2011 Hyundai Elantra on sale

Kah Bintang is now selling the latest Hyundai Elantra here in Malaysia. Under the hood is an inline-4 2.0 liter DOHC CVVT engine producing 143 PS at 6,000rpm and 186Nm of torque at 4,600rpm. It is mated to a 4-speed automatic. This is not the nice GEMA-based 2.0 unit in the Kia Optima, but a different family. It uses an electric power steering system. The car rides on 16 inch alloy wheels with 205/55R16 tyres, and uses McPherson struts at the front, and a multi link suspension at the rear. Brakes are discs all round, with the front being ventilated. Turning radius is 5.17 meters, while...

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New Infiniti by Nissan

The arrival of Infiniti into Europe could end up being a timely one. The fragile economy has somewhat forced us to question our want for extravagant gestures of consumption. And, nothing could be more conspicuous a commodity than the personal motorcar. This luxury marque from Nissan is fresh off the boat from US shores where it has been enjoying success for nearly 20 years. Headquartered near Geneva, Infiniti was introduced across Europe in 2008, with right hand drive cars arriving in the UK in 2009. With a small portfolio of high performance cars, the company hopes its subtle take on...

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Japanese Style Tuning Cars

New Bentley – 800hp ASI Tetsu GTR, The Bentley Continental GT is a quite superb car with its 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 engine pumping out 552hp, new tuning kit from Japanese tuning firm TSI featuring a golden livery complete with flowers, all over the hood, the Japanese tuning house has at least gone to work to create a more aggressive wide body kit made of ASI’s dry carbon. The engineers have also tackled the engine by enhancing the turbochargers and exhaust system along with a bit of ECU tuning bringing the total output to an over-the-top 800hp. Nissan 370Z Tuned by Branew, This is one...

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Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS

Based on a Corvette chassis and using a 670 HP supercharged LS7, the Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS claims to be the first folding hardtop four-door supercar. With a class that specific, we don’t doubt it. The bizarre panel hinging from the rear 3/4 panel appears to be a door, rather than a roof support, so we’re not sure what the roof looks like, but since we’ve always hankered after a 205 MPH, four-door convertible Corvette that handles like a boat, we’ll let that one slide. The designers put in a retractable hard-top which can open or close in just 20 seconds. Built without B-pillars...

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Sportsline Audi R8 V10 With Tuning Specialist from Germany

ABT Sportsline, Audi tuning specialist from Germany, has released its first details of its tuned Audi R8 V10. The ABT Sportsline Audi R8 V10 is powered by a tuned 5.2-liter FSI V10 engine that produces 600 hp (441 kW), an increase of 75 hp from the stock 525 hp (386 kW) and 530 Nm of torque. The ABT R8 now sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, 0.1 seconds faster than the stock R8. The top speed meanwhile is at 322 km/h (200 mph). With the increase of power, ABT Sportsline equipped the R8 with an adjustable sports suspension system. ABT’s DTM division designed the body kit featuring...

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2011 Maserati Gran Cabrio

Maserati has unveiled its first official images of the 2011 Maserati GranCabrio which is the convertible version of the Maserati GranTurismo coupe. The GranCabrio is the first four-seat convertible from Maserati and it will make its worldwide debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15. The style was designed by Italian design house Pininfarina and it enriches all the five senses in a shared open-air experience without sacrificing comfort and performance. The Maserati GranCabrio is powered by a 4.7-liter V8 engine that produces 440 hp (323 kW), the same engine type as the...

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2011 Hyundai Elantra With Small Car Big Style Concept

 After its home market unveiling earlier this year, Hyundai has taken the wraps off its 2011 Hyundai Elantra sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The compact sedan promises lots – 40 mpg at a starting price of under $15,000 before destination. Hyundai, with its small-engined fleet of fuel-savvy bruisers, seems downright giddy at the news. The Korean manufacturer has announced that by the time 2025 rolls around, the company will have a corporate average fuel economy of 50 mpg. The groundwork for that dramatic increase is being laid right now with vehicles like the Sonata Hybrid and...

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

FAB Design Mellingen Switzerland has unveiled its program settings for the AMG Mercedes-Benz SLS. Outside, the FAB Design Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS has a body kit with a new sporty front lip spoiler with LED daytime running lights mounted vertically driving, new side skirts, carbon fiber and a rear apron with integrated diffuser. The modified AMG Mercedes SLS stands on wheels 3-part 20-inch Evoline. To improve performance, the AMG V8 engine SLS 6.3-liter comes with FAB sports stainless steel exhaust with four oval tubes to achieve 611 PS (449 kW) from the stock of 571 PS (420 kW). The suspension...

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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport

In conjunction with Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. 100th anniversary celebrations, the company will present a one-off Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport known as Sang Bleu at Pebble Beach. Instead of applying two paint colors, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu comes with two different bodywork materials, i.e. carbon fiber and aluminum. The Pebble Beach version features blue carbon fiber with polished aluminum. The visual carbon fiber is tinted in royal blue while the rear airscoops are tinted in nightblue. The Sang Bleu stands on a Midnight Blue and Diamond Cut two tone finish rims which...

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2011 Steeda Q Series Mustang

Steeda carries a strong reputation within the Ford community as a builder and innovator of original custom parts and equipment. Nowhere is that rep stronger than amongst the Mustang crowd. Earlier this year the company showed a teaser for its latest high performance Mustang–now, in advance of its upcoming official debut at the 2009 SEMA auto show, Steeda has revealed the 2010 Steeda Q Mustang Series.  Based on the 2010 Ford Mustang, the new Q Series tradition with computer-designed and track-proven parts. Some of the key pieces include Steeda underdrive pulleys, sport springs, billet...

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2011 Audi A3 TDI Clean Diesel

Audi has announced plans to introduce an engine start-stop system on A3 models equipped with the S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission. Available on the A3 1.6 TDI and A3 1.4 TFSI, the start/stop system improves fuel efficiency and decreases CO2 emissions. The 1.6 TDI will be rated at 4.2L/100km (56.00 US mpg) and 109 grams of CO2 per kilometer (175.42 g/mile). Likewise, the 1.4 TFSI comes in at 5.3L/100km (44.38 US mpg) and 124 grams of CO2 per kilometer (199.56 g/mile). In terms of performance, 1.6 TDI produces 77 kW (105 hp) and 250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft) of torque. This enables...

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2011 Acura RDX Facelift Revealed

Acura has released details of the redesigned 2010 RDX. Though these official details have not been released to the motoring media, Acura has regardless gone ahead and posted them on its official website. art of the upgrade is the new Acura corporate front grille with a new front bumper. New alloy wheels are fitted and the rear bumper sports new trim too. The vehicle measures 4.635m in length, 1.870m and stands 1.655m tall. It also has a minimum ground clearance of 15.87cm. Acura is now giving buyers the option of FWD (front-wheel-drive) with their 2010 RDX. That model becomes the baseline...

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2011 McLaren MP4-12C

The McLaren MP4-12C is meant to make its dramatic appearance on the supercar stage in 2011. The MP4-12C looks like any other midengine car until you notice the details.The C-pillar location delivers aero efficiency; the rear overhang is notably short. McLaren says the dihedral doors improve access; they certainly provide visual drama. Although the basic look had already been decided, ex-Ferrari designer Frank Stephenson finalized the details. From its twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 to its carbon-fiber chassis, this car is all McLaren. The twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 makes 600 hp and 443 lb-ft of...

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Lamborghini Reventon Roadster

With Mercedes and McLaren battling for supercar supremacy at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the long-rumored Lamborghini Reventón Roadster had become a bit of an afterthought – until now. Like the original Reventón coupe, which debuted in Frankfurt two years ago, the roadster redefines style, elegance, and insanity. Designed to be a stealth fighter for the road, the Reventón boasts jet-inspired carbon fiber body panels and aggressive 18-inch wheels. Inside, the roadster is decked out in alcantara upholstery and carbon fiber trim. While details are limited, the roadster will likely be powered...

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