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• New Porsche Boxster 2013

  In Cars, Porsche / 23 January 2012 / 1 comment

  

  In Early summer 2012 Porsche will deliver the first units of the new Boxster, a convertible two-seater soft top, rear and centrally placed engine rear. It will be three inches longer and one inch lower than outgoing model, however width remains same.It weighs 1385 kg which is significantly less than competition.The two hoods and door frame are made of aluminum. The roof takes 9 seconds to fold and can also be operated with remote control.The rear wing rises when the car speed exceeds 75 mph.Exterior design looks fresh and evolved from previous generation Boxster.Front boot has a capacity of 150 liters and rear 130 liters.It comes with newly designed lightweight chasis,larger wheels and a electromechanical power steering which aids in better driving dynamics. Cockpit is new especially the console, which is now similar to that of other Porsche models. The parking brake lever is replaced by an electric drive. The [...]

• 2013 Dodge Dart – Video and Gallery

  In Cars, Dodge / 8 January 2012 / 32 comments

  

  The new 2013 Dodge Dart is leaked ahead of Detroit Motor Show.This attractive car is based on the Alfa Romeo’s Giulietta platform and will be available with three different engines. A 2.0 litre and 2.4 litre will power Dodge Dart producing 160 and 184 bhp respectively. Also available is 1.4 litre turbocharged engine from Fiat Abarth 500 developing 160 bhp.The transmission available will be six speed fiat sourced manual and automatic gearboxes. Dodge Dart with Sharp distinctive looks will compete with segment leaders like Honda Civic,Toyota Corolla,Ford Focus,Hyundai Elatra and Chevrolet cruze. Chrysler announced that 2013 Dodge Dart will deliver 40 mpg.         

• 2013 Grand Cherokee Diesel for United States

  In Cars, Jeep / 8 January 2012 / 1 comment

  

  Chrysler had announced that it will launch a diesel version of Grand Cherokee nexy year. Chrysler also announed an addition of 1,100 employees to boost production at Jefferson North Assembly plant in Detroit. Already a European diesel version of Grand Cherokee is being produced in this plant.There are two diesel in production currently. The 3.0 litre turbocharged diesel V6 developed and built by Fiat Powertrain and VM Motori (with Multijet II injection) rated at 177 kW (241 BHP) and 550 Nm (410 lb ft) of torque.The new 3.0 L CRD turbodiesel engine offered in European markets is a low power version developing 140 kW (190 BHP).Both versions will be equipped with 5-speed automatic transmission.