New 2010 BMW M3 facelift - Images credit to motorauthority(dot)com
Just as the BMW 3-Series coupe and convertible were updated for the 2011 model year, it’s high-performance M3 variant, which has been caught in testing in prototype form.
The only noticeable difference between the current model, and this latest prototype is slightly revised taillights, which are new LED elements. Most of the visual changes are expected to take place indoors and will include improved fitness, a new center armrest and a new generation iDrive system with four selector buttons for common functions such as stereo. The iDrive system should also include a new 8.8-inch LCD screen and an optional 80 GB hard drive music and navigation system.
Power levels will remain unchanged, meaning the high speed 4.0-liter V-8 from the current model will carry over with a peak output of 420 horsepower. One possibility is the addition of fuel-saving engine stop-start system, but BMW has not yet made any announcement of such a move for M cars. Expect the face lifted 2011 BMW M3, both Coupe and Cabriolet variants, to debut at next month’s 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
This is Carlsson C25 made for Geneva debut. Carlsson calls this car a ‘developed’ car, but one look and you’ll see that still has a lot of bases Mercedes-Benz. It ‘probably a rebodied SL, Carlsson Carlsson called the new C25, which will debut in Geneva next March 2010.
For 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 under the hood of the C25 makes 753 horsepower and a crazy 1150 Nm of torque, which will be held from 0 to 100km / h in 3.7 seconds. And 1150 Nm is only a limited number (perhaps to preserve the sanity of mechanical components for the transmission) - fully unlocked you have a peak of 1320 Nm at 3,750 rpm.
Seriously, even in the form of a naturally aspirated engine of 6.0 liters would be put out something similar to 600nm, which is already underway to give a huge kick in the ass when you put the pedal to the metal. And ‘one of my dreams (and probably every dream motorheads) to test the acceleration of a pair of more than 1,000 Nm a day!
The C25 will enter into production, but only 25 units will be made. Actually there is something very interesting about how these 25 units will be distributed. Each owner has promised to be the sole owner of C25 in the country! Once you buy a C25 in the United States, nobody else can order a C25 and register there. This means it will be offered in up to 25 countries.
Does this means that someone will be the sole owner for this car in Malaysia?
Strapping Infiniti FX is one of the most significant transitions in looking around, with plenty of fire in the belly 4×4 challenge quickly as Porsche Cayenne and BMW X6. It’s an alternative as the default option, so it is easy to spot one in Europe (Nissan luxury brand was launched in 2008), but rarely is going to get even more valuable this limited edition.
FX Limited Edition will be limited to only 100 pieces all over Western Europe, individually numbered. Based on the already dramatic FX37S (316 hp 3.7-L V6) and FX50S (385 PS 5.0-V8), Limited Edition contains a Obsidian Black ‘Scratch Guard paint’ as standard, the slide Moonlight White Pearl Metallic available as optional equipment . Special instructed 21 inches “Turbine alloy ‘finished in dark Graphite. Coolers are the side air vents and roof racks so coordinated.
Interior reveals illuminated entry guards and soft materials, including flexible Graphite leather upholstery seats, upper door panels and dashboard with stitching and Alcantara main star. Genuine carbon fiber is widely used on the dashboard, center console and door panels that replace the standard maple wood veneer. Completion of the kit is a list of Infiniti Connectivity + system, which includes 11-speaker Bose stereo, Michelin guide, full iPod connectivity and 10 gigabyte music box with database Gracenotes. Options for standard FX37S, + Connectivity connected to a T-shirt would probably Infiniti Display Monitor park assist.
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The MX-5 is 20 years, and Mazda Roadster celebrate the world’s most popular success with a 20th Anniversary Limited Edition, which will have its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Limited to only 2,000 units will be available in Europe, with a special edition plate scratches in stainless steel with a serial number.
167 Bhp Based 124 Nm 1.8-liter soft-SE Roadster, 20 Anniversary Limited Edition adds chrome grille, door handles and fog light surrounds cupola silver, unique 17-inch alloy and, of course - Logos 20 anniversary. Can be ordered in three exterior colors - True Red, Crystal White Pearl and Aurora Blue, the second is a new color for this edition. The color you choose is repeated in the cabin. There is no change in the skin, except for a bar preparing for the additional front suspension.
Sime Darby has been appointed as the sole and exclusive importer of Porsche cars in Malaysia based on letter of Intent (LOI) signed by Porsche Asia Pacific. Sime Darby will have full responsibility for the importation, distribution, sales, marketing, Public relations, after sales service, service centres and dealers for Porsche cars in Malaysia.
For your information, Sime Darby also owns their Porsche Centre in New Zealand expected to take over officially from Jaseri Automotive Group Sdn Bhd by the end of first 2010 quarter. The Glenmarie Porsche Centre will remain as the base Porsche Sales and Service while additional Porsche Centres will be added soon to ensure the better service levels.
“We are pleased to welcome a new partner to our Asia Pacific family, and are confident that the team at Sime Darby are the right choice for us to grow the Porsche brand even further. We are also very happy that Dato’ Mokhzani Mahathir (chairman of Jaseri) will remain as a shareholder in this new partnership, which will ensure continuity and a seamless transition for our customers,” said Christer Ekberg, MD of Porsche Asia Pacific.
Chevrolet Singapore is now offering a Chevrolet Cruze SS bodykit for their Cruze customers, which consist of front, rear and side skirts, rear spoiler, 17 inch alloy wheels with Falken tyres, and illuminated skuff plates. The kit of Chevrolet Cruze SS is priced at SG $4,980.
Now that Singapore had already getting their Chevrolet Cruze SS, we are still waiting for Malaysia’s Chevrolet Cruze which planned to be here last year but due to the fell through of GM and DRB-HICOM partnership. Now that we have a new distributer here, Naza would probably start new operations and all we need to do is wait and see. No further information are left but we would like to see the 1.8 liter engine mated with 6-speed auto and the 1.4 liter Ecotec turbo also. Of course, we can’t wait this car coming to store.
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Malaysia launched the latest Lexus LS 460 range, which has just experienced a mid-life, small design changes. Two options are available in Malaysia - the LS 460L, and the new LS 460 Sport. The former is a long-wheelbase variant of the Lexus’ Sport is a Limo when the short-wheelbase version.
LS 460L is used to offer very luxurious four-seat configuration, but Lexus will now only five-seater, which can also act as a four-seater when the lid down on a thick rear center armrest with plenty of buttons to control Entertainment System (9-inch LCD screen and DVD player), and air-con. As before, the LS owners enjoy the benefits of semi-aniline leather seating in the Ottoman Massager lumbar support. Business-class style of “Butterfly” headrests are new.
The above dishes are not available in Sport, but cheaper by a short wheelbase sports car may adjust the air suspension, 19-inch forged aluminum wheels wider tires (18-inch is the LS 460L), Brembo brakes and exterior touches such as aerokit and less chrome grille. LS Sport is the owner of the drive, so it should be more support for sports seats and paddles to move eight-speed automatic transmission.
Which one is chosen, the LS is a brilliantly sophisticated and luxurious, from the 4.6-liter Dual VVT-i V8 engine 380 Nm bhp/493 Mark Levinson 7.1 audio system with 19 speakers and 15-channel amplifier. LS 460L is priced at RM829, 448 and LS 460 Sport cost you RM719, 448 However, if you want four-seat LS 460L, special orders can be placed.
Well, last time we talk about the Cadillac XTS Platinum edition. Other than the concept of XTS, the usual price is the Cadillacs were also there, CTS Coupe, which has just been the CTS-V debut. Many North American media seem to, for example, the CTS Coupe looks like, but I do not know, blame the regional tastebuds but despite a sharp clean lines is still only looks boxy hunk of metal doors, cut into half for me. Too much empty too much chrome and sheetmetal.
Cadillac recently quite successful in ditching his old man’s car image, headed by hip-hop is popular Escalade SUV and sharply styled CTS sport sedan. But some remnants of its conservative past remains so as the DTS, which seems stuck in the 90 years, and fully synchronized with the new image is Caddy.
For Detroit, GM’s luxury brand, says the concept Platinum XTS, the big car applications “Cadillac Art & Science” design language, which would complete the transformation of the brand should replace the STS / DTS. It’s pretty much the big brother CTS - the same sharp, angular lines, but with more restrictions.
XTS is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 with direct injection paired with a plug-in hybrid system, which is estimated to produce 350 horsepower and 400 Nm. Concept uses AWD chassis. XTS ‘Magnetic Ride Control uses shocks controlled by magneto-rheological tech, rather than mechanical valves, which govern the body control and ride comfort.
Like the current Platinum Edition Caddys, the concept interior is full of hand-cut-and-sewn materials. XTS injects more contemporary forms and themes into the cabin, including the use of organic LED displays instead of traditional gauges and screens, which contrasts with warm wood trim. “We envisioned this concept as a car passenger headquarters using modern technology to a new level of connectivity and luxury,” says Bryan Nesbitt, GM’s Cadillac.
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Detroit Motorshow is coming up soon, and Peugeot has already set up their stage for Euro-Centric Geneva exhibit coming up soon. The new Peugeot shocases their new Peugeot SR1 concept car for the first time to public, which features their new design direction for the decade.
With the new concept car up, the huge wide mouthed grille which showing the presence of Peugeot has been replaced by slimmer and sleeker look with restyled Peugeot logo. It is indeed a good looking coupe car with the hard top can be taken off for open top driving pleasure.
The Peugeot SR1 Concept are able to produce 313 horsepower peak output, hybrid engine with HYbrid4 technology combined 218 horsepower 1.6 liter THP turbo engine and rear electric motor adding another 95 horsepower. The SR1 can run in the electric motor alone with zero emission, and claimed to get 57.7mpg on the Euro combined cycle.
With regard to the SR1 power, the chasis is built with incorporating tubular structure, the mechanical components and suspension bits are mounted onto the tubular chassis, double wishbones with drop links at both front and rear, four wheel steering using motorised links and rear suspension wishbones to control over the rear wheel angles. Look for more photos after the jump.
