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Ford of Europe has best sales in 12 years.

SBR — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:15:23 GMT

Ford has best sales count in October in last 12 years in Europe.

According to Ford of Europe latest reports, their October sales grow up by 12.8 percent, that is 121,000 totally.

Sales goes up thanks to new lineup and government incentives. Ford released new generations of Fiesta and Ka, also government incentives helped a lot. Government incentives are going to end soon, so its going to be interesting to see what will happen after that.

Porsche Boxster Spyder

SBR — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:56:16 GMT

Porsche Boxter Spyder have been finally revealed.

Car has lower windscreen than standard Boxster S, it had also two striking bulge on the single-piece lid on rear. Some says that this car has something similar to Carrera GT in design - i cant disagree.

It will have 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine with DFI (Direct Fuel Injection). Engine produce 320 horsepower - 10 horsepower more than Boxster S. Spyder version does 0-60mph (approximately 100km/h) in 4.6 seconds. Top speed - 166 mph with the roof open.

Boxster Spyder is going to be sold in 2010 with price $61,200 of base model.

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Subaru 086A will have AWD and Turbo

SBR — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:09:58 GMT

Some say that Subaru without AWD isnt Subaru. I dont know is that true or not, but this one will have it!

There were rumors that in 086A there will be Turbo and All wheel drive, if we talk about subaru's version.

Subaru version will be more larger, agressive, powerfull, but also it will weight more than Toyota's version.

Some previous articles about Subaru 086A/Toyota FT-86

Subaru 086A - STi version.

Subaru's version of FT-86 Concept

Toyota FT-86 Concept

(difference between Subaru's and Toyota's versions)

Lexus LFA makes debut

SBR — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:23:30 GMT

Lexus LFA has been finally officially revealed at the 2009 Tokyo motor show.

Lexus LFA have 4.8-Liter V10 engine, which revs up to 9'000rpm. Engine will produce 552 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. LFA have six-speed automatic sequential gearbox (paddle-shifted). Car makes almost perfect weight radio - 48:52.

To make car faster, there were used light parts. For example, Carbon fiber reinforced plastic is four times stronger than aluminum, but i helped to save 100kg. LFA totally weighs 3'300 pounds.

It does 0-100 km/h (0-62mp/h) in 3.7 seconds, and it's max speed is about 322 km/h (202mp/h). There will be only 500 units, 20 made each month.

Buyers will be able to completely customize car, for example you will be able to choose 30 paints colors or delete car's audio system. LFA will cost £336,000 ($557,000).

Mazda RX-7 could be produced again.

SBR — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:14:16 GMT

The new design boss of Mazda before Tokyo Motor Show, said that he want a new RX-7 two-seater sports car.

In an interview, one day before Tokyo Motor Show opened, Ikuo Maeda said that he have already made few sketches of a new RX-7. He says, that even Mazda likes this idea - they will produce new RX-7 if the market will allow it.

Lotus F1 team back in F1 with new car.

SBR — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:31:31 GMT

Lotus F1 Team is going to return to F1 in 2010 with new race car.

From 2010 season in the Formula F1 teams will be no longer allowed to refuel, which mean that all team must re-engineer their car, so it's great oppurtinity Lotus F1 Team to participate in F1, because everybody will now adapt their cars.

The car have already completed it's test at air tunnel, but it's not done yet.

Subaru - First automaker which won two consecutive MOTOR TREND Sport/Utility of the Year awards

SBR — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:19:07 GMT

Subaru lately is very successful, and now it have won consecutive MOTOR TREND Sport/Utility of the Year awards. And even more - it's first automaker that win this award two consecutive years.

Subaru Forester won 2009 award, but 2010 award - Subaru Outback.

"The 2010 Subaru Outback offers a unique combination of comfort, efficiency, versatility and value. It boasts car-like refinement, drivability and gas mileage on the road, yet is as capable in the rough stuff as all but the most off-road focused sport utilities. Thoughtfully engineered, cleverly detailed and competitively priced, the Subaru Outback is a terrific all-rounder with broad appeal." said Editor-In-Chief of Motor Trend - Angus MacKenzie.

Nissan Fairlady Z 40th anniversary edition

SBR — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:36:00 GMT

Nissan has announced a special edition of Fairlady Z (370z). It's limited version, a honor to car's 1969 market launch (car was launched on october).

Car's engine remains stock, but in inside you get unique leather and suede trim on the seats and doors, complete with red accent stitching on the seats, steering wheel, shifter, console boot and instrument panel upper box. Also, you get special 40th anniversary emblems at the rear of the car and seat backs. It have unique 19-inch wheels in dark chrome coasting.

You can get anniversary model with a six speed manual or seven speed automatic gear boxes.

Anniversary model originally come with Metal Gray color, but you can also choose Deep Maroon, Brilliant White Pearl, Brade Silver, Diamond Black or Vibrant Red.

Anniversary model will cost under $50'000 and will be available at dealers somewhere next year.

Subaru 086A - STi version.

SBR — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:15:31 GMT

Since FT-86 Concept were presented, there are rumors about STi version.

Subaru regular 086A version mostly is going to be identical to Toyota version, with some exterior/interior differences. Standard version as mentioned in previous articles, will use Subaru 2.0-Liter flat-four boxer engine, with six speed- gearbox and rear wheel drive. Although many sources say that it will have 160 horsepower, we think that it can reach 200 horsepower as well.

People are looking for STi version because it will provide more horsepower for sure. STi version will use EJ25 2.5-Liter boxer engine which produces around 250 horsepower.

086A STi version will get similar upgrades as Impreza's STi version - wider front and rear guards to accommodate a wider track with wider wheels and tires. To improve handling, 086A it will probably use suspension from the WRX STi or something similar to it. STi version could get unique parts like spoilers and bumpers.

There are rumors that Subaru 086A version will be presented at the 2011 or 2012 Tokyo motor show. It will be available at dealerships after that very soon.

Subaru SVX is back?

SBR — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:43:42 GMT

According to Auto Express, Subaru have plans with car based on Hybrid Tourer Concept, that will debut at next week's Tokyo Motor show, and will share the same spirit as SVX.

New-age SVX will use Subaru's 2.5-Liter turbocharged boxer-four engine. Although we haven't any information about horsepower, more likely there will be 300 horsepower. It will more likely rival vehicles like BMW M3.

For some reasons we think that new-age SVX could be first Subaru hybrid vehicle.

We guess that price is going to be around $60'000.