
Turbo-charged automobiles have always played a central role in BMW Alpina. In 2008 the BMW ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo rekindled this tradition, combining Bi-Turbo charging with the compact dimensions of the BMW 3 Series. Now, the new BMW ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo couples improved performance and torque with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The B3 S Bi-Turbo’s exceptional powerplant yields 294kW (400hp) at 6000rpm with a maximum torque of 540Nm (397lbs-ft)...

Subaru has revealed a new generation of Impreza for the 2010 model year, Subaru Impreza XV. The XV offers the Impreza’s original and distinctive symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD) driveability in all-weather road conditions which is packaged in a new exterior. Developed on the basis of the Impreza 5-door model, the Impreza XV employs a stiffer suspension. A strut-type suspension system was adopted for the front and a double wishbone suspension system...

Following the first generation of Toyota’s RAV4 which was launched in Europe in 1994, the new and expanded Toyota RAV4 2010 model range identifies the latest addition to the Toyota family by featuring a new, more sophisticated, chrome-accented front design, emphasizing the vehicle’s wide track and stable stance. The RAV4 is making its European debut at this year’s Geneva motor show. The RAV4 exterior design is defined by a wider horizontal bar-type...

Combined 25 years’ experience of designing compact cars for city driving, Nissan Motor unveiled the company’s all new Micra, the fourth generation of the iconic city car, at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show. At a glance, Nissan Micra presents new features including spacious interior, all new 3-cylinder petrol engine with supercharged and direct injection version, New Continuously Variable Transmission, and all new platform. In Europe,...

Over the next six years after the second-generation Sportage was introduced in 2004, now, under the direction of Kia’s Chief Design Officer Peter Schreyer, Kia have created a third-generation Sportage incorporating Kia’s new design DNA and many features from the 2007 Kia Kue concept car. The all-new Kia Sportage will be available in Europe with new diesel and petrol engines. At launch this summer, the engine line-up will comprise 2-litre diesel...

To celebrate 15 years of making dream cars, Koenigsegg unleash their latest jewel, the Koenigsegg Agera. A new supercar aimed to take the Koenigsegg experience to the next level, both on the road and the track. The Agera is on display at the 80th Salon International de l’Auto in Geneva. Koenigsegg Agera is powered by Twin Turbo engine with 910 hp in term of running on regular petrol. Therefore, Agera maximum torque is 1100 nm and can be reached...

The new Lexus CT 200h, Lexus’s first five-door compact car, is the first full hybrid vehicle to be launched in the premium compact segment. Designed and developed with the European market in mind, this full hybrid model will present a new gateway to the Lexus range and attract new, younger customers to the brand. Lexus CT 200h is built on a new platform with a dedicated double wishbone and trailing arm rear suspension system. It is then supported...

Fiat Abarth Punto Evo is the result of a partnership between Fiat Powertrain Technology and Abarth race-derived know-how. Since the Fiat Powertrain engine was first presented at last year’s Geneva motor show, Abarth has been developing its power with its new 165 HP Multiair 1.4 turbo petrol engine (already conforms to Euro 5 standards) and improving its sporting performance in typical Abarth style. Compared to a conventional petrol engine of equivalent...

HAMANN-Motorsport, the tuning specialist based in Laupheim, has customized one of the Fiat´s sports model, the Fiat 500 Abarth. In an attention to provide the Fiat 500 Abarth with more power, HAMANN have changed the vehicle with five performance enhancements. The first upgrade “HS I”, applies some changes in the engine electronics, boots the little scooter up to 160 hp, the torque of the 1.4 liter petrol car rises from 206 to strong 285 Nm....

CrossPolo, the next generation of the Volkswagen is ready to mark its world premiere at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. After the Polo base version presented in 2009 and the Polo BlueMotion (debut in 2010) as well as the Polo GTI, the Cross Polo completes the series as a fourth model. Buyers can choose from three petrol and three common rail TDI engines. The six engines of the CrossPolo have power levels between 51 kW / 70 PS and 77 kW / 105 PS....