Audi RS6 Limited Edition Released

In a recent announcement, Audi has confirmed it will offer two limited-edition equipment packages for the high-performance 580hp RS6. These packages, called RS6 Plus Sport and the RS6 Plus Audi Exclusive, are restricted to only 500 units.

Hyundai i-flow Concept

The i-flow concept, which will debut at the 2010 Geneva motor show in March, may be a sneak peek at a large Hyundai sedan for European customers.

The i-flow is the latest concept to wear Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design language, and the large D-segment sedan wears it well. Hailing from Hyundai's European Design Headquarters in Russelsheim, Germany, the i-flow incorporates lightweight materials and solar cells from supplier BASF to reduce weight and increase energy efficiency.

Beyond that, Hyundai won't say much about the concept other than that it hints at a future production car.
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2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo, Hybrid

Turbocharged and hybrid versions of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata will debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show.

Equipped with a direct-injected and turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder, the Hyundai Sonata Turbo will be positioned above Sonatas with the normally aspirated 2.4-liter engine. The 2.0-liter turbo is likely to make in the neighborhood of 240-250 horsepower — a step up from the 198-hp rating on the 2.4-liter engine.

Audi A1: Compact Size Full of Features

Audi has finally “cut to the chase” and delivered us enough information to bring you an insight into how its new A1 will look and perform when it’s released at the Geneva Motor Show next month. This new Audi three-door hatchback follows on from the 2007 Quattro design study in a smaller shape that the company says will still provide space for four adults and their luggage. It comes a choice of two petrol and one diesel engine option and plenty of built-in features shoe-horned into a compact space.

The three engine choices promise great fuel economy coupled with low CO2 emissions. The 1.2L TFSI petrol engine delivers 86PS (63kW/85hp), 160Nm, 55.4mpg, and CO2 119g/km. The slightly larger 1.4 TFSI petrol engine offers 122PS (89kW/120hp), 200Nm, 55.4mpg, CO2 119g/km (with optional S tronic transmission), while the 1.6 TDI diesel provides 105PS (77kW/103hp), 250Nm, 72.4mpg, and CO2 102g/km.

The engines all feature engine start-stop and recuperation technology, as well as state-of-the-art ESP with a new electronic differential lock.

The front-wheel drive vehicle is supported by front MacPherson strut and rear torsion beam suspension and the latest generation Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with electronic axle differential designed to make handling that is also nimble and fun.
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Fiat First Brand To Use New Facebook Ad Format

The ad format asks users to input their address in order to receive more information, product samples or vouchers.

Fiat is using it to encourage 18-35-year olds to request brochures for its Evo model, the replacement for its youth-targeted Punto car.

Once users have entered their details they can post an alert to their friends via their news feed about the ad. In the case of Fiat, people’s friends would be alerted that they’d signed up for a brochure.

2010 Volvo S40 Pictures

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Volvo C30 BEV Only for Europe Market

Volvo has confirmed that Volvo C30 BEV model will only be sold in Europe, to a big disappointment for American Volvo fans.

However, production on the electric C30 isn’t slated for until 2012, and in the meantime, Volvo will build 50 test vehicles to be driven around Sweden over the next two years.

SsangYong C200 SUV in Winter Test

The model of SsangYong C200 SU was to be submitted in September last year, at the motor show in Frankfurt, and in March this year to go on sale in Europe.

2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI

Volkswagen's new-generation Polo GTI will make its public debut at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show in March, with the first deliveries expected to begin to European customers in early summer. Prices should start at the equivalent of about $28,000.

The new Polo GTI shares its 177-horsepower 1.4-liter TSFI, seven-speed DSG transmission and XDS electronic front differential with the VW Group's Seat Ibiza Cupra. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is estimated at less than 6.9 seconds, with top speed electrically limited to around 140 mph.

VW has lowered the suspension by 0.6 inch and uprated springs and dampers. The company has also fitted17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels and low-profile tires.

The cockpit features checked cloth seats, a full gauge pack and, as in the Golf-based GTI, a flat-bottomed sport steering wheel.

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Toyota Passo-Daihatsu Boon Get Redesigned

The twin hatchbacks known as the Toyota Passo and Daihatsu Boon in the JDM sphere have been launched in their all-new guises.

The new model replaces the first-gen vehicle, out since mid-2004. In a press release for the model, Toyota says the car is both spacious and compact.

The Toyota version comes in two flavors, Passo and Passo + Hanna, the latter of which gets extra features like projector headlights. It will also be available in two-wheel and all-wheel drive variants, and on top of that comes in a JDM-bonanza of trim levels such as Modellista and TRD Sportivo.

Daihatsu Boon will offer the same possible features, but with a much lower projected sales volume - 500 to the Toyota's 6,500 - the Boon will come in three versions as opposed to the Toyota's six.
Engine choices are a 1,0-liter, 68-horsepower lump or a 1,3-liter, 94-hp motor, both running through a CVT.





The Passo starts a $10,971 U.S. They also say the car, available in 11 colors, is both fuel efficient and easy to drive.
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Maserati : Britney Spears Maserati Test Ride

Although she has just a $500 a week allowance, Britney Spears can afford to go for a test drive on a Maserati. The singer and her bodyguard were seen at the Maserati dealership in Calabasas, Ca.

Chevrolet Picks Up Eight Awards

Chevrolet received eight awards at the Chicago Auto Show this year from three different organizations.

Two awards were received from MotorWeek, including the Best Sport Coupe award for the Camaro, and MotorWeek’s Best Small Utility award for the Equinox. On their official site, MotorWeek says “Every year we test over 150 new cars, trucks and SUVs here at MotorWeek, and once a year we all get together to pick the best of these for our MotorWeek annual Drivers’ Choice Awards”.

Mercedes Benz Launches the new 2010 M-Class in India

Mercedes Benz launched the new 2010 M-Class in India. The new M-Class will cater two variants that include a sport edition priced at Rs 55 lakhs and luxury edition priced at Rs 60.90 lakhs ex-showroom, Delhi.

2010 Mercedes Benz M-Class Standard Features:

* Seven airbags
* Belt tensioners
* Belt-force limiters
* Crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraints

2010 Mercedes Benz M-Class Exciting Features:

* Permanent four-wheel drive
* 4ETS traction systems
* Downhill Speed Regulation
* Acceleration skid control (ASR)
* Off-road ABS system

2010 Mercedes Benz M-Class Sports Edition Exterior Features:

* 19 inch 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels
* Rectangular tailpipes with chrome trim
* Aluminum-look roof rails
* Chromed waistline trim strip
* Load sill guard on the rear bumper in chrome
* Simulated front underguard in stainless steel

2010 Mercedes Benz M-Class Sports Edition Interior Features:

* Interior lighting package
* Sports instrument cluster
* Sports pedal system made of brushed stainless steel with rubber studs
* Alcantra/ARTICO man made leather upholstery with contrasting topstitching
* Electrically adjustable front sports seats.

2010 Mercedes Benz M-Class Luxury Edition Features: (Addition To Sports Edition)

* Wood/Leather multifunction steering wheel
* Thermotronic 3-Zone Automatic climate control
* Harmankardon LOGIC 7® Surround Sound® system (12 high performance speakers with 610 watts output)
* Anti-Theft Protection package
* Leather seats
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Concept Car: Kia Ray

The futuristic concept car from Kia - Kia Ray



Kia Motors has unveiled its Ray plug-in Hybrid concept at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, a blend of innovative fuel-stretching and emissions-cutting technologies that boasts a range of 746 miles.

Designed with lightweight and recycled materials, as well as hexagonal solar cells embedded in the glass roof panel to power extra lighting or climate control systems, the Kia Ray is also a bold collaboration between design and engineering that showcases a futuristic four-seat compact sedan based on the Kia Forte platform.

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Chrysler 300C for Haiti Stars on Oprah’s

The Chrysler 300C vehicle donated by Olivier Francois, Chrysler brand CEO, and signed by more than 300 A-list celebrities at the Golden Globe awards, was recently featured on a live episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Oprah personally signed the vehicle and applied a bumper sticker declaring it a “No Phone Zone.”

The “No Phone Zone” pledge was launched on January 18 and it is dedicated to the dangers of distracted driving, being signed so far by 100,000 people.

The vehicle will go under the hammer on February 20 during the Leake Car Auction in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with all the proceeds going to the American Red Cross for their Haiti relief efforts.

Hyundai Super Bowl 2010 Ad 10 Years

Hyundai Super Bowl 2010 Ad 10 Years Featuring Brett Favre. Watch the video below.

2010 Mazda3

2010 Mazda3 pictures.

Hyundai Super Bowl Ads

Hyundai have unveiled special commercials that will be aired during the Super Bowl. The interesting one is of Brett Favre, the celebrated Minnesota Vikings Quarterback, receiving the MPV award in 2020

The Super Bowl is quite possibly the biggest sporting event watched by millions and Hyundai have rightly pitched their ads to receive maximum coverage.
Hyundai has been voted the TOP non-premium brand according to J.D. Power, ranking higher than both Honda and Toyota.

All Hyundai cars are backed by America’s Best Warranty; a super 10 years/100,000 mile Powertrain limited Warranty. In addition, Hyundai also offers its valued customers Hyundai Assurance - a first of its kind program in the US where customers can finance or lease any new Hyundai and if in the next year they lose their source of income the customer can return the car and walk away from the loan or lease without worrying about negative equity.

Titus-Will Hyundai in the Olympia Auto Mall, Washington has a large inventory of Hyundai vehicles as well as some of the lowest prices for new Hyundai cars including the $8,995 Hyundai Accent and the $11,995 Hyundai Elantra.

Fiat Yamaha Make a Speedy tart to 2010

With Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo both inside the top three times at the first official MotoGP test of 2010 in Malaysia, it was a successful outing for the Fiat Yamaha team.

Rossi was the only rider of all 17 present to get under the 2’01” mark, as he set a time of 2’00.925 on Friday, whilst Lorenzo’s time of 2’01.680 made him third fastest behind Ducati’s Casey Stoner.

Volvo Launch S80 in India

Volvo Auto India, the automobile manufacturer giant has decided to launch the upgraded version of its premium luxury sedan S80, in the Indian market.

The new upgraded Volvo S80 incorporates a D5 Twin-Turbo diesel engine, which is believed to deliver a high performance at low fuel consumption. Additionally, it sports many advanced technical features including Twin Turbo and Peizo high-pressure technology.

The engine is capable to generate a power of 205 horsepower and a torque of 420 Nm. The car gives a mileage of 13.1 kmpl while emits Carbon dioxide at relatively low rate of 203gms/km. The engine's diesel particulate filter effectively controls the soot particles in the exhaust gasses and its unique emission control system helps in controlling nitrogen oxide level.

Moreover, significant changes have been made to beautify the interior of the car. Its interior is furnished with the clean surfaces, harmonious lines with extremely comfortable seats. It's distinctive Volvo IAQS (Interior Air Quality System) helps in checking the amount of particles, pollen, gases and certain unpleasant odours to enter the passenger area.

The chrome detailing work on the lower part of the door mouldings, exhaust, under the tail lamps and on the air intakes adds more dynamism to the look of the car.

Audi Superbowl Ad

Audi will air a humorous commercial during Super Bowl XLIV to promote its diesel technology that features environmental-crusading “Green Police.”

“We decided the usual Audi style of subtle and understated would not be appropriate here,” said Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen. “We knew that it needed to be a bit bolder and that humor is a very effective way to make an impression during the Super Bowl.”

The 60-second spot shows a shopper asking for plastic bag instead of a paper bag when the Green Police comes running and slams the shopper’s head on the price scanner and says “You picked the wrong day to mess with the green police, plastic boy.”

An Audi vehicle does not appear until near the end, when the Green Police allows an A3 diesel to pass through a roadblock while keeping other gas-guzzling vehicles waiting in a long line.

Audi A7 Spy Shots

Audi A7 caught testing in the cold.
This four-door sedan sports a coupe-like profile and will slot between the A6 and A8 in Audi's lineup.

Mitsubishi Evo vs. Subaru Impreza

J­erem­y­ C­larkson­ takes u­s throu­g­h the n­ew version­s of the M­itsu­bishi Evo an­d­ the Su­baru­ Im­preza. Both are c­om­plic­ated­, both J­apan­ese, both reac­h 155m­ph, so how to separate them­?
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Dogs Driving Subaru

Carmichael Lynch puts canines behind the wheel of Subarus in a new campaign.

2011 Audi A1 Interior Design Process

Audi has released a teaser video that provides a glimpse inside the car. Designer Ivo van Hulten provides a little background information about the creation of some of the A1’s interior design elements.

Audi will unveil the A1 in its entirety at the Geneva Motor Show.

Hyundai Announces Pricing for the All-New 2011 Sonata

Hyundai's all-new 2011 Sonata goes on sale at dealers all over North America in the next few weeks and now it has an official price tag. The "fluidic design" challenger stakes a claim in the biggest segment in the U.S., starting at $19,195 (plus $720 for destination and delivery) for the GLS sedan with a six-speed manual transmission. That's $500 more than the base 2010 model, but $200 less than the current class champion, the Toyota Camry.

At launch all Sonatas are powered by Hyundai's new direct injected 2.4-liter inline-four, paired with either manual or automatic six-speed gearbox. The GLS and Limited are rated at 198 horsepower while the dual exhaust on the SE rounds it up to a nice round 200 hp. A maxed-out Limited with navigation will set you back $28,115, including D&D.

2011 Volkswagen Golf R

Following the success of the Golf R32, a replacement for the car based on the new Mk VI platform was always going to have big shoes to fill--and with news the R32’s torquey 3.2-liter V-6 was being dropped in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder, we’re sure most fans would have been fearful the new car would lose much of its predecessor's character.

2011 Volkswagen Golf R


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