Archive for February, 2010

  • Renault’s New Kangoo Maxi Express — For Your Larger Business Needs
    Renault will soon reveal a new model in the Kangoo line up for April. The new Kangoo Express Maxi will cover the total spectrum of business user needs. There will be a choice of three sizes. The Maxi is about 39cm longer than the Express and it will have a two-seater of five-seater layout option. Power will come from a 1.5 dCi 85 engine which gets a fuel economy of 5.3...
    by Dean at February 9th, 2010 at 08:02 pm
  • BMW Has Unveiled Their 2011 X5 Facelift
    BMW has released the official details regarding the 2011 X5. The new model will make its debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show where it will be available with new bumpers, additional body colour accents, revised wheels and new headlights. There will be fog lights in the bumper, and redesigned taillights for the back. Inside will have a new iDrive system which benefits from...
    by Dean at February 8th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
  • The 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Is On A Whole New Level
    Porsche has that they have bettered the 911 series for the Geneva Show. The new 911 Turbo S will be on show where it will have a 30bhp boost over the standard 911 Turbo model. The overall power will now sit at 530bhp with the torque at 700Nm. (390kW). There will be an overboost function which allows for 650Nm of torque. The top speed is 315km/h and the fuel consumption...
    by Dean at February 8th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
  • Chevrolet Will Introduce 5 New Cars Into The European Market For 2011
    Chevrolet has said that they will launch five new models in Europe next year, and this will include the following. A production version of the Aveo RS in hatch back and sedan form An all-new production version of the Orlando Concept car The Camaro in both Convertible and Coupe body styles “After Cruze in 2009 and Spark in 2010, our centenary year 2011 will usher...
    by Dean at February 8th, 2010 at 09:02 pm
  • AK-Car Design Tweaks The Exterior Of The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
    AK-Car Design has created a new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG tuning kit. The package features limited changes which includes a restyled grille, new front and rear bumpers, side skirts and a reshaped diffuser which holds two sets of tail pipes. There will also be new alloy wheels. ...
    by Dean at February 8th, 2010 at 09:02 pm
  • JE Design Has Created A New Styling Kit For The Volkswagen Polo V
    JE Design has unveiled their tuning package for the Volkswagen Polo V. The new kit will include a front spoiler, aggressive side skirts and a modified rear bumper. There will be a set of 17 or 18-inch wheels, depending on what you choose. The styling tweaks will include a center-mounted stainless steel exhaust system, LED daytime running lights, lowered springs and a KW...
    by Dean at February 8th, 2010 at 09:02 pm
  • Honda’s CR-Z Hybrid Will Be At The Geneva Show
    Honda has announced their plans to reveal the CR-Z Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show. The model will boast a 1.5-litre petrol engine which uses the company’s IMA parallel hybrid system. The power will be 91kW with 174Nm of torque and this will allow for a fuel consumption of about 5.0-litres per 100km — when connected to a six-speed transmission. There are currently...
    by Dean at February 8th, 2010 at 09:02 pm
  • Pogea Does A Number On The Audi TT
    Pogea Racing has created a new modification kit for the Audi TT RS. The new kit will come with the option of two power stages, for different prices. The first package will allow for 274kW with 519Nm of torque, while the other will allow for 313kW with 600Nm of torque. Just for reference, the factory model pushes out 250kW with 450Nm of torque. Pogea added a new exhaust...
    by Dean at February 8th, 2010 at 09:02 pm
  • WALD Reveals Their New Styling Kit For The Lexus LS460 Facelift
    Wald International is currently taking orders for their new 2010 Lexus LS460 facelift tuning kit. The new package will boast a blacked out grille ringed in chrome, an aggressive front bumper, new side sills and a diffuser which surrounds the dual tail pipes. The company is also working on an LS hybrid package, so stay tuned. ...
    by Dean at February 8th, 2010 at 09:02 pm
  • Toyota South Africa Announces A Few Models Which Should Be Recalled
    Toyota South Africa Motors have been able to isolate the Auris, new generation Verso and Corolla as part of the technical study of all the vehicles that are sold in South Africa. This would imply that these three model ranges will in all possibility be included in the South African recall programme. Toyota has not excluded any other vehicle yet and will be in a position...
    by Dean at February 5th, 2010 at 08:02 pm
  • The LAMPO2 All-Electric Roadster Will Be At Geneva
    Protoscar is returning to the Geneva Motor Show with a new all-electric roadster study. The now model is called the LAMPO2 and it will have a newly designed aerodynamic body followed by new rear wheel covers. There will be a large digital instrument panel on the inside. There will be a lower weight, and new components which allow this to be a top-notch electric car. There...
    by Dean at February 5th, 2010 at 08:02 pm
  • Dacia Duster — The Small SUV Has Been Photographed
    The 4×4 Dacia Duster has found its way online. The presentation seems to be from Romania and it reveals the new model. The images reveal the interior of the small SUV as well. There will be a new dashboard which resembles a Nissan Qashqai, although things have changed around. There will be a 1.6-litre petrol engine with 110-hp, or 85-hp. The diesel unit will boast...
    by Dean at February 5th, 2010 at 08:02 pm
  • The Subaru Impreza XV Will Be At The Geneva Show
    Subaru has announced that they will introduced a new Impreza at the Geneva Motor Show. The Impreza XV will go on sale during the summer months where it will have a five-door layout. The size of the vehicle is said to be 4,430mm long, 1,770mm wide, 1,520mm tall and 2,620mm in the wheelbase region. There will be a new grille, redesigned wheel arches, roof rails and a roof...
    by Dean at February 5th, 2010 at 08:02 pm
  • Rumoured BMW 1-Series M Teasers Have Found Their Way Online
    New information regarding a BMW M1 has arrived online. The news comes through WorldCarFans, however they received the information for an anonymous member at 1addicts.com. The source says that the car will boast a heavily modified front end which will provide “a more muscular appearance.” There will be new air intakes, and new wheels which will help cool the...
    by Dean at February 5th, 2010 at 08:02 pm
  • Renault’s New Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Has Been Revealed
    The new Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet has been officially revealed prior to the Geneva Motor Show. The new model will be the fifth edition in the current line up and this means that it will boast bits and pieces of technology from each of its siblings. There will be a new glass roof which covers an area of 0.47 square meters, connected to a fully-automatic electric hydraulic...
    by Dean at February 5th, 2010 at 08:02 pm