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Vauxhall has unveiled the limited edition Corsa VXR Blue, meant to hit the dealerships in the United Kingdom.The vehicle features Arden Blue metallic paint, tinted windows, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The interior is relatively minor. It comes inclusive of the air vents, the much bespoken feature.
The 2011 Chrysler 200 is all set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show as Lancia Flavia. Fiat/Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed this. The new Chrysler 200 is expected to come to Europe as a Lancia, and could be named the Lancia Flavia. Lancia will unveil three rebadged models too.
Mercedes-Benz has announced full details of its upcoming 2012 CLS 63 AMG model. The model features 5.5 liter biturbo V8 engine that offers output of 410 kW (557 PS/550 bhp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque with AMG Performance package mated with Speedshift MCT 7-speed sport transmission. The standard engine configuration is rated at 386 kW (525 PS / 521 bhp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. It offers a top speed limit bumped up to 300 km/h (186 mph).
Certain core details regarding the proposed 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 got leaked at U.S. Chevrolet dealers’ meeting. At the meeting, the vehicle was referred to as the ‘HP Edition’. It was solely called by that moniker throughout the meeting.
Hyundai has long sweated over their exceptional auto designs, with their new concept car truly embracing their penchant for fluidic sculpture. By combining the latest technology with an urbanized vehicle, Hyundai have shoehorned their brightest ideas into the Curb. By casting aside notions of box-like urban runners, the Curb maintains its own style while showing no apparent shortcomings. The lead designer was quoted as saying that Hyundai wanted an ‘urban tough’ luxury truck.
A 1.6-liter gamma inline-four marks the basis of the Curbs powertrain and an additional turbocharger boosts output to 175HP. The dual-clutch gear system ensures that 50km per liter is achieved in the city, with 60km per liter possible on the highway. 22” Michelin wheels keeps this beast stuck firmly to the road; these wheels are further customised with orange-coloured tread patterns.
As for the advanced technology, we can one day look forward to the Curb treating us to exhaust vents that slide open to display a bike rack, an LCD display that completely replaces rear view mirrors, as well as three-holded A-pillars which improve cornering performance. This Hyundai Concept is unlikely to be in any car dealers until 2015, according to the manufactures. For now, we will simply have to enjoy the glamour shots of the Curb on the showroom floor.
The next model of Bugatti Veyron will offer a top speed of 270 mph. This is said to be at the helm of the record top speed set by the current model Veyron Super Sport.
The upcoming X1 crossover of BMW has delayed its U.S launch by almost one year. BMW spokesman Tom Plucinsky said the X1 won’t be coming “until fall of 2011 at the absolute earliest.” The stated reason is that the Leipzig, Germany plant can barely keep up to the extreme demand for the vehicle in the European Markets. Hence the plant is struggling to meet its European orders. Amidst this, US launch is not possible at the moment.
Land Rover has announced the 2011 Defender X-Tech limited edition. The X-Tech limited edition package, featuring raw and edge style with the class-leading all-terrain capability, comes in a unique Zermatt Silver exterior paint color with enhanced by a contrasting Santorini Black-colored roof and wheel arches.
