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Infiniti to expand product range.

Infiniti is set to expand its model range in a bid to properly match the likes of BMW and Audi. The Company is planning to gradually increase the number and quality of its product in order for it to succeed in Europe, where so far it has not performed very well. Speaking at the opening of the company's new design studio in London, Infiniti EMEA Vice President Francois Goupil de Bouille said " Our passion for design will deliver a wide range of very distinct premium vehicles. The expansion of our product range is at the centre of our growth plan. The Infiniti Q80 inspiration concept teaser. Nissan's global design director Shiro Nakamura confirmed that design was at the core of the brand's renewed push and showed the media an illustration indicating that the final line-up would include 10 models, topped off by the Q80 luxury four-seater  that will be previewed in concept form at next month's Paris motor show. The expanded...

2015 Chevrolet Corvette adopts the 8-Speed Automatic Transmission.

Chevrolet has released some new details about the Eight-speed automatic transmission in the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Scheduled to replace the six-speed unit, the new Eight-speed enables the Corvette to travel north to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and does the quarter-mile in 11.9 seconds; a difference of 0.1 seconds compared to the outgoing gear box. Besides the improvements in 0-60 mph times, the Corvette is more fuel efficient as models equipped with the Eight-speed automatic transmission will carry an EPA rating of 16 mile per gallon city / 26 mile per gallon highway / 20 mile per gallon on the combined cycle ( United States). As part of the changes, the Eight-speed transmission has a more aggressive first gear ratio which helps improve off - the - line performance, while having the "world-class shift times that rivals the best dual-clutch design" 

Aston Martin Trademarks DB Names

Aston Martin has applied for the trademarks of the DB10 all through to DB14 in preparation for the next DB series model scheduled for 2016 launch reports the British Motor magazine  Autocar. The replacement for the DB9 which will feature a twin turbo AMG V8 engine and a new design, is scheduled to go on sale in 2016, although the name has not been decided yet. Although the trademark for DB14 was filed first, but it is speculated that the next DB9 will be called DB10. while it is reported that some company executives within Aston Martin still want to keep the DB9 for the new car, it will be recalled that it is a tradition at Aston Martin to move forward the numerical denomination of its model names to indicate the design and performance advances made by its newest models.

Jaguar XE-S Frontal Area Revealed.

Jaguar has revealed the front end design of their Bmw 3-series rivaling XE sedan in a new teaser picture ahead of its full unvealing at the Paris Auto show in October. It's design is far better than the old time X type and well improved inline with the current looks of it's other Jaguar brothers. An "S" has been noticed on the grille and the front lower end has a sport trim which makes obvious to us that it's going to have a sport version like it's F type brother and this tells us that it could have the same supercharged 3.0 liter V6 with 340 bhp like the F type which jaguar already confirmed for the XE. t There's a rumor that the BMW M3 would have a fighter too which would definately be the XER-S which shares the same supercharged 5.0 liter V8 engine yeilding 550 bhp of the F type R coupe and will have a top speed of 186 mph (300 km/h). the standard XE models will be revealed on september 8.

Aston Martin DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo Revealed.

Here it is, The Aston Martin DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo, which was revealed today at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and will be available for download as from July in the Gran Turimo 6. Gamers are in for a great time as they will be able to drive this V12 mid-engined beast in the Gran Turimo 6. The initials DP represents Design Prototype and the concept is billed to remain a digital-only experience for now; that explains why it joins other digital prototypes created by other manufacturers for the popular computer game's 15th anniversary. The sensational looks of the DP-100 means business; this car, in theory has Aston Martin's 6.0 liter V12 mid-mounted and its force feed with oxygen by a pair of turbochargers, which makes the total power rating to be 800-bhp.   Marek Reichman, Aston Martin's design director said details such as the Blade inspired rear lamps would find their way down to production models, as he said 'The im...

2015 Range Rover Sport SVR to Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Land Rover is finally displaying the 2015 Range Rover Sport SVR with 550-hp to the public at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. A camouflaged version of the 2015 Range Rover Sport SVR will travel across the famous Goodwood Hill in front of fans and spectators alike this weekend. It going to be a blast judging by the video Land Rover posted earlier on of the Range Rover Sport devouring those tight turns and twists of the Nurburging. According to Land Rover, the 2015 Range Rover Sport SVR is the fastest and most powerful model it has ever produced.  it would have a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine that develops 550 PS (405 kW) and 680 Nm (501 lb-ft) of torque. Since this is 40 PS (29 kW) and 55 Nm (40 lb-ft) more than the Range Rover Sport Supercharged, we can expect the SVR to accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than 5.0 seconds. Regardless of the final numbers, Land Rover says the SVR will "extend the Range Rover Sport's established capabilities as the fastest, mos...

Audi To Launch 600-hp RS6 Avant Plus Model

According to a UK dealer leaked information, that points the RS6 is about to get more hardcore. Yes, it appears Audi is ready to release the Audi RS6  plus Avant powered by an Upgraded version of the bad ass twin-turbocharged 4.0 Liter V8 in the Standard car.  Power will stand at a staggering 600 horsepower, an increase from 560 horsepower in the standard RS6.