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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Chevrolet Camaro to go on Sale in the UK in 2011


Already confirmed for the rest of Europe, GM today announced that the Camaro will also go on sale in the UK as an official Chevrolet, complete with full manufacturer warranty, during the first half of 2011.

The retro-style muscle car will be available in the UK exclusively with the 6.2-litre V8 powerplant that produces 426bhp propelling the coupe from zero to 60mph in under 5.0 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. General Motors did not mention in the press release if the Camaro will be offered in right-hand or left-hand drive in the UK.

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Honda Accord Sedan Limited



Toyota May Recall Up to 270,000 Cars Including Lexus IS, GS & LS Over Engine Problems


It looks like Toyota might be hit by another recall (the second one in a week after the HS 250h announcement) as the Japanese automaker admitted today that about 270,000 of its Lexus IS, GS and LS, and Toyota Crown vehicles may have a problem causing engines to stall.

In particular, the world's biggest carmaker said it discovered "improperly functioning valve springs" in some engines that could lead to abnormal engine noise or unstable idling, and in some instances, even cause the engine to stop while in motion. Toyota said that there are no reported accidents related to this issue.

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New Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DR 520 Special Edition with 520HP and 301km/h


So what has Mercedes-Benz come up with this time? The C63 AMG DR 520; an exclusive edition of the flagship C-Class model made for the UK market boasting more power and unique touches. Only 20 examples of the hotter C63 AMG in either saloon or estate body styles will be produced and sold exclusively through the company's Specialist Products division at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Surrey.

Mercedes-Benz did not release technical details on the performance kit, but the result is a 60HP and 50Nm kick in output and torque over the standard C63 AMG, to 520HP and 650Nm / 479.5 lb-ft.

The modifications enable the C63 AMG DR 520 saloon to sprint from zero to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds with the Estate achieving the same in 4.2 seconds and for both models to reach an electronically governed top speed of 187mph or 301km/h.

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Housewarming

"The first piece of furniture you touch when you walk into the new place I will bend you over." She smiled as he warned her. Surely she would be the first to the housewarming party so she wasn't too worried about his promise of breaking in the house properly.

As she pulled up to the house she noticed two cars in the driveway. Wiggling in the leather seat sans panties she wondered if she had been