Peugeot 308 RC-Z

Peugeot 308 RC-Z concept was introduced at the Frankfurt show back in 2007 and it will be mass produced by May 2010. This cool car is a front-wheel drive vehicle equipped with a Mini Cooper JCW 1.6 turbo unit that able to provide 218bhp. The concept and the mass produced car has a slight differences in the headlight design and the exterior body curve.

The interior of this unique car has a sophisticated design and a polycarbonate roof with twin bubbles to increase headroom. The cockpit is trimmed in leather, chrome, aluminum and black-lacquered plastic.

This Peugeot concept car power is provided by the same 1.6-litre 163kW/218hp direct injection four cylinder that can be found in the Mini Cooper. Peugeot 308 RC-Z is relatively lightweight and should be capable of decent turn of speed.

Exclusive Alfa Romeo Mito Limited Edition For Maserati As Courtesy Coupé

Fiat-owned Maserati looked no further than sister brand Alfa Romeo when selecting its new courtesy car. The company acquired 100 Alfa Romeo MiTo units to serve consumer needs when their Maserati's are being serviced.

The special edition Alfa Romeo MiTo is outfitted with a turbocharged 1.4-liter MultiAir petrol engine producing 170 hp. In keeping with a sporty gaze, the car rides on 18-inch alloys, also carries "a rear spoiler, a sporty rear bumper along with aluminum pedal unit." Alfa's active suspension is also integrated. The MiTo is painted in Maserati Ocean Blue, with tan Frau Leather seating along with multi-function steering wheel. Additional features include sat-nav, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth, USB port, also bi-xenon lamps.

Rounding out the package are the aluminum "Alfa Romeo for Maserati" kick plates, also the "Limited Edition" badge on the a/c. The MiTo-for-Maserati have to show up at Maserati service centers shortly.

The 2010 PRIOR-Design Porsche 911 PD3

PRIOR-Design has released a new aerodynamics package for the Porsche 911 GT3. The 2010 PRIOR-Design Porsche 911 PD3 arrives with revised dispersal of the air flows through the carbon spoiler blade and the carbon inlets. With the aid of the sd-value enhancing sills, the side line of the GT3 is guided seamlessly toward the rear, ending at a rear section which is also new. Along with its visuals, the rear section also proffers advantages in terms of driving stability and air supply. These improvements have been achieved by a diffusor which contains 2 integrated carbon fins. The end of the muffler is completely enclosed, which in addition optimizes the aerodynamic attributes. Air inlets which are placed on the left and the right are additionally strengthened along with 2 carbon inlets.

The Porsche 911 GT3 wing, designed in Stuttgart, was judged to be sound by the PRIOR-Design team and therefore remains unchanged. The materials used in PRIOR-Design Porsche 911 PD3 aerodynamics programme correspond with PRIOR-Design’s most recent technological advances. A recently developed carbon-flex fibre glass composite was used, which both saves weight at identical time as offering a maximum level of strength and sufficient flexibility. This means that the essential level of stability is guaranteed at speeds both up to and beyond 300 km/h.

The 2010 PRIOR Design Porsche 911 PD3 also comes with a custom stainless steel exhaust system, ultra light, multi-section forged wheels along with a new suspension that reduces the ride height by 30 mm.

The new 2011 BMW 5-Series

At launch, the new 2011 BMW 5-Series Sedan will be available with one V-8 and one inline-6 gasoline engine. The top-of-the-range BMW 550i arrives with BMW’s “reverse-flow” V-8 engine featuring twin turbochargers and High Precision direct injection for maximum output of 400 hp. The new inline-6 of the BMW 535i features a single twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision direct injection, and, for the first time, VALVETRONIC throttle-less intake technology. It delivers a maximum output of 300 hp and 300 lb-ft. The 535i and 550i will be available with a choice of six-speed manual transmission, BMW’s new 8-speed automatic transmission, or new “Sport Automatic” 8-speed. Later on, the BMW 528i will debut with a 240 hp inline-six featuring lightweight magnesium-aluminum construction also VALVETRONIC throttle-less intake technology for effectiveness and unparalleled responsiveness.

Dark Burl Ash wood trim interior trim is standard, emerge in sweeping expanses on the dash, doors and front center console; Ash Anthracite and another distinctive wood called Fineline Matte are not obligatory.

The new BMW 5-Series will be offered in the U.S. with a choice of 3 gasoline engines. At its introduction, the new BMW 5-Series will be available as a 535i and 550i. The 528i and xDrive all-wheel drive variants of all 3 models will arrive later on in the year.

The 2010 Fesler-Moss Chevrolet Camaro Limited Edition

The 2010 Fesler-Moss Chevrolet Camaro Limited Edition is a concept car that took three years of development before it became veracity. This magnificent creation is a combination of vintage styling and contemporary driving technology. Off the showroom, it was already glorified as the “heritage or traditional-inspired sports car of the 21st Century”.

The Limited Edition design and recreation is priced at around $150,000 the package includes front/ rear sway bars, six-piston Fesler race brake, GM LS-9 supercharged engine, bi-modal exhaust system, color –coordinated engine block, adjustable coil over suspension, reverse lights, heat barrier, an exclusive sound system along with a Fesler-Moss badge. Chris Fesler of Fesler Built and John Moss of GM made certain that the Chevrolet Camaro will look and perform or function like never before, once they’ve incorporated their design and modifications.

The 2010 Fesler-Moss Chevrolet Camaro Limited Edition is surely every serious car collector’s dream come true.

Volkswagen Passat CC Now Available as Five-Seater

Volkswagen has announced plans to introduce a 5-seat version of the Passat CC.

Originally available only as a 4 seater, the Passat CC will now offer an optional rear bench owed to consumer demand. According to Volkswagen the move will "give the Passat CC even greater everyday utility by adding a seating position."

Priced from €100, the rear bench features 3 head restraints, a center 3-point seat belt, also an asymmetrically split folding backrest.

As you might recall, the Passat CC is available with a wide variety of engine. Options include a 2.0-liter TSI with 200 horsepower, a 3.6-liter V6 FSI with 280 horsepower and a 2.0-liter TDI with 140 horsepower.

The 2011 Mazda5

The new 2011 Mazda5 is fitted with a newly-developed 2.0-litre DISI1 petrol engine equipped with i-stop, also a 6-speed manual transmission with gear ratios specific to this version. This new direct-injection petrol offers linear as well as smooth performance characteristics and is fun to drive. It is also one of the most frugal and clean C-MAVs on the market, achieving around 15 % lessening in CO2 emissions compared to the 2.0-litre petrol it replaces also the gasoline line-up features a 1.8-litre engine with a 6-speed manual transmission too.

The new 2011 Mazda5 will go on sale in Europe this fall.

The 2010 Seat Ibiza FR TDI

SEAT has unveiled the new Seat Ibiza FR TDI, obtainable in either sporty SC or practical 5dr bodystyles with prices starting at just £16,465 RRP. The new Seat Ibiza SC FR TDI price starts at 16,465 GBP and both models will become available for ordering from March 2010.

The new 2010 Seat Ibiza FR TDI’s turbocharged diesel engine is good for a muscular 143 PS – enough to carry it from 0 - 62 mph in just 8.2 seconds (8.3 seconds 5dr) and thence onward to a top speed of 130 mph where legal (129 mph 5dr). Come as standard to a smooth and precise 6-speed manual gearbox the state-of-the-art common rail diesel is fully Euro V-compliant also the Seat Ibiza FR TDI is capable of returning 62.7 mpg on the EU’s official combined cycle also the car records an official CO2 figure of 119 g/km.

The new Seat Ibiza FR TDI is available to order now at SEAT dealerships in UK with deliveries set to begin in March 2010.

The 2010 Prodrive Subaru Impreza N2010 WRC

Prodrive have launched the new 2010 Group N Subaru Impreza rally car, called the N2010 that will contend in the 2010 WRC (World Rally Championship). The Prodrive Subaru Impreza N2010 WRC has a new larger 33mm air restrictor, as regulated by the FIA, high flow fuel injectors and a re-mapped ECU. These modifications provide the Prodrive Impreza a 20 hp increase in power also gains in torque. The Prodrive Subaru Impreza N2010 WRC also comes with improved Ohlins dampers that now have an added travel front and rear and stronger suspension bushes.

The Prodrive Impreza N2010 price starts at 120,000 GBP ($265,000 NZ) and for the 1st time Prodrive has introduced a financing option to enable the car to be leased over 2 years with an option to purchase the car at the end of the agreement. The package includes insurance and system rebuilds.

The 2010 Honda HSV-010 GT

Honda Racing has announced that the Honda HSV-010 GT will vie in the GT500 class of the 2010 Super GT Series. The Honda HSV-010 GT weighs 1,100 kg (2420 pounds) and measures 4.675 m in length and 2.000 m in width. The race car has a 2.700 m wheelbase. The Honda HSV-010 GT is powered by a 3.4-liter V8 liquid-cooled, naturally aspirated engine with two intake and two exhaust valves for each cylinder that develops 500+ hp as well as 392+ Nm of torque also the power of the Honda HSV-010 GT is being sent to the wheels by a constant mesh transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.

The Honda HSV-010 GT, HSV stands for Honda Sports Velocity and comes with a double wishbone suspension system with a torsion bar also has a hydraulic ventilated disc braking system. The Honda HSV-010 GT race car is based on a recent NSX prototype and will first appearance during the March 20-21 season opening race weekend at Suzuka Circuit in south-central Japan.

The 2010 Gemballa MIG – U1 Ferrari Enzo

2010 Gemballa has unveiled their newest project on Ferrari Enzo called Gemballa MIG – U1. The 2010 Gemballa MIG – U1 Ferrari Enzo comes with a V12 cylinder engine works with an optimized motor management along with an especially adjusted exhaust system. This combination permits a performance output of 700 hp. The 4-pipe system with pneumatic flap control is added to the sports catalyser. The end-pipes are equipped with the typical GEMBALLA heat shield also share the exit into the rear skirt with the exhaust ducts of the back wheel houses.

At the front, the 10×19 inch rims clutch high-performance wheels in the dimension 265/35, whilst the back axle transfers the power of the engine through 13×20 inch rims with 335/30 wheels. In the interior, GEMBALLA devises a control centre which perfectly combines functionality as well as comfort. The especially for the GEMBALLA MIG-U1 designed seats, the custom-made centre console along with the sports steering wheel with its leather-ultra suede combination promise full control over the car.

Gemballa will produce the Gemballa MIG – U1 limited to just 25 cars. For more information regarding the Gemballa MIG – U1 and other extensive GEMBALLA refining programme, please visit the site www.gemballa.com