
Jeep unveiled their premium SUV, the All-New 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The base engine is an all-new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine which produces 280 horsepower (209 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. (353 Nm) of torque. The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers three 4×4 systems (Quadra-Trac I®, Quadra-Trac II® and Quadra-Drive® II). The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is built on a proven rear-wheel-drive unibody platform sharing the same underpinnings as the...

The Volkswagen Routan will come standard with a 3.8L V6, offering 197 hp and 230 lb. ft. of torque when combined with the standard six-speed automatic transmission. A 4.0L V6 will be available rated at 253 hp and 263 lb. ft. of torque. VW Routan features European tuned suspension and steering optimized for handling and improved driving dynamics. Standard all-season traction control and ESP, brings safety and security to the Routan. Second row captain’s...

Opel has announced Ampera as the name of its revolutionary extended-range electric car. The five-door, four-seat Opel Ampera will be revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show (March 5-15). “With the Ampera, Opel will be the first European automobile manufacturer to provide customers several hundred kilometers of non-stop electric driving,” said Alain Visser, GM Europe Chief Marketing Officer. GM’s ground-breaking electric propulsion technology,...

Tym Switzer is introducing his latest customer-ready performance packages for Porsche’s outstanding 997 GT2. The new GT2 packages range from a simple software revision to Switzer’s comprehensive flagship offering: the $39,000, 800 hp GT2 PKG shown (installed) in these pictures. Switzer’s 800 hp GT2 package makes use of custom Garret GT30R-based turbochargers with custom billet compressor wheels on ball-bearing center sections in...

The HGTE package is designed to deliver even sportier, more dynamic driving, to highlight the 599 GTB Fiorano’s positioning in the “sports car” segment. The technical modifications introduced with the HGTE Package to the car’s set-up and tyres ensure tighter, more dynamic handling, with sharper cornering and improved responsiveness whilst still being easy to drive. The HGTE package further underlines the 599 GTB Fiorano’s...

Boasting avant-garde coupé looks and a practical, roomy interior with the commanding driving position and All-Wheel Drive traction expected from an SUV, the Infiniti EX37 really does provide the best of all worlds. “Infiniti prides itself on offering something different with each of its model ranges, but the Infiniti EX37 is easily the most different of all,” says Jim Wright, Vice President, Infiniti Europe. “It’s the perfect...

WheelSTO have released a new upgrade program for the BMW 135i, the WSTO Project 1 v1.2. The WheelSTO WSTO Project 1 v1.2 include a Bastuck prototype US-spec quad exhaust system for the 135i, a carbon fiber rear diffuser from 3D Design was shipped in from Japan, attaching perfectly to the stock bumper. The WheelSTO WSTO Project 1 v1.2 also comes with a H&R Sport Springs which is drop the car significantly. Gunmetal-finish Advan RZ wheels measure...

The new 2010 Toyota 4Runner is powered by a new 4.0-liter V6, which now generates 270 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. The 2010 Toyota 4Runner comes with advanced engine management that includes dual independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), the new V6 engine produces 34 horsepower more than the prior V6, and 10 horsepower more than the optional V8 of the previous generation. In addition to the upgraded V6 engine, a proven 2.7-liter...

Aston Martin Rapide features a hand-built 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 470 bhp (477 PS / 350 kW) with peak power being delivered at 6000 rpm and 600 Nm (443 lbft) peak torque at 5000 rpm. A specifically tuned six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission features as standard, allowing the driver to change gear automatically or manually via the steering column-mounted magnesium paddles. Aston Martin Rapide has been developed from the ‘V/H...

From April 2010 MINI will introduce a new level of customisation and expression for those who want to take personalisation to a new level. Three new MINI Cooper S Rainbow paint options will offer a deeper dimension of reflective quality than ever before seen on a MINI. A water-based basecoat colour produces an amazing rainbow effect in bright sunlight that changes the character of the MINI completely. Available in three different colours – Sunlight...