on a single charge. For a full recharge the Tesla Model S needs 45 minutes but there is also a quicker way witch is swapping the floor mounted battery pack with a charged one. Price…
GTA Concept – 780 HP
The world is ready for the first true Spanish supercar. Developed by GTA Motor company the GTA Concept will have its official release at the end of April. Right now the car is past the track testing stage and results seem to indicate that the GTA Concept will be quite a beast. With an impressive 780 HP V10 at its heart, the GTA Concept can sprint from 0 to 100 Km/h in less than 3 seconds, reaching a top speed of 350 Km/h. Coupled to the rear mounted engine is the 7-speed sequential- manual gearbox, but an automatic alternative is also available while referring to the chassis the GTA Concept uses a combination of Kevlar, carbon and titanium. Price for the GTA Concept is yet to be…
Hyundai Blue Will Concept
Waiting to be revealed at Seoul’s Auto Show this year, the Hyundai Blue Will concept was introduced by the South Korean car manufacturer today while few details about it where given. What we now know is that Hyundai Blue Will features a direct injected 1.6 litre petrol engine backed by a 100kW electric motor that stores its power in a Lithium Ion Polymer battery pack. The battery pack with its second source of power found in the solar cells integrated in the panoramic roof, is placed together with the fuel tank right under the back…