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[Bram Hengeveld]

Lexus IS F [upd: REVIEW]

Since i saw this Lexus in a carmagazine i am seriously thinking of buying one

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(but not enough money)

 

[Dominic Finders]

hopefully the plans for WTCC still continue for lexus

shame we dont have the JGTC on tv here

 

[Wido Rossen]

That`s the one they wanna use in the DTM.

 

[MrMystic]

Looks great !! Hopefully it will be on tracks soon !!

 

[Christophe Berton]

Stuart Oliver is going to drive with a two-litre Lexus IS200 in the BTCC

 

[Cristian Haba]

Totally worth it I say Bram, been to the Toronto International Autoshow and the car is quite exquisite. Very well finished inside and the looks have grown on me quite a lot. But if I had the money for an IS-F I would save the extra few grand for the M3 sedan, But the IS-F is a super close second. 7 speed gearbox anyone?

 

[Christophe Berton]

Stylish A4 Avant loads up

Here’s an estate with loads of style – the new Audi A4 Avant! These are the first official pictures of the newcomer, which debuts at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

When it hits UK dealers in June, it will compete with the latest Merc­edes C-Class estate and the BMW 3-Series Touring. To boost interior space, the A4 Avant is 120mm longer than its predecessor, and has a maximum load capacity of 1,430 litres, or 490 litres with the rear seats in place. The class-leading Mercedes offers 1,500 litres and 485 litres respectively.

The sporty-looking Audi comes with standard LED daytime running lamps, similar to those on the marque’s R8 supercar. These are a £775 optional extra on the four-door version, and help to provide the Avant with a strik­ing appearance from the front.

At the back are flush-fitting lights, while inside, practical touches include a reversible boot floor. A powered tail­gate features on the options list.

The A4 Avant will be offered with 158bhp 1.8 or 261bhp 3.2-litre V6 petrol engines. Diesel choices include 141bhp 2.0 TDI and 237bhp 3.0 TDI powerplants. A 2.0 TDI with 168bhp will join the line-up later.

Prices have yet to be confirmed, but a £2,000 premium over the four-door is likely. That would see the Avant start at £23,750. Audi has also announced S line trim for the A4 sal­oon. This adds £2,500 to the cost of the SE model.

(source: AutoExpress)

 

[Christophe Berton]

Read first: spotted cars

Post here pics your pic that you found on the internet or self-made pics of non-offical cars

Note:
No reviews of cars only pics of pics you found of a non-offical cars, spotted cars

 

[Christophe Berton]

BMW X6 Hybride

here pics of a spoted BMX X6 Hybride

 

[Christophe Berton]

Audi A4 Alroud

 

[Jacco Cornelissen]

Yes that's a real beauti

 

[MrMystic]

Woot, That's a nice looking Audi !! They are doing great things there. I especially like the LED lamps in front !!

 

[Christophe Berton]

Volvo XC60 revealed

We've got the first pictures of the Swedish firm's all-new baby off-roader.

Designers have kept us waiting for two years, but finally Volvo has taken the wraps off the much anticipated XC60. And the SUV will go head-to-head with the Land Rover Freelander when it arrives in British showrooms in October, with prices starting from £24,500.

The firm is billing the newcomer, which will be unveiled at March’s Geneva Motor Show, as the safest and most stylish vehicle it has ever produced. The XC60 was first displayed in concept form at the Detroit expo back in 2006, and most of that car’s design cues make it to production.

There’s a pronounced grille, prominent shoulders and bold tail-lights, while inside the SUV features a host of typically stylish Volvo details. These include an evolution of the Swedish brand’s ‘floating’ centre console, which is now upholstered in blond wood and angled more towards the driver.

It’s also outlined in chrome – as are the twin dashboard dials – and incorporates a large digital screen, which displays instructions for the sat-nav.

As you might expect from a Volvo, the XC60 is equipped with the very latest safety technology, and features a world first system called City Safety. This is designed to help drivers avoid low-speed collisions common in urban traffic and tailbacks, and automatic­ally applies the brakes if the driver fails to react to an impending impact.

As with the larger XC90, the XC60 will be reasonably capable off-road, thanks to its raised ride height and standard permanent four-wheel drive. And as it shares its platform architect­ure with the Freelander and forthcom­ing Ford Kuga (see below), it promises to be composed and agile on tarmac.

Buyers get a choice of 2.4-litre five-cylinder D5 diesels offering 163bhp or 185bhp, while the flagship T6 features a 281bhp 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V6. All have a six-speed auto as standard. A front-wheel-drive-only 163bhp D5 will appear in 2009, pro­mising low 170g/km CO2 emissions.

AutoExpress

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[Christophe Berton]

JJAD Project 001

Forget James Bond’s Aston Martin DBS – this is Britain’s latest supercar...

Called the JJAD Project 001, the thriller has been designed by Jim Dowle, whose previous creations include the mighty Mercedes SLR McLaren and the lightweight Caparo T1. It promises to rival the Lotus Exige with a blend of dramatic styling and an advanced chassis, and weighs in at only 870kg.

Power comes from a 200bhp four-cylinder engine capable of impressive performance. It propels the car from 0-60mph in an estimated six seconds, and on to a top speed of 135mph.

Yet despite the straight-line pace, the team behind the new machine says the focus will be on driveability. Practicality is a major priority as well, with Dowle promising a generous amount of luggage space.

These first images of the two-seater are only computer-generated renderings, which proves that the project is still in its very early stages. However, Howle’s company is now working on a scale model, and this is expected to begin wind tunnel testing shortly.

A running prototype could be produced within the next 18 months, and the first cars are scheduled to reach customers some time in 2010. Prices are already being discussed, and the team aims to deliver the newcomer for a figure in the region of £35,000.

(source: AutoExpress)

 

[Renaud de Munck]

It isn't special enough, I must say: it resembles the old one too much.

 

[Christophe Berton]

i dont find it,
the new one have more arodynamic and have a nice design.

The leds are handsome

 

[Christophe Berton]

new Vectra turns on style

Auto Express spied virtually undisguised test mules for the all-new Insignia family model being put through their paces, but there photographers have even managed to get a sneaky look at the interior.

This is the best picture yet of the Ford Mondeo rival’s cabin and, as you can see, it looks set to up the stakes when it comes to quality. The smartly styled dashboard includes a four-strong instrument cluster featuring sporty Alfa Romeo-style cowlings angled towards the driver.
Smart alloy trim on the multi-function steering wheel adds a welcome touch of class, while there’s a user-friendly digital read-out for the stereo mounted high on the swooping centre console.

The new Insignia will make its hotly anticipated debut at the British Motor Show in London’s Docklands this July and hit UK showrooms in September.
To help it come out on top in the competitive family car sector, the Insignia is even bigger than the Vectra, with more space for both passengers and luggage. The new model is inspired by the firm’s GTC Concept and bosses claim it will also deliver a much sharper drive than its predecessor, as well as improved comfort and refinement.
Engines will be carried over from the existing Vectra line-up but from the look of our pictures, it certainly promises to improve on the look of the firm’s current family model. Meanwhile, the flagship VXR version will feature a turbocharged 2.8-litre V6 engine producing 296bhp, and confidence boosting four-wheel drive set-up.

 

[Wido Rossen]

screwing up you Audi TT

Remeber the “I,Robot” movie starring Will Smith and the magnificient Audi RSQ? Not sure about the movie, but we definitely loved the concept car. And apparently so did this guy, who took his first generation Audi TT and modified it to the extreme, creating this car, which looks pretty much to the RSQ concept from the movie.
Though Audi’s at the second TT generation, the first one was a really impressive car which created a lot of buzz at its launch in 1999 and its still a magnificent car. Though usually we’re not big fans of this extreme tunings, we loved the RSQ and the TT in these photos really got us into a dilema. Cool or not? One thing’s for sure, the care sure will make heads turn on the street.

Come on, get real.......i can`t believe that someone wants to drive a car like that.

 

[Jacco Cornelissen]

haha lol that looks scary

 

[MrMystic]

BIG LOL