2007 Suzuki Kizashi Concept

At this year's edition of the New York International Show, the Japanese automaker Suzuki will bring two concepts based on the company's Kizashi sedan. The first one is going to be a hybrid version, while the other will most likely be a tuned model with various styling cues inspired from Suzuki's motorcycle division.

The New York Auto Show will open its doors on April 22^nd and we will have more information about these two concepts after they will be officially unveiled. Stay tuned for additional details.

Source: Suzuki via Carscoop

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Suzuki Will Bring Two Kizashi-based Concepts To The NY Auto Show

2004 Mercedes M-Class

Mercedes will recall 136,751 units of its M-Class models delivered in the United States because of a defect associated with the car's cruise control system. This recall involves the 2000-2004MY and it will commence in September this year.

In a filling to the NHTSA (United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), the German automaker affirmed that it has determined that under certain circumstances, using the car's brake will not automatically cancel the cruise control system.

To be more exact, when the driver pumps the brakes instead of applying a consistent pedal force, the necessary level of force for disengaging the cruise control might be unusually high. The NHTSA stated that this problem with the difficulty of canceling the cruise control might lead to accidents. Mercedes added that the drivers should be able to deactivate the system by using the cruise control stalk that is on the steering wheel.

Source: Mercedes-Benz, NHTSA via Carscoop

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Mercedes Recalls 136,000+ M-Class Units

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI EcoFLEX Package

The European-spec Opel Astra just got a new more economical model, the 2.0 CDTI (160 hp) that can be fitted with the ecoFLEX package. Already available on the smaller 1.3 CDTI, this package comes with the start/stop system and is offered as an optional feature for the 2.0 diesel hatchback and the Sports Tourer model.

Thanks to this package, the Astra 2.0 CDTI can save up to 0.8 liters / 100 km, which is about 13% reduction in comparison with the standard model that doesn't feature this package. The hatchback version can do 52.26 mpg (4.5 liters / 100 km) in the combined cycle, while the CO2 emissions have also dropped, from the standard 129 to 119 g/km. Fuel consumption for the Sports Tourer model is down by 0.4 liters / 100 km to 4.7 liters / 100 km, and CO2 emissions drop from 134 to 124 g/km.

Aside from the aforementioned start/stop system, the EcoFLEX package also features the CleanTech Combustion Technology that promises to deliver a clean combustion, while at the same time reducing the noise coming from the engine by adjusting the fuel injection to the combustion process in real time. Just like the smaller 1.3-liter engine, the 2.0-liter CDTI has an active aero shutter that has been incorporated in the car's front grille. In addition, this model comes with more refined underbody aerodynamics.

The German automaker also revealed the fact that from now on, all the Astra models that come with a manual gearbox will be equipped with a shift indicator that will show the driver when it is the perfect time to change gears for improving fuel economy.

This additional option for the Astra 2.0 CDTI costs $425 in Germany. Opel said that by spring next year they want to offer 34 car/engine combustions with this EcoFLEX package, including all of the Astra models (gasoline + diesel) fitted with a manual gearbox.

Source: Opel via Carscoop

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Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Gets EcoFLEX Package

Dacia Duster ESF

The first special edition of the Dacia Duster is out. Dubbed "Ecole de Ski Francais" (ESF), which means Skiing School, Renault's low-cost Romanian brand will offer this model only to ESF skiing instructors.

Dacia Duster ESF

With a base price of $26,900, the Dacia Duster ESF celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the partnership between Renault and the Ecole de Ski Francais. This special edition is based on the Laureate 4×4 version of the small SUV and comes with a 1.5-liter diesel engine that produces 110 hp.

Available only in Glacier White paint, the Duster comes with some distinctive styling and practical details, like the ESF badging on the front doors, transverse roof bars with a ski rack that can accommodate four pairs of skis, and a strengthened aluminum sump guard.

The Romanian SUV comes as standard with 16-inch alloy rims plus four additional wheels with Continental tires, manual air conditioning system, electrically-adjustable heated exterior mirrors, foglamps, four tray-type rubber mats and radio CD with MP3 support.

Dacia Duster ESF

Optional goodies include the Platine Grey body color that costs $637 and the ESP + ASR traction control system that will set you back $425.

Source: Dacia via Carscoop

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Dacia Duster ESF Announced

Suzuki Swift X-ITE

I've always been a big fan of the Suzuki Swift, and this new X-ITE line of accessories makes it even better than before. Available in Germany, the car wearing the X-ITE brand is going to be available in a wide variety of styling parts, for both the exterior and the interior.

Suzuki Swift X-ITE

Let's start with the exterior where we find the new body kit that makes the car a little bit more attractive. It sports a new front apron, updated side skirts, a roof spoiler, along with a rear apron and a brand new set of 17-inch alloy rims wrapped around in 205/40 R17 performance tires.

As far as the cabin is concerned, the Swift X-ITE gets an aluminum sport shift knob, black floor mats with silver stitching and an embroidered logo, along with stainless steel door sills. The latter will cost you 65 Euros; while the aforementioned wheels will set you back 620 Euros.

Source: Suzuki via Carscoop

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Suzuki Launches "X-ITE" Line Of Accessories For The Swift

Yo-Mobile

You probably know that Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is a huge car fan and he even drove a Renault F1 car, plus the locally-made Chrysler Sebring. A few days ago he took Russia's first hybrid car for a spin, the Yo-Mobile (pretty stupid name).

Yo-Mobile

This car has been built by Yo-Auto, which is a joint-venture between truck manufacturer Yarovit Motors and Onexim Group, a company owned by Mikhail Prokhorov, a Russian billionaire that also owns the New Jersey Nets. This vehicle has a rather strange hybrid setup as it features a rotary vane engine that works on gasoline and natural gas, and is mated to a pair of electric motors.

Yo-Mobile

You would expect that the a hybrid car would have batteries, well, this one doesn't, as it uses a super-capacitor, which is an energy-storing device that can store the energy produced by the power unit and send it to the electric motors. The most important advantage of the capacitor is that you won't have to charge the car from a power network.

The Yo-Mobile can do almost 60 mpg (3.5 liters / 100 km) and has a combined driving range of 683.5 miles (1,100 km). It can do the 0-62 mph sprint in 7-8 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 80.8 mph (130 km/h).

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The car is going to be built starting with the second half of 2012 and will be available in three body styles: a hatchback, a cross-coupe and a van. The cheapest one is going to cost $12,000, while the most expensive will set you back $15,000. The latter will come with a four-wheel drive system, climate control, cruise control and satellite navigation system.

Source: Carscoop

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Prime Minister Putin Takes Russia's First Hybrid Car For A Spin

Oh boy, it’s one of those days when it’s great to be a car fan and a gamer! Guess what, if you haven’t had enough of Fast Five, there’s more coming your way!

Gameloft just announced that April 28th will be the release date for a the official Fast Five game! How awesome is that?

The Fast Five story continues to your computer, iPhone, iPad or Android device and I have a feeling it’ll be all over the place! So if you’re the kind that thinks fast and lives furiously, then this is for you. You’ll be able to play as Brian O’Conner and be the cops’ bad side, while putting together your own crew of skilled racers. The entire game follows the movie’s storyline, so it’s bound to bring some action and drama to your daily routine. Also, the soundtrack sounds pretty darn good.

Here’s a small preview:

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What do you think about it?

Via Gameloft.

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Fast Five Official Game announced!

LupiniPower Chevrolet SportUte

LupiniPower is a South African tuning company and they said that their project based on the Chevrolet SuperUte SS (Holden Ute SS in Australia) is no joke, unlike the

LupiniPower Chevrolet SportUte

This powerful pickup truck has been fitted with a massive V8 6.0-liter supercharged engine that cranks out 535 hp (542 PS / 399 kW) and 590 lb.-ft (800 Nm) of torque. With this power under the bonnet, the car is capable of doing the 0-62 mph sprint in less than five seconds, while 0-100 mph takes a mere 9.9 seconds. It can do the quarter-mile in 12.7 seconds at 113 mph (182 km/h), before reaching a top speed of 175 mph (282 km/h).

LupiniPower Chevrolet SportUte

This is going to be a limited edition and each car will have a price tag of $91,500.

Source: LupiniPower via WCF

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LupiniPower Chevrolet SportUte – Definitely Not A Joke

2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster

The car you see in these pictures is the upcoming 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, undergoing some tests on the famous Nurburgring track. As you can see, the car is completely undisguised and we know what to expect in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show where it will make its first official appearance. After that, it will go on sale as a 2012 model.

2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster

The heart of this beautiful car is going to be the V8 6.3-liter engine that develops 563 hp (571 PS / 420 kW) and 479 lb.-ft (650 Nm) of torque. With this power unit, the SLS AMG Roadster will be able to do the 0-62 mph sprint in only 4 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 192 mph (309 km/h).

Source: WCF

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Spy Shots – 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

A huge car pile-up took place last Saturday on the Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway, killing one person and injuring 61 (9 of which are in a critical condition), along with 127 cars heavily damaged or even totaled.

The reasons for this tragedy are most likely excessive speed and the thick morning fog. To comprehend the magnitude of this accident, you need to understand that it the pile-up extended two kilometers! Although the visibility between Al Rahba and Al Samha was less than 164 feet (50 meters), the cars were still speeding at 75 mph (120 km/h).

Within 5 minutes after the pile-up, more than 100 police cars, 17 armed forces vehicles, Dubai police, ambulances and civil defense arrived at the location of the terrible accident. The wreckage was cleared in about an hour and things went back to normal another hour later.

Source: gulfnews.com via WCF

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Massive Pile-up In Abu Dhabi Kills One Person And Injures 61