We have been talking about the launching of BMW i3 for so long that we felt it is taking too long to its debut. Nevertheless, the event took place yesterday and the German car maker decided to make it available via YouTube. The presentations were organized in parallel in London, New York and Beijing and BMW i3 fans watched it...
Alfa Romeo officially unveiled the safety car version of the 4C model, a car which is going to be seen for the first time at the FIM World Superbike Championship in the next few days. The special model is powered by the same 1.7-liter unit producing 240 horsepower and 350Nm of torque for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 4,5 seconds...
European buyers interested in Volkswagen Golf Variant are happy to hear that the German car maker is now introducing the all-wheels drive in several different configurations. Volkswagen Golf Variant units with a 1.6 or 2.0 liters TDi motoring will incorporate the 4Motion system. Efficiency is expected to considerably increase, so let us take a closer look at these numbers. Volkswagen...
In case you were anxiously waiting for some novelties coming from Mercedes-Benz, the news is officially out there: their S Class is soon going to get a new hybrid unit. We are talking about Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid, a model that should enter the market by 2014, and which should have a mixed fuel consumption of 4 liters per 100...
K-Tec Racing released a new tuning kit for the Renaultsport Twingo, a package which improves the total output of the French model. The stock 1.6-liter engine is capable to deliver 131 horsepower and 160Nm of torque making the 0-100 km/h sprint in 8,7 seconds and a top speed of 201 km/h. Renaultsport Twingo by K-Tec Racing After the modifications, K-Tec...
Back in the '80s when the movie "Back to the Future" was released, it instantly sparked a huge movement. Besides the actors, the time machine also gathered a big fan base. Chosen for the movie was the DeLorean, that has since risen to celebrity status. DeLorean There are those that take their passion for the DeLorean to the extremes, and...
When it comes to the Batman movie series, pretty much each iteration was a success, and the more recent Dark Knight trilogy is no exception. And while the hero has its charm, the villains also managed to shine on screen, and Heat Ledger's Joker was a great success. Joker Themed Mercedes R Class His interpretation of the deranged anti-hero was...
Working together with Yoshimura, Suzuki has prepared a special surprise for the UK, a surprise that goes live Monday morning. It consists of a Limited Edition Suzuki GSX-R750 Black bike, and if this is something you desperately want, you better be among the first 25 people at the dealership. Suzuki GSX-R750 Black Edition The kit brings a new carbon fiber...
The traditional fossil fuel burning engine is slowly and steadily losing ground against the cleaner hybrid or electric engines. To keep with the trend, many car makers scurry about engineering new alternative fuel-powered vehicles. Mercedes Hybrid Engine Mercedes-Benz is one such company, and recent news indicate plans for a large expansion of its hybrid models. Thanks to a new modular...
The German specialists at ABT Sportsline decided to release yet another tuning kit for an Audi model. This time is the S6 Avant which in the tuner's portofolio is known as the AS6-R. Under the hood, the 4.0-liter V8 powerplant produces 600 horsepower and 750Nm of torque for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 3,9 seconds and a top speed of...
