Archive for September, 2009

  • Frankfurt 2009: The Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG Wagon
    Following the standard Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon unveil in Germany, the company has unveiled the E 63 AMG Sports wagon. Styling on the new AMG E63 wagon has changed over the standard model as the sports division added a new aggressive front bumper with massive air intakes and daytime running LED lights. Other changes do include new 18-inch AMG wheels, a rear...
    by Dean at September 16th, 2009 at 05:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Live
    Mercedes-Benz has now finally, officially and thankfully released their SLS AMG supercar which is said to be the company’s greatest ‘toy’ of the year. The new SLS AMG was built along the lines of the original Gullwing from the 1950’s. The new SLS is the first car that the AMG department has ever built from the ground up. A few people have...
    by Dean at September 16th, 2009 at 05:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Makes Its Debut
    The Mercedes-Benz stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show houses the brand new 2010 E-Class Estate with a familiar, as well as predictable exterior. The luxury automaker has said that the designers used long horizontal lines to emphasize the practicality of the wagon. Mercedes-Benz added a new set of wheels, and LED tailight lights to the styling. There will be seven-seats...
    by Dean at September 16th, 2009 at 05:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: Ford Unveils Their New EcoBoost Engines
    Ford has released its new EcoBoost four-cylinder engine range at the Frankfurt motor show earlier today. The high-pressure direct injection engines featuring turbocharging and twin-independent variable valve timing will deliver over 20 percent less CO2 emissions with the same amount of power. The new four-cylinder engines will use an all-aluminium layout where...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Unveiled
    BMW has officially unveiled the brand new Vision EfficientDynamics concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show Preview event. The new BMW was unveiled by CEO Dr. Norbert Reithofer, where he commented on the companies proposal, as well as the future of the powertrain technology. “The car needs to evolve through innovation,” said Reithofer . “We are...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: Ford Reveals Their New C-MAX & Grand C-MAX Models
    Ford has introduced their brand new C-MAX models at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new MPV’s will be available in a five and seven seater style during the 2010 year. The five seater C-MAX will be available before the Grand C-MAX unit which will also find its way to the US market. Ford are expecting the two models to do pretty well in the North American market...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: 2010 Audi S5 Sportback Unveiled
    Audi has unveiled their new S5 Sportback for the 2010 year. The new S5 Sportback has been designed to blend performance with quality and comfort, whilst still applying a five-door layout to an original coupe. The new S5 Sportback features the tradition Audi S design body kit with an aluminium styled set of side mirrors, xenon headlights and a four-tail pipe exhaust...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
  • Official Reports State That Lotus Will Replace Sauber-BMW in 2010
    It’s now official that Malaysian-backed Lotus F1 will be filling in for BMW-Sauber during the next Formula One season. Despite various other entrants in BMW’s place, the FIA has chosen Lotus to fill the void as they are not sure where BMW will be going in the future. Sauber has been given the 14th place in the pitlane, despite the fact that the sporting...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: Techart’s Porsche Panamera Aerokit I
    Techart has released its new Porsche Panamera at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new Aerokit I features a revised front and rear end, where the company added a new spoiler with integrated brake air vents, and reduced cooling. The rear features a new diffuser with a sporty stainless steel exhaust system. Other upgrades from Techart include a new rear wing, aggressive...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: The MINI Roadster & Coupe Concept Unveiled
    MINI has unwrapped their brand new Roadster & Coupe Concept at the Frankfurt Show. The Coupe, and Roadster versions will offer the brand the opportunity to enter a new market when they enter production. The new MINI’s are simply just better than the Coopers where they offer a two seater layout with a John Cooper Works engine in the form of a 1.6-litre...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 08:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: The Volkswagen E Up! Concept
    Volkswagen has lifted to lid off of their new Up! Concept. The new all-electric VW model is currently on show at the Frankfurt Salon where it boasts a simple, but effective 3.2meter length with considerable performance figures. The acceleration figures on the Up! start with the 0-100km/h time of 11.3 seconds, which is quicker than the L1 concept that has a 0-100km/h...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 08:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: The Audi eTron Supercar With 4,500Nm Of Torque
    Audi has officially unveiled the eTron Concept at the Frankfurt Motor SHow, where the new electric supercar will rival all that is good in the world. The eTron will be Audi’s secret agent in the field of war, where they have equipped it with more than enough to rival pretty much anything thrown at it. The eTron will rival the world, so to speak, with its...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 08:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: Aston Martin Rapide Production Model Unveiled
    Aston Martin has used the Frankfurt Motor Show to unveil their new production version of the Rapide four-door model. The new Rapide production model looks pretty much identical to the concept which went on show at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show. Aston Martin has added bi-xenon lights, new LED side lights with indicators, clear LED tail lights, hidden door handles...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 07:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: The Bentley Mulsanne Revealed With 505-Horsepower
    The Bentley Mulsanne has made its way across the pond to the Frankfurt Motor Show where the company released the model with a very nice world premiere which it simply deserves. “The new Mulsanne is a thoroughly modern flagship that captures the essence of the Bentley marque. It is elegant yet distinctly sporting in character, delivering effortless performance...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 07:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: Maserati GranCabrio For 2010
    Maserati has removed the roof from one of their cars and they have called it the GranCabrio. The 2010 Maserati GranCabrio is said to be a Maserati model to the purest sense of the word, which essentially means good style with a spacious interior with sheer driving pleasure. The Maserati GranCabrio will have an open air experience that will not change the performance...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 07:09 pm