
For the period of its six years of life, the Maserati Quattroporte has received no less than 56 awards from automotive and lifestyle publications in 14 countries over four continents. The Quattroporte Sport GT S “Awards Edition”, which will make its official debut at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show, is launched to mark the celebration of Maserati flagship. Based on the Quattroporte Sport GT S, the Quattroporte Sport GT S “Awards Edition” presents...

The new MINI hatch line-up will soon be complete, when the new MINI One and MINI Cooper D models are unveiled to the public at the International Geneva Motor Show on 8 March 2007. The entry-level One features a perky 95hp 1.4-litre petrol engine, while the Cooper D boasts performance and fuel efficiency from an all-new 1.6-litre 110hp turbodiesel powerplant. A Cooper-badged MINI diesel hints at the sporty nature of the new model. MINI fans will be...

Sportec unveiled its Sportec SC 200 which is based on the Volkswagen Golf VI 1.4 TSI. The agile Golf is here turned into a real GTI that at the same time has the typically discreet Sportec external look. From a modest 1.4 litre cubic capacity the masterly electronic manipulation of the Swiss vehicle summons a full 200 PS with a torque of 300 Nm, which lies between 1,800 and 3,000 U/min (VW Series 160Ps/240 Nm by 1,500 U/min). This ensures impressive...

Lamborghini delivered the last of its 20, one million euro plus taxes, Reventón cars to a British customer of the official Midlands dealer, Lamborghini Birmingham. “Our client was understandably delighted,” said Lamborghini Birmingham sales manager Dominic Mulvey, who accompanied his client to Lamborghini’s Sant’Agata-based factory near Bologna. “Lamborghini’s President and CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, personally presented the Reventón...

The Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) is rear-wheel-drive and will be available with either a V6 or a V8 engine and will join the ranks of law enforcement departments across North America in 2011. The V8 version of the Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle will have a powerful 6.0L V-8 with fuel-saving Active Fuel Management technology and E85 capability delivers expected best-in-class 0-60 acceleration (sub six seconds) and top speed;...

New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet completes the renewal style of the New Mégane family which is built on the strengths that forged the success of its predecessor. Its new appearance is supported by the large folding glass roof, high-gloss finish, black glass roof contrasts with the satin-effect chrome windscreen frame exterior, and the dark red taillights featuring a linear lighting pattern and LED brake lights to provide a distinctive rear lighting character. With...

The new Quattroporte Sport GT S unveiled at the Frankfurt Motorshow for its worldwide preview. The Quattroporte Sport GT S is the ultimate expression of Maserati’s saloon sportiness. Exclusively for those looking for an even stronger sporting edge in a luxury saloon, the Quattroporte Sport GT S, equipped with an automatic 6-speed gearbox, stands out for its exceptional dynamic behaviour and uncompromised handling. This result was obtained with the...

The new Lexus SC 430 2009 hardtop convertible comes with new detail design changes, including turn signals integrated into the side mirrors, an elegant new color and a more convenient open/close switch for the roof. The Lexus SC 430 pioneered the retractable hardtop in the prestige luxury segment. The rear-wheel-drive Lexus SC 430 is powered by an aluminum double-overhead cam (DOHC) 4.3-liter V8 engine that produces 288 horsepower and 317 lb.-ft....

The Kogi xD Mobile Kitchen by MV Designz is a special solution for those who love both driving and cooking. The Scion Kogi xD Mobile Kitchen by MV Designz features a MV Designz front fascia, MV Designz rear fascia, MV Designz side skirts and MV Designz Hood. The Scion Kogi xD Mobile Kitchen by MV Designz rear seats are ditched in favour of a fridge incorporated into the left rear door and an ice chest and sink fitted to the right rear door. At the...

Mazda R&D in Irvine, Calif. has unveiled the all-new 2010 MAZDA3 and MAZDASPEED3 tuned cars at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Both cars are painted to mimic the new MAZDA3 World Challenge race car, but in a more subdued Crystal White Pearl base coat with soft gray tone graphics. The scheme is a modern twist on the famous Renown graphics used on the Mazda 787B that won Le Mans in 1991. The sedan was sent to Tri-Point...