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    Nissan GT-R was introduced to the world in 200
    Nissan GT-R was introduced to the world in 2008, was regarded as one of the most powerful production car
    ever hit the pavement. Developed and prepared at the racetrack the most demanding on the planet, the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring, the GT-R lap time set is very impressive that they were surprised the automotive community. For the racing season of 2010, Nissan has decided to release the potential of the GT-R as a race engine, launched a war in three different series on four continents. In North America, Nissan will work with Brass Monkey Racing to contest World Challenge GT Championship, where two specially-prepared GT-R will compete for the Manufacturers and Drivers Championships. And speaking of drivers, the car will be driven by two-time series race winner Tony Rivera and Steve Ott. GT-R will debut in St. Petersburg.

    “We are very excited to bring such a car icon for a professional North American racing scene,” AJ Brass, Brass Monkey Racing team owner, said. “We hope to bring an entirely new platform for the World Challenge.” In Europe, the Middle East, and South American quartet from the GT-R will do battle in the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship. Team Sumo Power and Swiss Racing Team will field each of the two GT-R in an exclusive series. One of the Sumo Power cars, wearing traditional Nissan race number “23″, will be driven by Peter Dumbreck and Michael Krumm. Some of the FIA GT race-winner Karl Wendlinger will pilot the Swiss Racing GT-R in-season opener on April 17 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

    “I have been racing in the FIA GT Championships for many years, but now I’m very excited about the new world championship and are very pleased to be driving a Nissan GT-R,” said Wendlinger.

    In Asia, three GT-R will make a successful association with Nissan’s Super GT Series. Running in the coveted GT500 class, spec GT-R will compete under the banner of Nismo team, Kondo Racing and Team Impul. Ace Nismo drivers, Satoshi Motoyama, who won the championship in the GT-R in 2008, looking forward to the season has not been successfully challenged in 2010. “This car has increased significantly from last year, so that’s a sign that we will be very competitive this year. The other makers have also made improvements, so that should be an interesting year,” Motoyama said. To say that the GT-R will be racing “in all places” this year will be underestimated. Looking to seriously go after the GT racing version of the Triple Crown by winning all three series, achievement that has never r ever hit the pavement. Developed and prepared at the racetrack the most demanding on the planet, the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring, the GT-R lap time set is very impressive that they were surprised the automotive community. For the racing season of 2010, Nissan has decided to release the potential of the GT-R as a race engine, launched a war in three different series on four continents. In North America, Nissan will work with Brass Monkey Racing to contest World Challenge GT Championship, where two specially-prepared GT-R will compete for the Manufacturers and Drivers Championships. And speaking of drivers, the car will be driven by two-time series race winner Tony Rivera and Steve Ott. GT-R will debut in St. Petersburg.

    “We are very excited to bring such a car icon for a professional North American racing scene,” AJ Brass, Brass Monkey Racing team owner, said. “We hope to bring an entirely new platform for the World Challenge.” In Europe, the Middle East, and South American quartet from the GT-R will do battle in the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship. Team Sumo Power and Swiss Racing Team will field each of the two GT-R in an exclusive series. One of the Sumo Power cars, wearing traditional Nissan race number “23″, will be driven by Peter Dumbreck and Michael Krumm. Some of the FIA GT race-winner Karl Wendlinger will pilot the Swiss Racing GT-R in-season opener on April 17 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

    “I have been racing in the FIA GT Championships for many years, but now I’m very excited about the new world championship and are very pleased to be driving a Nissan GT-R,” said Wendlinger.

    In Asia, three GT-R will make a successful association with Nissan’s Super GT Series. Running in the coveted GT500 class, spec GT-R will compete under the banner of Nismo team, Kondo Racing and Team Impul. Ace Nismo drivers, Satoshi Motoyama, who won the championship in the GT-R in 2008, looking forward to the season has not been successfully challenged in 2010. “This car has increased significantly from last year, so that’s a sign that we will be very competitive this year. The other makers have also made improvements, so that should be an interesting year,” Motoyama said. To say that the GT-R will be racing “in all places” this year will be underestimated. Looking to seriously go after the GT racing version of the Triple Crown by winning all three series, achievement that has never

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    Volvo S60 is powered by a turbocharged inline-six capable of producing 300 HP with power delivered to all wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. The new model will be available with three different trim and will come with sports suspension, leather upholstery, screen 7 “LCD, Bluetooth, Sirius satellite radio and HD radio tuner and automatic braking Volvo City Safety as standard.

    S60 Volvo has released pricing details for the new 2011 Volvo S60 which will arrive in the U.S. later this year and will start at $ 38,550. S60 2011 is slightly more expensive than its predecessor but has a lot of additional equipment that is worth every penny.

    Customers can also get the premium package for $ 1,500 which consists of additional power moonroof, adaptive Xenon headlamps and power front passenger seat. For another $ 800 Volvo will offer climate group that includes the glass heated front seats and washer nozzles, headlamp washers, rain-sensing wipers and an air purifier for car interiors.

    A navigation system with real time updates, park assist camera 12 surround speakers and Audyssey system form the multimedia package price of $ 2,700 and $ 2,100 for a customer can get the technology package with adaptive cruise control and other technology from Volvo.


    Marc VDS Racing Ford Mustang GT3 For the first time the competition spec Ford Mustang will compete in the FIA GT3 European Champions Racing Team VDS Marc. All new Ford Mustang GT3 is the first few days in Gosselies, Belgium and will be driven in the GT3 championship this year with Belgium Eric De Doncker and Scott Maxwell Canada.

    Marc VDS Racing Ford Mustang GT3 has a weight of just 1350 kg and is supported by a 5.3L V8 engine capable of producing 560 bhp. The car also received a trans-axle all new and combined with great strength to weight ratio and optimum aerodynamic car would be a serious opponent during his debut season in GT3.

    Mustang received its first GT3 chassis numbers and built by Multimatic MVDS001/001 project partners in the Canadian team that was sent to England where he went through some tests at Ford’s European test facilities. Marc Multimatic VDS Racing team and will build additional car racing team for customers looking for competitive GT3 race car.


    Jeep Liberty Renegade Interior premium car that receives new cloth seats, leather wrapped steering wheel, shift key new, leather-wrapped center console and door armrests soft, cruise control, security alarm, steering wheel mounted radio controls and a premium Electronic Vehicle Information center .

    After revealing special edition Jeep Jeep Wrangler Islander Renegade also brought back the name that was first used in 1964 and is the heart and soul rebels from the Jeep brand. 2010 Jeep Liberty Jeep Liberty Renegade expand its range and is equipped with upgraded features such as the time Jeep Selec-Trac II full, shift fly, active four-wheel system and unique design.

    The car comes with a new exclusive exterior Renegade Salsa Red Pearl Coat and will also available in Natural Green Pearl Coat, Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat and Stone White Clear Coat.

    The new 2010 Jeep Liberty Renegade comes with painted Mineral Gray Keystone 16 “wheels, new side sills under, redesigned front and rear fascias, body side molding, wheel flares dark neutral metallic, Argent Silver accents on the lower fascia and roof rack, plate leather, tow hooks, fog lamps new, glass colors and graphics in vinyl hood Black Stain.

    2010 Jeep Liberty Renegade is powered by a standard 3.7L V6 engine that complements all models of the Jeep Liberty and is able to deliver 210 HP at 5200 rpm and torque of 319 Nm at 4,000 rpm. SUV will be offered in both, Auto 2WD and 4WD versions 4WD low


    new accessories designed to match the roof of the M3 coupe carbon fiber and is built of carbon fiber reinforced ultra-rigid plastic. All of these parts will come with two year warranty and unlimited mileage but if the part is installed before the customer gets their M3 will have a 4 year warranty and 50,000 mile
    Each element has been tested in the company’s Munich-based wind tunnel to ensure they will work together with all components of the aerodynamics of the BMW M3. Pricing accessories this new carbon fiber has not been launched yet.

    BMW Performance division has released three new aerodynamic carbon fiber accessories for the BMW M3 coupe, sedan and convertible are intended to reduce lift and minimize drag. This company now offers a new rear deck lid spoiler, a new mirror caps and a new front splitter to its customers.


    In 2010 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, Mazda introduced the all-new Mazda BT-50 which marks a new direction in utility segment. It was developed as an “active lifestyle vehicle, and is intended to extend the appeal of a utility of traditional business users for a variety of customers, including family and pleasure-seekers. BT-50 Mazda is currently only offered in the utility segment. This is a utility one ton set that has won numerous awards and gained a strong following throughout the world. In developing a new model, Mazda is intended to broaden its appeal to customers who lead an active lifestyle and have needs that can not be met by conventional utilities. It offers all the functions necessary for business use combined with the comfort of passenger cars such as for family use and for customers active in Australia and Europe, it is the perfect answer for all types of outdoor recreation activities. In this way, the new BT-50 has been developed to meet various customer requirements each market. To ensure all goals are met, all-new Mazda BT-50 was developed with the theme “Active lifestyle vehicle. The result is a utility that offers a unique value, but has a subtle and expressive style, a, comfortable high-quality interior, smooth with shades of passenger cars, safety and environment and outstanding; sporty and responsive driving dynamics that reflect the performance of the Mazda DNA.

    As Ryo Yanagisawa, chief designer of the all-new BT-50, explains: “Mazda’s brand message is Zoom-Zoom, which refers to the emotion of motion first experienced as a child. With all-new Mazda BT-50, we aim to express this emotion through design, and we draw much inspiration from the various “movements” in the world around us. For example, we have a picture of a lion. He looks like a magnificent predator with his muscles all the leaves up as if he would pounce on its prey. His nerves taut ready to attack, and his mane framed a face, a sharp masculine seemingly saying, “I am the proud king of beasts!” In profile, the lion who appears to be smart and strong.

    Exterior – Styling Lively and Imposition

    Without reducing the strength or level of functionality, we want to give the exterior design of the BT-50 all-new Mazda athletic, full of movement, which will make people immediately want to go in and drive. Sharp lines will have the owners are looking at with pride.

    e want to give the interior an all-new Mazda BT-50 a more sporty and personal feel to complement the dynamic exterior images, and create a comfortable space to rival the current Mazda passenger car standard. The cockpit is designed to wrap the driver and provide an environment that supports the driving enthusiast. This raises anticipation for sporty and responsive driving experience that exceeds any conventional utilities.

    Design flow smoothly connecting the instrument panel center console to the center of lift, which has not been seen in a pickup truck.
    Dashboard has an asymmetrical design to create the optimal space on each side, was convinced wrap around the driver and provide open space for passengers.
    Four metal strips thick door panels and center console side trim express dynamics and would seem to support the interior space.
    A metal line lifted two meters of the cylinder and connecting them through a strip center to improve readability nd enhance the impression, sporty driver-oriented instrument panel.
    The control panel audio and climate control switch panel, which has independent driver and passenger-side temperature control, forming a human interface beautifully designed.

    ith modern style and refined both inside and out, all-new Mazda Mazda BT-50 will raise the bar in the utility egment and for the first time provide realistic alternatives to train family and 4×4 SUVs.Car has a beauty and ndividuality so that could be identified at a glance from any angle, even up to 10


    concept of the 2010 fall firmly into the end of the road from the automotive spectrum, Meet Nukizer Jeep. Designed as a homage to the legendary Kaiser M-715, this beastie J8 utilize two-door body and bed AEV Brute pickup aftermarket. Chrysler engineers developed a nose back in front of the carbon fiber frame and stretched to 124 inches to make a little more room for the new bodywork. It will only be better if we start talking drivetrain. For his heart beats, Nukizer 715 using 2.8-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder paired with four-speed slusher. A Dana 44 axles sitting in front, supported by the Dana 60 in rear, good with 5:38 gear ratio. Jeep: Please build us a pickup


    Fuel-saving technology, including start-stop and regenerative braking system and a shift indicator. All told, BMW pictures to 35.7 mpg on the imperial scale, or just under 30 mpg with the size of the U.S. – not too shabby for a full-time all-wheel drive machine. Fuel economy marks an increase of 16 percent compared with the old lump. Click past jump for full details.

    BMW X1 may not arrive in the U.S. on schedule, but if it does not appear, it will come packaged four-cylinder turbocharged. The all-aluminum crank factory 2.0-liter out 245 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque thanks to direct-injection and a twin-scroll turbo. European buyers will be able to bolt the engine either six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic and the system of corporate xDrive all-wheel-drive. BMW X1 is equipped manual claims will do 0-62 mph in around 6.1 seconds. while selecting for the auto tactic will be another sprint time of 0.3 seconds into


    Model 2011 will be available with either 2.0L or 2.4L engine. Smaller units capable of producing 158 HP and 191 Nm of torque and will be connected with continuously variable transmission (CVT2). Jeep claims this model will offer fuel consumption of 23 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.

    Jeep has released full details and photos of their official redesigned 2011 Jeep Compass which uses the new styling cues prime the new Jeep Grand Cherokee. Apart from minor visual upgrades on the car’s exterior, the new Compass also comes with a more modern interior and smooth.

    2.4L engine features Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on both intake and exhaust camshafts. It was able to develop 272 HP and 165 lb-ft of torque and offers fuel consumption is almost the same as the smaller 2.0L version. Jeep Compass will be available with either front-wheel drive, Freedom Drive I full-time, active 4 × 4 system or the Freedom Drive II Off Road Package full-time, active 4 × 4 system with low capacity range.

    2011 Jeep Compass also has improved safety, security and technology. It has more than 30 safety and security features such as Hill Start assist, electronic roll mitigation, side curtain air bags and standard electronic stability. Pricing details will be released by Jeep in the future.

    f you’re planning on choosing a roadgoing car based on racetrack results, maybe you’d better think again. With the world’s greatest off-road race, the Dakar Rally, currently powering its way through Chile, it’s interesting to note that the leaders of the event (BMW and Volkswagen) are among the least reliable 4×4 vehicles on the road, where it really counts. Newly released and highly credible information from the U.K. has revealed the most and least reliable pre-owned 4×4 and SUV cars on the market (see the top 10 lists here). Honda’s CR-V won the crown of the most reliable 4×4 by a fair margin while Audi’s A6 Allroad is the most unreliable 4×4 on the road, with Volkswagen’s Touareg and BMW’s X5 placing second and third most unreliable. That’s right folks, despite performing spectacularly in race events such as the Dakar, the VW Touareg is the second most unreliable 4×4 on the market, according