Mercedes G-Class-based 'Gazal 1'

Mercedes G-Class-based 'Gazal 1'

The King Saud University (KSU) on Sunday appear a $500 actor accord with South Korea's Digm Automotive Technology to set up Saudi Arabia's aboriginal car accomplishment company. The Saudi university afresh fabricated account with the Mercedes G-Class-based 'Gazal 1' (pictured above) afterwards announcement that the SUV is branch for production.

The Saudi Press Agency appear that the university's advance arm, Wadi al-Riyadh Technology, will accord 10 to 15 per cent of the costs for the fresh venture, with the South Korean close accouterment 30 per cent, while the blow will be covered by investors.

“The move comes as allotment of the university’s efforts to alteration technology and authorize a knowledge-based economy,” said KSU Admiral Abdullah Al-Othman afterwards signing the accord with Y.K. Jeon, admiral of Digm Automotive Technologies.

Al-Othman said the joint-venture's aboriginal agent will be an economical five-passenger model. “Our aim is to bazaar a bargain car of aerial affection priced at amid SR35,000 and SR45,000, [US$9,300 to US$12,000]” Al-Othman told reporters.

He added the car will be accessible aural the abutting two years and that he hoped to consign the country's aboriginal auto to added Gulf states as able-bodied as North African countries.

Hennessey GTR650 Nissan GT R

Hennessey GTR650 Nissan GT RHennessey Performance have launched their new GTR650 package for the Nissan GT-R. The official specs say the Hennessey GTR650 Nissan GT-R develops 662 hp at 6,500 rpm and 638 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm. To get the extra horses out of the 3.8 liter twin-turbo V6 engine of the Hennessey GTR650 Nissan GT-R, the engineers at HPW used a long list of performance parts. The

Everything about MINI Clubman Cooper S

it is Everything about MINI Clubman Cooper S Schmidt Revolution, a German-based company that primarily specializes in alloy wheels but occasionally presents fully tuned projects, has unveiled its latest creation, a conceptual version of the MINI Clubman Cooper S called the "Streetworker".

The focus point of the tune is of course the German firm's new Cirrus alloy wheel series, seen here in an 18-inch version. The funky looking rims can be ordered in any color ranging from the matte blue on this tune to any other tint including carbon black. On the MINI Clubman project car the alloy wheels are shod in 215/35R18 Continental rubber.

MARUSSIA B2 AND B1 HYBRID

This is new MARUSSIA B2 AND B1 HYBRID,  that was show up  in motorshows. If you're activity to accomplish it in the alien supercar business, it helps to accept two things: a abundant calendar and an F1 team. The Ferrari case, aboriginal of all, goes after saying. McLaren has the closing covered,
and is in the action of blame the above into aerial gear. Spyker bought its own F1 team, and admitting it after awash it, attending at the Dutch automaker now: they own Saab. Lotus is afterward the aforementioned aisle with not one, but two F1 teams, and an advancing archetypal rollout plan. Now Marussia looks assertive to chase the aforementioned path.

The alien Russian automaker afresh bought into the Virgin Racing team, so they've got one aspect covered. All they'll charge now is a big aggressive archetypal lineup. Cue the most recent news.

According to the rumormill, Marussia Motors is planning on rolling out seven fresh articles at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the fall. Included in the appear affairs are a coupe, SUV, auto and a burghal car. If this is all aural familiar, attending no added than Lotus, which set a fresh antecedent with bristles fresh concepts at the Paris Motor Show this accomplished autumn.

MAHINDRA REVA ELECTRIC CAR

This is mahindra car econo electric car.After Mahindra awfully backed out of a accord with a U.S. supplier, Compact auto admirers are still beating their wounds over the account that the company's trucks won't be advancing to our shores anytime soon. As it turns out, Global Vehicles USA may not be the alone American aggregation to accept been wronged by Mahindra. According to The Post-Standard,
electric car start-up Bannon Automotive LLC has filed a law-suit adjoin both Reva Electric Car Aggregation of Bangalore, India and Reva's ancestor company, Mahindra & Mahindra. Bannon Automotive claims that the two bankrupt a accord that gave Bannon absolute rights to both body and advertise the agent actuality in the states.

As allotment of the suit, Bannon Automotive is gluttonous to force the Reva Electric Car Aggregation to accord the American architect a authorization to body the NXR electric car and to anticipate any added aggregation from accomplishing the same. Bannon had ahead said that the NXR would be able to biking up to 120 afar on a distinct allegation and would amount about amid $17,000 and $25,000.

LIMITED EDITION NEW 2010 SUBARU LEGACY 3.6R

LIMITED EDITION NEW 2010 SUBARU LEGACY 3.6R 

In the last 23 000 km and the changes we have the impression from our 2010 Subaru Legacy SS were quiet competence. That's not all peace, praises his journal full of meandering interior space for five adults very comfortable and quiet. Those who try to inspire a jog Subaru leave satisfied, but not addictive. fast, talkative steering and suspension systems to promote sustainable bit funny, but loose braces and mushy brake pedal prevent anyone from confusing this with a true sport sedan.

Date: December 2010 

Months in the fleet: 23,212 miles

Current Mileage: 9 months

Fuel Economy rating: 22 mpg

Average Range: 407 miles

Service: $ 285

Normal wear: $ 0

Repairs: $ 68

Tires are our biggest complaint about the Legacy. Bridgestone all-season Turanzas wore it on arrival in our office are a bit louder than expected, they rattle on the highway in order to avoid moments of solitude, or stereo mute. A small steering wheel shimmy through, at a cost as he felt out-of-balance tires, however, remained after the first few balance our $ 68, but the tire store is the second free to regulate tire of all evil. Many other owners have mentioned earlier the same problem in different forums,

NEW TATA NANO COVERED WITH PURE GOLD

Tata Nano Gold Plus by Titan Industries – Click aloft for angel gallery

Try to brainstorm the best basal car on the road, and you'll acceptable adjure up images of the Tata Nano. The Citroën 2CV of our time, the Nano was conceived as bare-bones, bargain carriage for the masses. But while it makes the blow of us admiration how abundant our own cars are absolutely worth, sales of the diminutive account car accept been backward in the deathwatch of assurance apropos afterwards cars were appear to be spontaneously combusting due to bad base and such.

To boom up activity for the Nano, Tata has brought in one of its subsidiaries, Titan Industries, to accord the car a added luxe actualization in the anatomy of gold and jewels. Celebrating the 5,000th ceremony of Indian jewelry, Tata and Titan launched a accessible attack to accost designs for a bedazzled Nano. Thirteen designs came in, with the champ you see actuality called aloof a few canicule ago. The apparent one-off will be crafted out of authentic gold by Titan at its ability in Bagalore. Accept a afterpiece attending at the acceptable design, forth with a brace of the runners-up, in the arcade below.

2011 Detroit Auto Show Kia KV7 Concept

  Facts of 2011 Detroit Auto Show Kia KV7 Concept

The Kia KV7 concept will debut January 10 in Detroit.

In addition to rear gullwing doors, it has 360-degree swiveling rear seats.

Kia will build a production version — less the gullwing doors.

SEOUL, South Korea — Kia Motors has announced that it will introduce its KV7 concept at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show on January 10. The crossover/minivan concept is notable for a set of rear gullwing doors and 360-degree-swiveling rear seats.

The KV7 has a high roof and CUV-style appearance that Kia calls "convention challenging." The company says the concept previews a production KV7, which of course won't have the gullwing doors.

Inside Line says: More soulful concept work from Kia, this time in MPV form. — Laura Sky Brown, Correspondent

VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE LIMO ON EBAY

VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE LIMO ON EBAY New Jersey’s Route 22 Limousines is affairs this 1999 Volkswagen Beetle limousine. The six commuter agent was congenital in 2001 and is accomplished with a white exoteric and blah covering autogenous with TV, minibar, mirrored roof and custom lighting. Brainstorm the attending on the face of Daddy’s Little Princess back you accompany this home to booty her to the Senior Prom...

And brainstorm the attending on the face of Daddy’s Little Princess’s mother back you try to explain the US$45,000 bulk tag. Sure, it may assume a little abrupt at first, admitting apparently Route 22 spent a fair bulk of money addition and customizing this...uh...“unique” vehicle.

It occurs to me though, abacus all that added weight to a Fresh Beetle is activity to actively impede the achievement of its 2.0 L engine, abnormally back akin to the accepted 4spd automated transmission. You apperceive what I mean: 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in four hours and a minimum axis amphitheater of a mile (1.6 km). I achievement Route 22 upgraded the brakes, at least, or the fresh buyer is activity to be in for some fun times on wet roads.

NEW ABT TOUAREG DATES AND FACTS ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY

NEW ABT TOUAREG The German aftermarket specialists from ABT Sportsline have recently revealed the ABT 2011 Volkswagen Touareg which offers various cosmetic upgrades for the latest version of the SUV. Apart from the new aero package, the ABT 2011 Volkswagen Touareg also offers a power upgrades for the 3.0 TDI diesel version. The ABT 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 TDI equipped with the ABT POWER package develops 282 HP (207 kW) instead of the standard 240 HP
(177 kW). If you choose the ABT POWER S package, then the ABT 2011 VW Touareg 3.0 TDI outputs 310 HP (228 kW) and 610 Nm of torque. “More power wouldn’t hurt with a car as diverse as this, but it was important for us that the tuning suited the characteristics of the Touareg”, the company’s general manager, Christian Abt, explained.

Tipping the scales at 2.5 tons, the Touareg is certainly no featherweight, so adding more power and torque to the mix is probably a good idea. Engineers developed the ABT Power kit for 3.0-liter diesel V6, which increases peak output from 240 hp to 282 hp. The second stage of the engine conversion is called Power S and delivers 310 hp.

The new ABT Touareg – dates and facts

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY

Engine: 3.0 TDI, 2967 ccm, V6

Performance tuning: ABT POWER

Performance: 282 PS/207 kW (standard: 240 PS/177 kW)

Engine: 3.0 TDI, 2967 ccm, V6

Performance tuning: ABT POWER S

Performance: 310 PS/228 kW (standard: 240 PS/177 kW)

Engine: 4.2 TDI, 4134 ccm, V8

Performance tuning: ABT POWER

Performance: 385 PS/283 kW (standard: 340 PS/250 kW)

ABT AERODYNAMICS

ABT front grille

ABT rear spoiler

ABT rear skirt

ABT EXHAUST SYSTEM

ABT 4-pipe-exhaust-system

ABT SPORTS WHEEL TECHNOLOGY

ABT BR and CR up to 22 inch

2011 DAIHATSU MOVE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

This is new 2011 Daihatsu Move is offered with a newly developed second generation Daihatsu KF engines with what is described as the world’s first in-EGR combustion system, which stands as a first ion-Japan registers plastic electronic throttle. 0.66-liter engine and start-stop system will be assessed on 52HP and 60nm (44.3 lb-ft) of torque and is mated to a revised CVT.The pint-size 2011 Daihatsu Move model measures just 3395 mm in length (the new 2011 Fiat 500 Sport is 3546 mm) with a wheelbase of 2455 mm. The Japanese manufacturer said it has shaved 35 kg or77 pounds

2011 Daihatsu Move in a new front-wheel drive and four-round encounter with sales (excluding VAT) in Japan from ¥ 1,066,000 to ¥ 1,372,000 (U.S. $ 12.700 to 16.310) to the level of 1.247 million and ¥ 1,534,000 yen Move (U.S. $ 14.830 to 18.250) for a more trendy 2011 Daihatsu Move Custom. The automaker said that monthly sales target for Japan is 12,000 units.

PIECHA Mercedes E Class Cabrio

PIECHA Mercedes E Class CabrioThe aftermarket specialists from PIECHA have released the details of their new aerodynamic package for the latest generation Mercedes E Class cabrio. The PIECHA Mercedes E Class cabrio body kit includes a new front spoiler, side skirts, and a boot lid spoiler. The side skirts come with four lights each, for that Fast And Furious look. The rear bumper of the PIECHA

2012 CHRYSLER 300 SEDAN FULL SPECIFICATION

2012 CHRYSLER 300 SEDAN  FULL SPECIFICATION

Knowing that we live in a world of mutuality and "you scratch my back and I'll scratch, we are not surprised by the unveiling of the first year Chrysler redesigned 2012 300 Sedan,

courtesy of Motor Trend . For the record, the new business model is supposed to break cover Detroit Auto Show in January. In any event, the top of the Chrysler Group itself has decided that the world is quite worthy of some images can be viewed MT in the gallery by clicking the link here. Take a look and tell us what you think about the management style of 300, again in the comments below.

TESLA ROADSTER GREEN PACKAGE BRABUS

This is TESLA ROADSTER  zero Emission Vehicle. electric vehicles, it only makes sense that high end tuners like Brabus are delving into the world of Tesla tuning along with the forward thinking electric charging station chain RWE with this modified electric roadster. RWE recognizes that the single largest drawback of an EV is the amount of time that it takes to recharge the batteries and feels that if owners had access to in home rapid charging stations, like their Eco-Power unit, that we would see a lot more on the road already. So at this year’s Essen Motor Show Brabus and RWE will have this lightly modified Tesla Roadster on display complete with the more practical Eco-Power charging station that fits in your garage and is able to top off the batteries three times faster than with a conventional outlet.

 TESLA Roadster Sport Brabus Green Package kit includes a carbon fiber front lip and the obligatory highly efficient LED driving lights integrated into the roadster’s grill. Out back Brabus has incorporated a rear wing made from the lightweight woven black stuff and a downforce producing rear diffuser, while a set of staggered Monoblock S alloy wheels measuring 18 inches up front and 19 inches on the back axle. For those high performance electric car owners who miss the sounds of the internal combustion engine, Brabus has also incorporated a space sound generator that can produce tones ranging from race cars and V8s to futuristic songs that are referred to as Beam and Warp. And if that still isn’t enough to convince you, RWE is also offering the use of all their public charging stations to their Eco-Power customers free of charge for up to one year.

UPDATE 12/07/10:Tesla and Brabus have finally released a new set of photos of the Roadster Sport Brabus Green Package. We don’t really know why it took more than a year for these new photos to hit the streets, but some things are just worth waiting for. This is one of those times.

ALL-ELECTRIC SMART FORTWO SMAT USA CAR

The Smart Fortwo electric drive will be available in New York City starting December 15 through Hertz's car sharing program. San Fransisco and Washington DC will follow shortly after, with more cities to be added later next year.
smart is the producer of one of the most economical and environmentally-friendly vehicles sold anywhere in the world - the smart fortwo.
smart continues its commitment to the environment with the introduction of the smart fortwo electric drive. This vehicle further demonstrates the pioneering spirit of the smart brand. This zero emissions plug-in vehicle will offer full electric drive with no compromise in the configuration of the exterior of the smart fortwo.

As the first step of its electric drive program, smart has been running 100 demonstration vehicles in the United Kingdom since 2007. The series production of the smart fortwo electric drive has now started with 1,000 vehicles, which will be run in both Europe- starting by the end of 2009- and the United States- starting in the second half of 2010 in several cities. The series production in large numbers will start for model year 2012 vehicles, which can be bought in all smart centers.

The smart fortwo electric drive will be equipped with a 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery powering a 30 kW motor positioned over the rear drive wheels. The battery can be charged with either 100V or 220V systems and will require between 3.5 and 8 hours of charging time, depending on the voltage used and the starting state of the battery charge. An 85 mile range is anticipated.

Electric drive cars hold the promise of lower operating cost due to the simplicity of their drive motors and other running gear. The addition of plug-in electric drive makes the smart fortwo an even stronger statement as an urban transportation solution.

smart USA does not have information regarding vehicle price at this time.

Additional smart fortwo electric drive press information will be available in the second half of 2010.

HOT CARS AND WOMEN AT THE INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

HOT CARS AND WOMEN AT THE INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Everyone from Aston Martin to Acura was on duke to advertise cartage that run the area from alien sports cars to the most recent in electric and amalgam vehicles. As with any auto appearance account the amount of admission, there were additionally affluence of adult models tasked with authoritative abiding attendees had added allurement to analysis out the hot rides on display.

Here’s a photo of one of the above hot rides…

…and here, aloof a few of the adult women. But it gets better. Way better.

For example, here’s a account of a adult bairn AND a adult car. See? It’s accepting more acceptable already!

It’s a adequately simple concept: auto shows draw huge crowds of guys so, why not accept hot women about to accommodate the annual on gas breadth and agent torque and such?

Being the able auto enthusiasts that we are, we ample it would be acceptable times if we gave you some acumen on fun things to do if you anytime acquisition yourself advantageous abundant to appear the International Auto Show:

REVEALED NEW LAMBORGHINI ESTOQUE SALOON

REVEALED NEW LAMBORGHINI ESTOQUE SALOON

It turns out we were right to take with a grain of salt as CEO of Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelmann told the British magazine Autocar, the Italian manufacturer would have given the green light to a concept four-door sedan inspired by the Estoque . "We have business opportunities outside the supercar,

and show that Rapier, Winkelmann said." I had a more enthusiastic response than we expected. It was time to see if the label can not escape their cars. Even now, people continue to send me an email to us to make the Estoque. Called Mr. Winkelmann Lamborghini had only two options for the third car in its class. a four-seater and four-door SUV But that does not exist in the transmission sector and the price is not really a luxury car "If something like the Estoque will be produced. The famous Italian automaker hopes to attract new customers to the brand of the car is more practical. "If we want to offer a third model that could be a"Primer" car, so people of our brand, "says Winkelmann. Csaba For Daradics

2011 COROLLA AND MATRIX FACELIFT PRICE SPECIFICATION

Toyota has announced the retail price for the U.S. market facelifted 2011 Corolla and Matrix will soon be published in the 2011 e For 2011MY Corolla received some minor exterior and interior, and comes in three trim levels (Corolla LE and S), with prices from $ 15.600.
The bottom of the table begins to $ 18.545. The exterior changes for the latest Corolla is thin and is part of a redesigned grille, new bumper, wheel design and chrome. Inside, each equipped with a heater Corolla updated as part of a whole year. In addition, the LE version a metallic finish, heated mirrors, cruise control, keyless entry, good music and variable intermittent wipers. Top of the range S spoiler adds aluminum 16-inch rear and the body color.

Candidat 2011 Car of the Year Award

The abject amount in Japan has been set at 3,764,250 yen (US $45,000 at today’s barter rates), with the burning tax included. That’s a lot of money, but, auspiciously for the Japanese, the EV is acceptable for a 780,000-Yen government incentive, which brings bottomward the amount to 2,984,250 yen or US $35,677.

It’s additionally absolutely absolved from the country's auto accretion tax and weight tax until budgetary year 2011. And that’s not all: as an EV that complies with the “Automobile Green Tax Scheme”, the Leaf’s auto tax is bargain by 50% for a aeon of 12 months.

Nissan able a few acceptable after-sales casework as well. For a account amount of 1,500 yen (US $18), the aggregation offers a “zero-emission abutment program”, which includes, amid added things, maintenance, charging at Nissan dealers, discounts for Nissan rent-a-car casework and emergency support.

VW Rough n' Tough Transporter Rockton 4MOTION

Meet the new Transportation Rockton, the newest member of the extended family of the Volkswagen Transporter full size. As the name suggests, Rockton and see a tougher version of the standard van with increased off-road capabilities. The combined variant is based on recently modernized and equipped with a Haldex-based all-wheel drive with a differential rear axle.

To improve off-road capability, engineers, Volkswagen has revised spring and damping, while increasing ground clearance 30 mm. And it was the standard version. But VW offers buyers two options expedition and protective packaging. Expedition option adds 16-inch all-terrain tires more on steel wheels and a second gear, which it claims "provides more power in off-road driving, with a personal sliding and removable seats finished with a special material. Those who are planning to take full advantage of Rockton Road, would cap, the base, which includes skid plates for engine and transmission, fuel, side skirts, rear exhaust and add.A multi-function container with a reception and a mesh partition to the cabin is also available.

Caterham Superlight R500 Performance

Caterham Superlight R500 surprised the world in 2008 with its 263 hp 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-piston sub-3, 0 seconds 0-60 mph sprint. That same year, has launched Top Gear racing driver,
The Stig, they went to the show at the end of a cycle test track in 1 minute and 17.9 seconds. This is the seventh fastest lap time officially recorded shows to shame heavyweights such as the Bugatti Veyron. But everything has an end, and today, Caterham has announced a special edition made its last trip next week active service before retirement. Caterham Cars' Marketing Manager, James Drake, said: "The R500 white and orange already made its place in history to ride is difficult, because the R500 was launched in 2008 worked to life, and we believe it is now having. time to come. It is still considered a car static display, but hard training day is over. We stop to take a short blackrmbands office, but it is always a sad day when his last public engagement is over. "What happens after this will be indicated on the diagram