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British performance sports car manufacturer Lotus has officially unveiled their 2010 Lotus Exige S240.  While Lotus fans will recognize this as a very subtle update, the grille and rear wing facelift is a step forward for the mark. The exciting new 2010 Lotus Exige S240 enters the United States and Canadian markets in the fall of 2009 with new front styling, a new rear wing and the same rare combination of exceptional performance and high efficiency. 2010 New Lotus Sports Cars Exige S240 The Lotus Exige S240 features a roof integrated air intake scoop feeds air through the air-to-air intercooled and supercharged 1.8 liter Lotus-tuned and Toyota-sourced 2ZZ-GE engine with Intelligent Variable Valve Timing (VVT-i) to provide 240hp at 8,000 rpm and 170 ft.-lbs. of torque at 5,500. The 2010 Lotus Exige S240 sprints to 60 mph in a blistering 4.1 seconds and the 100 mph barrier sails by in approximately 10 seconds with top speed is 150 mph. The Lotus Exige S240 is equipped with a 6-spee...

The Palio Fire Economy will likely suffer more with the arrival of the New Uno than competitors. So Moved Fiat model to rearrange it indoors. The line in 2011 won the hatch and had slight visual touches your list of equipment increased. Price: from R $ 26,570 in two-door version, and R $ 28,330 in four-door body - around 1% over the 2010 model. Visually, there are new front grille, new wheel covers and wheels and lights dimmed, while inside the client will find different coating banks and door panels. A list of equipment was also changed. All Palio Fire Economy now comes standard with power steering. Among the options, the new kit is the 11th Celebration. For U.S. $ 3170, the consumer takes air conditioning and electric front windows and locks.

Unveiled at Detroit in January, the Mini Beachcomber enter into production. The CEO of British manufacturer, Wolfgang Armbrecht, said the public was so receptive to the model that there remained no choice but to make it. However, his arrival in the markets where it operates the Mini still has no date. With doors, roof and trunk lid removable, the Beachcomber is inspired by the Moke, Jeep manufactured by the company in the 60s. His suspension is high and the tires are designed for rough terrain. The Mini has not yet confirmed, but the new crossover should use same 1.6 engine turbo 175 hp Cooper S.

Carlos Ghosn continues its market for Mercedes and the organ bank of the manufacturer of Stuttgart. The new Franco-German alliance will impact on future Infiniti since according to the Japanese magazine Best Car, the next generation Infiniti G and M will enjoy the excellent platform of the Mercedes E Class.

You all remember the excellent "Swagger Wagon" of Toyota I presented a few weeks ago. Well if it is an area where very often the American people have a good minivan ahead of us is the com and advertising done well, well filmed, well mounted and away from the damn ads Kinder Bueno Tour Package Olympique Lyonnais Orange 15 € or the 1754th version of the Calgon commercials. ... And when it's done for the car, it matters!

Obviously, the Italian manufacturer of two-wheelers had no part in this study made the bold styling of last year and passed relatively unnoticed. This mid-engined berlinetta, powered by a V12 in the imagination of its author extrapolates his conception of the universe of the bike and the same features sharp production Ducati. The panoramic windscreen is supposed to recall the visor of a helmet, and the grille is inspired by the muzzle of the two-wheeled Italian. When the mysterious name given to the craft, it corresponds to the displacement of the V12 if it were to come to life (6.1 liters). Designer holds a master's degree in transportation design at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Daniel Garcia signed his first car design study with Ducati 6098 R

A world premiere on the Chinese market, it is not innocent. The additional 13 cm of the A8L primarily aimed at captains of industry of the Middle Kingdom. 5,26 m long, which are home to present a new version of the W12, the displacement increased to 6.3 liters and now receiving direct injection. Power is increased from 450 to 500 hp with a consumption reduced to 12 l/100 km. For a juggernaut capable of accelerating from 0-100 kph in 4.9 seconds, the ad is honorable. Note that other V8 range conventional A8 will be available late 2010. For customers, it is especially habitability back up that count, which can receive individual seats fully electric, ventilated, with footrests. But above all, comfort "Business Class" held at unprecedented technological background on a production Audi, two LCD screens integrated into the rear seats, navigation based on Google Maps, touch input from stylus destination interfaces iPad and wireless connectivity to all- going ... The Mercedes S Clas...

We have already talked about the bright new crossover Nissan Juke, which premiered at the Geneva Motor Show. Here is a brand new photo Juke: in silver, on the rocky beach.

Released the next-generation Honda Civic is not yet known, but the Japanese company has already lit up with a prototype of this model. Despite rumors that the Honda Civic 2012 should be lighter and smaller compared with the current version, seen a prototype installed contrary to the wider tires, which at least suggests that the size of the next generation will be no less than the existing one. According to rumors the new Honda Civic will use the new four-cylinder and turbocharged engines, with facilities, located in the range of 80 to 140 hp Hybrid 1.3-liter version of the i-VTEC is also expected. Honda has already announced that the new car will be more efficient than the current model, in terms of fuel consumption. "We pay a lot of time with their new development, they include and the Honda Civic. By all the cars are presented with new demands, both in terms of security, both in terms of efficiency. We will achieve the goals" - the company says. However, expect a formal pre...

The new mark is the letter "B" in fulfillment of a sailing ship with full sails, which indicates a favorable wind, success and success in all undertakings, is a symbol of enduring hope. Sailing is inscribed in an ellipse - a symbol of stability. The new logo uses two colors: silver and green. Silver color - the symbol of perfection, and green - growth and renewal.

The Black & White packages are available for the Mini One Clubman. In both cases, the price is 22.999 euro. The more equipment exists in the case of the White Viper from matt white striping in Pepper White exported C-pillars, electrically operated panoramic schuif-/kantelbaar, 17-inch black alloy wheels "Crown Spoke, chrome exhaust and supply without any type. In the package included Matte Black Viper stripes, in Midnight Black exported C-pillars, an electrically operated panoramic schuif-/kantelbaar, 17-inch black alloy wheels Crown Spoke. a chrome exhaust pipe and supply without any type. The Midnight Black metallic paint, the picture is not included and has a premium of 553.39 euros.

Our colleagues at the British Auto Express tumbling that in a Bugatti prototype was built with electric motors. The car was the chassis of the Bentley Continental stand. The car is equipped with two motors which together deliver 800 hp and a torque of 2,200 Nm. It is still unclear whether the car ever shown to the public. The source of Auto Express is able to report that the prototype accelerates faster than 'every other car on the road. " The big problem is that when full power is used, the car just a few minutes on one battery charge can drive. The prototype is not the first electric Bugatti. In the 30s there was already the Type 56. Ettore who used to take to drive to his factory. Then a few copies are still delivered to customers.

The Czechs are quite proud that Skoda revives during the last decades. Superb with a new topberline put down to a reasonable price. The image of the Audi A5 Sportback and VW Passat CC has a Czech lover, Pavel Hrubiy, has the same incentive to sign fastback based on the Superb. Our budget seems logical that a brand is not engaged in niche models, but the Czechs are there apparently waiting.

Opel Vivaro sends the targeted improvements in engines and in the interior in the new model year 2011. The drive versions 2.0 CDTI with 66 kW / 90 PS and 84 kW / 114 hp are now available with diesel particulate filters and fuel consumption are available. Depending on the model and design, it is between 7.5 liters and 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers. The consumption Ecoflex versions are 7.4 liters. The service intervals for the DPF-motors including the extended 2.5 CDTI with 107 kW / 146 PS to 40 000 km.

The Nissan Juke can from 11 June 2010 be ordered by the merchants. A short time later, interested customers can also register on the official website www.nissan.de. The request is then forwarded by the Nissan customer service. he first deliveries to customers in October. Prices start at € 16 990 for the base version Visia 1.6-liter gasoline engine. The next Acenta and Tekna versions cost 18 390 € 19 890 € respectively.

The Twingo comes after in June 2010, the Renault Clio RS Gordini as a second model of the new sports line of Renault on the market. The available exclusively in the metallic paint "Gordini-blue" car is driven by 148 kW / 201 hp 2.0-Lizter engine of the Clio Sport. The four-cylinder engine reaches its maximum torque of 215 Nm at 5400 rpm and accelerates in 6.9 seconds from zero to 100 km / h. The top speed is 224 km / h.

With the renewal of its partnership with luxury brand ST Dupont, Lancia reissued a special series based on the Delta.Disponible with all engine variants, the ST Dupont differentiates Delta from its interior beige leather and Alcantara. Taking the versions Platino equipment, it adds a travel bag "Challenge 24H" (worth 650 €). STDupont The Delta is available from € 24,000 with the petrol engine 1.4 T-Jet 120 bhp and from € 27,000 with the diesel 1.6 Multijet 16v 120 bhp.

The iPad is the trendy new gadget from Apple that knows a big success. Volkswagen could not ignore this (relatively) new way of communication, though the iPhone had already cleared the ground, and present its application on the shelf at the Apple. This application is not really one since it is rather an electronic magazine that Volkswagen calls DAS (Digital Automotive Space). Appearing quarterly, the magazine of a new genus is available in five languages. Luca De Meo, Fiat's former home and now the German carmaker, said: "DAS is an important element in our strategy of digital development. Our goal is to transmit the fascination around the brand by taking advantage of this innovative digital dimension. "

The summary of the grand prix of Turkey and the rankings, you'll find here and if you want to laugh or cry, depending on, here is the video of the event this race, fratricidal clash between the two Red Bull.

American tuners SpeedFactory have increased the output of the Dodge Challenger SRT8 from 425 hp to 600 hp (447 kW / 608 PS) without the use of a supercharger. 2010 SpeedFactory Sports Cars SF600R Dodge Challenger Starting with the standard 6.1-liter HEMI engine engineers increased the displacement to a full 7.0-liters (426 cu in). In addition to a higher volume air intake system matched with a stainless steel Corsa exhaust , SpeedFactory also used "a custom Comp hydraulic cam along with an 85mm throttle body with a CNC machined stock manifold that is port matched with a blended plenum to produce a dyno-proven 595-605 HP on premium-grade 91 octane pump fuel," the company states in a press release. Equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, SpeedFactory also adds a Getrag IRS and Centerforce clutch, as well as a few other goodies. The engine is not the only thing to get an upgrade on the car.  The vehicle's handling is buffed up with performance-grade springs, added st...