The German folks at Mercedes announced official pricing information on the SLS AMG Black Series, a model which is scheduled to hit the showrooms this summer, namely in June. In terms of performance, power is provided by a 6.2-liter V8 engine capable to deliver 622 horsepower and 634Nm of torque for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 3,5 seconds and a...
Hyundai prepares a refreshed 2013 model year ix35, an SUV which is expected to debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The 2013 Hyundai ix35 gets new bi-xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, a revised front grille and slightly improved bumpers. 2013 Hyundai ix35 It also rides on redesigned alloy wheels while other minor tweaks are available as well. Power will...
The South Koreans at Kia unveiled a new concept model called Provo. We talk about a crossover with a futuristic appearance, a prototype which could preview an upcoming series model. At the exterior, it comes with a grey finish and orange accents on the roof, tailgate and front/rear spoilers. The Kia Provo also rides on large alloy wheels hidden under...
MINI unveiled today a special and also very limited edition of the John Cooper Works Countryman, the ALL4 Dakar. It features several styling improvements while under the hood we find the stock 1.6-liter four-cylinder unit producing 218 horsepower and 280Nm of torque. MINI JCW Countryman ALL4 Dakar This means that the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is possible in...
The Spanish people from Seat officially unveiled the new Mii Ecofuel, a more eco-friendly variant of the Mii model. Under the hood we find a small 1.0-liter engine producing 68 horsepower and capable to run on compressed natural gas. Seat Mii Ecofuel Being able to run on CNG is a quite important feature considering the current price of natural gas....
Chevrolet released official pricing details on the new Trax crossover, a model which is now available for order. The American company offers a 1.6-liter petrol engine offering 115 horsepower, a more powerful 1.4-liter turbocharged unit with 140 horses but also a 1.7-liter diesel producing 130 horsepower. 2013 Chevrolet Trax The petrol engines are available with a five-speed transmission while the...
Toyota unveiled today the FT-86 Open concept, a convertible version of the well-known Japanese sports car. According to the current information, under the hood we should find the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit producing 200 horsepower and 205Nm of torque. Toyota FT-86 Open Concept The Japanese concept sports an electric soft-top while inside, you will find white and navy blue inserts,...
Volkswagen released first information on the e-Co-Motion concept, a prototype which measures 4,5 meters long and 1,9 meters wide being quite similar in terms of styling with the current Transporter van. Following to make its appearance at Geneva, the Volkswagen e-Co-Motion concept could preview an upcoming model from the German carmaker. Volkswagen e-Co-Motion concept Under the bonnet, we expect to...
Audi announce their plans to reveal a special g-tron version of the current A3 Sportback. This specific model uses a standard 1.4-liter TFSI engine offering 110 horses and 200Nm of torque but also two gas tanks able to carry 7 kilograms of CNG. 2013 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron These thanks are placed under the boot floor and enable a fuel...
Startech unveils a comprehensive tuning kit for the 2013 Range Rover, a model which is scheduled to hit the stage at Geneva. In terms of performance, Startech provides a power hike for the 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine from 258hp to 300hp and 685Nm of torque. 2013 Range Rover by Startech With these extra resources, the 0-100 km/h sprint is possible...
