Wednesday, April 8, 2009

New for 2009 GMC Acadia


The 2009 GMC Acadia is powered by a new direct-injection 3.6-liter V6 engine with VVT that produces 288 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque, mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission. OnStar 8.0 is available with Turn-by-Turn Navigation and Destination Download that automatically downloads requested directions to the Acadia’s navigation system. Heated/cooled front seats with perforated leather are available on SLT-2. When not equipped with the optional navigation system a rear backup camera is offered with a display integrated into the inside rearview mirror. Two new exterior colors are added, Quicksilver Metallic and Silver Green Metallic.

LSE Design Tiret Coupe


LSE Design, auto designers from the UK in collaboration with Tiret, New York based jewelry designer has unveiled the Tiret Coupe which is based on the Range Rover Sport at Baselworld 2009 in Switzerland.

Inside, each Tiret Coupe features Tiret diamond dials, unique Tiret clock and Nappa leather seating surrounded in fine woods and diamonds.

MTM Audi TTS 2.0 TFSI S-Tronic


Motoren Technik Mayer (MTM), car tuner from Germany, has released two types of tuning packages for the Audi TTS 2.0 TFSI Quattro S-Tronic.

The first package for the TTS is the 380 hp (279 kW) version with the maximum torque of 494 Nm at 4,580 rpm. The top speed is 265 km/h depending on the tire size.

2010 BRABUS Mercedes-Benz E-Class


BRABUS, Mercedes-Benz vehicles tuning specialist from Germany, has presents its exclusive tuning program for the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class of the W 212 model series.

The 2010 BRABUS Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes with a new aerodynamic –enhancement kit made from Pur-R-Rim plastics in OEM quality. The kit consists of new front apron integrated with LED daytime running lights and auxiliary headlights, aluminum front sport quarter panels, BRABUS rocker panels integrated with LED entrance lights, new rear apron to accommodate two chrome-plated tailpipes and a rear spoiler.

The BRABUS E-Class W 212 stands on BRABUS Monoblock light-alloy wheels with sizes ranging from 17 to 20 inches. The largest size is either one-piece or multi-piece 9Jx20 wheels at the front and 10.5Jx20 at the rear. The wheels are wrapped with Pirelli and Yokohama high-performance tires in size 245/30 ZR at the front and 285/25 ZR 20 at the rear axle.

ABT Sportsline Audi Q5


ABT Sportsline, the largest tuner of Volkswagen vehicles from Germany, has revealed its latest tuning package for the Audi Q5 SUV.

At the exterior, the ABT Sportsline Audi Q5 features new front spoiler and front grille, fender extensions and door trims, and also new rear wing and rear apron.

2010 Subaru Legacy


Subaru has unveiled the details and images of the new 2010 Subaru Legacy sedan (U.S. Spec) ahead of its public debut at the 2009 New York International Auto Show which will commence from April 10-19. The Legacy was first unveiled in concept form at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit early this year.

The 2010 Subaru Legacy is the fifth-generation Legacy sedan which features Subaru’s core technology such as the symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive (AWD), Subaru Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission), a new engine cradle design and is the roomiest Legacy sedan ever with new levels of comfort and refinement.

2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Sedan


The Mercedes-Benz high-performance brand, AMG, has released the official details and images of the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG sedan which will makes its U.S. debut in November 2009.

The 2010 E63 AMG is powered by a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine mated to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-spped sports transmission to produce 518 hp (11 hp more compared to the current car) and 465 lb-ft of maximum torque. The Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.