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Additional Inputs: Arash AF-10

There were talks and discussions about the Arash AF-10 nearly three years ago when an early prototype was displayed at the 2006 London Motor Show. Since its concept has been realized the company has seen turmoil in its management which delayed the launch of the final product. It has now been confirmed that the final design of this super car has been set for production. The Arash AF-10 is designed to be an affordable supercar which shares its resemblance to the Ferrari Enzo. The AF-10 is expected to be priced at $534,000. The company plans to offer tough competition to other small scale supercar manufacturers like Pagani and Koenigsegg. Arash also plans to compete against main stream competitors like Ferrari and Lamborghini. The engineers have crafted the AF- 10’s body with carbon  [...]

Revealed: 2011 BMW 6 Series Convertible

All car aficionados who have been eagerly waiting for updates about the BMW’s next gen 6 Series can rejoice as the spy photographers have captured images of the prototypes of the new car being tested near BMW’s headquarters in Munich or around the Nurburgring circuit. It is expected that the updated edition will arrive only late 2010 as the current edition was only given a mid cycle facelift a little over a year ago. The current 6 series edition was a big success for BMW and news confirms that they have sold around 20,000 units per year. The spy shots reveal that the next gen edition will be designed with a sleeker look and a wider and more purposeful posture. They have crafted the body with a slightly longer wheelbase in comparison to the current edition. The images depicts  [...]

2011 BMW 5 Series – The Most Awaited BMW Car

The Automobile segment has witnessed many new vehicles that have made their appearances recently, like the updated 2009 Audi A6 and the 2010 Mercedes Benz E class. All car enthusiasts are now waiting for the arrival of the BMW 5 series. BMW is known to be a class leader since its origin.  The 5 series Touring wagon and the Sedan are the most awaited vehicle from the BMW line up. BMW is already geared to unveil the final result of the 5 series in a few months from now.  It is rumored that BMW has plans to debut the 5 series sedan as the 2011 model at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show likely to be held in March next year. The streets of Munich have witnessed the disguised prototypes that are being test driven. It is expected that under the trunk it will continue with the 4.4 liter twin turbo  [...]

Going Topless: McLaren MP4- 12C

The best strip teases also do not last long, but McLaren has been tantalizing all auto fans with concepts slowly revealing a sexy silhouette while keeping major features a mystery. McLaren is already in work to unveil a convertible version of the MP4-12C super car. They have plans to introduce this new car with a retractable hardtop just like the roof Ferrari has used on the front engine California. The retractable roof line is a distinguishing feature  for a mid engine super car and  will make it stand apart from its opponent editions like the Ferrari 458 Italia Spider, Mercedes SLS  AMG  Cabriolet, and the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. The light weight hardtop will be made from aluminum or carbon fibers and will fold into the sleek body frame between the engine compartment and passenger  [...]

2009 Nissan Titan Reviews

Nissan is the sister concern of Volvo which is said to be the world’s fabulous car companies that provides maximum style and comfort to the people using them. It is one of the most stylish companies and Nissan is also on the track of Volvo. Nissan has produced so many trucks and cars that have shocked the world and also that have made the world stunned of outlook and technological dynamics. Here also in the newer launchings of Nissan Titan, there are some of the best qualities and verities introduced. The main theme of the car that is more attractive and impactive is the styling of the car. Generally people select the car just by selecting the exteriors as for majority of the people outer look matters more than the internal quality. So, let’s study the exterior and also the stylish approach  [...]

Bentley Mulsanne Plans To Launch A Coupe And Convertible

Dr.Ulrich Eichhorn , the executive  from Bentley has stated that Bentley has plans to come with a new two door variant car the 2011 Mulsanne sedan. The company is looking at the possibility of producing a coupe variant also.  The executive at Bentley has stated that the company has such ambitious plans for the new Bentley that it will set a benchmark for other automotive companies. He claims to have produced the car of the highest possible quality. The power in the new edition car would be equipped with a twin turbocharged 6.75 liter V8 engine which would generate 505 horsepower and 752 pound feet of torque. The powertrain would be similar to that of the Mulsanne. This new 2011 Bentley would offer a tough competition to the Rolls Royce Phantom and Dropheads. Rolls Royce has also  [...]

2011 Infiniti M37x and M56

Infiniti is all set to launch their brand new M sedan at the 2009 Los Angeles show in December. Ahead of its launch the first live shot of this car was captured which shows the new dynamic body style with increased interior space. Till date we have only seen the sketches of which were already floated on various websites. The cars body styling is impressive and as a coupe like profile along with flavors of the 2009 Infiniti Essence Concept. The new car would feature an upgraded powertrain. The M37 and M37x will be equipped with a 3.7 liter V6 engine which would generate an approximate 330 horsepower. The M56 and M56x would be equipped with a 5.6 liter V8 engine which would produce 400 horsepower. All models will come with a standard seven speed automatic transmission. The M56 was seen  [...]

Curtain Raiser: 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster

The 2010 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG will be the successor of the renowned Gullwing   300SL of the 1950. This impressive variety will be available in the roofless variant also. The company has been tight lipped about their debut but it is presumed that this version will make its debut around late 2011as a 2012 model. There are speculations whether the new model will feature a folding roof top or will be of the soft variant like the SLR roadster. The SLS AMG hard top would weigh around 3571 pounds while the roadster variant would weigh an approximate 3800 pounds. The heavy weight could be a hindrance in the performance for the hard roof type variant. This new edition will feature a 6.2 liter V8 engine which would generate 571 horsepower and 479 pound feet of torque. It would also be equipped  [...]

Lacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang Gains Good Response

Ford Mustang unveiled its first car in 1964 at the New York World fair. To celebrate forty five fruitful years in this auto industry the company unveiled its new edition of muscle car called as the lacocca Silver 45th Anniversary edition car last June. To commemorate this occasion the company will launch this car in a limited number (only 45 cars for 45 years) This limited edition car will feature a unique Mustang look. This car is largely hand built and features a number of exclusive features. This edition is equipped with sunken headlights, slanted grill and low stance. It offers two engine options to the buyers, first the 4.6 liter V8 engine which generates 320 horsepower or an optional supercharged version that delivers 400 horsepower. Both the versions are well equipped with manual  [...]

Unveiling The New 2010 Roush 540RH

Roush has unveiled a new edition known as the 2010 Roush 540RH. The company proposes to produce this model in limited numbers to maintain its exclusivity. It is expected that the company would use the same power train from Roush stage 3 Mustang. This edition would be priced at $46,145, which is quite expensive for regular buyers. The company proposes to target all those customers who weigh performance over accessories. It is expected that the new edition would feature a 4.6 liter V8 engine. It will also be equipped with forged steel crankshaft and upgraded fuel pump, forged aluminum pistons and con rods, fuel injectors and fuel rails. This engine would produce 540horsepower and 510 pound feet of torque and will offer only manual transmission. The company offers a choice of 18 inch wheels  [...]

Presenting The New 2010 BMW X6 Active Hybrid

The declining economy and rising price of fuels have made most automakers move towards hybrid vehicles. BMW is the next to join the bandwagon. Most luxury car makers have started using the hybrid technology to improve performance and at the same time maximize fuel economy. BMW has unveiled its 2010 BMW X6 Active Hybrid at the Frankfurt Auto Show and is ready for retail sales also. This powerful vehicle is teamed with a twin turbo 4.4 liter V8 engine which produces 480 horsepower and 575 pound feet of torque. It is also equipped with nickel metal hydride hybrid power pack and has worked hard to gain the title of the world’s most powerful gasoline and electric hybrid passenger vehicle. With tough competition from other luxury maker of its class like Lexus, Cadillac, Mercedes Benz etc BMW  [...]

Unveiling The New 2010 Lexus GX 460

Lexus has always been well known for its mid size luxury SUV. It saw a peak in its sales of Lexus GX mid size luxury sedan in 2004 after debuting in 2003.Lexus felt the pinch of the declining economy and saw its sales decline up to 52%. There were many rivals of the same class who have pulled out from the market due to the poor market conditions but Lexus has decided to be loyal to the GX version and have plans to redesign this edition. The new revamped version will feature all new sheet metals and will be equipped with a 4.6 liter V8 engine which would generate 310 horsepower. This engine would be similar to the one featured by 2010 Toyota Tundra. The body design will feature a new look with a new distinctive design. The interiors are proposed to be more luxurious and the standard trim  [...]

2010 Audi S4 Review

The Sum ‘n’ substance Audi had unveiled the 2010 S4 at the Paris 2008 motor-show and kept everyone guessing as too what the heck were they thinking when they swapped the V8 engine for a 3.0 liter V6?. But this isn’t any ordinary V6,….. this one is supercharged and torque figures have improved  too and are available across a wider rev range — the boosted 6-cylinder offers up 324 lb.-ft. of torque from 2900 to 5300 rpm against 302 lb.-ft. at 3500 rpm.  You don’t think that Audi will let you down on the engine front did you?. The power churned out by the V6 is 7bhp less than the previous S4 which was a decent 340bhp,which is slightly disappointing news for the S4 fans who expected more POWEER!!. It seems, along with the economy, the horse-power of our most favored mode of transport  [...]

GreigerCars To Improvise The Latest Chevy Muscle Car- Camaro

The latest trend of improvising the current version was started by Ford Mustang, followed by Dodge Challenger and then Chevrolet.  The new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS is a true example of the revival of the legendary pony cars. German firm GeigerCars have taken over the responsibility of improving the latest Chevy muscle without making major changes to the heritage of the car. They propose to take assistance from the German engineers who will effectively work on making this venture a huge success. GreigerCars have first taken over Camaro SS for tuning the vehicle. They have started with increasing the output of the car. The Camaro SS offers a 6.2 liter V8 engine which generates 432 horsepower. The German engineers are designing ways to make this vehicle a super performer. They will  [...]