Jaguar offers its British customers a special edition version of its successful XJR Portfolio sedan. The supercharged vehicle sports a 400 bhp, 4.2-liter V8 engine mated with a six-speed ZF automatic gearbox, that governs its 408 lb-ft of torque reached at 3,500 rpm. There will be only one hundred of them.
British customers are encouraged to run and grab one of their 250 exclusive Lexus GS 300 LE (Limited Edition) luxurious vehicles. The cars, that feature 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, HID-headlights, an aerodynamic boot lip spoiler, extended side skirts and a front spoiler, arrive to the island today at a price of \302\24337,350 on the road.
The 500RC features a supercharged Ford's 5.4-liter V8 engine with maximum power output of 445 hp and 500 fl-lbs (678 Nm) of torque. That is about 145 hp and 135 ft-lbs (183 Nm) more, than is capable to produce the original version of the engine.
The new Active Package is a selection of the most popular options, usually ordered while buying a new B-Class car. Ordering all these options as a single package, an average customer may save about 30 per cent of the total.
Nissan plans to introduce a special version of its Micra C+C open-top city car, developed in cooperation with London designer Sebastian Conran. The C+C+Conran concept car, based on the 1.6 Nissan Micra C+C Essenza, features some new colors and trims that soon may be available on other Nissan vehicles.
The new Citroen C1 city car, slate to be launched at the British International Motor Show in London, comes in both 3- and 5-door trims and features a 1GB Apple iPod nano and an integrated docking station to play the music through the C1's own sound system.
German tuner Lorinser has unveiled to the wealthy public its new tuning program for the latest Mercedes Benz S-Class sedans. The Lorinser S06 line offers several stages of tuning: both inside and outside of the hull.
After less than satisfactory reaction of the European customers to its recently launched 150 hp VW Polo GTI, Volkswagen has decided to unleash another, much more powerful and hot on the road Polo GTI Cup Edition mini hatchback.
The refreshed version of the current Cadillac SRX not only will sport a more luxurious, previously available only as an option, standard interior, but will also slap you with a higher sticker price, which will now start at $37,490 (a $745 destination charge included).
prices for the new 2007 Chrysler Pacifica will start from $24,890 with a $730 destination fee already included. For this money you'll get a 200 hp engine and front-wheel drive system. The crossover will be available from Chrysler's dealers this fall.
Japanese Honda officially announced its new Stream MPV, which replaces the older homonymous model since July 14 in Japan. The restyled version features much more aggressive and mature appearance and also, Autoblog says, makes some family resemblance with current Honda Odyssey JDM.
European customers, which happen to own one of the Jeep Commander 3.0 CRD, can now order a tuning kit from Startech to boost the SUV's power output and give the vehicle more distinctive appearance.
GMC has revealed some official shots of the upcoming Acadia crossover vehicle built on the same Lambda platform, already shared by the 2007 Saturn Outlook and the 2008 Buick Enclave. Inside Line says that the 2007 GMC Acadia will be GMC's the only product without a full frame. The crossover will be shipped in both front- and four-wheel drive trims.
Volvo plans to officially present its new sport SUV XC90 SE Sport during the upcoming London Motor Show. The company says that the off-roader will feature a more dynamic sport chassis, stiffer anti-roll bars, firmer shock absorbers, a sport-tuned, speed-dependent steering system, and larger, 19-inch alloy wheels.
With chassis engineered and manufactured by Prodrve, lightweight composite body from Millfield Composites, a 420 bhp aluminum V8 outsourced from GM's Corvette, and with a total lack of either airbags and ABS, both TSO GTC sports coupe and TSO R/T open top grand tourer are the ultimate driver's cars. Or are they both capsules of death or something?
After a long while of building and tuning, Peugeot has finally decided to unveil its new evil toy for private rally teams. On the picture you can see that the little sports hatchback, based on the latest Peugeot 207, features wider body, rooftop air intake, and top mounted rear wing.
Although the world economy is far from its best shape, the number of billionaires is constantly growing, making the top brands to run out of their skins competing for the oil money. Guys at Porsche Exclusive are into the game too, offering rich folks their newest and meanest Porsche Cayenne Turbo ever.
Citro\303\253n has introduced a new six-speed electronic gearbox system. Featured on 1.6HDi 110hp models of the C4, the gearbox gets rid of the clutch pedal and lets the driver choose gears with paddleshift or lever gearchange, so combining the convenience of an automatic transmission with 'driver involvement' of a manual.
The new 'Atlantic' brand covers three new high spec, high value special edition models: Hyundai Accent Atlantic, Hyundai Getz Atlantic, and Hyundai Coupe Atlantic. All three cars come with a set of extra features at no additional costs.
If you think that the stock Ferrari 612 Scaglietti GT doesn't look original enough, then you should consider this special edition. Created by Ferrari GB in a close cooperation with Wallpaper* magazine, the four-seater features a subtle two-tone paint scheme. In fact, it is so subtle you can't even see it on the pictures.
There were a lot of rumors about new Buick LaCrosse Super, partially based on the well-received 2004 Buick Velite convertible concept vehicle. As Inside Line reported in March, the new LaCrosse Super could be the first sedan in the LaCrosse line, equipped with a V8 engine featuring about 300 hp. Now it seems that the rumors begin to find some ground.
German tuner Abt has unveiled its fresh tuning kit for the just released VW Eos convertible. From the visual point of view, the kit makes the cabriolet look a little bit more aggressive, athletic and somewhat more accomplished while preserving the general mood of the car.
It's limited indeed. Rolls-Royce plans to build only 25 cars in a series called the Phantom Black. The name speaks for itself: the series is all about black. The body painted in a high luster metallic Diamond Black. 21-inch alloy wheels feature black detailing and center caps with RR badges which, I suppose, are also black.
America is addicted to oil, you know. Oil prices go up without stopping and more buyers exchange their bulky gas-guzzling SUVs for more practical, although less sexy, family sedans and crossovers. That's why General Motors is struggling, shrugging off unsuccessful sport utility vehicles.
After two years of struggle, Australia's Elfin Sports Car Company has finally managed to drag its Holden-based roadster through the offices of local regulatory authorities and is now ready to put it into production.
Announced just a month ago, the new Nissan Murano GT-C was unveiled today at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed. After Goodwood, the company plans to show it off again at the British International Motor Show in mid-July.
The new Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, launched this spring at Geneva Motor Show, will cost UK customers \302\243190,000 including VAT but without delivery.
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