Friday, May 18, 2012

A True Sports Car, the 2013 Hyundai Genesis

2013 Hyundai Genesis

Phoenix Hyundai enthusiasts will be delighted at the updates that finally bring the Hyundai Genesis to a true sports car standard.

Under the hood the Genesis has a stunning 2.0-liter four-cylinder all-aluminum engine and a twin-scroll turbocharger. The intercooler has been ramped up and is 53-percent-larger than past models, which improves the horsepower by 64 hp, bringing it to a total of 274 hp. There is also the addition of dual continuous valve timing that helps increase the torque by 52 lb-ft.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Aston Martin unveils new DBS Ultimate

DBS Ultimate

Aston Martin has unveiled a new flagship sports car called the DBS Ultimate. The vehicle is available as a coupe or a Volante. Volante is Aston Martin for convertible. The Ultimate comes in three colors, including carbon black II, quantum silver, or silver fox. The cars all feature uniquely colored DBS badges and a number plate.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

First Drive: 2013 Mercedes SL550

2013 Mercedes SL550

FOX HARBOUR, NS – Customers looking for a new car in the $100,000 plus range have high expectations.

Nobody knows this better than Mercedes-Benz. It says the average customer (79 per cent male) who buys an SL sports car has an annual income in excess of $300,000, looks for innovative technology, a car that is fun to drive and most of all, one that says something about him.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

JAGUAR: All systems go for F-Type

JAGUAR

JAGUAR has confirmed that it will bring an all-new sports car to production called the F-TYPE.

Utilising all-aluminium construction, the F-TYPE will launch as a convertible, and a strict two-seater with the focus uncompromisingly on delivering driver reward.

A range of petrol engines will be available - including a new powerplant family - and all will deliver sports car performance.

Aston Martin designing new sports car to celebrate 100th anniversary

Aston Martin

Aston Martin is undoubtedly one of the most iconic sports car manufacturers in the world, and with the British marque set to celebrate its 100th birthday next year, Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez recently confirmed that the brand will debut a brand new model next year to celebrate.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Nissan Renault plans more electric vehicles in the future

Nissan Renault

Nissan Renault has announced that by the year 2020, 10% of their sales will constitute electric vehicles. This was revealed by Chief Executive Officer of Nissan Renault Mr. Carlos Ghosn. At present the company sells Nissan Leaf as their electric vehicle which has seen 11,000 sales across the US while there have been 27,000 across the globe.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Specs: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R

I recently had a chance to get behind the wheel of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe in 3.8 R-Spec for a short test drive and while I would have loved to spend more time in this powerful Korean sports car – the seat time received was more than enough to show how far the Hyundai performance program has come.