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Bentley introduced the Continental GT V8 in Munich, picking up its prestigious coupe with Skycrane helicopter and dropping it off at SkyLounge, the exclusive space for shows, which is balanced between two buildings in the downtown city. Mr. Klaus Becker, General Manager at Bentley Munich stated that this dramatic vehicle got debut they felt it deserved and took slightly bit of their inspiration from the iconic Winged B logo of the company. The all-new Continental GT V8 was launched at NAIAS in the month of January, where Bentley showcased its 4.0 liter V8 twin turbocharged engine, which provides 40% superior fuel economy as compared to W12 engine. The Continental GT V8’s powerplant is small but is good for churning out 500 horsepower with  [...]

The all-new 2013 BMW X5 spied in testing for the first time, a sport utility vehicle, which is hesitantly being introduced in the year 2013 and will be third of four sport utility vehicles, the company will be replacing, launching and refreshing before 2014. Beneath the skin, it will share its underpinnings with BMW X3, one of the successful models in United Kingdom, since its introduction last year. It will be equipped with wider tracks and longer wheelbase, but will attain just two rows of seats. The new X5 will retain its dual wishbone front and rear multi link suspension of X3. One of the largest changes in 2013 BMW X5 is the new four-cylinder diesel engine, which will provide the BMW a rival for soon to be introduced and sire to be famous,  [...]

Subaru and Toyota’s jointly built BRZ and FT-86 coupes will be introduced at the famous Tokyo Motor Show which will be held next month. Both these models share the similar chassis, flat – four engine of Subaru and gearbox, but these respective coupes will vary in its position in the wide automobile market. These versions also have optional 6 – speed automatic transmission, exterior styling, most mechanical parts, and limited slip differential. The FT – 86 model of Toyota will target to lure driving enthusiasts into its low – powered but dynamically focused coupe along with the concept similar to that of the real Corolla AE – 86. With 200 bhp of maximum energy and weighing only 1,100 kg, more than 200 kg lighter than a Volkwagen  [...]

Presenting the Vorsteiner VMS series program especially manufactured and designed for BMW F10 5 Series. The package comprises of lightweight pre-preg carbon fiber aerodynamic package for cars featuring factory M Tech aero package. The Vorsteiner VMS carbon package gets add-on front spoiler, deck lid spoiler element and rear diffuser for completing the aero package. For further complementing the new sporty character of all new sports saloon, they have created a finely tuned cat back exhaust system and collection of 21 and 20 inch forged wheels. The recently designed VMS front spoiler has been especially engineered for fitting F10 5 Series cars with optional M Tech package. The BMW F10 5 Series’ front spoiler is not only unmistakably precise  [...]

Honda Thailand will begin demolition  of 1,400 flood-damaged cars including the Brio and City next week. The company recently declared that the automaker will be demolishing 1,400 damaged cars because of the Thailand floods earlier this year. It has two plants in Ayutthaya, Thailand which got affected and all these 1,400 cars which were placed in the factory were submerged for long time, resulting some serious issues . These flood damaged cars were mostly the City sedan and Brio hatchback. It was speculated that the company would fix those flood damaged cars and launch them in the international or local market as brand new, seeding worry and fear in the minds of consumers. However, Honda Automobile (Thailand) yesterday recommended buyers to  [...]

To maintain new competition on toes, the facelift of Toyota Innova may be unveiled in India sometime next year. The leading automaker, Toyota has introduced the Innova facelift in the vehicle market of Bornean and Malaysia. This facelift includes ample chrome on the latest grille along with 5 – chrome horizontal elements, plenty of creases on the hood as well as on the bumper. The bumper itself adds the more aggressive style. The fog lamps remains round, while the headlights are polygonal with curves and straight edges. The overall design of its alloy wheel is new and the tail lights are all new at the rear. But, basic shape remains similar. The interior area of this Malaysian model has wooden dark fake inserts which we’d like to see on  [...]

The new Mirage range of Mitsubishi is all set to debut at the famous Tokyo Motor Show later this month and to boosts sales of Mitsubishi, this 5 – door small car might come to India. As per reliable sources, the latest 5 – door hatchback is specially aimed at the emerging markets across the globe, and in Thailand, it will go on sale in the year 2012. The length of this new model is about 3.7 meters and to improve its driving performance, this Mirage model has a powerful 1.0 – liter 3 – cylinder engine that has the capacity to produce maximum energy and torque. This new model has always been the moniker for the economical car from Mitsubishi and was first introduced in 1978, to handle the fuel crisis. This well known car  [...]

In India, Renault may build a new platform for small cars but this leading company has still not disclosed when the product will go on sale, because it is just a possibility for now. The well known French car maker, Renault recently has started its new innings in India in earnest with the small car, Pulse. The new range of Pulse is mainly based on the popular platform of the Nissan Micra. Now, it is stated that the automaker may play the number game by improving the range of small car along with certain requirements of the wide vehicle market of India in mind. Other automobile manufacturers like Volkswagen, Toyota, Honda, and Ford already have done this and found huge success; hence it definitely makes sense for the Renault to follow in their  [...]

The definitive BMW M5 is back on track for its fifth generation models and will deliver deadliest weapon as was ever offered. Finally the automaker has come up with its official pictures that will hit the market in November with all important performance features at a price tag of £73,040. The M5 will be powered with twin turbocharged engine with 4.4 L with V8 that delivers 552hp and torque level of 680 Nm. It means the new model has got 10 % additional power and 30 % of torque, whereas the fuel consumption of the car offers 28.5mpg and Co2 emissions at 232 g/km. The figures are much improved with 30 % because of the stop start and brake energy. As predicted the performance of the car is impressive that accelerates from 0-60 mph in quick 4.4  [...]

BMW is lining up all new plans for hardcore M3 saloon as special edition as high power performance icon with new model in the year 2012. The latest model of M3 Saloon was spied, when it was under testing at Nurburgring and will employ same 4.4L with V8 engine as M3 GTS coupe. The newer version model will be more track focused, lighter and faster than the previous version. Even they have upgraded its extend to suspensions and new braking set ups. BMW claims that the power output is kept as standard in M3’s that will deliver 414bhp and 444bhp for GTS’s. The expected torque level is likely to figure out 325lb-ft and will accelerates from 0-60mph in just 4.5 seconds with top speed of 190mph, which is relatively less. We found that the spied  [...]

BMW was just caught testing for its upcoming model in BMW 1-Series wearing all new M packages. This was the first time when we same BMW wearing a total new features and enhancements for M. It was been observed for the usual M upgrades that includes all sporty alloy wheels, lowered sports suspension and elusive body kit offering more aggressive front and rear bumper bars. The new series in BMW receives the same design language that was tested in the latest generation models from the automaker. The BMWs model will features headlight layout and a pronounced nose same as we have seen in the new BMWs 5-Series and 7-Series, plus a pointed creased bonnet line. The new model offer impressive cabin that is featured with larger rear section that allows  [...]