Mercedes released details and photos on the A45 AMG Edition 1, a special model based on the AMG-tuned A-Class. With the new package bringing only styling tweaks, the model is powered by the same 2.0-liter twin-scroll engine offering 355 horsepower and 450Nm of torque, enough for the Mercedes A45 AMG to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,6 seconds....
Toyota release official information on the Auris Touring Sports, a more spacious variant of the Japanese hatchback. With an improved boot capacity of 1,658 liters (with rear seats folded) and 285mm in addition to the length, the new Auris Touring Sports wants to be a family car which still provides good performance. 2013 Toyota Auris Touring Sports Under the bonnet...
The Japanese people from Lexus officially released pricing information on the 2013 IS sedan, a model which will go on sale in the UK this summer. The entry-level Lexus IS 250 is priced from £26,495 and benefits from automatic headlights, air conditioning, 16-inch wheels and cruise control. 2013 Lexus IS The Luxury grade brings larger alloy wheels, parking sensors and...
After a quite long time since we've talked about a Carlsson tuning package, the German company is back with a new kit, this time for the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG. Called CK63 RSR, the German sedan sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,9 seconds thanks to a power hike which improves the total output to 700 horsepower and 1,000Nm...
Mercedes presented today the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept, an 11,6-meter long boat inspired from the SLS AMG Electric Drive car. The boat uses no less than six electric motors able to provide a total of 2251 horsepower and 3000Nm of torque. Mercedes Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept These figures are certainly impressing making it the fastest boat powered by...
ABT Sportsline released today full details and photos on their new tuning kit for the Audi A3 Sportback. Even the German model is new in the range, the tuning specialists at ABT already prepared a comprehensive pack. At the exterior, the company provides revised bumpers with new spoiler lip, a rear skirt, 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels and a quad-pipe...
Only few weeks before it goes on sale, the 2013 Porsche Cayman S makes a visit at the Hockenheim circuit where it sets a top speed record if you compare the result with the official specifications. Even the carmaker says that the 3.4-liter six-cylinder unit found under the bonnet is capable to provide a top speed of 283 km/h, the...
Audi releases details and photos of the 2013 S3 Sportback, a model which will be seen next month at the Geneva Motor Show. Under the hood of the sportier German model sits a 2.0-liter TFSI unit producing 300 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 380Nm of torque from 1,800 rpm. 2013 Audi S3 Sportback When linked to a six-speed manual transmission,...
The German folks at Volkswagen released first details and photos on a special edition based on the new-generation Beetle. Named GSR Limited Edition, the new model comes with a retuned 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 210 horsepower and linked to a six-speed manual transmission. An optional dual-clutch automatic gearbox is also offered as an alternative. Volkswagen Beetle GSR Limited Edition In...
Honda officially announces today that the electric version of the Fit hatchback is now available for order in the East Coast. The Japanese model is powered by an electric motor offering 123 horsepower and 189 lb-ft of torque. A 20kWh lithium-ion battery is capable to provide a driving range of 132 kilometers with ERA-estimated ratings of 118 MPGe. 2013 Honda...
