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Category: Mercedes-Benz
Posted by: nektotigra on 28/02/07
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Sports Package
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new comprehensive individualization program for the latest SL-Class roadster. Besides the new interior with silver-colored contrast stitching and aluminum trims, the program also features new seven-speed sequential gearbox, larger brakes and mesmerizing 19-inch alloy wheels.

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Category: Lamborghini
Posted by: nektotigra on 28/02/07
Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
Limited to just a few examples, the new Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is 100 kg lighter and 10 hp more powerful than the original Gallardo. Featuring an impressive 2.5kg/hp power to weight ratio, the vehicle needs only 3.8 seconds to sprint from zero to 62 mph, which is 0.2 better than the basic model can achieve.

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Category: Opel Vauxhall
Posted by: nektotigra on 26/02/07
Vauxhall VXR8
British sports cars enthusiasts are now able to order the latest Australian street-legal tire-burner. The new Vauxhall VXR8 super-sedan comes with a 6.0-liter V8 engine, developing mind-blowing 450 horsepower and 550 Nm and making the car sprint from zero to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds. And all this power is available to you for £34,995 only. That's quite a value for money.

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Category: Peugeot
Posted by: nektotigra on 23/02/07
Peugeot 407 SW Sport XS (font)
Peugeot has unveiled its yet another member of the XS family. The sportified Peugeot 407 SW Sport XS wagon sports more aggressive looks and gets some additional power too, featuring new 2.2-liter HDi 16-valve twin-turbocharged oil-burner capable of producing up to 170 horsepower and a maximum of 277 lb-ft (375 Nm) of torque.

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Category: Lexus
Posted by: nektotigra on 20/02/07
Lexus IS-F
Powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine, the new Lexus IS-F sports sedan is clearly aiming at BMW M5 and Audi S6 high-performance vehicles.

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Category: Others
Posted by: nektotigra on 20/02/07
Carver One three-wheeler
After almost four years of waiting, we will finally see a production version of the famous Carver One three-wheeler. The vehicle was originally planned to go into production last May but was delayed for some reasons.

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Category: Dodge
Posted by: nektotigra on 16/02/07
2009 Dodge Challenger
Chrysler has officially started 356 days countdown to show to general public the production version of its 2009 Dodge Challenger. The monster vehicle will be unveiled during the Chicago Auto Show in February next year.

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Category: Aston Martin
Posted by: nektotigra on 13/02/07
Aston Martin Vanquish S Ultimate Edition (logo)
The regular Aston Martin is for losers. I mean, what's so funny about buying a car, sold in hundreds or even thousands? What a real gentleman needs is a handcrafted vehicle limited to a handful of units. It'd better be the only one in the world, but a 40 will also do if it is an Aston Martin Vanquish S Ultimate Edition.

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Category: Dodge
Posted by: nektotigra on 12/02/07
Dodge Demon Concept to surface in Geneva
Clearly inspired by Dodge Viper (front) and the latest Audi TT Roadster (back), the new Dodge Demon Concept will presumably be two to three times less demanding to its owner's wallet size and driver's skills. The concept car is said to be officially unveiled during the upcoming Motor Show in Geneva.

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Category: Subaru
Posted by: nektotigra on 08/02/07
2008 Subaru Legacy
So, it happened. Neglecting dieselists' woes for ages, Japanese all-wheel-drive specialist has eventually embraced the old technology and designed its own version of a turbocharged diesel engine. Subaru is now readying to unveil the world first horizontally opposed oil-burner during the upcoming motor show in Geneva.

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Category: Others
Posted by: nektotigra on 07/02/07
KTM X-Bow (Crossbow) on the road -- artist's impression
KTM has almost finished the first prototype of its futuristic KTM X-Bow roadster. The model, to be equipped with a four-cylinder Audi engine, producing as much as 220 horsepower and equipped with either a six-speed manual or the famous DSG gearbox, will feature acceleration time of well under four seconds. There may also be much more powerful model, featuring 300 hp and even better dynamics.

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Category: Caterham
Posted by: nektotigra on 06/02/07
Caterham Seven powered by 150bhp Ford Sigma 1.6-liter engine
Caterham has announced a new generation of its popular among car enthusiasts Seven family. The new Sevens will be powered by a 150 bhp Ford Sigma 1.6-liter engine, delivering impressive 270bhp per ton for only £17,495 for the entry-level Caterham Seven Roadsport model.

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Category: Audi
Posted by: nektotigra on 05/02/07
Abt Audi TT-Sport (front)
German tuner Abt has presented its recent take on Audi's successful TT sports coupe. The tuning program features four engine upgrade packages and quite a mediocre aerodynamics kit.

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Category: Volvo
Posted by: nektotigra on 03/02/07
2008 Volvo V70 (front view)
Volvo will officially unveil its latest V70 luxury wagon at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show to be held in March. Targeted at young couples with kids, the new premium vehicle will be all about safety and comfort.

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Category: Nissan
Posted by: nektotigra on 01/02/07
2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid (badge)
Nissan has announced pricing on its new 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid sedan. Starting at $24,400, the gasoline-electric vehicle will feature EPA fuel economy of 42 mpg City and 36 mpg Highway cycle. The vehicle is subject to a tax credit of $2,350 in all the Green states that have adopted California emissions regulations.

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