Archive for September, 2011

Lexus LFA Tokyo Edition – Report

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 16:14 by Arman Barari 1 Comment

Reports from Japan suggest Lexus has cancelled plans for a roadster version of the LFA, and is instead working on a super LFA called the Tokyo Edition. Read More… Mind you, this super LFA is not going to be much different than the standard car. After all, it’s not easy improving on perfection. The Tokyo [...]

This was posted under category: Lexus Tags: Lexus, Lexus LF-A, Toyota

2013 Audi RS5 Cabrio Patent Drawings

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 15:55 by Arman Barari No Comments

The cabriolet version of the new Audi RS5 revealed early as the official drawings submitted to the patent office leak out. Read More… Just like the previous RS5 Cabrio, the new model which will be launched next year as a 2013 model, is a four-seater drop-top featuring a canvas roof. Audi could have gone for [...]

This was posted under category: Audi Tags: Audi, Audi RS5, Patent

Stig Becomes Cabbie, Chris Evans Passenger

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 15:35 by Arman Barari No Comments

Getting acclimated with ExCeL London, the venue for the all-new Top Gear Live event, the Stig took Chris Evans for a spin in a 400 bhp London taxi. Read More… Celebrity and petrolhead Evans will play in a special live rendition of Star in a Reasonably Priced Car at the event. So Stig gave him [...]

This was posted under category: Offbeat Tags: Chris Evans, stig, Top Gear

Suzuki Swift Sport Promo Video

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 15:15 by Arman Barari No Comments

Here’s some footage of the new Suzuki Swift Sport, revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show with 100 kW of power, 160 Nm of torque, 17inch wheels, and sport suspension, as well as a sportier body kit and better trimmed interior. The fuel consumption and CO2 rating are improved as well, now at 44.1mpg and 147g/km. [...]

This was posted under category: Suzuki, Videos Tags: Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Swift Sport, Videos

Peugeot 508 RXH Limited Edition Sold Out In 3 Days

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 15:07 by Arman Barari No Comments

Peugeot announced they received orders for all the 300 units of the 300 units of 508 RXH Limited Edition special series in just 3 days. Read More… The orders book went open at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to accept reservations from 12 European countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, [...]

This was posted under category: Peugeot Tags: Limited Edition, Peugeot, Peugeot 508 RXH

2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Priced

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 14:58 by Arman Barari No Comments

The new plug-in version of the Prius hybrid will go on sale in the UK priced at £31,000. But it’ll probably cost a lot less. Read More… You see this car is qualified for the £5,000 government incentives through the Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle grant scheme. It will also offer big tax advantages for company car [...]

This was posted under category: Toyota Tags: Toyota, Toyota Prius

Gordon Murray Design TEEWAVE AR1 Revealed

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:41 by Arman Barari 2 Comments

Gordon Murray is taking break from designing stupid city cars, developing a new electric sportscar. Read More… The creator of the legendary McLaren F1 hyper car has been commissioned by Toray to design, tool and build a fully functioning prototype showcasing their advanced automotive materials. The car, called the Teewave AR1, is a 2-seater sports [...]

This was posted under category: Concept, Green Motoring Tags: Electric Car, Gordon Murray, Teewave AR1