May 22, 2012

Porsche 918 Spyder – the supercar we’ve all been waiting for. Finally, the technical specifications has been posted online. The super-sport hybrid needs only 9 seconds to accelerate from 0-200 km/h (125 mph), while maximum speed is 325 km/h (202 mph). Porsche 918 Spyder, the hybrid that will become the Porsche flagship, is becoming, even more, a reality. The model will enter production in September, and its specifications have already been disclosed on the Internet, not all data being officially confirmed. Porsche 918 Spyder photo gallery Porsche 918 Spyder – new technical specifications The new information presented the acceleration for 0-100 km/h (62 mph), the time for 0-200 km/h (125 mph) and 0-300 km/h (187 mph) for this model, all values being impressive. Thus, Porsche 918 Spyder takes 3 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph), while the sprint from 0 to 200 km/h (125 mph) is achieved in 9 seconds. To accelerate from 0-300 km/h (187 mph), the new 918 Spyder needs only 27 seconds. Porsche 918 Spyder is equipped with a hybrid...

May 18, 2012

Dacia Dokker and Dacia Dokker Van are officially confirmed as two new models in Dacia range – a van with five seats and sliding doors and a utility version of it. The two new models will be launched in the second half of 2012. Launching the new Dacia Lodgy MPV isn’t the only the premiere of the Romanian car manufacturer in 2012. This autumn will bring the launch of a so-called “Ludospace” based on Renault Kangoo, which will also have a utility version. Its name will be, according to the French press, Dacia Dokker and Dacia Dokker Van. Dacia Dokker Van & Dacia Dokker photo gallery Dacia Dokker & Dacia Dokker Van Dacia Dokker – will be a versatile model with sliding doors and five seats, built on the basic idea of Renault Kangoo. The second will be a cargo version of Dokker – based on Kangoo Express – and will be officially named Dacia Dokker Van. The names of the two models are inspired from the English language, a “dock-worker” being a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port. According to official press release, Dacia Dokker addresses customers who want a spacious five-seater car that can carry large items, if necessary by folding the rear bench. The new Dacia Dokker provides what the Romanian car manufacturer called...

May 17, 2012

Mansory decided to celebrate 10 years from producing the first Ferrari Enzo copy with a limited edition of its younger brother, Ferrari 458 Italia Spider. The new supercar Mansory Ferrari 458 Spider Monaco Edition has received an aggressive look and additional 20 hp. Mansory celebrates 10 years from the birth of the legendary Ferrari Enzo with a special tuning kit, dedicated to Ferrari 458 Italia Spider. Reinterpretation of the German car tuner was baptized Monaco Edition and will be limited to only 3 copies. Ferrari 458 Spider Monaco Edition photo gallery Mansory Ferrari 458 Spider Monaco Edition The aesthetic kit includes many elements made from carbon fiber, found in the motor casing, the front bumper, the headlights and thresholds, and obviously in the back, where 458 Italia gets a new deflector, now encompassing two square exhaust pipes. The abundant use of extremely lightweight material manages to reduce the total weight by 60 kilograms (132 lbs) and to positively influence performance. If we take into account the 20 extra horsepower and the 20 Nm added, obtained by reprogramming the electronic system, Ferrari 458 Spider Monaco Edition is...

May 14, 2012

BMW officially presents the second bodywork variant for the new 3 Series. It is the Touring model intended for the practically customers. The new BMW 3 Series Touring arrives in September. BMW 3 Series family grows. After launching the sedan, BMW announces the Touring version for the 3 Series model. It is a station wagon (estate) for those who want to combine the sporty character of BMW with a practical side. The new version adds more space for passengers and luggage, making the new BMW 3 Series a more versatile vehicle. BMW 3 Series Touring photo gallery BMW 3 Series Touring techical specifications Despite its practical look, BMW 3 Series Touring comes with the same dynamic design that debuted on the sedan version. The elongated, muscular silhouette is now completed by a strong back. BMW 3 Series Touring is 97 millimeters (3.82 in) longer than the normal version. The wheelbase has also increased by 50 mm (2 in). These figures translate into more space for passengers and luggage. The luggage compartment now has a volume of 495 liters (17.5 ft³)...

May 9, 2012

The 100% electric version of Toyota RAV4 was presented at 26th Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles. Toyota RAV4 EV will enter in sales up to this summer in California. Toyota presented in Los Angeles, during a symposium dedicated to electric cars, the 100% electric version of its famous SUV: the new Toyota RAV4 EV. Toyota RAV4 EV photo gallery 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV SUV Developed in collaboration with the Americans from Tesla, the new Toyota RAV4 EV was developed in 22 months and offer customers the same performance and same interior space such as the classic version of the Japanese compact SUV. The new version will be sold exclusively in California the first phase, a “heaven” for hybrid and electric vehicles, the market entry for the new model will take place this summer. Later, new electric SUV will be sold in other U.S. states, the objective of the Japanese car manufacturer being to find 2,600 customers in the next three years for Toyota RAV4 EV. The starting price for Toyota RAV4 EV will be, in the U.S., $49,800, but from this...

May 4, 2012

Volvo tries to make the current XC90 a desirable model, despite its age. The recent 2012 Volvo XC90 Facelift refreshes aesthetically the Scandinavian SUV. Waiting for a new generation of Volvo XC90, the Swedes propose us a new facelift for the current model. This is a discrete revision, operated largely on the exterior, about which Volvo says that is the most complex from the initial launch of XC90. 2012 Volvo XC90 photo gallery 2012 Volvo XC90 Facelift The novelties operated on 2012 Volvo XC90 are not that many. We can only review the bumpers colored as the bodywork, the new bosses and the daytime running LED lights, also used on the taillights. For some versions, Volvo offers a silver bumper, chrome accents, frosted cases for mirrors and a set of 18 inch rims, named Thalia. At the interior, the Scandinavians have prepared for the 2012 Volvo XC90 facelift aluminum inserts, a white illumination for dashboard instrumentation and an accessory for roof attachment. Finally, the standard equipment list now include rain sensors and headlights wipers. On the higher equipment levels Platinum Plus and Premier we find Sovereign leather seats, red wood inserts on the dashboard, steering wheel and gearshift knob and custom Executive side skirts. The sportier version, 2012 Volvo XC90 R-Design has new 19-inch...