Mitsubishi celebrates Eclipse Model Legacy with the 2012 Special Edition Eclipse Coupe and Spyder, which were available at the New York Auto 
Monday, April 25, 2011
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE 2012
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics shows up on set of Mission: Impossible 4
The fourth installment of the Mission Impossible franchise is right smack in the middle of shooting and we’re already hearing about some of the cars that are going to have facetime with Mr. Tom Cruise for the movie.
A few months ago, we reported on rumors that the all-new BMW 6-Series was going to be a part of MI4: The Ghost Protocol. Well, now it looks like things are about to get a lot more interesting. The latest buzz around the set is that another ’new’ member of the BMW family was spotted during its on-location shoot in Mumbai, India and that vehicle is BMW’s galactically awesome Vision EfficientDynamics concept.
There’s no word yet on what kind of role - if it has any - the Vision EfficientDynamics concept will have in the movie, but seeing this photo makes you hope and pray that the BMW concept car will have something - a whole lot of somethings, in fact - special in store for all of us.
2011 MINI Countryman KISS Edition
The New York Auto Show was treated to quite a surprise when rock music legends KISS made a surprise appearance to officially introduce four MINI Countryman vehicles, each wearing one of the band member’s world-famous face paints.
Each of the cars were dressed up with their own unique paint finishes bearing the face paint of each of the four members of the rock band. While the cars aren’t going to be sold to the public, all four special edition Countrymans will be auctioned off during a special Father’s Day eBay charity auction to raise money for UNICEF and its attempts to assist the children of Japan. The auction is scheduled for May 29th, 2011, which, incidentally, is Father’s Day.
The tie-up between MINI and KISS is a joined effort in providing assistance to the people of Japan who were struck with a devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami last month. "Our hearts go out to the people of Japan in this time of great tragedy. We wanted to help and also to provide a real way for the KISS Army to get involved," said Gene Simmons, the frontman of KISS.
"UNICEF raises money to help children who are still coping with the effects of these disasters, and also supports other very important emergency relief efforts around the world. Join the KISS Army in giving."
While the cars are set up to be auctioned off on Father’s Day, fans of the both MINI and KISS who won’t be able to buy the cars will get a chance to dress up their MINIs with KISS-inspired wraps, which MINI USA introduced on April 21, 2011. Just like the special edition cars themselves, all proceeds from the sales of these wraps will be given to UNICEF.
2012 Mazda3 revealed the new SkyActiv
The 2012 Mazda3 could be securely its debut in Canada, however recently the speed based modern carmaker has just provided a confusing shocked latest statement regarding the new model as well the upgraded design which is going to be launched. The company seems to be hidden the remodel design which are hard to know, the new 2012 Mazda 3 will be decorated with a fresh front dashboard, more characterized front edge grille, circle fog lamp with the embedded remodel rims. However, the new 2012 Mazda3 which is featured with the new evolution Skyactiv power plant will be marked by special different design of headlamp, a bright metallic blue coated engine cover and binding badge manufacture logo.
In order to enhance the interior especially cabin appearance, the new 2012 Mazda3 applied a new redesign panel instrument, upgraded decoration, and enhanced seat cushion. Other parts are dressed well like the cosmetic upgrade, the 3 given Mazda’s new SkyActiv power plant. Recently, Mazda was allowed to state that it was a direct-injection 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, expected to reach a 20 percent fuel usage efficiency enhancement, while also giving low end and medium size of torque.
2012 Mazda3 that will be sold in America has such details which are the engine usage arrangement will be mated by the innovative Skyactiv-G petrol which builds 155 horsepower (116 kW / 157 PS) with 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) of torque. When the power is linked to a six-speed manual gearbox, the power plant engine makes the new Mazda3 to go back 27 mpg at city road and 39 mpg in wide express way. All the people will say that the brand new 2012 Mazda3 is a compact sedan with suitable with modified shock absorber, a tougher body anatomy and a brand new innovation Electro-Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (EHPAS) system.
2012 Kia Soul Update
Kia’s weirdly planed to release Soul hatchback has arrived in gently makeup and several impressive engineering upgrade, delivering with same style into the car maker future plan.The Soul’s model upgraded are specially limited, attaining new mirrors style, a gracefully retuned front hood, projector headlamp right up the brand LED daylight main lamp, and wider fog light placed at the front spoiler.
Moving to the rear edge view, fashionable fresh wraparound LED lamp covers the shelter of the default rear lamp, delivering a model of Nissan X-Trail at the Soul’s rear edge. Also been attached in rear area is rear spoiler, embedded with bigger reflectors housing in a more distinguish black sense line. The upgrade process flow into the interior that the Soul bringing a make over upgrade to its gearbox system. The Korean manufacture also copied Kia’s ‘UVO’ mediatainment along with the communication system.
The new Kia Soul is also featured with High quality Package navigation system, folded front seats, leather upholstery trim and automatic weather information climate control.The Australian details moreover still on going process, and still behind the curtain unclear both of the UVO system and Premium Package planned to be optioned locally.
The primary updates to the 2012 Soul are begin from beneath the hood, bringing the new direct-injected 100kW 1.6 litre petrol power plant delivering a 9kW improve over the prior engine, while the fuel usage is predicted positioned at 8.4 l/100km in the inner town and 6.9 l/100km on the express way. The lucky US customers will be offered a bigger forceful 120kW 2.0 litre machine, however like other prior Kia designs this kind of model is unlikely to visit Australia. Renovated gearbox is also being introduced that is six-speed manual and automatic gear removing the previous five-speed manual and four-speed automatic features.
New Jeep Wrangler Mojave Edition
Jeep had revealed the new family member to the Wrangler big family ranges at the biggest automotive show in big apple called 2011 New York Auto Show. The new family member is named Wrangler Mojave which is stated being rougher and stronger model of the Wrangler Sport and Wrangler Unlimited and closely the same with the other models such Rubicon and Sahara which gives honor to the popular Mojave Trail. Introducing several specifications such, as been quoted from several blogs that the Wrangler Mojave is being created to follow the “Islander,” “Mountain” and “Call of Duty: Black Ops” versions.
Following the Wrangler Sport trademark tradition, the new Mojave will also follow this yearly culture which will only be stores in three coats there are Sahara Tan, Bright White, and Black and arrives with decorated with lizard vinyl in order to differ it from other versions.
Pointed to be honored as the feet for this strong vehicle is the 32-inch rubber tire covering 17-inch rims bundle as the default. Little bit different with the other version of Wrangler which use HEMI 392-hp engine version of the most wanted Jeep Wrangler. Powering the high-performance Jeep Wrangler will be Chrysler’s 6.4L 392 HEMI V8 making 470-hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.
The inside area of this strong and wild Wrangler officially given a reprocess with a remodel equipment panel, leathered seats, outdoor based door panels and all imitating which of the amazing the latest Grand Cherokee. Being also introduced is a retuned entertainment system fully applying a data exchanging Bluetooth audio ability, powerful 110-volt AC outlet, and the fast connection of USB connectivity system. The Wrangler Mojave is planned to be release at each showroom approximately in medium 2011 labeled a starting price at about $29,195.
All Photos Copyright © 2011 Nikolina Kostrevski – egmCarTech
2013 Ford Taurus SHO
Introducing the new 2013 Ford Taurus SHO dubbed as the sporty Taurus ready to put the badge on the body part. Take some benefits from the award winning, efficient usage of fuel, improved drivetrain and power style, the next Taurus SHO perform its ambition. An unexampled cooperation of horsepower, technology and fuel usage bring the car praised as sporting vehicle to the next rank.
The car maker is planted delicate transformation taken from the whole models of Taurus genes starting from the front edge with its new power-based grille in black sense, the one specialist of Ford glanced by high quality of twin headlight. Behind the front bonnet, mounted a pattern includes a mild SHO logo. The stronger look comes from its rims using 19-inch elegant coated with standard P255/45VR-19 all weather rubbers are covering the rims, generating SHO a strong, sporty appearance. The customer able to pick 20-inch one and painted rims if they want.
The cabin experience is improved by the next Taurus SHO states the athletic appearance using punctured leather covered the steering wheel, leather decorated athletic seats embedded with embroidered SHO logo, special knit aluminum decoration and adaptable aluminum pedals. The next Taurus SHO design follows to apply the pride fuel efficient usage of 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, brings 365 hp and 350 lb.-ft. of torque, companioned with six speed responsive 6F55 SelectShift Automatic™ gearbox.
Performable measured electric power assisted steering (EPAS) had also being additional improved for the sense of maximum speed race and responsive. Optional item to support Taurus SHO bring up to 25 mpg in express way, EPAS also help the driver to park safety and comfortable Same with the prior versions, the entire Taurus SHO versions arrive ordinary with an enhanced torque taste front and rear wheel drive system to support generates maximum traction in all weather situations.
Honda CR-Z MUGEN Engine brings 200PS
At the break your coffee time we want to share news with you that owned tuner workshop is impetuously building the high speed version of the CR-Z which will ready to perform in Goodwood Festival in July. The news is about the detail information regarding the on going plan. As the trust in-house tuner MUGEN has informed that the magnificent CR-Z Hybrid will be applied a supercharger to bring more than 50% power along with torque generated from Honda’s petrol-electric drivetrain.
The re-modified design of this new Hybrid coupe is hoped to bring not less than 200PS, and 181 lb.ft (245 Nm) of torque, along with the improved top speed and acceleration trough the fresh tuner. This new car remain the liability proved of Honda IMA electric motor and the original 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine that has been blessed with retuned with MUGEN performance using special updated and enhanced spare parts.
The ambition to bless the new car with a fully integrated and smooth performance generator, MUGEN Euro had also build the MUGEN iCF system, that makes all the components of the electro-mechanical system are cooperated resulting the best performance. As said by Colin Whittamore – MUGEN Euro, that the first perception is to maximize the existing of better torque delivered by the IMA electric motor, thus progressively improve the torque from the petrol power plant, the first step is maintaining – the second step is increasing. The support of supercharger and perfect electronic motor is very useful to plan the IMA reach its maximum power and torque of the power plant within the special unit, delivering smoother, united and strong driving style.
The MUGEN’s technician has also built the dynamic chassis recently using 5-step changeable dampers suitable in dual edge and improve the width and large reduction for car’s empty weight. The CR-Z is supported with larger disc brake within 4-pot monobloc calipers to reduce the speed which embedded in 17 inch special MUGEN GP rims. Doesn’t want to be dubbed as bad cosmetic, the exterior is also got several make over in body parts comprising front and rear bumpers, side skirts and tail upper wing.
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