Archive for January, 2009
340hp Audi TT-RS coming to Geneva
Thursday, January 29, 2009 7:25 by Arman Barari No CommentsThe 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 [...]
Toyota recalls 1.3 million cars worldwide
Thursday, January 29, 2009 7:06 by Arman Barari 1 CommentThe 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 [...]
First picture of Opel Insignia OPC
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 16:56 by Arman Barari No CommentsNew 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 [...]
Mercedes to make hybrid SLK Gullwing?
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 16:20 by Arman Barari 2 CommentsThis 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 [...]
Video: Jay Leno reviews Porsche 911 GT2
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 15:53 by Arman Barari No CommentsAnother 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.
2009 Mazda3 MPS Spyshots
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 15:44 by Arman Barari No CommentsAll 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 [...]
Wiesmann GT MF4-S with 420hp V8
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 15:32 by Arman Barari 1 CommentGerman 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 [...]








