The Germans at Volkswagen decided to take advantage of the Los Angeles Auto Show and debut the new Jetta Hybrid, a model which is able to return a fuel economy of 45mpg US. Under the hood we find a 1.4-liter gasoline engine capable to deliver 147 horsepower and 250Nm of torque but also an electric motor offering 27 horses. Volkswagen...
As we were announcing few weeks ago, Kia prepared the debut of the new Forte sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Korean company offers a base 1.8-liter engine offering 148 horsepower and 131 lb.-ft. of torque. 2014 Kia Forte This engine is linked to a six-speed manual transmission while an automatic gearbox is also available. There is also...
The British specialists from Kahn Design unveiled the Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.6, a model which receives several aesthetic improvements being based on the four-door Wrangler Sahara, also known as Unlimited in the States. Inside, you will find high quality materials, a revised instrument panel, a new set of aluminum pedals, quilted black leather upholstery and silver trim. Jeep Wrangler Sahara...
The tuning specialists at Famous Parts unveiled a comprehensive kit for the Mercedes CL63 AMG, the 2009 year model to be more specific. In terms of performance, the 6.2-liter engine gets a revised ECU unit and a Rhine Land exhaust system for a total output of 610 horsepower, an improvement of 85 horses over the stock V8. Mercedes CL63 AMG...
Ford unveils the new Transit Connect Wagon at Los Angeles, a commercial van able to provide a maximum towing capacity of 907 kilograms but still enough interior space for passengers. To be more specific, the new Ford Transit Connect Wagon is offered in five- or seven-seat configurations but also with two wheelbases. 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon In terms of...
Seen for the first time at the Paris Motor Show earlier this year, the new three-door Hyundai i30 hatch is scheduled to hit the British dealerships on January 24 at a starting price of $13,995. At the exterior, the South Korean model sports a revised shape, new front bumper and other minor tweaks. The base Classic model gets you LED...
My petrolhead soul is torn. The simple idea of Volkswagen making a successor to the Phaeton, a high end luxury car with a chunky price really saddens me. It will almost likely be a commercial flop, just like the first generation was. It is such a shame that this is likely to happen. 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton If you really compared...
Don't you just feel annoyed to watch Formula 1 races and the commentators keep coming up with some remark about how most of those cars are built in Britain. The British automotive industry isn't that interesting apart from the F1 building consortium but there is one interaction between these two identities that makes interesting stuff. McLaren P1 spied McLaren is...
The tuning specialists at Lorinser released photos and details on the new package based on the Mercedes SL 500. At the exterior, the German coupe receives new front and rear bumpers, a rear diffuser, quad-pipe exhaust system, side skirts and a new set of 20-inch RSK8 alloy wheels with 255/30 R20 (front) and 295/25 R20 (tires). Mercedes SL 500 by...
As promised, the Swedes have brought their most interesting concept to date over to the American automotive event that's got the world's eyes focused around it. For a city like Los Angeles, this isn't exactly a new feeling but the car, the direction, the possibilities and the package is - for lack of a better word - astonishing. Volvo S60...
