LA Auto Show: Aston Martin One-77

A surprising appearance at the Los Angeles show was that made by Aston Martin’s British-registered One-77 demonstrator, which had stopped off after a tour of the ‘States.


The car’s presence confirmed that – after a fair amount of internal debate – Aston has decided to homologate the car for sale in the US, with the last of the limited-to-77 production run likely to be sold there. According to an Aston insider, 56 One-77s have already been built, and there are just six left to sell. There’s just the small matter of finding the £1million it takes to buy one.

Aston Martin One-77

2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

The SL has long been a standard-bearer for the Mercedes brand. Flashy, sexy, fast, safe, luxurious, and exclusive -- it's all of the brand values rolled into one, minus a back seat. Since the original 300 SL launched in 1954, and really since the R107 SL launched in 1971,

the SL has represented all of Mercedes' best thinking crammed into one, four-wheeled place. Of course, the SLS AMG kinda monkey-wrenches the notion that the SL sits atop the brand, but no marketing strategy is perfect. Anyhow, the new SL (internally named R231) looks to be more of the same, and that same is good. It also looks -- to my eyes, at least -- like the most technically advanced chassis ever fitted to a production car.



2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series

AMG’s Tobias Moers is one wicked mother, and his cars aren’t far behind. Moers is head of vehicle development for AMG. A classic German performance engineer—stern, compact build—he likes his machinery loud and sideways. Shortly after driving the new C63 AMG Black Series at its Laguna Seca press launch—nine hot laps only, and street driving verboten—your author walked up to Moers and asked him his official title. He stared back blankly, as if I had just told him my name was Big Bird. “I’ve had different titles,” Moers said, arms crossed. “Frankenstein was one of them.” No smile.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series

Mercedes SUV to debut at Los Angeles Auto Show

If the world needs a 518-horsepower sport utility vehicle, Mercedes-Benz is ready to take orders for the 2012 ML63 AMG that goes on sale in the United States in February.

The Alabama-built SUV with a direct-injection bi-turbo V-8 engine is making its global debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

An M-Class with a conventional V-8 will also join the lineup in the new year.

The ML63 AMG is joined at the Mercedes display by some other exotic Mercedes models being shown in North America for the first time.

They include the 2012 SLS AMG Roadster with a retractable fabric top. The convertible has normally hinged doors as opposed to the gullwing doors on the SLS AMG coupe. The SLS AMG has a 6.3-liter V-8 that generates 563 horsepower.

A Black Series version of the C63 AMG — the most powerful C-Class in history with 510 horsepower — is also on display. The previous version only delivered 451 horsepower. The suspension and brakes have also been beefed up to handle this beast.

2013 Mercedes SL: Very First Details

Mercedes starts out the teasing campaign for the new SL-Class by releasing a few details on some of its new features.

The new SL will be heading back to its roots by shedding a couple of stones off its weight. After all, SL stands for Sport and Light. Thanks to the extensive use of aluminum, and some new and extremely clever production methods Mercedes has come up with, the new SL will be some 140 kg lighter than the current gen.

Despite the weight reduction, it’ll be stiffer and will have more torsional rigidity, meaning there will be less flex in the chassis, so the handling will be better. The SL is actually on a sports car diet.

The lightness will also make the car more fuel efficient and helps with lowering its CO2 emission.

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG to debut Officially at the 2011 LA Auto Show

According to the last media reports, the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG will make its official debut next month at the 2011 LA Auto Show.


The car is expected tocome with a new body kit, prepared by the AMG performance division, which will have among other features new side sills, a new front bumper, a new rear roof spoiler and a new rear bumper with integrated air diffuser and exhaust system.
A new set of AMG five-spoke alloys will complete the entire design, creating a more auditive effect that a visual one.

The star of the entire debut will be a new direct-injection 5.5-liter V8 engine, found also on the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG, which deliveres around 525 hp and 516 lb-ft / 700Nm and 557 hp and 590 lb-ft / 800Nm with the optional AMG Performance package. This engine will be mated to the seven-speed Sportshift automatic transmission, while the power will be transferred to the road via the all-wheel drive system.

2011 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 Review

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 still powered by a six-cylinder boxer engine for the rear wheels and two electric motors that drive the front axle. Production of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 is rated 470 hp, as well as electric motors are being revised 60-75 kW each. Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 offers up to 200 extra horses for a few seconds. Added by HP can be activated automatically or manually by the driver. They are usually required when passing through. Electronic flywheel battery race car has been transferred to other components of the safety car hybrid carbon fiber on the passenger side.

The new Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 differs markedly from its predecessor. Thanks to the optimization of high-voltage components of the hybrid system, large gaps in front of the rear fenders are no longer needed. This reduces friction and reduces fuel consumption. Overall, the vehicle weight has dropped to 1350 to 1300 kg. The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 car has been completely revised. Most of the displays and controls has moved to the steering wheel. Drivers can use the rest of the functions through the backlit buttons are now located in the center console. Priority was given to ergonomics and a clear layout of the drivers – especially after dark. The new Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 is a perfect example of the “Intelligent Performance Porsche philosophy, the principle found in every Porsche – more power with less fuel, increase efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions – on the track and road. Porsche AG will enter the Nürburgring 24 hour race on June 25, 2011.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S

2012 Porsche 911 are about to launch! What good news for Porsche lovers. Porsche appears in the biggest shape of all its fellow Porsche. This newest Porsche has its wheelbase growing over its predecessors. It’s about 3.9 inches over it. The front track is also wider in present. This seventh-generation of Porsche sits lower and it causes 911 Porsche looks elegant and at the same time athletic point as well.

The new Porsche 911 has Carrera model. It was equipped with seven-speed manual transmission with H-shift pattern. You’ll see the optional Sport Chrono package and retractable rear seats if you look close enough to the interior. There will be two types of Carrera that Porsche 911 will launch. They are Carrera and Carrera S models.

Carrera is equipped with 3.4 liter F-6 engine which produce 350 horsepower. If you installed Porsche PDK Dual Clutch transmission, Carrera will be able to reach 60 mph in Porsche estimated 4.4 seconds. If you choose Carrera with Sport Chrono, you can reach 60 mph in only 4.2 seconds.

Carrera S is given 3.8 liter F-6 engine. The same engine is also installed in Carrera S last year edition. But it doesn’t mean that Carrera S does no improvement in 2012. The horsepower has been boosted up to 15 horsepower which means now the machine can produce 400 hp. How if PDK Dual Clutch transmission installed in S type of Carrera? It will hit 60 mph in Porsche estimated 4.1 seconds. While in Sport Chrono edition, it can reach 60 mph 0-60 seconds faster than the basic Carrera S.

Porsche has released New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) ratings. 2012 Porsche 911 with PDK equipped will reach 8.2 liter per 100 km for fuel efficiency and Carrera S will achieve 8.7 liter in 100 km.

Although Porsche 911 has gained its wheelbase up to 3.9 inches and wider its front track, it is still able to improve its fuel efficiency. It really scores. Not only improving its fuel economy, Porsche 911 has also improved its acceleration times by losing its weight. 2012 Porsche 911 is about 100 pounds lighter than the other outgoing cars by using magnesium to save weight. Porsche doesn’t stop until that point to serve you top fuel economy, it includes stop/start technology and “sail” mode of PDK to give you better experience in the field.

Porsche announces 2012 Panamera GTS

It’s the Panamera GTS.

GTS is a moniker the automaker has used as a designation of sport-tuned characteristics paired with a naturally aspirated engine. It was last seen on the final iteration of the departed 997, but also used on an earlier version of the company’s Cayenne SUV.

(Go way back into Porsche lore and you’ll find that the Porsche GTS was also a street-legal variant of a race car made in 1964 and 1965, but let’s not tell this new Panamera GTS about that, lest it suffer an identity crisis.)

New Porsche 911 Revealed

New Porsche 911 Revealed - New Porsche 911 revealed We scoop clearest pictures yet of the next generation of 911

Gotcha! These are the images clearer still fiercely anticipated new Porsche 911 spied testing in Germany.

Spotted join the street, the car is almost completely free of disguise. The car will be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Look closer and you can see how the designers of the company have changed the way the legendary car, watching the lights of the net addition rear.Â

The front end is different, and there is a new image buffer and different-looking headlights - which are oval in shape than before. Even slightly disguised, the lights are inspired by the 918 Spyder concept car, revealed at the Geneva Motor Show last year Show.Â

Our photos also show the arrangement of the indicator of new cars, and the opening of the hood changes, which should give the car better aerodynamics. The exterior mirrors have also moved to the doors instead of the wings.

As we are used to Porsche, the design of the new 911 is far from what could be described as a radical, but drivers can expect a big boost interior luxury, quality and functionality. According to our sources, update includes Panamera style center console and a new skin trims.Â

Under the skin, its front suspension and steering set up with the next Boxster and Cayman from car, while the rear suspension remains unchanged. Â

Cars will continue to deliver impressive Porsche PASM damper system that allows the driver to choose between a variety of travel programs.

The engine range is the same as offered in the current line 911. However, a new system of direct fuel injection and halting and promises to improve fuel economy by up to 12 percent. Energy upgrades are also available with the power of the Carrera's 3.6-liter flat-six engine and torque increases 20 Nm and 20bhp respectively, 365bhp and 400 nm. The 3.8-liter unit in the Carrera S, for its part, 415bhp and 440 Nm of torque.

A six-speed manual is standard, and seven-speed PDK is available as an accessory. Most buyers can choose a car, even though, as about 80 percent of the current 911s PDK dual-clutch feature.

AC Schnitzer BMW X3 2011

Now BMW tuning specialist AC Schnitzer has developed an extensive range of accessories to make the second generation SUV stand out even more.

Just the AC Schnitzer performance upgrade from 184 to 218 HP in the X3 xDrive20d ensures that the vehicle stands out from the crowd. And in the near future, the Aachen-based specialist will be offering a performance upgrade for the X3 xDrive30d too.

With or without power upgrade, the engine bay styling with AC Schnitzer logo is available for all models.

Ford Mad Max Interceptor Concept

This matte black Ford Falcon coupe is a keys when you find yourself in the middle of gang violence. The Mad Max, an Australian cinematics masterpiece which appear from a film which very famous, Max’s Persuit Special.

Ford Mad Max Interceptor Concept - Front View

Ford Mad Max Interceptor Concept - Rear Angle View

Ford Mad Max Interceptor Concept

There’s one another vehicle from the film was memorable, the 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT351. Ford Mad Max Interceptor Concept comes due for a 4^th installment and appear in 2012, Mad Max : Fury Road. This film is set to star Tom Hardy, Teresa Palmer and Charlize Theron, and of course, the one we waiting for, the Ford Mad Max Interceptor Concept which are currently being designed.

Another two af the leading candidates for hero’s car than Ford Mad Max Interceptor Concept displayed at Australian Motor Show in Melbourne. Check out our high res image gallery to find more details for the design.

Ford Mad Max Interceptor Concept - Top Angle View

2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe

2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe offers a stylish coupe for Altima costumers on its third year of production in 2010. This car gives what the costumers expect ; individuality and fashionable appearance expression.

2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe - Rear Angle View

2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe - Front View

2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe - Side Angle View

2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe - Rear View

2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe

There’s so many enhancements for this 2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe, such as new available red leather-appointed interior color, new exterior styling, refined interior fabrics and three new exterior colors.

For electronics features, 2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe serves its costumers with standard Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, 4.3-inch color display, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System with audio streaming and RearView Monitor , an advanced Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System and Bose premium audio system with 7 speakers.

Under the hood, 2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe equipped with 3.5-liter V6 engine and Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) or 6-speed manual transmission. The exterior is appears more stylish, comes with shorter wheelbase, low height, short length and small size to gives what the buyers expect for this high performance car.

2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe Specifications

Key : AT – automatic transmission, MT – manual transmission, F/R/AWD – front/rear/all wheel drive

2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe Powertrain

Type : V6

Power : 270 hp @ 6000 RPM

Torque : 258 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM

Displacement : 214 cu in (3507 cc)

Redline : 6600 RPM

Driveline : Front Wheel Drive

Transmission : Variable Speed Automatic (Std.) and 6 Speed Manual (Opt.)

2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe Brakes & Tires

Brakes Front – Rear : Ventilated Disc – Solid Disc

Tire Size Front – Rear : 235/45 R18

2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Height : 55.9 in

Length : 180.9 in

Width : 70.7 in

Curb Weight : AT: 3332 lbs and MT: 3294 lbs

2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe Fuel Economy

EPA Fuel Mileage – City/Highway AT: 20/27 and MT: 18/27

2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe Price & Origin

Base Retail Price (MSRP) : AT: $27,770 and MT: $30,100

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid is the latest model in Kia’s design led-transformation which expanded with Kia Motors America’s at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This car shows more fuel efficiency, roomy interior and stunning design.

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid - Rear Angle View

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid - Wheels View

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid - Head Lamps View

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid - Tail Lamps View

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid - Engine View

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

It gives more than costumers expect with stylish, high performance, comfort and well-equipped sedan. 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid can be driven in 0 emission and uses a full parallel hybrid system and the full electric mode can speeds up to 62 mph.

For its design, 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid gives features including 16-inch alloy wheels, front grille design, folg lamps, headlamp design, chrome accents on exterior door handles, heated outside mirrors, LED tail lamp design, front and rear lower bumpers and side sill also rear lip spoiler.

And the electronics features, 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid serves it buyers with dual zone automatic temperature control with rear vents, eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, push-button start with smart key, chrome interior door handles, automatic up/down on front windows, rear reading lamps, glove box illumination, Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) and fixed rear seats with ski pass-through.

Also there’s Premium Technology Package with panoramic sunroof, driver’s seat memory, four-way power adjustable front passenger’s seat, heated rear seats and steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats, HID headlamps with automatic leveling, unique 17-inch alloy wheel design, a navigation system with back-up camera and SIRIUS Traffic, leatherette-wrapped center fascia, an eight-speaker Infinity audio system and auto-dimming rear-view mirror with Homelink and compass.

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Specifications

Key : AT – automatic transmission, MT – manual transmission, F/R/AWD – front/rear/all wheel drive

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Powertrain

Type : I4 + Electric Motor

Displacement :144 cu in (2359 cc)

Electric Power : 40 hp @ 1400 RPM

Electric Torque : 151 lb-ft @ 0-1400 RPM

Power : 166 hp @ 6000 RPM

Torque : 154 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM

Driveline : Front Wheel Drive

Transmission : 6 Speed Automatic

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Brakes & Tires

Brakes Front – Rear : Ventilated Discs – Solid Discs

Tire Size Front – Rear : 205/65 R16 (Std.) and 215/55 R17 (Opt.)

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Height : 57 in

Curb Weight : 3490 lbs

Length : 190.7 in

Width : 72.1 in

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Fuel Economy

EPA Fuel Mileage – City/Highway 36/40 mpg

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Price & Origin

Base Retail Price (MSRP) : $27,250a

Origin : South Korea

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid - Dashboard View

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid - Speedometer View

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid - Control Panel View

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Race Car

A new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 comes from combination of automotive fascination and spectacular racing car design. Designed as a costumer sports car with outstanding driving dynamics for competing in race series according to the near series FIA GT2 rulebook.

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Race Car - Front View

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Race Car - Rear Angle View

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Race Car

The aim of new design of 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Race Car is to achieve further improvements in aerodynamic performance. With new front apron with lage air intakes, brake disc with cooling air, radiator grille with large Mercedez star, bi-xenon headlamps, and the body is 2 inches wider than standart SLS AMG. Behind the driver, there’s 120-litre fuel tank located.

More details on the rear of 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Race Car, a wide carbon-fiber rear aerofoil surmounting the boot lid, features 2 apertures designed to vent the rear wheel arches. With the shape of carbon fiber rear diffuser, it generates a downforce for 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Race Car.

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Race Car Specifications

Key : AT – automatic transmission, MT – manual transmission, F/R/AWD – front/rear/all wheel drive

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Race Car Powertrain

Type : V8

Transmission : 6 Speed Sequential

Displacement : 379 cu in (6208 cc)

Driveline : Rear Wheel Drive

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Race Car Brakes & Tires

Brakes Front – Rear : Ventilated Disc – Ventilated Disc

Tire Size Front – Rear : R18

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Race Car Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Width : 78.3 in

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Race Car Performance

0-60 : 3.7 s

Top Speed : > 186 mph

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Race Car Price & Origin

Base Retail Price (MSRP) : $550,000