Jaguar showcases C-X16 at LA auto show

The Indian automobile major Tata Motors owned Jaguar has showcased the C-X16 sportscar at the LA auto show, but it was reported that the model might go for production in next year itself. The media reports quoted Adrian Hallmark as saying "We are very close, but there's no decision yet. We will absolutely do both styles, but the order of launch isn't set. Depending on region, the market for the convertible is 40-60 per cent, so it is a very close decision between the two."

It was reported that the Jaguar C-X16 concept incorporates a 95 bhp electric motor which can be used to drive the car for short distances up to 50mph, or can be used in conjunction with the 375bhp 3.0-litre V6 engine to produce a speed boost at the touch of a button. It was mentioned that expected to be launched in late 2012, the Jaguar C-X16 will cost between £55,000 and £70,000 and will feature that 3.0-litre V6 with electric motor mated to a ZR eight-speed automatic gearbox. On its own, the electric motor - which is charged by harvesting power from the engine during braking, similar to KERS technology in Formula One - produces 95bhp and 173lb ft of torque, and can power the Jag for short distances at speeds up to 50mph.

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Land Rover DC100 Concepts

There will be a successor, reportedly a true global model (the current version hasn’t been sold on our shores officially since ’97) though at this stage, despite an introduction planned for 2015, it’s still too early to tell how the next generation model will look.

The DC100 Concept and its roofless counterpart, the DC100 Sport, which made their North American debuts at the LA Auto Show today, hinting at just one direction the Defender could go.

Ford unveils redesigned Escape SUV at L.A. Auto Show

The Ford Escape, an aging vehicle that looks much like the model that first debuted in 2000, has quietly become one of the biggest success stories at Ford Motor Co.

The automaker has sold more than 200,000 of the small sport utility vehicles this year, making it the fifth-best-selling vehicle in America and the top SUV. Decent interior room and cargo space make it popular among soccer moms, while its masculine rectangular SUV design has attracted male buyers.


Now Ford plans to upset the apple cart with a complete ground-up redesign of the Escape that improves power and fuel economy but transforms the five-passenger SUV into a sloping crossover with just a hint of a minivan.

2013 Infiniti JX Priced

The base 2013 Infiniti JX FWD, which was unveiled at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, starts at $41,400, including a $950 shipping charge. Infiniti said the luxury crossover goes on sale in the spring.

The new JX luxury crossover undercuts two of its main competitors, the 2012 Acura MDX and the 2012 Audi Q7. The MDX starts at $43,815, including an $885 shipping charge. The Q7 starts at $47,125, including an $875 destination charge.

2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Bows

Jaguar has introduced the 2012 XKR-S Convertible, a companion to the XKR-S Coupe, priced at $138,000.

The drop top promises to be just as exclusive as the hardtop, which is sold out. Jaguar says it plans to sell only 25 copies of the 2012 XKR-S Convertible in the U.S.


The XKR-S Convertible is, according to the company, "the most powerful and fastest convertible Jaguar has ever built."

The car's supercharged 5.0-liter V8 makes 550 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque, which enables 0-60 acceleration in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 186 mph.


Jaguar engineers have tightened things up plenty, too, upgrading the front and rear suspension, the brakes and the adaptive dynamics system. The car rides on Pirelli P Zero tires (255/35 ZR20 front, 295/30 ZR20 rear) mounted on 20-inch Vulcan alloy wheels, and sits 0.4 inch lower than the XKR Convertible.

Superior Black Edition Maserati Gran Turismo S Germany Anderson

Latest Maserati Gran Turismo S silky matte black highlights and a pair of sparkling tincted the headlights and the tail as these than for example a Black Edition.

Arts darker drilled under the hood where the radio dial to operate in the 4.7-liter V8 from 492 hp (362 kW / hp 485) with the series 440 hp (324 kW / hp 434).

2012 Audi S8 Spied Enough Camo-free For The First Time! [Spy]

Audi seems to follow his desire to communicate the subtle power and elegance of S-product line, avoiding the sticky bold and often adopted by some luxury sports models. Indeed, it seems that Audi has chosen to go somewhere else entirely, some landing chrome A8 motorway standard for stealth, like the black color components.

Up front, Audi has reworked the lines of the bumper fascia complete with respect to the A8, where changes of packaging around the back of the four exhaust tips. The wheels have been changed to a unique-to-the-S8 design that hides the massive rotors and calipers for improved stopping power.

As for cache engine under the hood is Audi is believed to have dropped the turbo V10 from the previous generation S8 for the same twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 under the hood of the Bentley Continental GT (4, 0 - liter V8 come in late 2011 as a new base engine of the Continental GT). Power is rumored to be as high as 520 horsepower, but exactly where Audi decides to fix his agreement is not yet known.

2011 Audi S5 Cabriolet Review

In essence, the convertible version of the sedan S4, S5 offers buyers a good mix of performance, comfort and style.

S5 cabriolet looks a little further down the line in the Grand Tourer, rather than all-out sports and contrary to its V8 S5 coupe counterpart, the S5 uses Audi convertible soft 3.0-liter V6 compressor.

What about the cons?

In previous years, the S5 coupe would have gone against the BMW M3, Audi, but has revised its offer to provide a better comparison of apples apples. The S5 now lines against mid-level 335i, leaving the M3 for just RS5 Europe.

As the nature of high-level Audi S5 buyers of vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Volvo C70 convertible, and their shopping list - even if the labels do not offer the same level of performance.

Innovations?

For better or for worse, the S5 Cabriolet bit of a technological tour de force, requiring a degree to operate many functions of the car. While the third generation of the Audi MMI is probably the best iteration to date, it can still take your attention away from the road, which seems rather against the point in a car-based driver and S5 coupe.

However, the Audi 3.0-liter supercharged V6 will remain the same incredible that the first time will be shown two years ago, seven-speed automatic and the S5 is a huge step forward in the Audi DSG.

How?

A5 is undoubtedly the most beautiful car Audi's latest - and are very turned rows of drop-top version of the car - even if this debate is now obscured by A7.

The S5 is a little more glitz and glamor to put it out of the standard car, the S5 wins a silver mirror sports front, roof and side signature quad exhaust pipes Audi S.

Overall, the changes are relatively minor, and we love it. S5 does not scream boy racer, who still manages to feel more special than a regular BMW 335i convertible.

And inside?

Audi has long been known for its upscale interior and S5 Cabriolet is no exception. Audi has not skimped on the quality of equipment S5, and shape of the car and finish are exactly what you expect from a $ 60,000, most luxurious sports cars. But the S5 is equipped with a manual adjustment of the steering column, which seems kind of low brow at that price.

The S5 win a pair of front bucket seats unique sports, and found it to be well supported and comfortable enough for long trips. The rear seats are standard A5 S5-question, but our test model in red and black was added to the sportiness of the car.

Ruf CTR 3 Reveals 236 Mph

Although it looks like an elongated Cayman with 911 lights, insists that the Ruf CTR 3 is an original design. Ruf, a German company that modifies vehicles tuning so violently that the German government actually sees as a car manufacturer, rather than one tuner, so there may be truth behind this allegation.

The CTR 3 was first introduced in 2007 as an engine design in the rear, but the latest iteration is a transition to an up-to-mid-engine with a longer wheelbase than the original. Ruf says the car used a tubular space frame wrapped in aluminum and kevlar-composite body.

RUF is the supercar will include an integrated roll cage, a preventive measure in case the owners ran out of talent, while testing the limits of the highly massaged Porsche bi-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six. The engine sends 750 horsepower and 708 lb-ft. torque to the rear wheels via a sequential gearbox with six speeds, and with a weight of just over 3000 lbs, the CTR 3 a weight capacity of 4.4 kg per horsepower.

Ruf CTR estimates that three rockets at 62 km / h in 3.2 seconds off, with 125 km / h, has only 6.4 seconds. The acceleration is expected to end 236 km / h, although the car has a 260 kmh speedometer, just in case.

2012 Peugeot 508 RXH Review and Price

2012 Peugeot 508 RXH Review and Price unavailable – 2012 Peugeot 508 RXH Specs – The 508 RXH may operate in electric-only mode, though Peugeot hasn’t exposed the vehicle’s “zero-emissions” range. In France They car maker the 508 RXH consumes under 4.2 liters associated with diesel-powered for each 100 kms (56 miles for each gallon U.S.) in the mixed cycle as well as emits 109 g/km of CO2.

The 2012 Peugeot 508 RXH is actually raised as well as increased in contrast to the conventional Touring. The leading sports activities unique ‘lion claw’ LED day time running lighting, while the outside bundle is bolstered by gray plastic material steering wheel arches and lower edges, 18-inch metal wheels, a breathtaking cup sunroof and dark-tinted aspect windows.

BMW 1 Series M Coupe KS1-S by Kelleners Sport

The German tuner from Kelleners has unveiled a new KS1-S upgrade program for the BMW 1 Series M Coupe that comes up with both styling upgrades and various mechanical tweaks.

The Kelleners BMW 1 Series M Coupe deliver 410 HP (301 kW) and 550 Nm of torque – an increase of 20 percent than the standard model. The power upgrade is achieved by tuner’s stainless-steel sport exhaust system that features four 83 mm tail pipes. Unfortunately, Kelleners Sport didn’t announced the performance figures for their new KS1-S tuning program.

Kelleners BMW 1 M Coupe rides on the 15-spoke design, massive 20 inch rims that will be available in either Hamburg or Berlin design. Additionally, Kelleners’s KS1-S tuning program also features an adjustable coilover suspension kit.

On the style front, Kelleners 1 Series M Coupe comes up with an aerodynamic components that include front spoiler lip and a three-part MS grill insert. Inside, the interior is revised with perforated leather, velvety Alcantara upholstery in black and white contrast, logo embroidered head rests, a sports steering wheel and gear lever, aluminium pedals and velour floor mats.

Sporty Van Concept, KV7

This new KV7 car concept is introduced by KIA manufacturer at the 2011 Detroit Motor Show. This KIA KV7 is a result of design research which is developed to create modern fan which is presented in boxy design and features an interior design inspired by lounge. The car is also presented with spacious rear gull wing. This KIA KV7 is very suitable for accommodating large number of passenger or for going to vacation. The design language of this stylish van is adjusted with the “sporty and dynamic” design character. Below are several images preview of this KIA KV7 and complete description from the manufacturer.

Exterior Design

The exterior of the KV7 was inspired by modern smart phones and classic pieces of luggage. The KV7?s wide stance is paired with an A-pillar and windshield design that is more vertical than traditional minivans and its smooth exterior skin and 20-inch wheels exude a modern appearance while projecting the confidence and strength of an SUV.

The KV7 concept’s most striking feature is its passenger-side gullwing door, which creates a massive point-of-entry to the lounge-like interior when opened in conjunction with the pillar-less front passenger door.

The front end is characterized by an interpretation of Kia’s signature bold tabbed grille with vertical LED headlamps integrated within the design.

The KV7 features several LED lighting elements that Kia’s design team is evaluating for future production vehicles, including a continuous line of LED fog lights that span the entire front end of the vehicle and directional turn indicators on the outside mirrors and the rear of the vehicle that pulse in the direction being signaled.

The KV7 concept’s distinctive windshield follows the designs found on the new Sportage CUV and Optima midsize sedan, and a series of near-continuous windows starting at the A-pillar provide uninterrupted views of a day at the beach or a night out on the town.

2013 Infiniti JX Concept

2013 Infiniti JX Concept

2013 Infiniti JX Concept

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Race Car Rendered

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon by Omran Al Owais and his brother Mohammed has a ridiculous idea to render the Cadillac CTS-V into a wagon race car. Although just a render, but they hope that these images will get the interest and could put together some sponsorship to make this car a reality.

The Cadillac CTS-V Wagon car seen in these images is actually one of the brothers and they hope to take it to the Nürburgring to complete the next step in production is possible. Before that happens, however, the two brothers looking to get advice from some top tuners, including Hennessey Performance and D3, as to allow. Currently, the Cadillac CTS-V Wagon cars still in standard form which means it is powered a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine that delivers 556 HP and 551 lb-ft of torque. We do not expect to see many changes, but we imagine that change is actually made adjustments similar to the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe cacer.

A CTS-V Wagon Racer is the dream car of Lap 57’s Emirati racing drivers Omran Al Owais, who said: “We hope that this fetish might catch on other Emiratis and see them ditching their X6Ms and G55s, so that we see serious girls begin to the street as the RS6/E63 or the exciting new M5 wagon. the streets of Jumeirah, the night will never be the same”.

Jeep Grand Cherokee first drive

The latest Grand Cherokee will be locking horns with the likes of the Range Rover Sport, the Volkswagen Touareg and BMW X5 and is arriving at a time Jeep is planning a comeback in the UK.

In the past few years the legendary American brand has been through the mill with parent company Chrysler hit by financial meltdown in the US.

Now Chrysler is hooked up to Fiat and the new Grand Cherokee something of a tripartite affair.

Its DNA may be Yankee Doodle Dandy but the Grand Cherokee’s underpinnings come from Mercedes – Chrysler’s previous partner – and the engine is a new 3.0-litre V6 diesel from Fiat.

The combination is highly effective producing heavyweight performance which in the top specification Overland model is backed up with impressive kit.

Priced from £43,995, that version comes with sat-nav, a rear-view camera, adaptive cruise control, air suspension and blind spot alerts among its standard features – items which make it the best part of £7,000 less than a similarly equipped Touareg.

A cheaper Grand Cherokee Limited is available at £36,795, but without the extra equipment – especially the air suspension – it does not stack up as well.

With big alloys – 18-inch on the Limited and 20 on the Overland – the ride is harsh without the automatic damping and the absence of sat-nav as standard on a car in this echelon is an oversight.

In this league quality counts and the overall refinement of the Overland makes a lot more sense when looking at the opposition.

Inside the Grand Cherokee is as roomy as you’d expect from a large 4x4. It’s well appointed and with quality leather upholstery and wooden trim inserts the Overland is up with the best. There’s even a power operated tailgate, ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel among its creature comforts.

There’s new instrumentation which is fresh and trendy but there remains a straight up and down feel to the dash – the norm in America but a little different to how the European brands do it.

Kicherer Mercedes CLS 500 Edition Black

The new Mercedes CLS is already a thing of beauty, but that hasn’t stopped Kicherer from attempting to improve on its gloriousness. The tuning firm just unveiled what they’re calling the Kicherer CLS Edition Black, a model boasting a number of exterior, interior and performance enhancements.

Under the hood is where the fun begins, as Kicherer has bumped power by around 62 PS and 90 Nm of torque. They’ve also added a Kicherer PowerConverter and a new sport exhaust, increasing not only the responsiveness of the CLS, but also the sound.

Exterior wise, Kicherer has added their RS-1 20 inch forged wheels, along with the ever trendy matte black paint scheme. Even the chassis has been reworked in matte black and carbon, to match the paint. Behind the scenes, a new six and four piston Kicherer high perfromance braking system utilizing compound discs and flexible stainless steel hoses helps slow the CLS, while piano lacquer accents throughout the CLS Black’s interior complete the Kicherer package.

Ferrari FF Tuning: DMC Maximus

The German tuners from DMC are the first company to release an upgrade program for Ferrari’s new supercar, the Ferrari FF, which consists of a massive power upgrade and a pretty exciting 3D-scan generated carbon aerodynamics kit. The upgrade package was dubbed as “Maximus”, a big name for a big project.

The DMC Ferrari FF Maximus features a new body kit which includes new bumpers, side scoops, a new rear diffuser, a new trunk spoiler, rear wing, a redesigned front nose and many more small elements. Thanks to this carbon fiber body kit, the car is now lighter by 70 kg. DMC used a special 3D scanner to match its carbon body panels perfectly to the body of the Ferrari FF, replacing the car’s existing panels instead of being bolted on.

Under the hood it’s the place where the car was really taken to the “max”. The German tuners installed twin turbochargers on the car’s already really powerful 6.0L V12 engine that will take this car’s power to a breathtaking output. A new stainless steel sport exhaust with 90 mm tailpipes, a new intake manifold, larger fuel injectors, high flow air filters and a large intercooler also contribute to the car’s massive power boost.

Peugeot RCZ HDi class winner at Nurburgring

The two Peugeots ran in the D1T class for diesel cars with a displacement between 1.7 litres and 2.0 litres. The change required to make them competitive and indeed class winners, was an increase in turbo boost pressure. Torque increased from 340 Nm to 400 Nm and power left from 120 kW to 150 kW.

Delphi’s original equipment charge ait coolers and radiators were retained as they met the standard for endurance racing. Even the standard fuel pump was retained without modification despite the increased maximum fuel flow, which bumped up the power and torque.

The end result for the class winning Peugeot RCZ was that it completed a total of 3299.14 kilometres and finished three laps ahead of the second place car.

In Australia, you can buy a Peugeot RCZ HDi for $54, 990 and let me just say, this is a superb handling sports car with styling to match.