
Vauxhall Insignia saloon and hatch models will hit UK dealerships at the end of 2008 with a broad range of two diesel and three petrol engines. The Sports Tourer – due in 2009 – will bring with it two further powertrains, a 1.6-litre, 180PS petrol and a new 2.0 CDTi BiTurbo with a maximum output of 190PS. An ecoFLEX version with lower C02 emissions, but with no performance compromise, will join the line-up in 2009. All powertrains will...

The ENCO Gladiator Porsche Cayenne Turbo comes features an ENCO-designed sport exhaust system with manifolds and sport catalytic convertors and numerous further engine modifications, the supercharged V8 – which is officially called the “Gladiator 700 GT Biturbo” develops 700 PS and 850 Nm of torque, which translates in a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 4.5 seconds. The top speed of the ENCO Gladiator Porsche Cayenne Turbo is rated...

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid comes with innovative of two-mode technology boasts superb efficiency both in inner-city stop-and-go traffic as well as on fast motorway journeys involving increasing engine loads and speeds. The management system on the hybrid vehicle automatically selects the optimum drive configuration. Depending on the situation, the ML 450 HYBRID can be driven under electric power alone or solely using the combustion engine,...

The Peugeot RCZ features an all new 1.6 litre THP 147 kW/200 bhp engine has CO2 emissions of only 139 g/km. The Peugeot RCZ equipped with HYbrid4 technology which will be unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. This Peugeot RCZ is based on the same power train as the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 which will be available in Spring 2011: a 2.0 litre HDi FAP 120 kW (163bhp) in front and a 27 kW (37bhp) electric motor at the rear. This concept has emissions...

The Hyundai ix-onic Concept, which makes its world premiere at the 79th Salon International de L’Automobile on March 3rd, 2009, introduces a whole new look for Hyundai’s compact SUVs and is packed with technology which make it more fuel efficient than some superminis. Designed to assertive but not aggressive, the Hyundai ix-onic Concept (pronounced “ik-sonnik”) combines dynamic styling with an environmentally-friendly power...

Porsche, a Germany car manufacturer established by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, have decided to launch two new versions of their Gran Turismo as a respond to the successful start of the Panamera. Porsche Panamera and Porsche Panamera 4 will be at the dealership as the new entry-level versions of Porsche’s Gran Turismo model series starting in May 2010. These two new versions of Porsche’s Gran Turismo are powered by a brand-new 3.6-litre V6 featuring...

Here a little SLR, there a little AMG, and, of course, lots of KICHERER – these are the ingredients for the most recent KICHERER tuning achievement which is based on the “old” Mercedes SL (Basis SL R230). The highlights: extendable rear wing, carbon fibre front apron and handmade forged wheels. Those who do not yet wish to allow themselves a new Mercedes SL or SL 63 AMG may now have their “old” SL upgraded by car tuner KICHERER. Apart from...

Porsche revealed a new top model of its broad range of production sports cars, the new 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo. This seventh generation Porsche 911 Turbo comes with the new power unit displacing 3.8-litres and delivering maximum output of 500 hp (368 kW). The first entirely new engine in the 35 year history of the Turbo comes with features such as Direct Fuel Injection and twin turbochargers with variable turbine geometry, the latter attribute being...

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...

BMW has announced the latest version of their convertible 2 seater. The Z4 features extensive styling changes, along with options like a 3 liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 producing a very broad torque output of 300 lb-ft @ 1400 – 5000 rpm. Along with the standard 6 speed manual, the Z4 offers an optional 7-speed sport automatic with double clutch and 6-speed sport automatic with paddle shifters.