Xenatec : Maybach Cruiserio Coupe

German coachbuilder, Xenatec, come with the Maybach Cruiserio Coupe, developed by Daimler and Saudi-based Auto Kingdom. There will only be 100 units built at a price of $940,000.

The very first example of the Xenatec Maybach 57S Coupe has been put up for sale by AutoKingdom, which is one of two companies outside of Germany listed as an official dealer of the limited production model, the other being the ArmorTech Group from Russia.

Gran Turismo 5 Competition : Chance to win a Real-Life Mercedes SLS AMG for European Gamers

On Monday, December 27, Signature Challenges for the Playstation 3  went live, offering European gamers a chance to win a new real-life Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS worth € 180,000. In order to participate, the owner of Signature Edition game packages need to redeem their voucher code via the Playstation  Store  and register their details in the gran-turismo.com.

The challenge took place in the game’s B-spec mode, where players take the role of a director of a team with AI drivers to race over a series of five, five-lap race held on a different circuit. On January 31, 2011, at 23:59 GMT, 15 regional winners from 22 countries will advance to the next stage, Mercedes-Benz Driving Event, based on the number of  fastest time  recorded  for each region.

With KV7, Korean automaker Kia is attempting to break the assumption that gullwing doors were just for supercars and time-traveling vehicles of the Back to the Future variety,

KV7 is a crossover concept that uses the growing fad of gullwings by incorporating them into a vehicle that’s scheduled to make its debut at the North American Auto Show in January.

Details on the car will be revealed in the days leading up to the auto show, but the concept is just a small taste of what to expect from Kia – and to a bigger extent, it’s Korean brother from another mother, Hyundai – as it attempts to expand its line-up and do away with it’s old conservative perception. Moving forward, the KV7 is the first step in Kia’s attempt to release cars that put a premium on style and quality.

2011 Acura ZDX spec and picture

Designed as a competitor for the BMW X6, The 2011 ZDX will be offered in three trim levels: ZDX ($45,645), ZDX with Technology Package ($50,145), and ZDX with Advance Package ($56,195).

The ZDX features exquisite design elements consisting of a panoramic glass roof, hidden rear door handles, and bold fender flares. It is powered by a V6 engine that delivers 300 HP and comes standard with a Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission.

Black Desire, Mercedes E-Class Coupe tuned by Prior Design

Prior Design presented its take on the latest generation Mercedes E-Class Coupe, called Black Desire. The tuning package is mostly about visual enhancements, the tuning firm also offers various engine conversions.

The black paintjob is complemented by metallic accents, found around the grille and custom Prior Design logo replacing the Mercedes star, on the side of the car and rear bumper. The same metal trim was used for the window surrounds.

Victory II based Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, by Hamman

Victory II, based Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 updated by German tuning firm Hamann

The styling side, Hamann's designers developed a new body kit with front and rear fender extensions, matching side skirts, a roof scoop channelling air to the engine compartment, a front apron and a rear apron housing a new diffuser and exhaust tail pipes. There's also an available rear wing made of fibre glass or carbon fiber, while the bonnet can also receive the carbon fiber treatment.

New Photo Gallery of Lotus(18 photos)

New Photo Gallery of Lotus(18 photos)

2012 Audi A6 Sedan Photos Leaked

Audi has released 2012 Audi A6 Sedan Photos, being based on the more upscale A7 Sportback, it comes to no surprise that the new A6 looks like a sedan version of the first with a less curvalicious roofline and a more mundane rear-end that brings to mind the smaller A4 sedan. The similarities are far more evident in the interior as with a few exceptions aside such as the door panel detailing, the A6's cabin is identical to the A7 Sportback.

Brabus : Mercedes SLS AMG Widestar tuning review

 Brabus. The German tuning house chose Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG for this week's Essen Motor Show to present its "wide-body" take on the Gullwing model.

The aero package is called Widestar and it encompasses a front spoiler, a rear apron with a new diffuser, blistered rear wheel arches with air inlets and outlets, and a boot lid spoiler. also sculpted the rocker panels, optimizing airflow between axles, and added bigger air outlets for the front fenders.

Aston Martin : New Vantage GT4 Racer for 2011

Aston Martin has already prepared an updated model of Vantage GT4 racing car for the 2011 season, Using the new V8 engine taken from car racing, this car also took inspiration from car design Aston Martin Vantage V12 version of the highway, which giving enhanced aerodynamics and increased downforce

2011 Vauxhall Corsa review

The Corsa, Vauxhall's second best-selling model after the Astra, and a near-permanent fixture in the UK's top-three best sellers' list, has now adopted many of the premium styling cues from other recently launched Vauxhalls, such as the Insignia, Astra and Meriva.

Styled by Niels Loeb, Vauxhall/Opel's Chief Exterior Designer working in Brit, Mark Adams' design team, the new Corsa features a signature chrome bar, carrying the new Griffin badge, stretching across the front grille, while a re-styled front bumper with a more prominent, wider lower grille gives the Vauxhall Corsa a smiling appearance.

2011 Opel Antara review

Opel released the new Opel Antara, This car is a combine between sporty, off-road capabilities and urban-chic looks with high functionality and safety. With improvements to its powertrain line-up, exterior styling and interior comfort, the Opel Antara can now be seen as a new competitor in the growing SUV segment.

2012 Audi RS3 Sportback review

2012 Audi RS3 Sportback comes with carbon fiber reinforced plastic fender flares, exterior-mirror casings that have given a matte aluminum look, and a large roof spoiler. As for the rear, the RS3 comes with a high-gloss black diffusor insert and two elliptical exhaust pipes, as well as the same RS3 badge adorned in the front fascia of the car. The RS3 also has a set of 19” alloy wheels and a lower ride height, which is about 25mm lower than a stock Audi A3. Five exterior colors are available, plus an unlimited selection of custom paint finishes.

2011 Dodge Charger Review

The all-new 2011 Dodge Charger is the Dodge brand's flagship, and it proudly delivers premium, world-class E-segment sedan precision at an incredible value.

the 2011 Dodge Charger exterior is inspired by the classic second-generation Charger from the late 1960s, with direct design influence from the 1968 to 1970 Dodge Charger coupes, the aluminum hood features dual "scallops" that bring a sculptured, performance look to the front end. The design heritage continues with large bodyside scallops that deliver a striking A-line across the doors and hark back to Dodge Charger's high-performance heritage.

2011 Chrysler 200 Fully Revealed in Video

Time has come to provide answers to all those questions with the first video of the Chrysler's Sebring replacement, 2011 Chrysler 200.

After you finish watching watch the video below, voice your opinion on Chrysler's refreshed mid size sedan, which will be officially introduced at this week's LA Auto Show, in our comments section.

As a reminder, the 200 will go on sale in December with prices starting from $19,995. Engine choices are limited to a base 2.4-liter I-4 engine producing 173 horsepower and 166 lb.-ft. of torque, and an available new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 delivering 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque to the front wheels. The V6 is teamed up to a six-speed automatic transmission, while buyers of the four-cylinder model have the choice of a six- or four-speed automatic transmissions

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Special Edition : Aston Martin Rapide Luxe

Aston Martin released Rapide Luxe, a special edition version of the British sports saloon that quietly appeared on the automaker's official website.

Customers can choose from a range of colors including the Concours Blue and Quantum Silver. The car rides on 20-inch alloys, just like the standard Rapide, but the wheels wrapped around in Bridgestone Potenza's feature a different, 20-spoke design with a polished finish.

Spesial Edition : 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet

The second special edition to be revealed by Jeep  at the Los Angeles Auto Show is the Liberty Jet.It is available in four exterior colors: Bright Silver, Dark Charcoal, Brilliant Black and Blackberry.

On the exterior the new Jeep Liberty Jet will be distinguished by 20-inch polished aluminum wheels fitted with P245/50R20 all-season tires, a chrome lower fascia opening, body side moldings, license plate brow, roof rails and mirror caps, blacked-out headlamps, and unique Jet badges.

Spesial Edition : 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Jeep will be coming to the Los Angeles Auto Show with some new special editions, one of them is 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit, the flagship edition is available in a new and unique Rugged Brown paint scheme, as well as Mineral Gray, White Gold and Black. It sports a fully chromed grille and fog lamp bezels while riding on 20-inch bright, polished aluminum wheels.

2012 Buick LaCrosse : GM's eAssist mild hybrid technology

Next summer, all versions of the Buick LaCrosse with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder unit will be fitted with GM's eAssist mild hybrid technology as standard, The 2012MY LaCrosse will make its world premiere this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The eAssist system shares the same basic belt-alternator-starter configuration of previous BAS designs, but according to GM, it delivers more than three times the power and is much more capable.

Mazda3 update: 1.6-liter Diesel

Mazda has updated the 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel engine offered in the Mazda3 hatchback and sedan models, the new version needs just 4.4 lt/100 km (64.2 UK mpg or 53.5 US mpg) and it's mated for the first time to a six-speed manual transmission, making it Euro 5-compliant, more powerful (115 hp vs 109 hp) and even more economical.

1.6 MZ-CD delivers 30 more newton-meters (22 lb-ft) of torque, which should definitely count. Engineers achieved this by using a new common-rail fuel injector system, with piezo injectors, and a variable-geometry turbocharger, which not only increased the torque to 270 Nm (199 lb-ft), but also made it available between 1,700-2,700 rpm. Peak power is delivered 400 rpm lower than before, at 3,600 rpm.

2011 Dodge Challenger review with picture

The details and photos of the subtly refreshed 2011 Dodge Challenger coupe are finally in, Now dubbed SRT8 392, the top-line Challenger will be powered by a 6.4-liter V-8 that makes 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. That's an improvement of 45 horsepower and 90 lb-ft of torque over last year's 6.1-liter Hemi V-8.

At the front, there's a restyled trapezoidal front air dam with a larger opening while the Dodge logo has been removed from the hood.the larger "duck bill" front spoiler in black, the racing-style fuel-filler door and the 18-inch alloy wheels which are now standard on all models, plus the Challenger logos on the front fenders, pretty much round up the exterior updates.

Arden's 2010 Jaguar XJ

Arden has released their latest modification kit for one of Jaguar’s new vehicles, the 2010 XJ saloon.

The company changed the XJ’s front appearance by putting in a stainless steel mesh grille, installing a set of LED fog lights, 21-inch lightweight alloy wheels with a two-tone finish and a multi-spoke design, and, in a fit of nostalgia, brought back the old ‘leaping cat’ emblem

Heico Sportive will unveil all-new Volvo V60

Volvo tuning specialist Heico Sportive will unveil its performance and styling bits for the Swedish automaker's all-new V60 at the Essen Motor Show (26th November - 5th December 2010) in Germany,

Heico Sportive mounts a front spoiler on the original front bumper and a rear skirt with a diffuser that also

Ford Mondeo with 160HP 1.6-liter EcoBoost review

 Ford released details on the new 1.6-liter EcoBoost gasoline engine with 160 hp,As part of the UK launch of the facelifted Mondeo. not only 10% more powerful than the naturally aspirated 45 hp 2.0-liter variant it replaces, but is also more economical, having an average fuel consumption at 6.81 liters. 100 km.

2011 Hyundai Elantra: released photo gallery

 Hyundai has released photo gallery of the North American version of the new Elantra sedan in advance of the sedan's debut at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show. 

Powered by a 140HP 1.6-liter unit with direct-injection, the U.S-spec model gets a larger displacement 1.8-liter gasoline unit with conventional port fuel injection rated at 148-horsepower and 131 lb-ft of torque. Hyundai estimates that the U.S. model will return a highway efficiency of around 40mpg.

Lamborghini's 700HP 6.5-liter V12 for Murcielago

Lamborghini has announced details of an all-new 6.5-liter V12 engine for the next Murcielago,  The all-new engine is made of aluminum-silicon alloy and is lighter, with considerably reduced piston speeds even at a 11.8:1 compression ratio. 

The new engine was developed by Lamborghini at its Sant’Agata Bolognese facility. The cylinder bank is

New Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet: First Official Photo

 

The first official photograph of Nissan's all-new Murano CrossCabriolet, not only lost the standard model's top, but also the rear doors. The four-seater model will have its world premiere at the 2010 LA Auto Show  this week and sale in the U.S. early next year. For the time being, we don't have much in the way of information on technical specs or prices, but we'll definitely keep you updated if anything new pops up.

    Statement from Nissan:

2011 Chrysler 200: New Revealing Photos out in the Open

We'll have the chance to see the new 200 in the flesh at next week's LA Auto Show, but if you want the lowdown on it, aside from the exterior makeover, the 200 also gets a revised interior and a new 283HP Pentastar V6. It will go on sale before the end of the year with prices starting from $19,995 for the base four-cylinder model.

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Volkswagen Golf Blue-E-Motion test drive in Los Angeles Auto Show

Next week during the Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen of America, Inc. will offer U.S. media their first chance to get behind the wheel of the Golf blue-e-motion zero-emissions electric vehicle. Based on the five-door version of the German hatch, the Golf blue-e-motion has a 115 hp (85 kW) electric motor, powered by a 26.5 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, and a driving range of up to 150 km (93 miles).

A production version is scheduled for launch in 2013.

The car's 30 battery modules (consisting of 180 lithium cells) are installed in the floor of the boot,

The 2011 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Black Ops Edition

The 2011 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Black Ops Edition hits dealerships next month, priced from $30,625 for the two-door model and $33,500 for the four-door Unlimited (a base two-door Rubicon normally starts at $28,775).

The 2011 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited Call of Duty: Black Ops Edition is based on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model and features dark Rubicon wheels in a high-gloss Mineral Gray. The vehicle's exterior color is black and features Call of Duty: Black Ops graphics on the roof and front quarter panels. The vehicle also features taillamp guards and a fuel-filler door from Mopar®. Inspired by Call of Duty: Black Ops, the new limited-edition Wrangler delivers legendary Jeep capability, aggressive 32-inch off-road tires, live axles with locking differentials in the front and rear, and a two-speed transfer case.

The special edition version of Jeep’s most popular off-road vehicle comes in either

Hamann Flash Evo M based on BMW X5M

Flash Evo M. Featuring an aggressive bodykit, the German tuner's version of BMW X5 M can be specified with one of two engines upgrades, delivering up to 670 hp, 22 or 23-inch alloys, tweaked suspension bits and bigger brakes. Various interior appointments are also available.

Hamann designers used a new front spoiler,to improve the SAV's looks, which can be fitted with two or four strips of LED daytime running lights, a carbon fiber bonnet, with additional vents for cooling the engine, and lowered side sills, connecting the massive fender extensions.

2012 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

Ferrari coming to the rescue with a successor to the Scaglietti. This new model will be unveiled next March at the Geneva Motor Show with sales beginning in the summer of 2011. Prices are said to be in the 300,000 euro area.

Ferrari has already confirmed that the next 612 model will feature lots of modifications, including a gasoline-hybrid technology which is a system Ferrari developed from the KERS system it currently uses in Formula One race cars. This system was

2014 Jaguar X 760 concept

Jaguar will be breaking through in a few years with a new small car, codenamed the X760.

The jaguar exterior will carry over some of the design elements of the XF and XJ. That big gaping front grille will be featured and it might have the same taillights as the XJ. In fact, from the sketches we have seen,

2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Chevrolet has finally decided to offer details on the production version Camaro Convertible that will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show and will go on sale in February 2011 at a starting price of $30,000.

Supercharged HPE600 Camaro with 602HP by Hennessey

HPE600 is another performance upgrade for chevrolet's new Camaro SS released by Hennessey Performance,based on 2010-2011 LS3 or L99 powered versions. It encompasses, among other things, a TVS2300 Supercharger System, which raises output to 602 hp and 595 lb-ft (807 Nm) of torque.

Mitsuoka Galue Limousine based on the Nissan Teana

Mitsuoka, modifiers cars from Japan, JDM Nissan Teana sedan conjure the latest become a Limousine with a new genre. Galue Limousine  , that's a luxury limousine is named, was launched

rumor : the rebirth of the Lamborghini LM002

Few rumors have been as pervasive over the years as the rebirth of the Lamborghini LM002, the monstrous italian SUV of the late 1980s,wich used Countach 5.2-liter V12 Originally designed for military applications.

Like the upcoming Porsche Cajun, the project