2010 Honda Insight

January 12, 2009 Filed Under: Honda
2010 Honda Insight

The 2010 Insight defines a new stage in the evolution of hybrid technology, providing hybrid customers with a new level of affordability, fun-to-drive performance, and a U.S. EPA city/highway fuel-economy rating of 40/43 miles per gallon. Evoking the advanced and aerodynamic five-door sedan design first deployed on the revolutionary FCX Clarity fuel cell car, the new Insight has a low center of gravity and a spacious five-passenger cabin, offering... 

2008 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

December 18, 2008 Filed Under: Ford
2008 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

The 2008 Mustang is a 2-door, 4-passenger family coupe, sports coupe, convertible, or convertible sports car, available in 8 trims, ranging from the V6 Deluxe Coupe to the GT Premium Convertible. Upon introduction, the V6 Deluxe Coupe is equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V6, 210-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. The GT Premium Convertible is equipped with a standard 4.6-liter, V8, 300-horsepower engine... 

2009 Lexus GS 460

May 10, 2009 Filed Under: Lexus
2009 Lexus GS 460

The Lexus GS 460’s V8 produces 342 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 339 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,100 rpm. Lexus has been setting standards for powertrain smoothness since its inception, and the GS 460’s V8 and eight-speed automatic transmission continue that tradition. The GS 460 can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, the Lexus GS 350 in 5.7 (5.8 for AWD). The Lexus GS 460 also offers the advanced Active Power Stabilizer system... 

2009 Dodge Ram Crew 1500 & Dodge Ram Crew 1500 Sport

January 14, 2009 Filed Under: Dodge
2009 Dodge Ram Crew 1500 & Dodge Ram Crew 1500 Sport

In 1994, Dodge introduced a revolutionary Ram in the light-duty pickup market, with its “big rig” styling and iconic crosshair grille. For the redesign of its all-new Dodge Ram Crew 1500 and Sport, next-generation Ram, Dodge pulled out all the stops. In addition to the new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI which produces 380 hp (283 kW) and 404 lb.-ft. (548 N•m) of torque, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram offers a 4.7-liter V-8 providing 310 horsepower... 

2009 Hartge BMW M3 Convertible

April 29, 2009 Filed Under: BMW, Tuning
2009 Hartge BMW M3 Convertible

Hartge has revealed a new aerodynamics kit for the new BMW M3 Convertible. Hartge hasn’t released what it has in store for the Convertible on the mechanical side of things, but being essentially identical to the Coupe, it should be able to take advantage of the same performance enhancers. Those include a raised electronic speed limit (up to 180mph or 291km/h), or optionally the speed limiter can be completely removed. If the latter option is... 

2009 Manhart BMW M3 E91 5.0 V10 SMG

October 14, 2009 Filed Under: BMW, Tuning
2009 Manhart BMW M3 E91 5.0 V10 SMG

The Manhart BMW M3 E91 5.0 V10 SMG comes with a 5.0-litre V10 from the M5 E60 which develops 550 PS which is kept on a tight leash by the 7-speed SMG gearbox, also taken from the M5 and by the corresponding 100% limited slip differential. With this powertrain the Manhart BMW M3 E91 5.0 V10 SMG is able to get from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds with its top speed of 324km/h. The Manhart BMW M3 E91 5.0 V10 SMG also equipped with the tunable Bilstein PSS10... 

2009 Renault New Alpine Concept Design

January 13, 2009 Filed Under: Renault
2009 Renault New Alpine Concept Design

Car designed by Marcello Felipe Maggioni – student of the course Design of Mobility – Transportation Design, from Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado (FAAP – São Paulo, Brazil). With the primary objective of homage the car that inspired the study and pursue his career in car design, propose the stylization of Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo 1987. Even adjusting the current and future lines of the Renault´s brand, maintained the consistency... 

2010 Aston Martin Rapide

September 17, 2009 Filed Under: Aston Martin
2010 Aston Martin Rapide

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... 

2009 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 Ad Personam

January 13, 2009 Filed Under: Lamborghini
2009 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 Ad Personam

Alongside the new Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder, Lamborghini present two exclusive super sports cars at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. With a unique, matt-luster paint finish in matt blue and all available special equipment options, this Murciélago LP 640 and Gallardo LP 560-4 demonstrate the virtually limitless possibilities and expert craftsmanship presented through the Ad Personam individualization program by the specialists in Sant’Agata Bolognese. Ad... 

2010 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

April 21, 2009 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz
2010 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

The new Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, with its 386 kW/525 hp AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine developing 630 Newton metres of torque, is capable of accelerating to a speed of 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. The S63 AMG has 19-inch multi-spoke wheels painted titanium grey with a high-sheen finish and fitted with 255/40 (front) and 275/40 (rear) tyres. In the case of the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, the extensive range of standard equipment includes not only PASSION leather appointments,...