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Monday, October 21, 2013
Lightly Restyled 2013 Citroen C3 Hatch Heads to Geneva Motor Show
The Geneva motor show will mark the world debut of the restyled C3, if you believe Citroën, or European debut if you take into consideration the updated C3 presented in Brazil last summer.
On the outside, the European C3 gains the same suit of cosmetic upgrades as the Brazilian model including a new fascia with a double chevron grille and bumper-mounted LED daytime running lights, plus new tail light clusters combined with new reflectors set underneath the rear bumper. An available new Ink blue body paint completes the exterior revisions.
Stepping into the interior, there are new dashboard strips in matt black, brown or Moondust grey, which match the updated upholstery.
Citroën is also enhancing the C3s range with a new pair of PureTech 3-cylinder petrol engines with a 1.0 or 1.2-liter displacement and outputs of 67hp (68PS) and 81hp (82PS) respectively, borrowed from the new Peugeot 208.
The VTi 68 and VTi 82 PureTech engines return a fuel economy between 62.8 and 65.7mpg UK (4.5lt – 4.3lt/100km), and CO2 emissions between 99 and 104g/km.
A VTi 120 (118hp) petrol engine is also available with a manual or automatic gearbox, as are four diesel units, the HDi 70, e-HDi 70, HDi 90 and e-HDi 115.
European sales will begin after the Geneva Auto Salon, with the C3 facelift to arrive in the UK this summer.
Articles Source : Carscoop
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
SRT Announces Return to Le Mans 24 Hour Race with New Viper GTS R
Even SRT boss Ralph Gilles has admitted that the previous Vipers had an “axe-murderer” kind of demeanor but, despite that, the “snake” has had been quite successful in racing, competing against the best production-based rivals in the world and beating them not only in America but across the globe, too.
One of its greatest triumphs has been finishing in the first two places in its class for three years in a row, from 1998 to 2000, in the most prestigious endurance race in the world: the 24 Hours or Le Mans.
2013 is heralding the return of the Viper to La Sarthe, as SRT Motorsports will field two GTS-R racers in the LM GTE Pro class of the race that will take place on June 22-23.
“Racing is truly a part of the illustrious history of Viper and a proving ground for the SRT brand”, commended Gilles. “Historically, the Viper GTS-R has enjoyed great success at Le Mans, so we couldn’t be more excited and proud to accept the challenge to return to France”.
The new racer is based on the 2013 Viper GTS and has been developed by SRT Motorsports in cooperation with Riley Technologies. It made its debut last year in Mid-Ohio, as a part of a four-race test in order for a full-on assault on the GT class of the 2013 American Le Mans Series (ALMS).
You can scroll down for an image gallery and videos of the 2013 GTS-R as well as the Viper’s racing history right after the break.
Articles Source : Carscoop
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Used Rolls Royce Do You go Directly to The Used Car Market
And prestige of the car, there are three names of the producers always spoke the same level as other countries. The three brands, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar story. If you want to be able to buy one of the sought after those vehicles are the most fortunate and happy for some, it will bless you first of all, it is necessary, secondly, I have some very you would like to give important clues.
Before you start, when I called to you that hundreds of thousands of currency either in your country, in order to save money, beware of the Council this, check the used car market Please. I am now convinced that you think "I have spent the money on the value of the car, and I do not want to use it, I want it to be brand new!" But the prestige can be defined in terms of the car, the previous owner if there is one thing and can handle very well.
For example, I prestige cars on the market is probably 4000 miles on the clock 3 or some wonderful literally half the price youve seen it when it was new. Fact of the matter is, most cars in this price range, people sitting in the garage covered with dust and more paper is that the inflated spending the best part of working life.
You are using an example of one such as Rolls-Royce Phantom. If you, please check the market for these tiny machines could save 100,000 pounds of models have been less than 14000 miles. Cars not only a result of the bombing, the market value is still diving. If the market for one of these cars you have, that information could cost a lot!
Writers house and car enthusiasts J Ridgard. He now writes for the automotive industry. Here he describes the use Rolls-Royce.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Aamby Valley to host drag race
Aamby Valley City airstrip to host drag racers on March 9-10; special appearance by Y2K and Kawasaki ZZR1400 Monster Energy superbikes.
India’s first international drag race will be held at Aamby Valley City on March 9-10. The Valley Run 2013 will have racers from across the country and the world over showcasing their cars and bikes on the Aamby Valley City Airstrip, and competing with each other to set the best quarter-mile time.
Ten-time World Drag Race champion, Rickey Gadson will also attend the event. Gadson will race down the airstrip on a Kawasaki ZZR1400 Monster Energy and will also ride the MTT turbine Y2K superbike down the stretch.
"I’m definitely looking forward to making my maiden voyage over to Mumbai, India, for The Valley Run 2013. India has a huge and thriving drag racing fan base. So, Im honoured to be the first US Champion Drag Racer to come over and be a part of this event,” said Gadson.
The event is in collaboration with Elite Octane Inc and is also supported by the FMSCI, Performance Racing Store and Seventh Gear Customs.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Land Rover DC100 inches closer to reality
Replacement for the iconic Defender will blend aesthetic form with utilitarian function
The new Defender can do to the Land Rover badge and image globally what the Evoque did for the Range Rover. That is the view of Land Rover’s design director, Gerry McGovern.
It is now over a year since Land Rover revealed the DC100 concept and began touring it worldwide at shows, getting feedback. “The concept got the thumbs-up,” said McGovern, “and 90 per cent of the 250,000 people we spoke to loved it.”
McGovern said design work on the Defender replacement had progressed and various different concepts had been looked at internally in addition to the DC100, ahead of a planned introduction in “the middle of the decade”.
He believes the “new Defender can do for Land Rover what the Evoque did for Range Rover”, bringing a new, more style-conscious buyer to the Defender and the Land Rover brand.
Although style is promised, it will not be at the expense of function. “We need a new Defender for a new generation,” said McGovern, “so it has to be relevant and desirable to a modern audience, but it has to have the essence of the Defender. James Bond needs to be able to kick the hell out of it and it will still be able to get up for more.”
McGovern understands the sensitivity of the new Defender project due to the current car’s staunch fan base, but he said it couldn’t “be developed through rose-tinted spectacles”.
He said: “A like-for-like replacement for the Defender would not be appropriate and wouldn’t be legal with safety legislation. We can still capture the essence of the past but in a modern way.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Tata to launch Safari Storme on Oct 17
Safari Storme will be powered by the same 2.2-litre engine, but will now come with an improved suspension and modern chassis.
Tata will launch the new Safari Storme on October 17, 2012. First seen at the Auto Expo 2012, the Safari Storme incorporates some serious changes to make it more desirable, especially considering the ever-increasing competition in its segment.
While the changes to the exterior aren’t as revolutionary as we expected, Tata has made a lot of improvements to the car mechanically. The Safari Storme uses an improved suspension and a modern ladder-frame chassis similar to the one that underpins the Aria. It continues to be powered by the same 140bhp 2.2-litre DiCOR motor, but the engine now feels a lot more responsive. The five-speed G76 manual gearbox has also been tweaked for better refinement.
On the inside, the interiors have been reworked with clean, mature and minimalistic touches all-round. It also manages to retain the previous-gen Safari’s key quality - passenger comfort.
Once launched, the Safari Storme will compete with the likes of the Mahindra Scorpio and the recently-launched Renault Duster. We expect it to be priced at around Rs 10 lakh and, at this price point; it should have enough appeal to still be viewed as an attractive buy.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coming To America
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coming To America
Aston Martin will launch its V12 Vantage in the U.S. Although Aston Martin did not previously intend to offer the V12 Vantage in the U.S. market,
the automaker is now reportedly planning a fourth quarter introduction for 2010. The V12 Vantage was launched in Europe in 2009, becoming Aston Martin’s smallest model by size.
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Aston Martin will launch its V12 Vantage in the U.S. Although Aston Martin did not previously intend to offer the V12 Vantage in the U.S. market,
the automaker is now reportedly planning a fourth quarter introduction for 2010. The V12 Vantage was launched in Europe in 2009, becoming Aston Martin’s smallest model by size.
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