2010 Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

March 9, 2010 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz
2010 Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the first diesel hybrid from its E class model, Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID. Introduced with a refined performance with simultaneously low consumption, the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is another demonstration of Mercedes-Benz ability to build efficient vehicles. With a combined output of 165 kW (224 hp), the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID consumes 4.1 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 109 g/km (of 0.48 grams per hp). Its 15 kW electric... 

2010 Subaru Impreza XV

March 8, 2010 Filed Under: Subaru
2010 Subaru Impreza XV

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... 

2011 Kia Sportage

March 5, 2010 Filed Under: Kia
2011 Kia Sportage

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... 

2010 Nissan Juke

February 19, 2010 Filed Under: Nissan
2010 Nissan Juke

2010 Nissan Juke, which was firstly revealed as the Qazana show car and unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, is a new Juke coming with several refinement at the appearance and mostly at the engine and drivetrain system. Juke was created at the London-based Nissan Design Europe and refined at Nissan Design Centre (NDC) in Japan. 2010 Nissan Juke’s has a dimension of 4135mm long, 1765mm wide and 1570mm tall, with a 2530mm wheelbase. Juke uses... 

2011 BMW X5

February 16, 2010 Filed Under: BMW
2011 BMW X5

The new BMW X5 continues to strengthen its leading position within the four-wheel driven premium vehicles by featuring a modified version of the first-generation of BMW X5 through expressive design with first-class equipment features, innovative drive technology, and new ranges of engines. Moreover, as Exclusive Options, the new BMW X5 also features Premium Standard Equipment. Expressive Design with First-Class Equipment Features To enhance sporting... 

2011 MINI Countryman

January 21, 2010 Filed Under: MINI
2011 MINI Countryman

The 2011 MINI Countryman comes with a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines. The power range extends from 66 kW/90 hp in the MINI One D Countryman all the way to 135 kW/184 hp in the MINI Cooper S Countryman. The 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine in the top model comes for the first time not only with a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct fuel injection, but also with fully variable valve managemen. The MINI Cooper S Countryman comes with... 

2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty

October 23, 2009 Filed Under: Dodge
2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty

Chrysler announced the all-new 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups. The all-new 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty will be available in U.S. dealerships in regular, Crew Cab and Mega Cab versions in five trim levels, ST, SLT, TRX, Laramie and Power Wagon in the first quarter of 2010. The all-new 2010 Dodge Ram is available with a starting U.S. MSRP of $28,165 for regular cab models, $31,415 for crew cab models and $36,865 for Mega Cab models. All... 

2010 Subaru Legacy Tourer

October 9, 2009 Filed Under: Subaru
2010 Subaru Legacy Tourer

The 2010 Subaru Legacy Tourer will now be offered a choice of Subaru Boxer engines: either 2.0-litre diesel or 2.5-litre petrol. The diesel version of the 2010 Subaru Legacy Tourer comes with a six-speed manual unit comes as standard with the diesel, while the petrol benefits from the new in-house developed ‘Lineartronic’ automatic transmission. The Subaru Legacy Tourer top speed for the diesel-powered model – expected to be the most... 

2009 Volkswagen L1 Concept

September 17, 2009 Filed Under: Volkswagen
2009 Volkswagen L1 Concept

The Volkswagen L1 Concept two-seater is powered by a new common rail turbo-diesel (two-cylinder TDI) and an electric motor. With its average fuel consumption of 1.49 litres diesel per 100 kilometres with CO2 emissions of the 160 km/h fast concept car are just 39 g/km. The TDI, E-motor and 7-speed DSG are located at the rear. The Volkswagen L1 Concept primary drive source is a completely redeveloped two-cylinder turbo-diesel with common rail direct... 

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

September 13, 2009 Filed Under: Hyundai
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe European version will be shown next week at Frankfurt Auto Show with updated fascias and powertrains. The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe comes with a new 2.2-liter turbo diesel engine, which produces an output of 197 horsepower and peak torque of 422Nm (311 lb-ft) between 1,800 and 2,500 rpm. Combined with a new 6-speed manual gearbox, the new 2.2 CRDi engine launches the Santa Fe from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 9.5 seconds and on to a top...