Track Day Motor Sports

On display in Beijing were released Aston Martin Dragon 88 and Dragon Concept Jeep Wrangler, two limited editions and exclusive market for the Asian giant.

Thinking about the ever-increasing consumption of luxury cars by Chinese consumers, Jeep and Aston Martin, produced two special editions and limited to only be sold in this country and that are released in the hall of Beijing 2012. Aston Martin took this room three special editions with Dragon 88 commemorating the Chinese Year of the Dragon. These models are based on the Aston Martin DBS Volante, the Virage and V8 Vantage S, of which only 88 units manufactured. Read more…

The new Peugeot 208, successor of the dynasty of the iconic 205, brings excellent mechanical and proposed a new lightweight body which improves performance. It comes in hatchback and coupe body.

A long chain of references, from 205 to 207, preceding the arrival of Peugeot 208, which was presented last week in Portugal and debuts this summer in Europe as a potential successor to the history and merits of the iconic 205. A small car, immensely popular and well muscled, young and innovative design, the 208 of today has the same stage. Of clients throughout the previous generation, it is a universal and multipurpose vehicle. Read more…

As it did with the Mercedes CLS, the German re-created a new category of car. This is the Mercedes Concept Coupe Style, a four-door model derived from a midsize sedan that is presented as a prototype in the Hall of China. Will soon be on the market.

The Style Concept Mercedes Coupe is a four-door coupe noted for the hood built into the front and two nerves that run lengthwise and provide an undeniable sporty look. Also striking diamond grid effect, which is the same as as that in the Concept A-CLASS. At the rear lights highlight the sharp shapes and twin exhaust pipes, which integrates seamlessly into a diffuser evokes the diamond shape of the grille. Read more…

Mini has started marketing the special series, the most exclusive version of this legendary model time. At the completion of many of the details of the interior, has had the collaboration of the design team of Rolls-Royce, which translates into high luxury to the finest.

A real shame that only produced 1,000 units of the Mini. The most luxurious and expensive range of the current Mini has already gone on sale at a starting price of 41,005 pounds sterling (just over 49,790 euros at current exchange rates). In carrying out this authentic collector’s item, Mini has enjoyed the cooperation of the staff of interior design from Rolls-Royce. Read more…

Released in the last Geneva Motor Show in prototype form, the Nissan Invitation future promises to be a bombshell on the segment B of the utilities in Europe. Hit the market during 2013.

The ‘concept’ Invitation Nissan will take over in 2013 of the Nissan Note, a minivan utility with lines of the Japanese manufacturer, which will give way to a more dynamic vehicle lines. The Paris Motor Show is the venue chosen to learn, probably the final version of the new Nissan utility. Read more…

The luxury all-terrain Toyota Land Cruiser is updated with several new features. One of them is found in its V8 D-4D, which happens to fit the standard Euro 5 pollution control. With 272 hp and a fully equipped, this full-blooded 4×4 offers more value to attract the most loyal fans of driving off road.

A more complete equipment and a slight mechanical optimization, these are the main novelties introduced the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 D-4D. Its engine V8 turbodiesel 4,461 cm3 displacement and 272 hp at 3,600 rpm receive a series of enhancements that allow it to adapt to the pollution control regulations Euro 5, including a revamped diesel particulate filter. The stated torque stands at 66.28 Nm between 1,600 and 2,800 rpm. This diesel engine is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. The battalion accompanying technological Toyota Land Cruiser D-4D 272 hp is large. Among the most relevant systems, highlights the intelligent multi-terrain all-wheel drive, a device capable of varying the parameters of the accelerator, brakes and traction control according to surface conditions we are experiencing. This system has four operating options: earth and mud, gravel, rocks and Badenes. Read more…

With larger sizes and very clean lines Peugeot introduced the deluxe version of the 508. It has an engine of 156 horses and 1,600 cm3 turbocharged that allows up to 220 kph.

After a slump in imports due to problems with supplies of parts for the manufacture of 508 in France, this car back to the windows, which Peugeot takes its intervention in the high mid-range market with a very good piece and had been temporarily last year. The tsunami that struck Japan complicated the provision of many parts for this car that shares elements with the Toyota Camry into a technical partnership with these two brands. Now comes with a package very well chosen and attractive. It is a large sedan and generous measures in all its dimensions, especially in the rear, which has a walk overrun in height for tall people and a large space between chairs, and good accessories for your convenience, and folding center armrest and lights read very well placed on the roof itself. Read more…

The 2014 Impala will have its first presentation in the Hall of New York and maintained in the large sedan segment offering efficiency, comfort, technology and safety.

Chevrolet is preparing to launch the tenth generation of one of the most iconic cars of the brand: the legendary Impala in its edition 2014. The redesign of the Chevrolet’s flagship sedan is based on the strong heritage of the characteristics that have distinguished this model over time, with an expressive style, a more refined interior and advanced use of technology. Totally renovated at all levels, the 2014 Impala features a new exterior appearance that represents the next evolution of Chevrolet’s design vocabulary. Furthermore, its design is much more elegant and offers stepless adjustment sculpted sides, 18-inch wheels and scheming lights with HID headlights and LED daytime running standard frame a much wider grille. Read more…

Is a unique model that the famous singer configured to your liking on the platform of 458 Italy but with 8-cylinder engine in V and a style that was made in honor of the 70512BB.

British singer Eric Clapton, who has one of the most valuable collections of cars and shocking the world, was the Italian manufacturer and exclusive version of the Ferrari 458 Italy. This version was requested by the singer two years ago and asked about the ‘Italia’ was made a tribute to one of their cars, the 512 BB in the 70′s. Read more…

Taking advantage of its presence in the next Auto Show New York, the Japanese show cosmetic changes and team with these models, as well as more efficient engines.

Although the new models represent a new generation, the update that gave the Japanese the Legacy sedan and Outback’s truck was going beyond a ‘face lift’, in fact, will present the 2012 versions in the next room New York Motor Show to be held from 4 to 15 April. The main new mechanics for the two models, which have the same mechanical platform, is to premiere a new 2.5-liter boxer engine with 175 horsepower and 235 Nm of output torque. This engine may be combined with a six-speed manual or box ‘automatic’ CVT. Read more…