
The new Toyota Verso is a no-compromise choice for compact MPV customers. It is true to what the term MPV stands for – a multi-purpose vehicle – but doesn’t ask the motorist to make sacrifices where style, comfort, quality and driving pleasure are concerned. Combining practicality and safety with desirability, new Toyota Verso will appeal to customers who want and expect more than just a functional car. New Toyota Verso builds on...

Pagani has unveiled a Roadster version of the Zonda Cinque. The Pagani Cinque Roadster experience is enhanced with the roof stored in the front bonnet, when the storm of air being fed to the 678hp Mercedes AMG V12 engine through the massive intake just inches over the passengers’ ears, accompanies the exhaust note of the bespoke Zonda Cinque Inconel and Titanium exhaust system. The Pagani Cinque Roadster comes with a Mercedes Benz AMG engine,...

The most important technical asset shared by both petrol engines is Twin Turbo technology exclusive to BMW in conjunction with High Precision Injection. Featuring these sophisticated systems, both drive units achieve a level of power and torque natural-aspiration engines would only be able to offer on much larger engine displacement and with an inevitable increase in weight. Displacing 4.4 litres, the eight-cylinder power unit featured in the new...

World debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2009 (March 5th-15th): The Swiss auto powerhouse Rinspeed presents the ‘iChange,’ the world’s first car whose body adapts to the number of passengers on board. For Rinspeed boss Rinderknecht the vehicle is more than just a clever concept car. “The „iChange“ is a symbol for the fundamental changes the auto industry undergoes worldwide. And it is clear that only those companies will survive that have...

Audi announced that the price for the highly anticipated 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro V10 sports car will start at $146,000. The Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro 10-cylinder 525 hp engine is the same power plant found in the R8 LMS GT3 racecar and is capable of delivering breathtaking performance. The Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro delivers 391 lb-ft of torque and achieves a 0-60 mph time of just 3.7 seconds. Other Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro standard equipment highlights...

Fiat announced that it will premiere the special edition Fiat 500 Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. The Fiat 500 Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari is powered by a 1.4 Turbo T-Jet 16v, tuned to develop over 180 HP. This is combined with an MTA (Manual Transmission Automated) electromechanical gearbox with race-inspired paddle gearshift that makes full use of the engine’s performance by reducing gearshift times. The Fiat 500 Abarth...

The Daihatsu Basket Concept slow pace of life open 4-seater model with a wide rear deck is designed for full enjoyment of life, such as for trips to the family vegetable plot out of the city. The Daihatsu Basket Concept four-seat vehicle features a removable hardtop roof over the front seats and a removable canvas top over the rear seats. The rear deck (located behind the rear seats) allows the transport of tools without having to worry whether they...

The Swift Plug-in Hybrid is a series hybrid incorporating a propulsion motor, a battery, and an engine-powered generator. The Swift Plug-in Hybrid is powered by a battery that’s charged from a household mains socket. When the battery runs low, an engine of a kind usually used in minivehicles powers a generator that charges the battery. This means the Swift Plug-in Hybrid not only meets the needs of the many people who drive no more than 20km...

The Lexus LS600h L is based on the long-wheelbase LS chassis, delivering nearly five inches more legroom than the standard Lexus LS 460. The Lexus LS 600h L is powered by the ultra-quiet Lexus Hybrid Drive system, which was combine a V8 gasoline engine with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) hybrid drivetrain. The system combines a 5.0-liter V8 gasoline engine with two powerful electric motors and a large-capacity battery pack. The hybrid powertrain generates...

McLaren Mercedes have launched their 2009 car, named the Mp4-24 will be powered by a Mercedes Benz V8. The McLaren Mercedes MP4-24 is compliant with the new bodywork regulations and features slick tires and the kinetic energy recovery system (KERS). The McLaren Mercedes MP4-24 features a wider front wing, a more compact rear wing, it has no ancillary appendages and features driver-adjustable front-wing flaps. The McLaren Mercedes MP4-24 also displays...