Thursday, December 30, 2010

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.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010














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.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

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.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

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.

Thursday, December 23, 2010