G65 AMG by Mercedes-Benz, ridiculous tag price and ridiculous power

After quite a wait, the rumors have been confirmed. Mercedes-Benz is coming up with the G65 AMG. Too bad though that it will not reach the show rooms in the United States. Still the 250,000 euro SUV with a roaring 612 horsepower from its engine is worthy of everyone’s attention. Yes, a lot of jaws… Continue reading »

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Video: Infiniti M35h vs Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

The M35h by Infiniti pegged an excellent acceleration record last year but a lot of fans are wondering how it competes with the Panamera S Hybrid from Porsche. The Infiniti creation seemed to do well against the Porsche based on a recent released video: The hybrid Infiniti blasts from 0 to 100 miles per hour… Continue reading »

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Track ready: Nissan releases race spec 370Z NISMO RC

Luxury sports car manufacturers like Ferrari are not the only one capable of producing race spec editions of their production units. Nissan joins the fun and released the tricked out 370Z NISMO RC recently. If you feel the need for speed and you got a bank account to burn, then you can call them now… Continue reading »

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Nissan’s Racing Pedigree

The Nissan is revered as a reputed build of car all over the world, but there are few people who know about the racing history of the car or about the Nissan’s racing pedigree. Most reputed car manufacturers have at one time or the other come out with racing cars that have made their organization… Continue reading »

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Ford to Introduce Plug-in and Hybrid C-Max in 2013

Ford Motors just announced that their Valencia plant (Spain) will be building the first hybrid and plug-in models for Europe. These two advanced technologies are derived from the C-MAX compact model, and will be introduced to the market in 2013. A fully electric vehicle (HEV) and a plug in (PHEV) are anticipated. The reason why… Continue reading »

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Apr
26

G65 AMG by Mercedes-Benz, ridiculous tag price and ridiculous power

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After quite a wait, the rumors have been confirmed. Mercedes-Benz is coming up with the G65 AMG. Too bad though that it will not reach the show rooms in the United States. Still the 250,000 euro SUV with a roaring 612 horsepower from its engine is worthy of everyone’s attention.

Yes, a lot of jaws dropped at the price but we did not add zeroes there, the G65 AMG is really a quarter of a million euros or roughly $347,00 dollars. The sticker price is not the only ridiculous detail about the ride from the Mercedes garage but the power of the V12 twin turbo engine is also insane as it gives out 612 horses and a torque of 738 lb-ft. Practically it is the most powerful production cross-country series vehicle in the globe today. And what about that is not to be believed.

Like its other siblings in the G Class updated lineup for 2013 the G65 AMG also has some minor updates for its exterior and a totally refreshed interior. The outside gets LED running lights for daytime driving just below the headlamps and a redesigned housing for the side mirror. The G Class also gets 20 inch rims, brake calipers in red, bumpers that features bigger intakes, and a double louver grille for the radiator.

If you are planning to bu a G65 AMG though you might want to ask if it is really worth it as its cost is equal to buying two units of the G63 AMG, or maybe will you buy it instead of 3 Corvette ZR1 or maybe a combo of a G3AMG and a 458 Italia by Ferrari?

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Feb
14

Video: Infiniti M35h vs Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

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The M35h by Infiniti pegged an excellent acceleration record last year but a lot of fans are wondering how it competes with the Panamera S Hybrid from Porsche. The Infiniti creation seemed to do well against the Porsche based on a recent released video:

The hybrid Infiniti blasts from 0 to 100 miles per hour in just 11.54 seconds and covers the quartermile in just 13.41 seconds. This record for the quarter mile is even better than the achievement of the Infiniti before which helps it live to its claim that the M35h is the best full hybrid in terms of acceleration.

The Panamera S Hybrid depends on a 3.0L V6 powerplant with a supercharger that makes it produce 329 bhp backed up by a 46 bhp electric motor. The maximum output of the M35h is 375 bhp combining the V6 and the electric motor. The Panamera S Hybrid gets from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in a matter of 6 seconds while its top speed is pegged at 270 kilometers/hour.

The M35h has a 3.5L V6 powerplant that gives out 302 bhp. The conventional engine works with an electric motor with an output of 67 bhpp. The combined output of the M35h sums up to 359 bhp. It blasts from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds and tops out at 250 km/h.

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Oct
27

Track ready: Nissan releases race spec 370Z NISMO RC

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Nissan-370Z-RC-4Luxury sports car manufacturers like Ferrari are not the only one capable of producing race spec editions of their production units. Nissan joins the fun and released the tricked out 370Z NISMO RC recently. If you feel the need for speed and you got a bank account to burn, then you can call them now since they are already accepting orders.

The track ready 370Z NISMO went on a crash diet and dropped every trace of luxury from its standard release. As a result, the car is about 1,000 pounds lighter and hits the scales at 2,954 pounds.

In addition to the trimming off of the extra weight, Nissan Motorsport installed performance upgrades like reprogramming its ECM, installing a new exhaust system fit for race cars, put in coolers for the differentials, heavy duty clutch, engine oil, and flywheel.

The V6 3.7L engine was beefed up a bit compared to the stock model and is now capable of giving out 355 horsepower and a torque of about 276 ft-lbs.

Other features include the following: Sparco steering wheel, roll cage, racing seats by Recaro, switch panel made of carbon fiber, six point harness, fire extinguisher, and a roll cage.

The Nissan 370Z NISMO conforms ott the GT4 standards of the International FIA and the GTS class specifications of the World Challenge.

Nissan did not announce the tage price for their new creation but if you want to purchase one, call Nissan Motorsports thru 888.833.32.25.

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Sep
25

Nissan’s Racing Pedigree

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Nissan RacerThe Nissan is revered as a reputed build of car all over the world, but there are few people who know about the racing history of the car or about the Nissan’s racing pedigree. Most reputed car manufacturers have at one time or the other come out with racing cars that have made their organization famous all over the world and Nissan is no different. Japan is famous for producing some of the leading cars of the world and Nissan is one of them, the difference being that this organization is considered to be among the topmost in Japan.

As far as racing pedigrees go, one does not have to look beyond the Nissan Skyline GT-R. This car has won more than 200 races and this includes winning the all Japanese Car Championships for five consecutive times, a tough feat to attain. A racing car needs to have a special aerodynamically designed body and with every passing year the body of the Nissan Skyline GT-8 has been improved so that it can deliver top-notch performance in the races.

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May
11

Ford to Introduce Plug-in and Hybrid C-Max in 2013

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Ford Motors just announced that their Valencia plant (Spain) will be building the first hybrid and plug-in models for Europe. These two advanced technologies are derived from the C-MAX compact model, and will be introduced to the market in 2013. A fully electric vehicle (HEV) and a plug in (PHEV) are anticipated.

The reason why Ford Motors is producing an HEV and a PHEV variant of the C-MAX five-seater is because Green 2010 Ford C-Maxthe company intends to give their customers a wider range to choose from. The car manufacturer recognized the need for electric vehicles, especially with the emission regulations for the coming years.

The Ford’s Valencia plant was Europe’s single source for all CMAX versions and Grand CMAX which will be launched this year. The Grand CMAX feature the new Ford Ecoboost gasoline and Duratorq TDCi diesel and Ford Ecoboost engines. The car manufacturer is also ahead of the game with its global sourcing tactic. The Valencia plant will also produce the seven-seater variant of the CMAX. This is slated for distribution to North America by 2011.

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Apr
25

Beijing’s First Auto Works Reveals New Limo Fit for Government Work

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Red Flag Limo BeijingFirst Auto Works which is based in Beijing has long been supplying China’s official transportation for its hierarchy. This bond with the Chinese hierarchy can be traced back to the 1950s. First Auto Works started out with producing a Chinese localized rendition of the standard Soviet parade car. Over the past 50 years, though, they have significantly evolved.

More recently, FAW produced licensed stretch sedans which were loosely based on Lincoln and Audi vehicles. During the Beijing Motor Show, First Auto Works showed off a new limousine. According to the presentation, this limo is fit to be used by the government officials of the People’s Republic of China. The new limo was a modern take on the 1950s originals. The car carries a lot of classic details, but it also has a greenhouse and a door array.

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Feb
20

Lexus GS-F getting power from LFA’s V-10

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Japanese premium brand Lexus is planning to go on a head on collision with the M5 of BMW as it plans to make a super-saloon variant of the Lexus GS that will be depending on LFA V-10 engine. They will follow this up to catch up with the brood of Mercedes-Benz SL by launching an SC version.

Lexus GS-F SportThe next gen SC will be revealed by 2014 or about four years after the birth of its sibling which is due to be out by July this year. The next development will be a hybrid that will combine an electric motor with a V8 5.0L power plant. The GS-F performance saloon will be available by 2013 carrying a V-10 4.8L under its hood. Lexus’’ team is planning to de-tune the V10 to about 4.6L with an output of around 450 hp. This way, the low range torque can be beefed up. No need to worry about the reduced numbers since the GS-F will still be the most powerful Japanese saloon in the market today.

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Jun
28

Vermot’s Veritas RS III will debut in a Supercar Show at Hurlingham in London

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Vermot VeritasThe Veritas RS III from German car maker Vermot is set to wow the crowd in a London supercar show set to happen at the country club of  Hurlingham. The fancy Veritas RS III is a 1070kg, one-seater eye catcher that has V10 with 600hp under its hood. The engine was adopted from the M5.

The car is notable for having no driver aids at all. The concept is to provide the purest of driving experience with the driver taking command of the engine by its feel. We can not forget how the RS III super crashed on its first public test run.

The V10 engine can blaze from 0 to 60 in a blink of 3.2 seconds and it can zoom on a top speed of 216 mph. The sticker on this striking car is $375,000. The car will be on a limited basis with Vermot expected to roll out only 50 units. It will not be hard to find souls to write checks for a car like the Veritas RS III.

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