The Murano GT-C has been developed by Nissan Great Britain, in partnership with the Nissan European Technical Center, and features a turbocharged version of the V6 powerplant good for around 350 hp, 100 hp more than the standard engine. The GT-C also gets an upgrade to 22-inch wheels, and a roof-mounted spoiler.
Nissan promises limited production runs of “concept” if the car are well-received. The new SUV will be on display at Goodwood and later in July at the British Motor Show.
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Maserati will build only 12 new monster cars in total, each with a price tag of a million Euros ($1,275,000), plus tax. The automaker says the car is aimed at a select number of clients “who will enjoy the possibility to test their driving capability in the most exclusive gentlemen drivers’ environment” ??? that is, for exclusive use during private track sessions or at Maserati exhibitions.
Face-lifted Mercedes G-Class will be present at the Paris auto show in September 2006.
The premium SUV will get new interior features and more powerful engines mated to a 7-speed transmission instead of the current 5-speed unit.
With the introduction of the larger, more luxurious GL premium SUV late last year, it was expected that the G-Class would be discontinued.
Mercedes-Benz decided to continue selling the model until 2010.
Mazda is finally upgrading its midsize sedan. Spy photos show a development mule undergoing tests on the streets of Detroit. It’s wearing current sheet metal, but we suspect it’s riding on the chassis of the 2008 Mazda 6 sedan.
The next-generation Mazda 6 is going to be bigger. The current model’s narrow cabin and limited backseat room have been a constant source of criticism.
For 2008 expected the next-generation Mazda 6 will upgrade to Ford’s new 3.5-liter V6. This engine debuts in the Ford Edge and Lincoln Mark X crossovers this year as well as the Lincoln Mark Z sedan, a car which shares the Mazda 6’s CD3 platform.
The first official shots of BMW???s 3-Series Coupe!
Autobild magazine show some pics of the new BMW Z8.
6,3 Liter V12 Turbo engine and price from 80.000 up to 100.000 Euro. Super car!
Kia Motors show the 2007 redesigned Sorento SUV at the New York Auto Show. The 2007 Sorento sports a new, more powerful, all-aluminum V6 engine producing 262 horsepower – more than Toyota Highlander V6, Ford Explorer V6 and Toyota 4Runner V8 – more standard safety, class-leading towing capacity and an all-new interior.
“The Sorento SUV is the third in a line of six new or facelifted vehicles Kia will unveil in 2006,” said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. “With more power and safety, class-leading towing capacity and a refined interior, it’s yet another example of how the Kia brand gives consumers confidence, integrity and value in its products.”
The award-winning five-passenger Sorento combines power, utility and style with a new standard for value in its segment. For 2007, the versatile vehicle is loaded with comfort and convenience features, more standard safety features, provides capable on- and off-road performance and – like all Kias – is backed by one of the industry’s best warranties.
A new Maserati GT coupe will be show at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. Now the prototype testing in Sweden.
The Maserati GT coupe is a 2+2-seater, just a bit shorter than the Quattroporte. The new GT will have a double-wishbone suspension with the Skyhook adaptive damping system, and the rear-mounted Cambiocorsa clutchless gearbox as used in the Quattroporte. Power will come from the Ferrari-developed 5.0-liter V-8, derived from the current car’s 4.2-liter engine; with new cylinder heads and induction system it’s expected to produce an estimated 470 hp.
Jeep has released photos of a new 2007 Wrangler Unlimited four-door. The Wrangler Unlimited boasts the same modular-style removable top that engenders a lot of added flexibility, functioning as a t-top of sorts, a targa, and full-blown, wind-in-the-hair convertible.
The new Bentley Continental GTC based on the GT coupe, the new convertible will blow-dry hair all the way up to 195 mph, courtesy its V12 engine. Boasting AWD surety for foul weather, the GTC would appear to be a plutocrat’s transport of choice for sun-and-snow belters alike.
