
JE DESIGN turns the modified Seat Leon model into a thoroughbred sports car. At the same time as the new Leon is introduced to the market, the refiner also offers his entire Leon facelift programme. Especially the entire aerodynamics kit is responsible for this metamorphosis. The front spoiler, the side skirts and the rear apron attachment in carbon look give the brawny Spaniard a significantly sportier appearance. When the aerodynamics kit is not...

The 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang, like its predecessor, is a factory-built race car that is intended for NHRA Stock and Super Stock racing. The goal for the 2010 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet was to enhance the race features to further make its own place in NHRA history. The 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang will come with all of the features of the 2008 car with enhancements that include options for a full race-prepared automatic or manual transmission, drag race-specific...

Top of the line in the exclusive 12-cylinder roadster segment is the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG launched alongside the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG. Its AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine produces 450 kW/612 hp with maximum torque of 1000 Newtonmetres – unrivalled figures even four years after the market launch. The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds, impressive testimony to the outstanding power of the AMG V12 engine;...

The Ford Taurus – the car that changed America’s view of full-size sedans – is all-new for 2010 and ready to take on the world’s best, with an upscale new design, impeccable driving dynamics, class-leading technologies and an unbeatable price tag. “The new Ford Taurus sets the pace for Ford’s growing new car launch momentum,” said Mark Fields, president of the Americas. “This sedan completely redefines...

The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, transferring its power to the front wheels via a single-stage helical gearbox nearly without a sound and entirely free of emissions. Specially engineered for automobile use, the battery technology will have a range of more than 240 kilometers, or 150 miles. The MINI E’s electric drive train produces a peak torque of 220 Newton...

The 2009 Fiat Sedici is a compact SUV features a new front grille inspired from Fiat’s latest models like the Bravo and Grande Punto as well as a redesigned front bumper. The 2009 Fiat Sedici is 411 centimeters in length, 176 wide, 162 high and has a wheelbase of 250 cm. The 2009 Fiat Sedici is now available with a 1.6-liter 16v 120 hp petrol engine and a 2.0-liter 16v Multijet 16v 135 bhp diesel unit. The 2009 Fiat Sedici price starts at 18,350...

The Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S Edition joins the normally aspirated Bathurst Edition at the top of the Vauxhall family tree, with both cars receiving a raft of technical and cosmetic upgrades over the standard VXR8. Only a limited number of Bathurst Editions will be sold through selected Vauxhall retailers. To exploit the Bathurst’s greater power potential, six-pot front and four-pot rear callipers are now standard on both models, along with stiffer,...

The Peugeot SR1 Concept comes with incorporates HYbrid4 technology, which will be launched in the Peugeot 3008 in 2011. In the Peugeot SR1, at the front, a 1.6 litre THP petrol engine with a power of 160 kW (218 bhp), is combined with a rear electric motor developing 70 kW (95 bhp). In electric only mode, the car becomes a ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle), while its combined cycle fuel consumption is only 4.9 litres/100 km or 119 g/km of CO2. When the...

The Daihatsu e:S Concept is a new eco-car that reveals the future role of mini vehicles. The Daihatsu e:S Concept is based on a current platform with the wheelbase shortened to 2,175mm. Although it has compact exterior dimensions, the package can accommodate four adult passengers. In addition to a compact body, the use of slim, lightweight seats and the replacement of many materials with lighter versions limits total vehicle weight to 700kg. The Daihatsu...

The Hummer H3T Sportsman concept enhanced the Hummer H3T Alpha’s inherent functionality with a combination of powertrain modifications, suspension enhancements and a balanced selection of Genuine HUMMER Accessories and aftermarket components. Starting with a new Hummer H3T Alpha, engineers added nearly 70 horsepower to its 5.3L V-8 via components available in the aftermarket. They include LS2 cylinder heads, a higher-lift camshaft and supporting...