
Toyota has released the special edition Toyota iQ Collection at 2009 Frankfurt Auto show. The Toyota iQ Collection focuses on the cabin, with the white pearl finish of the body carried through to trim details such as the center console, instrument binnacle and door panels. The leather upholstery is a matching white shade, with a central seat panel design exclusive to the show model. The Toyota iQ Collection fully glazed roof makes for an exceptionally...

Acura unveiled a prototype of ZDX four door coupe at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The Acura ZDX is 192.4 inches long, 78.5 inches wide and 61.8 inches tall and has a wheelbase of 108.2 inches. The Acura ZDX prototype power comes from a V-6 engine mated to an all-new, smooth shifting 6-speed automatic transmission. The potent powertrain will be coupled with Acura’s exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD) system. The...

The Gemballa Tornado 750 GTS based on Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The combination of the sport exhaust system, the sport catalysers and the optimised racing header render the sporty and earthy sound of the V8. But, the main feature of the engine makeover is the increase of the cubic capacity up to five litres. Here, the GEMBALLA engine experts fitted fortified forged pistons, special connecting rods and racing turbochargers. An air intercooler with a 90...

The standard Ford Fusion equipped with Ford’s new 2.5-liter I-4 engine horsepower and torque also have been improved from the car’s outgoing 2.3-liter 4-cylinger engine, jumping to 175 hp and 172 ft.-lbs. of torque from the previous 160 hp and 156 ft-lbs. As a result, 0-60 performance improves by more than a second, now topping Camry and Accord. The 2010 Ford Fusion features an all six-speed transmission lineup, including for the new...

The Lexus LS 460 comes with revised styling, new electronics and a new optional performance-tuned Sport Package for 2010. Lexus continues to offer the LS 460 and long-wheelbase LS 460 L, both available in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The Lexus LS 460 models comes with a 4.6-liter V8 teamed with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine produces 380 horsepower and 367 lb.-ft. of peak torque in rear-wheel-drive configuration; 357 horsepower...

For 2009, the rugged and award-winning Suzuki Grand Vitara, a true SUV in a segment of “soft-roaders,” offers “brute-ute” owners the opportunity to resize for better fuel economy without settling for a “cute-ute” lacking full SUV capability. A standard, all-new four-cylinder engine provides drivers with better mileage, and a new, more powerful V6 delivers fuel economy better than the V6 it replaces. A new grille...

On the new F-150, there’s a wealth of content complementing its unique appearance. The 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 is equipped with a 5.4-liter three-valve engine, which is rated up to 320 horsepower and 390 ft.-lbs. of torque and mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with a sport-tuned exhaust and a top speed of 115 mph. The truck is available with 4×2 or an optional all-wheel drive, which features settings of 4×2, AWD and 4×4...

Since 1974 the VW Golf has dominated not just its vehicle class, but since then it has been Germany’s favourite car almost every year – a success story, which ABT has also co-written. This is because for just over 35 years the Allgauers have looked after the “Golfs”, from the very first one to the current new, sixth version of the long-time favourite. And as usual, ABT has once again had great success with it: with the tailor-made body-kit...

Set to arrive at U.S. dealerships in late 2010, the new Audi A8 make its debut on the market with strong 4.2 FSI V8 engine with 273 kW (372 hp) with 0-100km/h (62 mph) arrives in 5.7 seconds. The standard transmission is an all-new 8-speed tiptronic as standard coupled to the latest generation quattro all wheel drive as standard. The engine affords increased power and torque, but Audi is claiming the fuel consumption has dropped by around 15 percent,...

Based on the new 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT-8, the Mr. Norm’s Super Cuda draw inspiration from their race bred relatives, the original 1971 Mr. Norm’s Super Challenger Super Fuel Funny Car and the legendary 1970 Cuda. These vehicles feature a dramatic appearance that matches heart stopping good looks with heart pounding performance.