Ford B-MAX concept

Scheduled to make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show this week is Ford's brand-new B-MAX concept that previews the firm's upcoming small MPV, designed to replace the current European Fusion and rival the Opel Meriva. Based on the Fiesta platform, the almost production-ready minivan has some striking features, the most obvious being the new door concept. It has no B-pillar and

New Ford Fiesta Sales Reach 1 Million Units in Europe

The latest generation of the Fiesta, which is also sold in the States, is proving to be quite a hit for Ford in Europe as sales have reached one million units. The milestone was achieved 28 months after the supermini first went on sale in the continent in October 2008. The European market versions of the three- and five-door Fiesta models are produced in Ford’s plants in Cologne, Germany

Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet 2011

Having been invited out to the seaside town of Del Mar in California for the presentation of the new Murano CrossCabriolet, we were intrigued at the chance to take Nissan's polarizing convertible out for a spin. That's right, the Murano convertible. How did things play out in California? Interesting, to say the least. With the Murano CC, Nissan has gone outside the box to create its own niche

Infiniti G37 Lineup 2011

The new model year brings some changes to Infiniti’s G37 lineup in Europe that comprises of sedan, coupé and convertible body styles, along with rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive options. For starters, all 2011MY G37s are now equipped as standard with a 7-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel paddle-shifts. There are also new alloy wheel designs for the Coupé and Cabrio

A Future of Smarter Cars

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; In 2010, “unintended acceleration”, a phrase that had been somewhat forgotten in the automotive lexicon returned to the hearts and minds of many Americans. After exhausting research by the NHTSA and other independent agencies, the culprit was found to be a combination of poorly designed floor mats, “sticky” accelerator pedals...and

SAAB 9-3 Convertible Independence Edition

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Saab has built a limited edition of its 9-3 Convertible to celebrate the first anniversary of its independence, or to put it more realistically, the completion of the sale from General Motors to Spyker Cars. Called the Independence Edition, only 366 examples of the car will be produced, one for each day during the first year and one

Jaguar XKR-S Sports Coupe

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; According to Jaguar, the new XKR-S is the most powerful and fastest mass production sports car the company has ever built. The hardest-looking version of the XK series gets an uprated supercharged V8 direct-injection engine churning out 550-ponies and 680Nm of torque, good enough to propel the sports coupe from 0 to 60 (96km/h) in 4.2

Lamborghini Sold More Than 12 Months’ Production of Aventador LP700-4

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Last week, we told you that the first year of production of both the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and Ferrari FF have reportedly been spoken for. Today, Lamborghini made it officially-official confirming that it has already sold more than 12 months’ production of its new flagship V12 model, deliveries of which will start in the second

Photos of the Girls at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Shiny new cars and delightful young ladies go hand-in-hand at auto shows and thankfully, there were plenty of both on the floors of this week's 81st Geneva International Motor Show. So, if you've had enough of new cars and concept studies, then all you have to do is follow the break to enjoy a photo gallery and a video of the...other

Aston Martin DBX

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; In terms of coolness, Aston Martin’s are ice cold, baby. You have proper classics like the DB5 and the DB4GT Zagato and modern classics like the Vanquish and DBS. The less said about the Cygnet the better. So now there’s a new kid on the block, the Virage, for those who want something a little faster than the DB9 but not quite as fast as

Cars on Sale in Australia 2011

Are you ready to head down personally to witness the coolest, freshest cars in the market? You can’t just find these cool wheels in any but you can surely find them in Australia. Here’s the top and latest cars on sale in Australia with a plus one bonus. I prefer the bonus than all of the cars featured in the top ten. So check the list out and also their specifications by clicking the link itself.

1. Chery J1

Photo source: goauto.com.au
Official Site: www.cherysa.co.za
Specifications: www.cherysa.co.za/index.php?option=com_model_Listing&Itemid=55#
Price: J1 1.3 TE = R 109,900
J1 1.3 TX = R 119,900

2. Chery J11

Photo source: goauto.com.au
Official Site: www.cherymotors.com.au
Specifications: www.cherymotors.com.au/default.asp?action=article&ID=21692
Price: Manual = $ 19,990
Automatic = $ 21,990

3. Mercedes Benz S-Class

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Official Site: www2.mercedes-benz.com.au
Specifications: www2.mercedes-benz.com.au/content/australia/mpc/mpc_australia__website/en/home_mpc/passengercars/home/new_cars/models/s-class/w221.flash.html
Price:
S 350 BlueTEC - 3.0 litre 6-cylinder turbo-diesel - 190 kW and 620 Nm - $213,428
S 500 - 4.6 litre 8-cylinder Biturbo - 320 kW and 700 Nm - $296,975
S 600 - 5.5 litre 12-cylinder Biturbo - 380 kW and 830Nm - $412,000

4. Volkswagen Amarok

Photo source: best-sports-cars-reviews.blogspot.com
Official Site: www.amarok.co.za
Specifications: www.vwcommercial.co.za/models/amarok
Price: $52,990 (plus on-roads)

5. Holden Captiva Series II


Photo source: wareground.com
Official Site: www.holden.com.au/vehicles/captiva
Price:
Captiva 5
Front-wheel drive petrol manual – $27,990
Front-wheel drive petrol automatic – $29,990
All-wheel drive diesel automatic – $33,990
Captiva 7
SX front-wheel drive petrol – $32,490
SX front-wheel drive diesel – $35,490
CX all-wheel drive V6 petrol – $38,490
CX all-wheel drive diesel – $39,490
LX all-wheel drive V6 petrol – $42,490
LX all-wheel drive diesel – $43,490

6. MINI Countryman
Photo source: autocarsnews.info
Official Site: www.mini.com.au
Specifications: www.mini.com.au/mini_countryman/cooper_s/index.html
Price:
MINI Cooper D Countryman - $40,950
MINI Cooper D ALL4 Countryman - $43,850

7. Jeep Wrangler

Photo source: newscarprice.com
Official Site: www.jeep.com.au
Specifications: www.jeep.com.au/wrangler/specs/index.html
Starting MSRP:
WRANGLER SPORT
3.8L petrol, 6-speed manual transmission - $32,000
3.8L petrol, 4-speed automatic transmission - $34,000
2.8L CRD turbo diesel, 5-speed automatic transmission - $39,000
WRANGLER RUBICON
3.8L petrol, 6-speed manual transmission - $42,000
3.8L petrol, 4-speed automatic transmission - $44,000
WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT
3.8L petrol, 6-speed manual transmission - $36,000
3.8L petrol, 4-speed automatic transmission - $38,000
2.8L CRD turbo diesel, 6-speed manual transmission - $42,000
2.8L CRD turbo diesel, 5-speed automatic transmission - $43,000
WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON
3.8L petrol, 6-speed manual transmission - $46,000
3.8L petrol, 4-speed automatic transmission - $48,000

8. Ssangyong Korando

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Official Site: www.smotor.com
Specifications: www.themotorreport.com.au/51397/2011-ssangyong-korando-s-sx-spr-launched-in-australia
Price:
Korando S - manual - 2WD - $26,311
Korando S - automatic - 2WD - $28,811
Korando SX - manual - AWD - $30,311
Korando SX - automatic - AWD - $32,811
Korando SPR - automatic - AWD - $36,811

9. Peugeot 308

Photo source: automobilesreview.com
Official Site: www.peugeot.com/en.aspx
Specifications: www.peugeot.com/en/products/cars/peugeot-308.aspx
Price: $36,590

10. Volkswagen Tiguan

Photo source: loaneo.org
Official Site: www.volkswagen.com.au
Specifications: www.volkswagen.com.au/en/models/tiguan.html
Price:
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 125TSI 6-speed manual - $33,990
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 125TSI 7-speed DSG - $36,490
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 103TDI 6-speed manual - $36,690
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 103TDI 7-speed DSG - $39,190
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 147TSI 7-speed DSG - $42,990

Bonus: Alfa Romeo Brera 1750 TBi

Photo source: my-car-pictures.blogspot.com
Official Site: www.alfaromeo.com.au
Specification: www.alfaromeo.com.au/default.asp?action=article&ID=21828
Price: $49,520

Do you have other question, reaction or opinion? We would love to hear them from you. We would love to hear what you have in mind. Post away! ~Motorsports International


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Brabus Unleashes Tune for New Mercedes-Benz CLS

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; The arrival of the second generation Mercedes-Benz CLS has Brabus getting ready to present its tuning program for the sports sedan at next week's Geneva Motor Show. For the 2012 CLS, the German tuning house prepared a variety of aero-enhancements, interior goods and performance upgrades. Aesthetically, the Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist

BMW Vision Connected Drive Roadster Concept

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BMW 1 Series Active E

var addthis_cThe ActiveE is the production version of BMW's 2010 Detroit Motor Show EV concept of the same name and it will share the limelight with the Vision CD Roadster study at the Bavarian firm's Geneva Salon stand. BMW plans to build a test fleet of more than 1,000 units of the fully electric version of the 1-Series Coupe, and lease them to select customers in the USA, Europe and

Bentley Celebrates Ice Speed Record

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New Aston Martin Virage Coup

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AC Schnitzer 99d is a $205,500 BMW Z4

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; BMW's decision to create the new 'i' sub-brand for the growing number of eco-conscious buyers has apparently rubbed off its partners like AC Schnitzer, as the German tuning firm will be launching a production ready concept based on the Z4 hardtop-roadster at next week's Geneva motor show. Developed as an eco-friendly sports car that adapts

ABT Adds Style to New Audi A7 Sportback

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Less than month after ABT announced its plans to unveil its tuning take on the new Audi A7 Sportback at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the Volkswagen Group specialist has shared the first photos and details on its available packages. The rather modest cosmetic upgrades include a front apron along with discreet side skirts and a rear

IED's Abarth SCORP-ION Coupe Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; If the rumors are true, Fiat's Abarth division may soon get its own version of the Alfa Romeo 4C mid-engined coupe, but for now, fans will have to make do with the SCORP-ION sports coupe study that was unwrapped at this week's Geneva Motor Show. The SCORP-ION is a conceptual proposal for an environment-friendly sports car designed by the

Mansory's Ferrari 458 Italia

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