Car New Mode: July 2009

Video : Mercedes-McLaren SLR

Labels: 650hp, canadien, mclaren, mercedes, new, race, review, slr, test drive, track, video

I suggest you to watch 2 videos of new Mercedes-McLaren SLR. The first video features you a track test by Bruno Spengler (Canadian racing star). In the second video we can see photographer René Staud. He is talking about his thoughts on shooting the awesome 650hp.

Ford Ranger 2010

Labels: Ford

A Ranger 2010 começa a ser vendida a partir de agosto, nas versões diesel e gasolina com cabine dupla ou simples.

Na Ranger cabine dupla o modelo de entrada o XL 4x4 diesel e o top de linha Limited 4x2 a gasolina. Além dessas duas novas opções, ela oferece as versões 4x4 diesel XLS, XLT e Limited, além das 4x2 a gasolina XL, XLS e XLT.

No design a maior mudança esta no novo desenho que a deixou mais robusta, a grade frontal tem três barras horizontais nas versões de luxo elas vem cromadas (que lembram as do novos Fusion e Edge). A motorização continua a mesma uma 2.3 a gasolina e uma 3.0 a diesel.

O lançamento chega com redução de preço, custando a partir de R$ 45.900 (R$ 3.355 a menos que a versão antiga).

Seat Leon Cupra future car

Labels: Seat Leon Cupra

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Seat Leon Cupra

future car and this arrival of the 2010 version of the Seat León Cupra, the range's most powerful and spectacular car now features even more impressive looks thanks to several elements introduced on the interior and the exterior, making it the perfect extension of the Seat León that is making phenomenal strides at the WTCC World Touring Car Championship.

The most obvious is the new silhouette, featuring sophisticated, innovative black honeycomb cooling vents at the front beneath the central grille. The front bumper houses two further black highlights, one at each side, with the word Cupra immediately visible on the left.

2010 Suzuki Kizashi

Labels: Suzuki Kizashi

Suzuki now has launched

2010 Suzuki Kizashi from concept design

, known primarily as a maker of small vehicles and high-performance motorcycles, marks the global debut of the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (pronounced "Kee-Zah-Shee"), the company's first entry into the all-wheel-drive sport sedan segment. Benchmarked against some of the leading cars in the world, the all-new 2010 Suzuki Kizashi becomes an instant car-of-the-year , With the launch of the Suzuki Kizashi, Suzuki delivers a unique blend of dynamic performance attributes with premium design aesthetics and craftsmanship yet to be experienced in this category. Scheduled to arrive in North American showrooms this winter, the Suzuki Kizashi will serve as the company's flagship vehicle, further expanding and strengthening its current product line of high-quality small cars, trucks and SUVs.

"In developing and naming our newest automotive introduction, the Japanese word 'Kizashi,' which tells that something great is coming, seemed appropriate for the vehicle," said Kevin Saito, president, American Suzuki. "Now that the production model Suzuki Kizashi has arrived, we expect the name and the product itself to clearly demonstrate the bold statement this company knew it would be making with the debut of this vehicle — while also simultaneously suggesting what will emerge in the Suzuki lineup as we look ahead to the future."

Kia VG Wallpaper and Specifications review

Labels: Kia VG

Kia VG Wallpaper and Specifications

review Kia Motors now has released the first images of its new premium saloon due to go on sale in Korea at the end of 2009.

The new model, currently known by its code name Kia VG, was shown in concept form at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show and is set to replace the existing Opirus model in Korean, North American and European markets.

"Kia VG clearly demonstrates the next stage in Kia's design evolution and showcases our new design principle of 'sophistication by simplicity'. The exterior is a seamless blend of powerful front, sleek profile and sophisticated but simple rear lines to create an elegant and luxurious appearance," commented Hyoung Keun Lee, Senior Executive Vice President and COO of International Business Division at Kia Motors Corporation.

Light painting a Fiesta

Lightpainting a Fiesta 2, originally uploaded by -5m.

Old red truck

, originally uploaded by JacobEnos.

VW Cartoons - part 17...

Labels: Cartoons

This is part 17 of many posts containing rare and cool (and sometimes funny) VW related drawings/cartoons. Most of these were made by a frenchman for a french VW magazine. Don't forget to check out more of these funny and cool cartoons in the older posts!!

VW Cartoons - part 17...

Labels: Cartoons

McLaren SLR Carbon

Labels: abt sportsline, carbon, extras, fiber, kahn, luxury, mclaren, mercedes, wheels

The McLaren SLR Carbon is the ultimate race car for the road and Project Kahn have made this vehicle even more impressive. With its stealth exterior styling and Carbon fibre technology magnesium alloy wheels, the Project Kahn SLR Carbon is the perfect exotic road car.

Specifications

Wheels & Tyres:

* Kahn Carbon F1-X 9×20 front 10.5×21 (Designed to accommodate original centre cap)

* Kahn valve caps

Interior Components:

* Project Kahn interior conversion
* Paintwork & Finishing
* Project Kahn Colour Code
* Project Kahn Smoked Rear Lights

Safety and Security:

* Privacy Tinted Glass

Accessories:

* Kahn Lightweight Golfing Umbrella with Carbon Fibre Shaft
* Kahn Keyring

Optional Extras:

* Project Kahn high gloss piano black steering wheel

* Project Kahn Carbon Fiber finish steering wheel

BMW anuncia esportivo ecológico

Labels: BMW, Conceito

A BMW anuncia para o Salão de Frankfurt o conceito esportivo ecologicamente correto.

O novo conceito esportivo da BMW tem seu lançamento marcado para 2012, ele tem o objetivo de concorrer com o Porsche 911 e o Audi R8.

Segundo o diretor de desenvolvimento da BMW o carro ainda não tem nome definido mas, contará com diversas tecnologias para reduzir consumos e emissões de poluentes, nomeadamente a injeção direta, o sistema de travagem regenerativa e a tecnologia Stop&Start, que desliga o automaticamente o motor quando o veículo pára no meio do trânsito, para voltar a funcionar logo que o condutor pressiona o acelerador ou embreagem, dependendo dos casos.
O protótipo é baseado no M1 Hommage, o carro das fotos, protótipo comemorativo dos 30 anos do esportivo M1.

Lincoln MKS EcoBoost

Labels: eco car, Lincoln MKZ, MKS EcoBoost

The 2010 MKS EcoBoost is the latest line of luxury cars from Lincoln set to appeal to almost every car enthusiast. With this car, Lincoln is now officially part of the “big luxury car” business as the 2010 MKS is measured at 204 inches and weighs 4,305 lbs. The luxury car is massive which only means one thing – better interior with more legroom.But the 2010 MKS EcoBoost is not just a big brother

Murciélago LP640-4 roadster cromado [Vídeo]

Labels: Lamborghini

Tem gente que não quer apenas um carro exótico, tem que ser muito exótico. O dono desta Lamborghini Murciélago LP640-4 não estava feliz em ter apenas um carro tão “comum” e mandou cromar o bicho, o resultado você pode ver no vídeo abaixo. Eu gostei acho que vou mandar fazer no meu Lamborghini também.