
The West Midlands Police will be the first department of the British police to run the all five-door electric micro car in full operational use. The police car version of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV will arrive in November this year while the first fleet of cars will arrive in December. The four-seat Mitsubishi i-MiEV Police Car gets an electric motor that makes 47kW / 64HP and 180Nm (132.8 lb-ft) of peak torque. Power is delivered to the rear-wheels with...

The Audi A4 sedan can be equipped with either the all-new 2.0 TFSI 4-cylinder engine or the 3.2 FSI V6 engine. The 2.0 TFSI engine can be configured for front-wheel drive or with Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system. The 3.2 FSI is offered exclusively in the sedan and with the quattro all-wheel-drive system and a 6-speed Tiptronic transmission. The Audi A4 Avant will be equipped with the 2.0 TFSI engine and the quattro all-wheel-drive system. New...

The Honda S2000 is the performance icon for the Honda brand and combines uncompromising racetrack-ready performance with everyday usability. As a true sports car that can serve as a practical and fun daily driver and also feel equally at home on a racetrack, this concept is further evolved with a club racer-inspired S2000 CR trim, first offered in the 2008 model year. The S2000 rewards driving enthusiasts with a potent 237 horsepower, 2.2-liter, 16-valve...

The Passat CC is making an elegant appearance on our roads with its coupé lines and sporty note. Effective now, the Passat CC – previously designed to carry four persons – is available with an optional new rear bench that turns it into a five-seater. The Volkswagen Passat CC new rear bench fulfils all necessary safety aspects with its third head restraint and three-point seat belt at the centre position. In addition, the folding backrest...

Since the Toyota Sequoia was introduced in 2000, the world has changed. With both gasoline prices and environmental concerns on the rise, Toyota’s engineers and designers have taken steps to increase not just the 2008 Sequoia’s performance and comfort, but also its efficiency and environmental awareness. Toyota unveiled the second-generation Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto...

Toyota Yaris 2010 features numerous exterior styling updates, a refreshed interior and an upgraded standard equipment specification. 2010 Toyota Yaris comes with a choice of three powerplants – 1.0 litre VVT-i and 1.33 litre Dual VVT-i petrol units and a 1.4 litre D-4D – is now available across the entire Toyota Yaris model range. Every engine benefits from the performance – and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive...

The 2011 135i Coupe and Convertible models which feature the BMW’s latest twin-scroll turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six cylinder engine. Both models will feature the 7-speed Double-Clutch Transmission (DCT) as an option. The new six-cylinder (N55 designation) develops maximum output of 300 hp at 5,800 rpm, with peak torque of 300 lb-ft available all the way from 1,200-5,000 rpm. This is the same level of performance as the current 3.0-liter...

Toyota has unveiled the next-generation LandCruiser Prado with the introduction of sporty three-door versions for the first time in Australia. The 2010 Toyota Landcruiser Prado Three-Door model has the same distinctively LandCruiser-like Prado face of the five-door, featuring a three-dimensional vertical grille. Its roof and rear-quarter sheet metal are unique, though the back door – which bears the spare tire – is shared with the five-door...

The JE DESIGN engineers once again confirm that they are the fastest of their kind. The VW tuning experts from Leingarten near Heilbronn can already deliver an entire sport programme for the new VW Scirocco which has only been introduced a few weeks ago. This programme can be ordered from free accessory dealers. JE DESIGN´s sport programme for the VW Scirocco is available at car accessory dealers or at Volkswagen partners from now on. For more information...

Sector111 has turned its 2006 Lotus Exige into a hardcore, track-ready supercar capable of world-class performance. Every part on the Sector111 Exige is focused and purpose built to the highest standards. The Sector111 Exige started life with a normally aspirated 1.8 liter Toyota 2ZZ inline-4 engine producing 189 hp. The addition of Sector111’s Katana roots hybrid type supercharger increased the high-revving engine’s power to 240+ hp. The Sector111...