Archive for July, 2011

Toyota to Launch New Small Cars for China, Brazil and Indonesia

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Toyota is planning to launch a new small car designed specifically for China in 2013, according to a report from Reuters citing the Nikkei business daily newspaper.

The new small car will be a little larger than the low-cost Etios that is sold in India. A 1.5-liter gasoline engine will power it and prices are expected to begin from under 1 million yen (approximately US$12,853).

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2012 ABT Volkswagen Tiguan

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Abt Sportline now offers full tuning program for the latest Volkswagen Tiguan. Although, the crossover has been on the market for several months, the tuner are ready with a number of modifications, which can make your vehicle unique.

The exterior package includes ABT front grill, ABT door strip attachements, ABT rear skirt set with exhaust system and ABT rear wing. The stance is improved by installing ABT suspension springs, which lower the vehicle. There are also different ABT designer light alloy wheels in 18” to 20” available also as complete set of wheels with sports tyres.

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Lamborghini Gallardo Gets Reventon-Inspired Body Kit from Cosa Design

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While many consider there’s nothing wrong to how a Gallardo looks and feels, not all share the same opinion. Reventon seems to be the word of the day when giving a Gallardo a makeover is in sight, so the latest kit from Cosa Design is pretty much doing exactly that.

As we’ve already pointed out, the Cosa Design Lamborghini Gallardo kit is inspired by the Reventon, a model that made its debut at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Rumors: Maserati to Show Jeep-Based SUV Concept in Frankfurt, Preparing Chrysler-Based Sports Sedans

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The Fiat Group is getting ready to take its alliance with Chrysler to the next level with the presentation of three new models including an SUV and two luxury sports sedans, all using key technology and components from the Chrysler Group’s lineup, according to a report from Autonews.

First up is the long-rumored Maserati SUV model, which is said to be previewed by a concept study (not to be confused with the independent design rendering by Andrey Trofimchuk that is pictured in this article) at the upcoming 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, before landing in showrooms in 2013.

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Jaguar XJ X350 Black Bison Comes in Blue

Jaguar XJ X350 Black Bison In Blue 1

As the tuning world always leaves space for more, and despite the fact that many think that a Jag is as good as it can get, Japanese tuner Wald International comes to proves us wrong. Applying the Black Bison kit we’ve so far seen on the Lexus LX570, BMW 5-Series F10 or the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, the tuners brought both exterior and interior updates to the car.

The model in question is the previous generation Jaguar XK (X350) which, despite the fact that it is now bearing the word ‘black’ in its designation, it is actually finished in… blue.

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