Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition to go on sale early next year

Starting next year Porsche is adding a new model to the already very long Panamera line-up, the Panamera Platinum Edition. The 2013 Porsche Panamera Platinum goes on sale on January 5 in western markets, and it is only offered on the V6 models.

In terms of visual appearance, the Platinum Edition gets unique platinum silver metallic inserts on the lower grille(designed specifically for the turbo model), rear diffuser, trunk lid and on the lower half of the side view mirrors for a subtle differentiation from the base Panamera.  The interior gets a few styling upgrades as well with the new black/luxor beige two-tone combination running throughout the cabin. A partial-leather interior package comes as standard, with a full leather package available. You get a sports design steering wheel and the distinctive Porsche crest on the front and rear headrests as well as the insignia 'Platinum Edition' on the front door trim strips.

Many options are now standard equipment with the Panamera Platinum Edition justifying the higher price tag as well ($4000 over the base Panamera V6) . These include the Bi-Xenon with Porsche Dynamic Lighting System (PDLS) main headlights, parking assist front and rear, 19-inch Turbo alloy wheels, the Bose Audio system and heated seats for all four passengers.
The base price for the Panamera Platinum Edition will be $80,500  and for the Panamera 4 Platinum Edition will be $84,600. We expect to see these new Panameras hitting Middle Eastern roads by the middle of next year.

Nissan Extreme Concept

The Nissan Extreme Concept unveils at the International Auto Show in Brazil a small SUV with a high fun factor.

The Brazilian market is also for Nissan one of the main markets of the future. With the Nissan Extreme has now shown at the auto show in Brazil, a concept car that is tailored to the needs of customers in this country.

The sporty mini SUV comes with a similarly daring design as the Juke and will also meet the tastes of customers in South America. Despite the dynamic design of the Nissan will offer extreme space, which for the customers in the region is also an important purchase criterion.

It is powered by the new Nissan Extreme DIG-T 1.6-liter turbo petrol engines, which are already known from the Nissan Juke.

At a length of 385 cm have four people and a lot of luggage space. The wheelbase of 245 cm should also provide for the passengers in the back row acceptable space. For easy access to the rear of the 2-door SUV provide wide doors.

So let fuel economy and sporty acceleration data can be combined well. A production version of Extreme's very likely that he will continue the extravagant shape exactly, remains to be seen.

If the small SUV is well received by the customers, could also be a import to Europe not be excluded. After all, would also start with the Volkswagen Taigun to Europe, Ford plans to bring its small EcoSport yes already fixed to Europe.

Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept

At the Australian International Motor Show displays with the Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept another sports car study with hybrid drive.

Earlier this year, the Lexus LF-LC has celebrated its premiere at the Detroit Auto Show. With the Lexus LF-LC Blue now shows another version of his future supercar.

Even in Detroit, the LF-LC has made with its new design language for a lot of attention, the LF-LC Blue was now a little worse and provided with a opalblauen painting.

The drive was again revised, and the combination of combustion engine and electric motor reaches now a system output of 500 hp (372 kW), making it the most powerful engine of Lexus hybrid.

For the Lexus LF-LC Blue was also the interior slightly revised and now appears in a perfect blend of sportiness and luxury. Also new are the twin 12.3 "LCD screen to inform the driver about the navigation, radio, or drive mode.

For complex inputs, there is also a fold-out touch-screen keyboard, which is designed to facilitate and speed up the input.

Finest leather seats and brushed aluminum inserts complement the exclusive feeling inside. The next evolution of the LF-LC shows that Lexus is serious and already at an upcoming auto shows a production version of the hybrid sports car could be seen.

2012 Volkswagen Taigun

At the Sao Paulo International Motor Show 2012 Volkswagen celebrates the 2012 Volkswagen Taigun.

By Taigun presents Volkswagen in Brazil, the study of a compact SUV of the A00 class. Technically the Volkswagen Taigun features a proximity to New Small Family from Volkswagen, which he rounds off the top.

The exterior appearance of the study follows the lines of the new design DNA and shows where the design of the next Volkswagen models will go. The 385.9 cm long Taigun characterized by short overhangs and a long wheelbase 247 cm.

So shall also the VW Taigun its passengers with enough space, the luggage compartment holds 280 liters and can be extended if necessary by folding down the rear seats.

The interior features are very neat and fashionable design, the fittings unit is known from the Volkswagen up!, Yet the VW Taigun looks even more modern and sporty. With a smartphone interface and sophisticated infotainment systems to the Taigun appeal to young people.

Enough for driving pleasure, a new 1.0-liter TSI turbocharged engine make with 3-cylinder. The performance of the fuel-efficient engine is 110 hp (81 kW) and is intended to convey the only 985 kg heavy Taigun h in 9.2 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h.

The top speed is 186 km / h, is connected through a manual 6-speed transmission, an automatic 6-speed transmission, as in the Up! is certainly an option for the speedy SUV.

Volkswagen sees some opportunities for the study of implementation, mass production depends heavily on the feedback of the customers. The Taigun should be available not only in emerging markets but also as the Ford EcoSport come to us.

2013 Toyota ProAce

Starting in 2013, Toyota offers the 2013 Toyota ProAce back to a light commercial car and a successor of the Hiace.

The Hiace has been sent to many years in retirement and has left a gap in the range of Toyota. This gap should be filled 2013 with the new Toyota ProAce.

Just like its small car Toyota Aygo is now also for light commercial cars in cooperation with the PSA Group, which is identical except for PROACE logo and small detail changes, with the Peugeot Expert and Citroen Jumpy.

Toyota ProAce will be available in two different lengths (480.5 cm and 513.5 cm) and two vehicle height (194.2 cm and 227.6 cm). The charge capacity varies depending on the model between 5 and 7 m³ m³ and is up to 1.2 tonnes.

Customers can also choose whether you want sliding doors on both sides, or whether they have a tailgate or rear doors wish.

With the equipment, customers can have a lot of extras, which until recently were still cars reserved. Thus, besides power windows and air conditioning, an audio system with Bluetooth interface, cruise control, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, and ABS and VSC (ESP Toyota) are supplied for the ProAce.

On request there is also the VSC +, which provides even in difficult driving situations or in exceptional weather conditions for maximum grip and safety.

The engines, customers between the 1.6-liter diesel with 90 hp (66 kW), or a 2.0-liter diesel with power outputs of 128 hp select (94 kW) and 163 hp (120 kW). Is the powerful diesel is also available with a 6-speed automatic transmission, standard is in the 2.0-liter engines installed a manual 6-speed transmission and the 1.6 liter diesel a manual 5-speed transmission.

Coming Kia Optima style Batman

Coming Kia Optima style Batman

Mid-size sedan is the product of a series of vehicles of the "We can be Heroes" by Kia and DC Entertainment Group cooperation, with the main theme is the style of superhero comics.

Campaign with the help of the Korean-American comic book artist Jim Lee and Rides Magazine. The comic book character style will be applied to the other Kia models also include Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg.



Kia Optima SX Batman in Time Warner Center (New York, USA). Photo: IGN.
Optima SX Batman style, looks just like a car that will attend the exhibition SEMA, with a combination of glossy black and matte black paint with pictures of Batman. 20-inch rim. Yellow LED lights under the car. The grille Batman took 40 hours to create.

Interior with black leather seats with the Batman logo. In particular, in the glove compartment to map between the two seats there and some darts Batman, and Batman's suit and hood in the trunk.

Vehicles on display from January 11 to 14/10 at the Time Warner Center (New York, USA).

Grille Batman.

Seamless yellow LED lights under the car.

5-spoke 20-inch wheels painted black with the Batman logo.

Batman logo on the seat.

Darts Batman panel in between the two front seats.

Photo: IGN, Motortrend

Mercedes SL65 AMG 2013

Mercedes SL65 AMG 2013 cost more than $ 300,000
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Roadster version with a V12 engine, which provides 630 horsepower and torque 1000 Nm will appear in the near future.

The delivery of the Mercedes SL 65 AMG version 2013 will start in a few days. Customers may choose not to pick up the car at the dealer in the traditional way, which can pick up the car directly at the customer center of AMG in Affalterbach.


Mercedes SL65 AMG 2013 began to be sold in Germany.
SL65 AMG buyers will be visiting AMG Performance Studio, where each worker will create AMG products entirely by hand. AMG engine production in the region, guests will have the opportunity to talk with engineers to create each of the SL65's V12 engine, as the traditional philosophy of the company is "an engineer, an engine".

In addition, customers will learn about technology and how it works of the new V12 roadster. AMG customer center also has a collection of advanced features of the AMG models in Germany. The most powerful AMG 6 liter V12 Biturbo can propel the car from 0-100 km / h in 4 seconds, and reaches 200 km / h in 11.8 seconds, top speed 250 km / h.


Mercedes will continue unveiled the roadster version.
SL65 AMG price starts at $ 305,000, while the 45th anniversary version will cost $ 350,000.

White is the world's most popular cars

White is the world's most popular cars

Both in the United States, Europe or Asia, most car buyers are choosing a vehicle with the brightest colors.

In the world of car paint, for about a decade, almost silver "bosses", not only in 2009 and 2010, and popular around the world, not just in the U.S., Europe or Asia .


In 2012, car buyers across the world's most popular white car.
But the revolution that happened in 2011, when White took over the top spot in the U.S., the black ranks number 1 in Europe and Asia prefer new silver top.

In 2012, according to the annual report of PPG Industries, U.S. paint manufacturers are now present in more than 60 countries and territories around the world, the white car is the number one choice in both the U.S. and Europe , and usurped the throne of silver in Asia.

Occupied the number two position in almost all of the black market. Silver and Grey shared the No. 3 position in the U.S., while in Europe, No. 3 and then silver.

In Asia, these options turn white and dark brown, golden brown, dark yellow, orange, and yellow.

In addition, the bold metallic colors such as gold, copper and bronze are increasingly attracting customers.

Mercedes ML350

'Tiger' Mercedes ML350 highway
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Third-generation midsize SUV offers look mighty V6 engine with 306 hp power and advanced control system makes the driver did not stop to gas when driving on the highway.

Mercedes ML350 born 2012 German carmakers to clients who want the car easily help them overcome a long time on the highway streets, but also elegant and luxurious when in the city.

Using a more powerful V6 engine and automatic transmission, ML350 life 2012 in the midsize SUV segment in the Vietnamese market, to compete with rivals such as the Audi Q5 3.2 Premium.


 Mercedes ML350 2012 on the stretch of road.
Has been designed on the old model, but the wheelbase increased to 2915 mm, and a width slightly more than previous generations that new ML350 characteristic of elder GL and wider luggage compartment. Overall length is 4803 mm, width 1926 mm and height 1796 mm.

At the front, the front bumper is designed to more and chrome, horizontal bar grille with three pointed star in the middle, turn signal lights LEDs squeezed upward rather than horizontal headlights below as the previous generation car. LED daytime positioning on wind holes before making ML350 become more athletic.

At the rear, the rear end is designed aerodynamic form but not "claw" down the back is too low to make up the space inside the back of the car is quite spacious. The following types of LED lights and wings ornamented spoiler for the tail younger elder GL.

Spacious cockpit, striking chrome detailing on the leather material and mix the brown wood-paneled detail with spectacular ridge. Foot space in the 2nd row seat is quite comfortable, and the passenger can turn back the back seat comfortably. Luggage storage enough for a family of four with a long travel day.



Sitting in the driving position, the feeling back leather chair embrace. Seat position, sit back and knees are adjusted and stored in memory. Even the steering wheel is easily adjustable for driver convenience and will return to the standard position when the driver door is opened.

Open sunroof at both 2 seats create a sense of space within ML350 is widened. Close the doors and boot, no sound of the engine block 306 hp from entering, car gently rolled.

Engine life ML350 2012 Mercedes take little more with a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline direct injection with a capacity of 302 hp at 6500 rev / min and torque of 370 Nm from 2,500 to 5,250 rpm r / min.

Ensure quiet engine, 7-speed automatic transmission is upgraded, the fastest meet the requirements of the driver. On the journey from Hanoi to Cao Bang, the feeling of operating the vehicle with a weight of nearly 2.2 tons at a speed of 80 km / h is quite comfortable. Traction control system and electronic body stabilization system ESP allows the vehicle to operate smoothly and quiet. Keep raw speed when hugging the corners wide, gently driving beat and vehicle operation remains stable. Feel "stuck" in the back seat when cornering.

Version 2012 will not be cut. The technology features on the ML350 includes a smart connection system, cruise control at all speeds, self-parking system and connector for the iPad. Along with the cruise control system, the driver can set the desired speed and enjoy the journey. Bluetooth connection for mobile phone contact can help the driver while his hands leaving the steering wheel.

Ford intends to put carbon materials into road cars

Ford intends to put carbon materials into road cars

Focus bonnet carbon fiber reinforced plastic exhibiting at the Composites Europe event in Dusseldorf, Germany unveiled its ambitious American cars in the use of these materials in mass production.

5 times the strength of steel, hard double, weighs one-third, carbon fiber is widely used in the aerospace and racing. But with its civil production car is still a dream by making long, expensive.

Ca-po lightweight CFRP half compared to those made from traditional steel, and according to Ford's European Research Center construction time it can also shorten due to the continuous use of the assembly line.


Bonnet Ford Focus using carbon fiber reinforced plastic.
Inga Wehmeyer, materials research engineer at Ford's European Research Center analysis: "The main benefit of reducing the weight of the car is the fuel economy but to create automotive components made of carbon materials by moderate price fast stage is unthinkable. way associated with the project experts through research Hightech.NRW, Ford is trying to solve the element to support the production of carbon materials " .

Project startup Hightech.NRW 2 years ago and will continue until September / 2013 in order to develop methods of manufacturing carbon composite material panels, paint meet the standards, reduce production time and profitable

Ford said that carbon will not appear in the near future. But manufacturing technology it will be converted to large-scale application.

Toyota recalled more than 7 million vehicles worldwide

Toyota recalled more than 7 million vehicles worldwide

The Japanese carmaker announced recall 7.43 million vehicles worldwide due to errors in the control window and can cause fire. This includes selling models such as the Camry and Yaris.

Manufacturer said, when active, the control switch on the driver's side window on a vehicle can get stuck or like. This error occurs because the government lubricants are not in the process of mounting the switch in the factory, and if conventional lubricants, fire may arise in some cases.

According to Toyota, there is no case of fatal accidents or the fault.


Corolla is one of the recalled models this time. Photo: Toyota.
Of the 7.43 million vehicles recalled about 2.5 million vehicles in circulation in the U.S., 1.4 million in Europe and China, half a million vehicles in the Middle East and 650,000 in Australia. In Japan, the number of vehicles involved is 450,000 units.

List of recalled vehicles include many cars and producing scattered in many years, including Highlander, Matrix, Tundra, Yaris, Corolla, Camry and RAV4.

Toyota said the error will be handled by removing the controls and use a special lubricant and does not charge the customer.

According to CNN, the recall notice was given shortly before the stock market in Japan ended the session. Toyota shares fell nearly 2 percent during the day, falling to its lowest level since late July.

This is the first recall of Toyota's largest since 2009, when about 10 million vehicles have been recalled to fix the sticking gas pedals. In this case, the agent will be notified to stop selling the vehicles involved, and the production well to pause for a certain period of time.

2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive is the fastest electrically powered serial car in the world.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive a new model of his sports car series to the market. The gull wing is thereby driven by four synchronous electric motors with a combined peak output of 552 kW (750 hp).

Each engine is responsible for the propulsion of a wheel, making the sporty Mercedes has all-wheel drive and thus the power to the road even better. The electric motors provide the SLS AMG Electric Drive for a huge boost.

The peak torque of 1,000 NM and transported the car in just 3.9 seconds from a standing start to 100 km / h The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km h /.

Get the power to the motors from a battery with an energy content of 60 kilowatt-hours, the weight is 548 kg. Due to the low center of gravity is then also an even better road holding for the sports car from Mercedes.

According to the Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive come with a battery charge around 250 kilometers. Whether this value can be achieved in practice, but may be questioned, at least if one wants to enjoy the performance of the car now and then.

If you want to load the car on a standard socket, should take into account 20 hours until the next exit. Quicker, as recommended by Mercedes wallbox that allows silting in about three hours.

Mercedes-Benz has also done everything that the driving pleasure of the electric-powered sports car is further enhanced. With the AMG Mercedes Torque Dynamics system provides an intelligent distribution of drive torque to the wheels. The three driving modes "Comfort", "Sport" and "Sport plus" also allow for any occasion the perfect tuning.

An AMG ceramic composite brakes provides perfect stopping power and, of course, passengers will also be spoiled with an exclusive high-quality interior. Also on board include the Comand APS, a media interface, Blind Spot Assist and the reversing camera and the AMG Performance Media system with high-speed Internet access, and information about G-forces, tire pressure, range and lap times when driving on race courses.

2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

The 2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S brings in January 2013, a new top model of its SUV range to the market.

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is a sports car in the SUV robe and combines breathtaking performance with the utility of a large vehicle.

The performance is compared to the Cayenne Turbo, again increased by 50 hp and is the Turbo S with 550 hp (405 kW). The maximum torque has also increased and now stands at 750 Nm.

With this performance, the Cayenne Turbo S accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds, creates, top speed is 283 km / h, making the SUV is also found in regions of sports cars.

Course chassis and suspension are all designed for driving enjoyment, the combination of air suspension and active damping control "PASM" and the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) is a guarantee of a perfect road holding and driving pleasure.

The likewise standard Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) operates with a variable torque distribution to the rear wheels in combination with an electronically controlled locking rear differential, and provides improved traction and therefore greater agility in every driving situation.

Especially for the new Turbo S, Porsche designer two-tone leather interiors are designed in new colors and color distributions.

2013 Hyundai i30 3-Door

The second-generation i30 will be offered in 2013 in a version with 3 doors. Called 2013 Hyundai i30 3-Door. We show the first photos of the new Korean.

For the second generation of the Hyundai i30 is now offering a third body variant. The 3-door will expand its model range by a sporty model.

While the front end is identical to that of the hatchback, it is the Hyundai i30 3-door from the B-pillar very dynamically. With a steep upward rising lower window edge, which ends up in a crisp then rear area, it features Hyundai i30 sporty than ever.

With the brand's design and LED daytime running lights as well as the front end looks very harmonious and sporty. Designed specifically for the 3-door 16 "alloy wheels round off the sporty impression on.

As with the other i30 versions, there will be the 3-door model with five different levels, ranging from 90 hp to 135 hp. Both sporty and economical it is the 1.6 liter diesel with 128 hp, which is a CO2 emissions of only 97 g / km.

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3

A maximum of five pieces, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary" limited by the 45th Birthday to be celebrated by AMG.

The new SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary", Mercedes-AMG is an exclusively equipped special series, which is aimed at racing enthusiasts car collectors who have about half a million euros.

That's right, the price in Germany is 446,250 euros if you want to have are the cars in his garage.

Both the exterior and the interior of the special edition Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary" some modifications were made. Sun shines the body in new matt "designo magno graphite" that has already come in the Mercedes SL 65 AMG "45th Anniversary" is used.

Another eye-catcher is the striking silver framed logo "45 Years of Driving Performance" on the doors of the GT3 race car. The interior of the exclusive special model dominates the functional racing car atmosphere.

The steel roll cage is painted in the same matt finish as the exterior, instrument panel and center console of the car were designed in matt carbon. A special plaque with a "1 of 5" logo on the seats and the center console indicates the limited edition of the race car.

Under the hood, the special model can not be used with more power, but the AMG 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine receives a signature from Bernd Schneider and the responsible motor mechanic to also here to underline the exclusivity.

By strictly limited special model would address the Mercedes-Benz ego of super-rich and has created a collector's item, which was indeed built for the race track, but probably eke out a stock with a high added value in the garage is his existence.

Chase media collection and the defection of 007

Chase media collection and the defection of 007
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The movie "Dr. No." premiere 50 years ago marked the debut of James Bond, one of the most attractive male character on screen. Accompanying 007 is the weapons 4 special cake.

For the cars that James Bond used the weapons for a reason: almost the technology has its defense and attack premium, specially manufactured exclusively for the handsome spy.


James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 with features like bulletproof glass shield, two machine guns in the nose of the vehicle, number plate number plate can be changed to UK, France and Switzerland, the seat can shoot out in emergency, tire cutting machine, telephone in a secret compartment in the car door ...
Among them, the Aston Martin is the name most often mentioned when it comes to James Bond. The British brand of cars including the DB5 (Goldfinger) or DBS in On Her Majesty's secret service. Actor Daniel Craig also drove DBS in Quantum of Solace.

There is also the Lotus Esprit, Ford Mustang, BMW 750iL and the BMW Z8 roadster.

Weapons on the vehicles of James Bond may be a machine gun, smoke spray, rocket launchers, machine oil spray or even make the car invisible technology.




Aston Martin DB5 with a variety of controls for machines and special weapons, and the phone is in the car door. DB5 was produced from 1963 to 1965 with a 4-liter engine capacity of 282 horsepower.


In the episode "The spy who loved me" (1977), the white Lotus Esprit S1 appeared and became famous for the screen to launch into the water and turns into a submarine. - "For your eyes only" (1981), red Lotus Turbo Espirt become special character 007. Photo: Lotusespritturbo.


Starting in the episode "For your eyes only", the white Esprit is still used, when James Bond to investigate Gonzale character. Then two bad guys trying to break added to the car, but the security system is activated makes Chie vehicle exploded. 2nd Esprit appear red, with skis on the roof.

Ford Mustang Mach 1 used by Bond in "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971) to escape the police after escaping Blofeld's secret weapons research, including Mach 1 scene only runs with 2 wheels on the right . Vehicles manufactured from 1969 to 1978 with style Fastback (sloping hood claws later) and a V8.


Henrik Fisker designed the BMW Z8 roadster and the car was produced from 1999 to 2003. In real life, Z8 chassis and body made from lightweight aluminum and use a V8 with 400 horsepower. Also in the episode "The world is not enough" (1999), Bond received a Z8 with a rocket launcher or self-destruct mode.

Aston Martin DBS appeared in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (1969). This car is also the choice of Bond in "Casino Royale" (2006) and "Quantum of Solace" (2008). Both elegant and aggressive, DBS is the flagship product of Aston Martin with a 6 liter V12 engine capacity of 510 horsepower. In the episode "Casino Royale", the car set a record of seven revolutions. There are three cars were destroyed during filming.

With BMW 750iL, James Bond does not drive, but controls it through Ericsson mobile phones are private institutions. Chase scene ends with a supercharger from the rooftop of a building down the middle of the lobby a car rental with automatic voice recording: "Congratulations you have a safe journey." There have been 15 BMW 750i destroyed while recording.