Nissan has released official specs and pictures of the 2011MY (Model Year) GT-R. What's different from the previous models are some exterior tweaks to make the car a little more aerodynamic, some interior appointments (a redesigned instrument panel and seats) and what most are expecting; a power upgrade. The GT-R officially crosses the 500bhp barrier to produce 530bhp and 612Nm of torque or 630Nm in the Spec V.
It also sips less fuel too, 8.5km/l and is also considered a Light Emissions Vehi
Bali, Indonesia. BMW Group's distinction for some of the lowest emission rates in the industry is a result of the successful implementation of BMW EfficientDynamics, a strategy that reduces emissions and fuel consumption while simultaneously enhancing road performance to even higher standards.
The importance of BMW EfficientDynamics for BMW and the philosophy behind the strategy will be explained by Dr. Thomas Kell, Head of EfficientDynamics of BMW Group, during BMW EcoDrive and EfficientDyn
Parked along side the St. Regis, or Hilton Hotel, there's always something that catches the eyes. Whether its a Rolls Royce or a Ferrari, pedestrians can't help it but stop and stare. Well those are the authentic cars, but since the rest of the world allows its people to build their own kit cars, I can't see why not here on this island with too many Toyotas, Hondas, Hyundais, Kias and Nissans.
The car in the photo above is a Honda Attack, and its a kit car with the chassis from a Civic or an
In Singapore, we all know how to go about getting our driving license. Go to a driving school, get your BTT done, get the PDL, do your FTT and after a certain number of lessons, do the final test. And within that final test, we have the circuit and bla bla bla. All that sounds good and sophisticated with so many different hurdles to cross before getting the actual license. With all that you'd actually think that Singaporean drivers are very good. Well not so.. But anyhow, this is how a driving t
This seems to be a rather good idea, racing a printer with a car, and not just any car. The Epson is up against an Ariel Atom.
The main premise of the advertisement is to prove that the Epson printer can print out the entire racetrack, Rockingham Motor Speedway in the UK to be exact, faster than a driver can drive an Atom around it. For those who still do not know what an Ariel Atom is, I suggest Google-ing it before watching this video. Its possibly the most extreme face distorting machine
Something extraordinary has happened in Aurangabad, a small industrial town in India. 150 individuals, consisting of lawyers, engineers, doctors , IT specialists and so forth had made a group purchase of 150 different Mercedes Benz at one go. Now how the group buy came into being is a story all by itself.
Awhile ago, a group of friends decided to buy a luxury car each. And according to a local news channel and a few motoring sites from India this group of affluent Aurangabadians (I suppose
Proton had recently previewed its latest model, the Inspira, over in Malaysia. The Inspira is basically the current model Mitsubishi Lancer EX (also known as the Galant Fortis in Japan) with some cosmetic changes, mainly to the front bumper and the rear bumper as well as some Lotus sourced suspension tuning (absorber settings and the hardness of the bushes are Proton specific).
It comes with Mitsubishi's 4B10 1.8 liter and 4B11 2.0liter engines with a 5 speed manual for the 1.8 and the 6spe
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Mercedes-Benz gave the confirmation that the project to develop its unique Diesotto engine has been given the go signal. There were reports that the project was put off because of the company
I can't help but think that if there was such a thing as a world ranking for the motoring enthusiast's version of hell on earth, Singapore would pretty much be amongst the top few contenders. In fact, I think our sunny island stands a good chance of coming in first.
Let's start with the cost of ownership. With hefty import taxes and COE necessary evils to control our vehicle population, we find that most motoring enthusiasts are priced out of the cars that they truly desire. In fact, most w
BMW has released new information about the upcoming 1-Series M Coupe.
The company has confirmed that power for the little rocket will come from the bi-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with approximately 340 hp. It will be mated exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission. The car will weigh around 1500 kg and feature a chassis, braking system and rear differential similar to the M3.
According to Albert Biermann, Head of Development at BMW M GmbH, "The 1-Series M Coupe is co
General Motors is in a dispute with critics regarding its upcoming Chevy Volt, which the automaker touts as an all-electric car but critics call it a plug-in hybrid.
Critics from publications such as Edmunds.com, Popular Mechanics, and Motor Trend magazine contend that the onboard gasoline engine kicks in on the Volt during a hard acceleration, and that makes it a hybrid. GM calls the Volt an "extended range electric vehicle." The Volt features a gasoline engine which acts as a generator for
If you wished that the Prius could ferry more passengers, your wish could be coming true as Toyota has unveiled the first teaser image of the Prius MPV.
While the company declined to release additional information, the MPV, which is possibly called the Alpha, is marginally larger than the standard Prius. This means we can expect a spacious interior with seating for up to seven people.
Under the hood, power will likely be provided by the familiar 1.8-litre petrol engine and an electric mo
Audi stunned us at the recent Paris Motor Show when it unveiled the Quattro concept , which pays homage to the original Quattro that pioneered the automaker's now signature all-wheel-drive system. It shares its underpinnings with those found on the hot RS5 coupe, packing 408 horsepower and weighs less than 3,000 pounds.
For those who dreamt of a production version, that dream may become a reality according to Autocar. Audi has reportedly been advancing plans for a limited production run of
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And the Greenest Automaker in America goes to.......Honda. This is the title awarded to the Japanese car manufacturer by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), a science-based nonprofit organization working for a healthy environment and a safer world. What began as a collaboration between students and faculty members at the famed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1969 is now an alliance of more than 250,000 citizens and scientists. So I suppose what they sa
Bentley was reported to be developing a new 4.0 liter V8 engine with sibling brand Audi that will be introduced in the 2012 Continental GT model. Now, Autocar is reporting that the next Continental GT with the new V8 engine will also feature the S Tronic gearbox from Audi.
The coupling of the two technologies will deliver a sporty GT that will show improvement in fuel economy and CO2 emissions over the current W12-powered one. "The V8 will find a new audience for us. There are sports car ent
Get ready for the midget Aston Martin. The automaker has confirmed plans to launch the Toyota iQ-based Cygnet in 2011.
Designed to set a new benchmark for compact luxury, the Cygnet is Aston Martin's answer to increasingly stringent fuel economy and emissions standards. As such, power will likely be derived from a 1.33-liter petrol engine with 97 hp and 91 lb-ft of torque. The mini automobile is expected to achieve a combined fuel efficiency of 55mpg and emit 120gram of carbon dioxide per k
Mercedes-Benz is recalling about 85,000 vehicles in the U.S. for an issue related to the power-steering system that could result in a loss of power assistance.
The recall covers the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class models, along with the 2010 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet models that were manufactured between June 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010. According to Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler, a connection fitting where the high-pressure power-steering line meets
What used to be boring, 'plasticky' and just plain old fashioned has now become simple, modern and relevant to our day and age. Ford has finally woken up and decided that their dashboards needed a makeover and they chose the most practical thing in our lives to model after; a mobile phone.
As we all know, mobile phones are designed with the user in mind, making it as user friendly as possible. Iphone's are the exception where it is really almost idiot proof, but for the other manufacturers l
Volkswagen has added a new trim level to its Touareg range. The Exclusive Edition adds certain upgrades such as two-tone leather combinations and unique alloy wheels for a more individualized touch. These features were previously available as standalone items on the options list.
Customers can choose between Pepper Beige/Titan Black combination or Dark Burgundy /Titan Black. The center sections of the seats are trimmed in what VW calls "Cool Leather", which is said to reduce surface temperat
While others have been searching for the most Green way of moving from Point A - Point B, Google has been researching how to get there without touching a single instrument in your own car. With a Prius looking like a Street View image capturing vehicle, it actually drives itself...
This whole idea of automation isn't a very futuristic notion. Automation has fascinated the world time and time again, from the first time Ford introduced the production line (not exactly fully automated but a mar
German tuner, Wheelsandmore, is offering a performance upgrade on the Audi R8 V10 model which is powered by the 5.2 liter TFSI engine.
Wheelsandmore handcrafted its own stainless-steel exhaust system with valve control. Together with a re-mapped ECU, the R8
The IPAD is now making its way into BMW and Mercedes Benz. Those large tablet computers have officially made their way into the cars of both manufacturers above with slightly bad (read; ugly) looking docking pods at the headrests of the front seats of their cars.
Unlike those LCD/TFT screens you see built in the head rests, these are too large and no way integrated into the car
