AUDI Car News

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Kia to Launch Sportier Forte Koup SX-R in Canada

Très Bien: Kia to Launch Sportier Forte Koup SX-R in Canada

The good: the new Kia Koup has just gotten a bit sportier as the Korean automaker has announced a new 'R' package with styling and performance accessories for the SX model. The bad: the 'R' package is available only to Canadian buyers

The aesthetics of the Koup are beefed up with a five-piece bodykit that includes a pair of front lip spoiler, chunky side skirts and a discreet boot lid spoiler. The two-door model's looks are complemented by a set of neat 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohoma S-drive tires, and 'R' branded badges and door sills.

While the R treatment does nothing to the Koup SX's 173-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, it does add a sport exhaust, AEM air filter, new springs that lower the ride height by 1.3'' and a strut bar to improve handling.

The 'R' package will be available in Canada as a dealer-installed kit starting from mid-May.

Via: Forteforums

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Ford and Geely Hit "Snag" in Volvo Deal

Trouble's a-brewin' in the Ford/Geely Volvo sale, or so Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Chairman Li Shufu implies. The good news is it doesn't sound too serious.

Automotive News states that there may have been a "snag due to problems at Ford Motor Co."; regardless, Chairman Li says, "We're ready to seal the deal...If the deal fails, the problem is not on our side. We have not violated any part of the agreement."

The report goes on to say that Geely's plans for taking ownership of Volvo within the second quarter of 2010 have not changed. If that's the case, and the deal goes through, Chinese Geely will have Volvo safety, engineering, and design to spread throughout its portfolio.

Safe Chinese cars that look good? Maybe they're getting ready to take over the world after all.

- By Phil Alex

Cadillac Cars Concept

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Vorsteiner BMW X6M: The best-looking X6 Yet

Vorsteiner is the latest aftermarket manufacturer to take on the X6 - in this case, the M version - and its awfulness. Their attempt makes the tumorous X6 stand out from the rest of its freakish kind, but only just.

The omni-carbon VRS Aero Package comes together like this: front splitter, vented hood (40% lighter than stock), roof spoiler, deck lid spoiler, and a swoopy rear diffuser.

The floor model seen here rolls on on-piece V-102 23-inchers wrapped in Michelin rubber. All pieces will be available this summer.

- By Phil Alex

Chevrolet Camaro

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2010 Chevrolet Camaro

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McLaren Automotive MP4-12C

McLaren Automotive MP4-12C: Performance Stats and Mega Gallery with 100 High-Res Photos

Set to be let loose upon the public come Spring 2011, McLaren Automotive's MP4-12C has a lot to live up to. In order to make sure attention hasn't been waning, McLaren recently had the car's public unveiling at its HQ in Woking, England, where the maker released more details on the MP4-12C including the supercar's performance stats.

The 12C (as they refer to it) packs a mid-mounted 3.8 liter V8, developed in-house by McLaren. Thanks to the twin turbos, it develops 600-horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque.

According to the McLaren, the supercar is capable of reaching 100km/h (62mph) in less than 3,0 seconds and 200 km/h (124mph) in under 10 seconds while completing the quarter mile in around 11 seconds and reaching a top speed in excess of 200mph or 322km/h.

Citroen GT

White Car Picture 1 of Citroen GT

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Silver Car Picture 1 of Citroen GT

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Dinan Strokes BMW M3's V8 to 4.6-liters and 527HP

California-based Dinan has put out their biggest-ever take on the BMW M3. The Dinanized bimmer is called the S3-R, and in place of the original 4.0 liter V8 is an engine that's been bored and stroked to 4.6 liters.

Up top, breathing is heavier thanks to a "Carbon Fiber High Flow Intake and bored out High Flow Throttle Bodies"; down low Dinan fits a free-flowing exhaust system that also makes use of pieces labeled "HIGH FLOW".

Honda PUYO Concept Car

Honda is an doubtless leader in concept cars creation. At the Tokyo Motor Show 2007, Honda presented the Honda PUYO concept car. This car looks not like a car at all, a kind of a small bus! But, this car is full of advantages: it is aimed to convey nice and friendly impression and to be fun, safe and bright, what is more environmentally-friendly car based on fuel cell technology.

The motto of Honda cars looked like this: “For the endless joy of mobility on our earth”. So, Honda designers were aimed to make environmentally and driver friendly car and at the same time funny car (this car is a pleasant one for both diver and people around).

Exterior design So, while designing PUYO, manufacturers followed these aims: to make car cornerless, car with the maximum spaciousness, make a car of great real-world safety. Also, the body of the car is a luminescent one.

Interior design This car is made and aimed for you to feel yourself comfortable. It gives a “silky feel” and feeling of clearness. Driving becomes a real pleasure. A joystick is put instead of a steering wheel.

Honda PUYO – general impression

PUYO is something that conveys warmth and friendliness, also, it take care about people round and makes them laugh. The body of the Honda PUYO is made from special material (like gel), thus, the safety is high and lights shining through the gel body are so cute. The design is minimalist but still ultra-efficient.