Renault officially introduced a new concept called Twin'Run, a prototype which comes with an impressive power/weight ratio. With a total mass of just 950 kilograms, it packs a powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 316 horsepower and 379Nm of torque, enough for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 4,5 seconds when linked to a six-speed sequential transmission. Renault Twin'Run concept Top speed...
Seat decided to introduce the new-generation Leon in Mexico, a market which shows a constant increase in terms of sales. According to the company, the five-door model is scheduled to go on sale starting June while the sportier SC version will hit the market towards the end of this year. The new Leon will join other models already available such...
Speed has always been a barrier that man tried and succeeded to break time and again. And there are various machines that have helped in doing this. This time, the contraption that set the bar higher is a bicycle ridden by a Frenchman. Record Setting Bike Ride Of course this is no longer a vehicle powered by the user, but...
Ford recently stated that the new Mustang will be styled after the Evos concept car. And while that is not much to go on, plenty of graphic designers have started working on their idea of the 2015 Ford Mustang. Variations from one rendering to another are still quite big, since any real shape has yet to be disclosed. 2015 Shelby...
Prior Design comes in the spotlight today with a styling kit for the Range Rover Evoque. The package includes new front and rear spoilers, side skirts, larger 22-inch ADV.1 alloy wheels with 295/30 R22 tires and a rear diffuser. According to the tuning company, the new PD650 kit is offered for the Evoque 5D versions, with all the parts being...
Many engines have been abused by feeding it the wrong kind of fuel. The reasons for this are varied, from lack of experience or knowledge of the vehicle to lack of focus when fueling. To avoid these problems, Volkswagen has installed fuel fillers that only allow diesel pump nozzles to its diesel vehicles built starting this year. Volkswagen Golf And...
The French folks at Renault are asking their fans if a Convertible variant of the new Zoe EV would be a good idea. The electric model is already on sale in hatchback version and offers a zero-emission driving range of 150 kilometers. Renault Zoe Cabrio Rendering It also makes use of a 43 kW lithium-ion battery pack which can be...
Chevrolet announced official pricing figures for their EV version of the Spark supermini. The zero-emission model starts at $27,495 in the US but is some cases, due to the federal tax credit, the price drops to $19,995. Power is offered by an electric motor producing 130 horsepower and 542Nm of torque. 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV It is backed up by...
The time tested motorcycle company, Triumph, has witnessed a losing streak in this period, issuing three recalls for its products. Two of the recalls involve the Speed Triple bike, while the third is addressed to the Daytona 675. Triumph Speed Triple Reports indicate that 61 units of the Daytona 675 have an issue with the throttle cable guide that went...
Hamann released new details and photos for the Range Rover Mystere, a model shown in world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show this March. The main feature of the British SUV is the pink exterior finish while new LED daytime running lights, revised bumpers, s23-inch forged wheels with 305/30/23 tires and front wings are also available. 2013 Range Rover by...
