Tuesday, April 5, 2011

The stars and their cars - Michael Schumacher: Fiat Stilo

The Formula 1 drivers know they must do justice to their employers by choosing one of their models. When flying for Ferral, Michael Schumacher drove a Fiat Stilo. Today, "Schumi" opted for the SLS AMG Mercedes.

Kim Kardashian spotted again Gas Station her Range Rover

Kim Kardashian was spotted filling her Range Rover at a gas station recently.

Chris Brown's jet fighter new design graffiti Lamborghini Gallardo



Talk about making a statement. Chris Brown was recently discovered rolled up in the gym in his new "jet fighter" customized Lamborghini Gallardo. When the Lamborghini was not enough of catcher for you already, this one should definitely do the trick.

Justin Bieber's new car T-Rex - Rob Dyrdek's Gift


Watch Justin Bieber visit the Fantasy Factory in this brand-new video






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Rob Dyrdek Fantasy Factory and never seemed to surprise me. Who would have thought that would Rob Dyrdek him his T-Rex to have Justin Bieber.


Aston Martin DBS by Anderson Black Matte Edition






German tuning specialist Anderson has released another program. This time it's the Aston Martin DBS, get the appropriate treatment and an appropriate name Superior Black Edition.

The matt black British sports car got some badass wheels, a carbon interior and a new exhaust system. Unofficial information indicates that the engine produces an uprated 560hp.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 spyshots (with dashboard)




The current Grand Cherokee will have the right in its sports version SRT8 as its predecessor. For style, this Jeep has the right to specific front and rear bumpers, a larger grille, fog lamps and redesigned tailpipes that migrate from the center toward the edges (with respect to the model 2010). The dashboard gets a special steering wheel, the bucket seats and decorations carbon fiber. Under the hood make up the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 versions of other Chrysler and Dodge SRT8 it to be a asssocié BVM5 , unless the Jeep does it provide new BVA8. The price should be around U.S. $ 50K. Jeep will introduce this model certainly in New York in a little over 15 days.

Video: Ford Ranger is tested in water

Ford showed a video of the new generation of Ranger being put to a test-crossing with local water. The plugs show held in Australia beating the pickup a tank of water whose depth ranged from 15 cm to 80 cm.

To allow the new Ranger overcome water obstacles up to 80 cm high mark U.S. says it has developed with its engine air intake as high as possible, as well as your alternator. The sensors of the vehicle, according to the company, also had to be designed to work even with the presence of water. Check out the making of the tests below.

2012 New Peugeot concept SUV in Shanghai 2011

At the end of the show will be held in Shanghai and it seems that Peugeot can come here with a novel concept based crossover.



Finally in order to illustrate this rumor, here are some sketches of what could be the concept Peugeot Crossover.

Prices of new 2012 Kia Picanto and new photos





During the last days of April, Kia will start deliveries in Spain, the new Picanto, urban model and attractive design that can be booked at dealerships. So far only five-door body in order to qualify for the three will have to wait until autumn.

The range of the new Picanto is composed of two petrol engines and four trim levels. The block cheaper, a 1.0i with 69 hp variants can be combined in Basic, Concept and Drive, while the more powerful engine, a 1.2i 16v with 85 hp, is sold exclusively with the most complete Emotion. In all cases, the gearbox is used five-speed manual.

Recommended prices with discount included, are:

Basic 69 hp 1.0i  € 7,790
Concept 69 hp 1.0i € 9,090
Drive 69 hp 1.0i € 9,790
Emotion 85 hp 1.2i € 11,090

In all cases, the standard equipment can be considered quite rich because there is no shortage of six airbags, ABS, EBD, electric front windows, central locking, trip computer, folding rear seat, etc. The allocation may be increased to levels higher segment, such as the Emotion that already includes LED daytime running lights, fog lights, automatic lights, air conditioning, rear power windows, electrically operated folding door mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel leather, radio CD MP3, USB port, bluetooth and alloy wheels.

2012 The new Opel Astra GTC leaks on Facebook first picture


Much earlier than expected, one commentator has found the official Facebook the new Opel Astra GTC, the sportiest version of the popular compact. Its launch was planned for the fourth quarter, although a little earlier in the Frankfurt Motor Show, will be officially presented to the public.

Now we know the look of your back we can say that by design, the Astra is far higher than before. Elegant, proportionate and balanced lines, sure to be well received by young audiences. At the moment we do not know the official details, but logic dictates that share mechanical range with five doors, or whatever it is, can be purchased with a variety of petrol and diesel engines

2012 Renault/Dacia Sandero Stepway Spy Photos and details



Appeared on a Brazilian website, these pictures of a recast Sandero Stepway indicate that the time of the unveiling of the restyling is near.

In the photos, we see that the entire front, except the optical, is redesigned with a new shield more muscular and a new grille strangely like that of a Clio. The rear lights are found in different design while quite a few blurry images, it is possible to distinguish Sandero conventional finishing rather upscale (the gray), it also features a new grille, but painted color bodywork. If the style is similar to the concept presented in Sao Paulo last year, there is still some nice differences.

2012 Model Renault Clio RS first spy shots




See quite low lying in the prototype bumpers and rear diffuser with two tailpipes of the exhaust. Now the latest version of the Clio RS has a two-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine with 200 hp

In future Clio RS these characteristics will change, the car will be most likely a more compact turbo. It is now known that Renault developed a series of new engines with low volume and a turbine, they will be used in smaller models of Mercedes-Benz.

Among them will be turbocharged with a volume of 1.8 liters, which appears as the most suitable for future Clio RS. However, it is too early to provide specific data for the development of this model is just the beginning.

2012 Jeep Wrangler Renegade and Pork Chop Concept Photos


The Jeep has the first teaser images of original Wrangler Renegade and Pork Chop, which will be presented with another 4 to original 45th annual event Moab Easter Jeep Safari to be held in the town of Moab, Utah from 16 to 24 April. Further details were not mentioned by the simple press release if these cars will spend some time in production.

Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet Special Edition Floride



The idea of the legendary convertibles came with U.S. dealers, the design was designed by the Italian Pietro Frua: The Renault-classic "Floride" developed in the late 50's to the box office. Today brought the car manufacturers in time for the small French summer season back to life - as a special edition Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet "Floride".

Special feature of the special edition include exterior painting in Ivory Beige and 17-inch alloy wheels with body-color diamond effect. In combination with a cloth / leather upholstery for seats, steering wheel and door trim in the colors dark red and ivory recalls the design of the optics of the convertibles in 1959. According to the legend of the Renault Megane car on flanks and instrument panel is decorated with a "Floride"lettering. The historic emblem of the classic can be seen on the knob and the front wings. A numbered plaque on the center console indicates the limitation of the limited edition - only 500 units will produce Renault.


The special edition Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet Floride is driven by a 1.4-liter gasoline engine with 130 hp and is based on the level of equipment "Dynamique". In addition to production line, the special edition with a two-zone air conditioning, a 35-watt MP3-CD-Radio, Hands-free key card, heated front seats, wind deflector and a parking aid is fitted front and rear. The navigation system TomTom Carminat Live with 5.8-inch color screen in the new edition is also standard. According to Renault, the price advantage of € 1,000. To have the Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet Floride from € 29 950.

London Taxi TX4 : No longer just a British icon


The London taxi is a true English icon, was thought until now. But the times in which we peculiarly shaped the vehicle - the current model is called the TX4 - encountered only in the British capital are definitely over. The London Taxi Company, which sells quirky retro vehicles, opens up more markets to date. Soon the people carrier also roll on the streets of Rome, Milan, Istanbul and Malta. With Azerbaijan, it is even a mega-deal.

The taxi is driven either by a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder gasoline engine or a 2.5-liter turbo diesel engine. The gasoline engine is derived from Mitsubishi and makes 152 hp. When the British put diesel on a 102-hp engine of the Italian manufacturer VM Motori. Even the engines meet only € 4 standard from 2012 is at least the diesel engine converted to Euro 5.

2012 Subaru WRX STI: Strong power version for a short time available UK

Subaru UK offers the WRX STI in the UK for a short time in a performance-enhanced version . Instead of producing 300 horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine of the Japanese 320 hp. The turbocharged boxer engine is to generate this especially at medium speeds, more torque: up to 450 instead of 407 Newton-meters ensure passage. For the sprint from zero to 62 miles per hour (100 km / h) to give the British in 4.9 seconds. Thus, the power-STI is 0.3 seconds faster than the regular model.


In addition, the British buy more power to the special WRX STI also have a Navi with touchscreen, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity. The removable screen can be connected to a laptop via USB. To 30 June 2011, the special version of the Sport Sedan as a four-or five-door model available. The starting price does not change: it remains at 32 995 British pounds, or about 38,000 euros.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Original and Brilliance China counterfeiting copies the BMW X1

Even on the German color pots seems the Chinese car maker Brilliance to have used. The latest auto-clone from China condemns strongly reminiscent of the BMW X1.

Whether silver-colored skirts, the BMW-typical kink in the rearmost side window and striking metal edge of the front fender to the taillights - the new SUV from Brilliance uses plenty of the X1.

Australian car crashes with 30 meters deep and survived - video

In Australia, a woman with her car from the top floor of a parking garage fell 30 meters in depth - and survived!



The spectacular accident in downtown Melbourne: Around 9 clock will take a woman from her car on the sixth floor of a parking garage. But it breaks through the security barriers and crashed her car into the narrow courtyard behind the garage.

The car slams repeatedly against the walls of houses before it hits bottom.

"It sounds so like in a truck accident, " says eyewitness Michael Rockefeller. "The noise lasted for five or six seconds. And in the end it was a loud bang. "

The windshield is completely demolished. The silver compact car after the horror fall a wreck.

Because the car park between the house wall and a second building is stuck, you need the fire department half an hour to free the driver.

But she lives, is even accessible! With knife wounds to her head she was taken to hospital, her condition is stable.

Incredible drift American truck

Inspired by Ken Block drifting, Mike Ryan, a specialist racing trucks on Pikes Peak, tried to give the public a portion of pure sideways. For this, Ryan has used his 1950 horsepower truck.

The most popular car models in Romania

Largest car market in the Balkans Romania.
What are the most purchased car in Romania? It is no surprise that the market in Romania is dominated by local manufacturer Dacia.


Local buyers give preference to the oldest models in the family Logan, sedan. Third was the Duster, and enter the top ten and hatchback Sandero.

In the top ten only SUV model is Duster. Secondly, inserting between the two most popular model of Dacia, a Škoda Octavia, a European "champion"VW Golf is the fourth.

When brands first at Dacia, which holds 28% of the market, second in popularity in Romania patterns Škoda, a third is Volkswagen.


Here the arrangement of the ten most popular model on the market in Romania and sales for the first two months of this year:

1. Dacia Logan - 1080 cars sold
2. Skoda Oktavia - 394 cars sold
3. Dacia Duster - 267 sales
4. VW Golf - 193 pcs.
5. Skoda Fabia - 126
6. Opel Astra - 155
7. Dacia Sandero - 154
8. Ford Fiesta - 121
9. Suzuki SX4 - 108
10. Ford Focus - 101

Next Generation 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will be presented on April 18


The new Volkswagen Beetle can be seen behind a screen on the Oprah show last November but the people at VW announced today that it will be presented officially on April 18. The car will be presented simultaneously at a special event in Berlin, the report of Shanghai and the report of New York. To achieve greater exposure may, VW announced it will collaborate with MTV where promotaroun the new Beetle The Black Eyed Peas in New York and Berlin.


The car retains the same design philosophy, has dual exhaust tailpipes and rests on 19 wheels. There have been dramatic - for the better - change is inside, having used better quality materials, space for passengers grew and installed the new RNS entertainment company

Two weeks of patience to see the New Beetle with sales to America to start this autumn in Europe and will be available later.
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