Archive for January, 2009

340hp Audi TT-RS coming to Geneva

Thursday, January 29, 2009 7:25 by Arman Barari No Comments

The wait for the hottest Audi TT is almost over as it will debut at the upcoming Geneva Motorshow. Coming in both coupe and roadster forms, the top of the range TT-RS will feature  a turbocharged 2.5 liter 5cylinder engine from VW with 340hp. To handle this amount of power the little TT will get [...]

This was posted under category: Audi Tags: Audi, Audi A4, Audi Tt, Geneva Motorshow, quattro

Toyota recalls 1.3 million cars worldwide

Thursday, January 29, 2009 7:06 by Arman Barari 1 Comment

The recall involves cars built between June 2005 and April 2007 and is part of a world-wide recall of 1.3 million cars.The carmaker says in severe front-end collisions, the seat belt is at risk of causing a foam pad in the car to ignite.Toyota Australia spokesman, Glenn Campbell, said three cars globally, including one in [...]

This was posted under category: Toyota Tags: recall, Seat Belt, Toyota

First picture of Opel Insignia OPC

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 16:56 by Arman Barari No Comments

New Opel (Vauxhall) Insignia has finally received OPC (VXR) treatment and is ready to roll! This first picture has been spied at top executive gathering and shows the hatchback model, sedan and estate will be available too. The car is powered by a twin-turbo V6 engine developing 320bhp and with the new four-wheel-drive system promises [...]

This was posted under category: Opel, Spyshots Tags: 2009, Nurburgring, Opc, Opel Insignia, Vauxhall

Mercedes to make hybrid SLK Gullwing?

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 16:20 by Arman Barari 2 Comments

This is gonna be one of the most important news of the year! Mercedes is working on the next generation SLK and apparently it’s Gullwing, a smaller version of forthcoming SLC supercar, and it’s a hybrid! Hold on a minute! Gullwing? So SLK won’t a roadster no more? Or maybe it’s a top-of-the-range flagship variant [...]

This was posted under category: Concept, Mercedes Benz, featured Tags: Amg, Gullwing, Hybrid, Mercedes Benz, Mercedes Slk, Renderings, Supercar

Video: Jay Leno reviews Porsche 911 GT2

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 15:53 by Arman Barari No Comments

Another great release from Jay Leno’s garage, the 3.6 liter 6 cylinder twin-turbo GT2 gets reviewed by the man himself! No more words necessary I guess! Check it out.

This was posted under category: Porsche, Videos Tags: Jay Leno, Porsche, Porsche 911, Videos

2009 Mazda3 MPS Spyshots

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 15:44 by Arman Barari No Comments

All new Mazda3  MPS is preparing rapidly for its Geneva Motorshow debut as it’s scooped at Nürburgring testing. The MPS will get deeper bumpers, chunky side sills, twin exhausts, a gaping bonnet scoop and large spoiler will show its potential, according to Auto Express. Unfortunately the car will come with the 2.3-litre turbo engine from [...]

This was posted under category: Mazda Tags: 2009, Ford Focus Rs, Geneva Motorshow, Mazda3, mazda3 MPS

Wiesmann GT MF4-S with 420hp V8

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 15:32 by Arman Barari 1 Comment

German Sportscar maker Wiesmann announced a new version of their roadster with a 4.0 liter V8 engine which belongs to BMW M3 E92 and develops 420 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The new lizard can be had with either a manual 6-speed  or bimmer’s new 7-speed dual clutch auto, which might be more sophisticated [...]

This was posted under category: Exotics, Tuning Tags: 2009, Bmw M3, Roadster, Sportscar, V8, Wiesmann Gt