The Japanese folks at Lexus decided to release official US pricing for the new CT 200h, a model which is scheduled to go on sale next year. Starting at $32,050, the 2014 Lexus CT 200h packs a 1.8-liter four-cylinder units alongside an electric motor. It offers a combined output of 134 horsepower with average fuel economy figures of 42 mpg...
There are a few electric bikes out there, each quite nice feats of engineering. But if there was something amiss, it has to be the design. The bunch of them looked pretty much the same, and given the nature of the bike, it's not something unexpected. Voxan Wattman And then came the Voxen Wattman, an electric bike which looks so...
Car maker Wiesmann never was a prominent manufacturer world wide, so much so, that the biggest news that came from them this year was the imminent bankruptcy. Now, the media shifts its attention to the German car maker yet again, as recent news seems to point towards a reviving of the brand. Wiesmann "The management board of the Wiesmann corporation...
REGULA Tuning decided to reveal photos and details on a special tuning kit dedicated to the new Audi R8 V10 Spyder. They've picked the facelift version of the open-top sports car and decided to offer a series of styling tweaks. Under the hood we find a 5.2-liter FSI engine producing 525 horsepower and 530Nm of torque. At the exterior, REGULA...
LARTE Design released photos and details on a special tuning kit for the Range Rover Evoque. The Russian tuners decided to improve the 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine which normally produces 190 horsepower and 420Nm of torque. After a series of improvements, the total output has been upgraded to 220 horsepower and 480Nm of torque. Range Rover Evoque by LARTE Design At...
Volkswagen released official pricing details for the new e-up! in the UK. The German model starts at £19,250, a price which includes a £5,000 government grant. Under the hood we find an electric motor producing 82 horsepower and 210Nm of torque. Thanks to a 18,7 kWh battery pack, the estimated driving range is 160 kilometers with a time of about...
The German tuners at ABT Sportsline decided to take advantage of the upcoming Essen Motor Show and prepare a special package for the new Volkswagen Golf GTI. The seventh-generation Golf GTI benefits from a Dark Edition model which brings both styling and power tweaks. Under the hood, the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 300 horsepower, an upgrade of 70hp which makes...
It is no secret that the guys from Ford are mighty proud of their 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine, and for good reason, too. This years marks the second consecutive time the engine manages to achieve the title of International Engine of the Year. Ford 1.0 liter EcoBoost And it seems that the awards just keep on pouring in, with the...
It seems that Italian car maker Lamborghini is well underway to revealing the car that is to replace the recently ceased Gallardo. With the community talking about a Cabrera for quite some time now, Lamborghini just launched a mini site teasing the replacement. Lamborghini Teaser Site While the name has not been confirmed, the mini site does come with a...
While loans are not that uncommon for the car making industry, even speaking of this kind of sums, this one took a shine to the media. The reason is that the car maker went to China Development Bank for the money, which might be more than just convenience. Volvo While Volvo has made no announcement about the reasons behind choosing...
