The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 doesn’t really need any tuning to go faster, but hey, more horsepower is never a bad thing. Wheelsandmore tuning has unveiled their latest upgraded package for the new bull that enhances the looks and adds 76-hp to the supercar.
Styling wise, not much has been done besides new 3-piece forged 20-inch alloy-wheels wrapped in 255/30 Pirelli tires at the front and 21-inch wheels at the back wrapped in 355/25 tires.
Boosting power from the 690-hp 6.5 liter V12, Wheelsandmore added 76-hp for a total of 766-hp and a maximum torque of 553 lb-ft.
Much needed? Not at all. Cool? We guess so.
Refresher: The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 will be powered by a 6.5L V12 engine making 690-hp and 509 lb-ft of torque. Mated to the company’s new ISR (Independent Shifting Rod) 7-speed transmission, 0 to 60 mph will come in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph. The Aventador is an all-wheel-drive supercar courtesy of Lamborghini’s Haldex 4-wheel drive system.
- By: Omar Rana
Toyota has confirmed that it will be boosting production of its V6 engines at its Huntsville, Ala. engine facility. The move brings an approximate $80 million investment and will bring total plant investment to more than $700 million.
Toyota said the move will add 125 new jobs, increasing employment nearly 10 percent to 1,150.
“We are proud to announce our fourth expansion, only a few months after celebrating 10 years of success in Huntsville and Madison County,” said Jim Bolte, President of TMMAL. “Today wouldn’t be possible without continued commitment from our outstanding team members and support from our community partners.”
The increased production will begin in March 2014.
- By: Omar Rana
According to people familiar with the matter, FoMoCo has started shipping its Focus Electric hatchback to dealers this weekend.
Insiders said that about 350 Ford Focus Electric units will be sent to a total of 67 dealers in California, New Jersey and New York over the next couple of weeks.
Each dealer will receive about 6 units, one of which will be a demo model.
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Refresher: The 2012 Ford Focus Electric is powered by a 100-kilowatt electric-motor with a 23 kWh battery. Working together the system produces 123-hp and 181 lb-ft of torque. Ford says that the Focus Electric can travel at a top speed of 84 mph and has a total range of up to 100 miles on a single charge. With the 240-volt home charging station, the 2012 Ford Focus Electric can reach full charge in 3 to 4 hours. On a standard 120-volt outlet, the Focus Electric will take up to 20 hours. The Focus Electric achieves a certified 110 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) city rating and a 99 MPGe highway. Prices start at $39,200.
- By: Omar Rana
Source: AutoNews
As an owners of the BMW 135i, I have personal attachment to news about the compact sports car and its M version – known as the BMW 1-Series M Coupe. Tuner Vorsteiner has now released a new modification package for the new BMW 1-Series M Coupe known as the GTS-V.
The model, which debuted at the 2012 Bimmerfest in Pasadena, California, features a new body kit consisting of a new carbon fiber front lip, rear boot lid, rear wing and a new rear diffuser. Much of the visual modifications were kept to a minimum since the BMW 1 M is already a very aggressive looking car.
As for power upgrades, Vorsteiner engineers manage to pump out an extra 15-hp and 51 lb-ft of torque. Power for the BMW 1-Series M Coupe comes from a 3.0L inline 6-cylinder twin-turbocharged engine making 335-hp and a maximum torque of 332 lb-ft.
- By: Omar Rana
The Kia K9 is that brand’s new flagship sedan and is currently on sale as the most expensive Kia you can buy in Korea.
The new Kia K9 was recently spotted driving in Orange County, California, which brings up the speculation that Kia may be bringing the car over to the stateside.
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When questioned by Automotive News, which first reported on the story, Kia is still evaluating the K9 for the United States, according to spokesman James Hope.
“It’s not uncommon for us to receive cars for evaluation,” said Hope.
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Along with the new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, the 2013 Hyundai Azera sedan earned Insurance Institute For Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick Award.
“The Azera was previously tested for front and side crashworthiness, the IIHS said in a statement. “It meets the criteria for the award by earning good ratings in a recent rear impact test assessing whiplash protection and a roof strength test to measure occupant protection in rollover crashes.”
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Refresher: Power for the 2012 Hyundai Azera comes from a Lambda II 3.3 liter Gasoline Direct Injection engine making 293-hp. Mated to a 6-speed automatic with Shiftronic, the 2012 Azera averages a fuel-economy of 20/29 mpg (city/highway) and 23 combined. Prices start at $32,000.
- By: Omar Rana
The iPod, the iPad, the iPhone were all great inventions from Apple and the company’s late founder Steve Jobs. While all those inventions changed the way we interact with mobile devices, Jobs had other ideas.
According to J. Crew CEO and Apple board member Mickey Drexler, Jobs even envisioned revamping the automotive industry. The insider info was given in an interview with Fast Company.
“Look at the car industry; it’s a tragedy in America. Who is designing the cars?” Drexler said. “Steve’s dream before he died was to design an iCar.”
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Mitsubishi has released an image and details of its new i-MiEV Evolution Pikes Peak race for the Electric Class. The specially-prepared competition version is based on the Mitsubishi i all-electric vehicle.
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV Evolution Pikes Peak racer uses three electric-motors producing 322-hp and is mated to an all-wheel-drive drivetrain. It can occupy one person (the driver) and looks very very crazy with abnormally large bodykit.
Specifications:
L x W x H (mm) 4341 x 1900 x 1339
Occupants 1
Drivetrain 4-wheel drive
Motors Number 3 (1 front, 2 rear)
Max. output (kW) 240 (80 kW x 3)
Drive battery Rated capacity (kWh) 35
Chassis Specially-designed tube frame
Cowl Carbon fibre
Tyres 245/40R18
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After announcing that it will pull its $10 million paid ad campaign on Facebook, General Motors Global Chief Marketing Officer Joel Ewanick has confirmed that the company will be pulling out of next year’s Super Bowl advertising.
“We understand the reach the Super Bowl provides, but with the significant increase in price, we simply can’t justify the expense,” Ewanick said in a statement regarding the game on Feb. 3, 2013.
According to the Wall Street Journal, CBS is selling a 30 second spot for about $3.8 million for next year’s big game.
This year GM ran a number of spots on its Chevrolet Silverado pickup, Cadillac ATS and the Chevrolet Camaro and Volt.
- By: Omar Rana
Source: Free Press
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco has earned the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick Award.
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, a midsize hybrid was awarded for good performance in front, side, rollover and rear impact evaluations.
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Refresher: Power for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco comes from a basic 2.4L Ecotech direct-injection 4-cylinder mated to GM’s eAssist battery electric/gas propulsion system, which uses a lithium-ion battery pack and an electric motor to enable regenerative braking, electric assist and start-stop functions. All of that power is transferred through a new 6-speed automatic. The result is a total of 182 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque from the four-banger with an extra 15 hp available from electric power. Prices start at $25,995.
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