about 2 years ago
Here are the first official photos of the 2011 BMW M3, which get's slight styling updates for the new year. The 2011 M3 gets restyled taillights and slight tweaks to the front fascia. For 2011 there is a new Competition (ZCP) Package that is available on the coupe and sedan. The package includes a 10 mm lowered suspension, 19x9" alloy wheels and a new EDC sport mode. The Competition Package adds $2,500 to the price of the M3. The 2011 M3 is powered by a 420-hp 4.0L V8 that can be mated to...
about 2 years ago
Peugeot has released full photos of the "5 by Peugeot" concept that is going to be unveiled this month at the Geneva Motor Show. The concept is said to provide a hint of the future design direction of Peugeot and the automaker's future ambitions in the large luxury vehicle segment.
The 5 by Peugeot is powered by Peugeot's HYbrid4 technology, which features a 2.0L engine in the front of the car that is mated to an electric motor that powers the rear wheels. The setup creates an...
about 2 years ago
Honda has unveiled a very limited edition Civic Type R with exclusive Mugen equipment that is only available in the UK.
The Honda Civic Type R Mugen 200 features Mugen front and rear bumpers, 19-inch wheels, a limited slip differential and Mugen badging. Unfortunately there aren't any modifications under the hood so paower remains at 200 horsepower. As the name suggests only 200 units will be made.
about 2 years ago
Following the introductions of the V8 powered Panamera S, the Panamera 4S and the Panamera Turbo models, Porsche has announced the addition of the V6 powered Panamera and Panamera 4 models.
The V6 powered Panamera models, which will be unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show in April, are powered by a 300-hp 3.6L V6 mated to the seven-speed PDK dual clutch gearbox.
The Panamera and Panamera 4 are going to start at $74,400 and $78,900, respectively.
about 2 years ago
Toyota is going to unveil a redesigned Euro-spec RAV4 at the Geneva Motor Show. The RAV4 gets a new front end that is basically the same front fascia as the Japan only Vanguard, which is actually the long-wheelbase version of the RAV4. The updates include a new grille, reshaped bumper and a revised hood. Styling updates are expected on the inside as well.
Under the hood the 2.0L engine is going to receive tweaks to make it more efficient and to reduce C02 emissions. Toyota hasn't stated if...
about 2 years ago
Toyota has unveiled the 2011 Avalon at the Chicago Auto Show, which according to Toyota has been "redesigned" for the new model year. Most of us would hardly even notice the changes.
The 2011 Avalon gets new headlights and taillights, new lower and rear fascias, a new grille and restyled alloy wheels. The interior has also been redone with a new instrument panel with highly readable Optitron gauges. On the Limited the front seats feature ventilation systems and an enlarged perforation area...
about 2 years ago
Honda has used the Chicago Auto Show to show off the Odyssey Concept, which is pretty close to what we can expect to see when the next-generation Odyssey is released by the end of the year.
The Odyssey has been the best-selling minivan in the US the past two years, but that doesn't mean that Honda is going to play it safe with the next model. The concept moves away from the current conventional minivan styling with its low and wide stance. Honda claims that the concept is 1-inch lower and...
about 2 years ago
At this year's Chicago Auto Show, Ford is set to unveil the new 2011 Ford Edge, which gets new styling inside and out, plus the availability of three different engines. Like it's cousin the Lincoln MKX, the 2011 Edge gets a new front fascia and revised rear end. Inside the Edge get's Ford's new MyFord Touch driver connect technology, which replaces traditional vehicle buttons, knobs and gauges with LCD screens and five-way controls like those found on cell phones and MP3 players.
Under the...
over 2 years ago
Porsche has unveiled the 2011 911 Turbo S, which builds upon the 911 Turbo, but adds even more power thanks to two exhaust gas turbochargers. Power has been bumped up to 530 horspower adn 516 lb-ft of torque. The 3.8L engine is mated exclusively to the seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) dual clutch transmission.
In addition to the increased horsepower, the 911 Turbo S gets all high-tech components available only as options on the "regular" 911 Turbo, standard.
The 911 Turbo S...
over 2 years ago
Here's your first official look at the 2011 Audi A1, which draws inspiration from the 2007 Metroproject Quattro. The smallest car in the Audi lineup occupies a small space that is only 155.5 inches long, 68.5 inches wide and 56 inches tall. It is powered by a choice of two gasoline or two diesel engines. The two diesel engines are both 1.6L units with one putting out 90-hp and the other 105-hp. The two gasoline engine options are either a 1.2L or 1.4L unit with the smaller putting out 86-hp...
over 2 years ago
BMW has unveiled the refreshed 2011 X5, which gets new gas powered engines and a small facelift. Both of the gas engines in the X5 are new. The xDrive35i is now powered by the same single turbocharged N55 six-cylinder that is also available in most of the BMW range. It reaches 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds. The xDrive50i is now powered by the 400-hp twin-turbocharged 4.4L V8. It reaches 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds. Both the gas engines are now mated to a new eight-speed automatic transmission. The...
over 2 years ago
Infiniti has announced the pricing for the all-new 2011 Infiniti M. The 2011 Infiniti M37 starts at $46,250, which is powered by the 3.7L 330-horsepower engine. The all-wheel-drive M37x starts at $48,400. Both models come with Infiniti Drive Mode Selector, power-folding side view mirrors, Active Noise Control, RearView Monitor and Enhanced Intelligent Key memory.
The V8 powered M56 starts at $57,550 and is powered by a 420-hp 5.6L V8. The M56x starts at $60,050. The M56 ad M56x come with the...
over 2 years ago
The first month of 2010 is officially over and the final sales numbers have come in. It was a crazy month for Toyota since it was forced to stop selling eight models a few days before the end of the month, which definitely hurt its final sales numbers.
But enough about that. Here are the top ten best selling vehicles from last month. The Honda Accord took over the number one best-selling car spot from the Camry, which dropped to number 7 on this list. It's also interesting to note that with...
over 2 years ago
Next week Ford is going to unveil the new 2011 Ford Edge. Like the recently unveiled Lincoln MKX, the Ford Edge is going to get a facelift. According to the latest reports and spy photos the Edge will be new from the A pillar forward. But the big news is that the Edge will be Ford's first vehicle to get the new four-cylinder EcoBoost engine. The new 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder is expected to put out the same power as a 3.0L V6, but get better gas mileage. The 3.5L V6 will still be offered. In...
over 2 years ago
Hyundai has announced the pricing for the all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata starts at $19,195 and will hit dealers in the next few weeks. The all-new Sonata ditches the old model's boring three-box design for a much "sexier" silhouette. Besides the new styling, the other big news is that the Sonata is no longer going to have an available V6 engine. Slow sales of the V6 model prompted Hyundai to not offer it on the new generation. Instead at launch the Sonata's only engine...