Selasa, 04 September 2012

2013 Land Rover Defender gets minor updates 2013 Land Rover Defender gets minor updates

2013 Land Rover DefenderHas a revised color palette and upgraded interior

Land Rover has announced a series of changes for the 2013 Defender.
On the styling front, the model gains two new exterior colors (Barolo Black and Havana) and a variety of contrasting roofs (Fuji White, Santorini Black, Indus Silver, Orkney Grey and Firenze Red).
Inside, there's new fabric / leather front seats, Bluetooth connectivity and an optional Alpine audio system with a subwoofer.
Since the model received powertrain updates for 2012, engine options carryover.
The 2013 Land Rover Defender goes on sale later this month and U.K. pricing starts at £22,350.

Source: Land Rover

Tesla considering an electric supercar - report

Tesla Roadster

Could come as early as 2016

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed that the company is considering an electric supercar.

Details are limited, but the model would reportedly compete with vehicles from Lamborghini and Ferrari. It would also have to battle other electric supercars like the Audi R8 e-tron and Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell.

According to Musk, "We will do an electric supercar at some point. It was going to happen right after the Model X, but it is more important to the world that we do a more affordable electric car [first]." He added, "Hopefully, we will get to an electric supercar in four to five yea

G-Power M3 SK III (E92) with 720 HP - photo appreciation

BMW M3 by G-Power

The next generation of the BMW M3 is scheduled to debut next year at the Geneva Motor Show but until then you can feast your eyes once again on this custom M3 tuned by G-Power. It’s not your ordinary tuning program because the engineers managed to increase the original 4.0 displacement of the V8 engine to 4.6 liters by installing a new crankshaft and pistons from Mahle.

Same as the previously announced M3 Tornado RS, G-Power also fitted the M3 with a SK III ASA T1-723 supercharger and made some modifications to the exhaust and the air intake. Thanks to these significant modifications, the V8 4.6-liter engine of this BMW M3 is capable of producing no less than 720 HP (537 kW), enough for a 0-62 mph sprint in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 205.5 mph (330 km/h).

This tuning program is not all about increasing the HP figure as G-Power has also fitted the M3 with a Clubsport adjustable suspension and installed 20-inch Silverstone Diamond wheels wrapped around in Michelin tires. Carbon fiber was used for the boot lid and the hood, while a front bumper lip spoiler was added as a final touch.

Source: G-Power

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and Wrangler Moab announced

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk concept

Designed to tackle the toughest terrain

Jeep has announced plans to offer two new special editions.

First up, the Wrangler Moab is named after the popular off-roading destination in Utah. It is based on the Sahara and features a power dome hood, heavy-duty bumpers and special badging. There's also a Trak-Lok rear differential and 17-inch alloy wheels with Goodyear Silent Armor tires.

Despite the model's rugged nature, the interior has leather seats, Iron Gray trim and a "Moab" embossed grab handle.

On the other hand, the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is the production version of the concept that was introduced at the 2012 Easter Jeep Safari. It features grey accents, a black hood decal and 18-inch aluminum wheels. The model is also equipped with a Quadra-Lift air suspension, Selec-Terrain traction control and an electronically limited rear differential (on V8 models only).

Interior changes are limited, but include leather / suede seats and Mopar floor mats.

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