2011 Fiat Strada Sporting

Fiat's Brazilian division recently released the new Strada Sporting, a special version of the popular pick-up customized with multiple sporty accessories that improve both the exterior and the interior of the car. Pickups are fairly popular in Brazil and Italian carmaker Fiat tries to take advantage of this fact by offering local buyers the possibility to choose a more aggressive version of the Strada, already a best-seller in the country.

The exterior design is all painting in the same color as the body, it is distinguished on the outside by the new aero kit, which comprises of a front spoiler, side skirts and wheel arch add-ons as well as the 16-inch alloy wheels dressed in 185/55 tires. Other styling cues include the smoked headlamps and the silver trim on the mirrors, front fog lights, roof bars and the rear bumper.

Inside, there's gloss black trim, a leather steering wheel (with red stitching) and rubber-studded aluminum pedals. For more flavor, options include a sunroof, Bluetooth connectivity, and a premium audio system.

While the Strada broadened Cab are powered along the Italian firm’s 1.8-liter 16v four-cylinder flex-fuel locomotive acquiring 130 horsepower and 18.4 lb.-ft. By torsion when keeping going gasoline and 132HP and 18.0 lb.-ft.

The truck will go on sale early next year with a base price of $46,270 BRL ($27,580 USD / €20,820).

via: carscoop

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Grand Edition

Mercedes-Benz Manhattan has snapped an idea of perfect luxury on the roads with its exclusive range of the Sprinter Grand Edition. The vehicle consists of everything that defines luxury and comfort and of course utters pampering. It has DVD players, a pair of 32-inch flat-panel televisions, sofa bed, premium leather deluxe captain’s chairs with heating and massage functions, and power leg lifts, refrigerator, iPod hook up, video game prep, hands free intercom, 30,000-BTU HVAC system, satellite radio and wireless internet alongside a host of other extremely chic features.




Press Release

THE SKY IS NO LONGER THE LIMIT
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Grand Edition

YOUR FIRST CLASS CABIN ON THE GROUND

The luxury and convenience of first-class travel is no longer limited to flight. Now you can experience all of the amenities of a private jet and more in a custom Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Grand Edition... available exclusively from Mercedes-Benz Manhattan.

A mobile office has never been so well-equipped with functional appointments like high-speed internet, satellite radio, digital satellite directional TV and all of the other office and entertainment features you'd expect from one of the world's elite brands.

Convenience and comfort are top priorities with features like touch-screen automated controls, captain's chairs with heating and massage, a built-in refrigerator, power privacy partition and rear seating for seven.

These vehicles are custom-built and available on a very limited-basis. Please contact our Sprinter Division at Mercedes-Benz Manhattan by calling (888) 270-9462 for additional information. Alternately, you may wish to visit one of our two convenient mid-town locations at 41st Street and 11th Avenue or Park Avenue at 55th Street.


INTERIOR FEATURES
Front and Rear 32" LCD Flat Screen
100% Nylon Color Keyed Carpet
TV/Monitors
Automotive Fabric Headliner
Wireless Internet Router
Floor Mats w/ Non-Slip Rubber Backing
(4) Premium Leather Deluxe Captains Chairs with Heating and Massage Functions, and Power Leg Lifts (2 w/ Power Reclining Capabilities)
110 volt Outlets (2)
12 volt Outlets at Each Seat Location
Front Partition w/ Power Window
Audio Amplifier
3rd Row Passenger Bench with Power
Reclining Sofa Bed
Dark Tinted Side and Rear Windows
Deluxe Lighting Controls
Slide Under Sofa Refrigerator
Interior Lighting Package
Console Lap Tables (4)
Dual Lighting Controls w/ Dimmers
Mobile Theater Sound System
Complete Insulation Package
Complete Privacy Shade Package
Touch Screen In Dash 6.5" LCD GPS, CD, DVD, Navigation
Touch Screen Rear AM/FM Satellite Radio
Overhead and Floor Courtesy Lighting
Crestron Universal Remote Control
Rear Speaker Upgrades
CD Player
Rear Facing Seat Floor Console w/ Storage
DVD Player
Seat Belt Package
iPod Hook Up
Rear Luggage Storage Lighted
Wireless Head Phone Jack System
Side Wall Consoles w/ Cup Holders and Storage
Video Game Prep w/ Inverter
Driver and Passenger Deluxe Seating
Recover
Handsfree Intercom System
Sub Woofer
Rear Air and Heat 30,000 BTU w/ Dual
Automotive Fabric Color Keyed Walls
Compressor, Condenser, and Evaporator

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Digital Rear Air Controls
Full Length Wall Consoles w/ Cup Holders
2 Rear Clothes Hangers (Ceiling Mount)
Interior Sound Deadening Package
Coordinated Valances w/ Indirect Lighting
Hand-Rubbed Custom Made High Gloss
Burled Wood Package
6-piece Dash and Door Kit
Window Ledges
Valance Trims (Indirect Lighting) (2)
Upper Corner Trims (Indirect Lighting) (2)
Front Overhead TV Face
Rear Overhead
Side Electronics Console
Coordinated Door Panels (Rear Half Carpet)
Dual Battery Charging System w/ Custom Battery Tray
Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats
Armrests for Driver & Passenger Seats
Adjustable Steering Wheel
Automatic Heating & Air Conditioning System
Electric Heater Booster
Front Ashtray
Speedometer in mph & km/h
Auto-Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror
Shelf Above Windshield
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Seat Belt Reminder for Driver
Power Windows
Body Builder Connector Under Driver's Seat
High Roof
Digital Satellite Directional TV System
Security System w/ Control Pads
Back-up Camera System
Dash Color Change
Driver & Passenger Front Center Floor
Console w/12 volt
Rear Partition Wall
Rear Air Ride Assist System
Remote Central Locking
Front Bumper Cover w/ Fog Lights
Fiberglass Running Board with Step (Color Keyed to Chassis)
270 Degree Opening Rear Doors
Complete Bonded Window Package
Color Keyed Bumpers
Color Keyed Body Moldings
Front and Rear Mudflaps
All Season Tires LT245/75R16
16" Aluminum Wheels
Spare Tire & Wheel
Dual-Circuit 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
26.4 Gallon Fuel Tank
110 volt Exterior Outlet (1)
14 volt/220 A Alternator
12 volt/100 Ah Battery
Single-Pole Battery Master Switch
Fuel Filter with Water Separator
Jump-Start Terminal
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BAS)
Electrically Heated Windshield
Light and Rain Sensor
188 hp @ 3,800rpm
325 lb-ft of torque @1,400-2,400 rpm
3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine
5-Speed Automatic Transmission
Hydraulic Jack
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Adaptive Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

888.270.9462 | www.sprintermanhattan.com

Mazda2 and Mazda6 Tamura Special Edition Models Announced for UK

Mazda has decided to kick off the New Year by introducing a new Tamura Special Edition package that will be available on hatchbacks versions of the Mazda2 and Mazda6 in the UK.


Mazda6 Tamura's are based off the 2.0 5dr TS model and feature a sport styling package that also consists of new front and rear sports bumpers, side skirts and a rear spoiler. Other exterior changes include privacy glass, clear rear light bezels, and special 18-inch wheels. Power comes from a 2.0-liter engine that cranks out 147PS this allows the car to run from 0-62 mph in a leisurely 10.2 seconds. The price of admission is £16,695 or just £306 more than the TS.


The Mazda2 1.3 Tamura special edition can be ordered in either three-door or five-door guise and is based off the TS2 trim level. A sport styling package that includes new front and rear bumpers, a two-bar grille, side skirts and rear spoiler is the model's biggest change but the company also threw in unique 16-inch dark grey wheels which help to make the special edition standout.


Under the hood is a 1.3-liter petrol engine that produces 86PS, it is connected to a five-speed manual and this combination allows the model to achieve 54.3mpg in the combined cycle. Prices start at £10,275 for the three-door and £10,775 for the five-door effectively making the styling package a £397 option.
via:World Car Fans



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2009 Scion xB RS 6.0 announced with pricing

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 7, 2009 -- Scion announced today that its first limited-production vehicle for 2009, the xB Release Series 6.0 (xB R.S. 6.0), will be available at dealer showrooms in February.

Only 2,500 units of the xB RS 6.0 will be built. The xB RS 6.0 model will carry a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,743 over the base price of the xB. The base MSRP for the standard xB with a manual transmission is $15,750, while the standard xB with an automatic transmission model carries a MSRP of $16,700. The available Absolutely Red spoiler has a MSRP of $320, not including installation.
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The new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 delivers 540hp from a massaged version of the 5.4 liter supercharged engine we have come to love. Ford says the new GT-500 offers the most power and refinement ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang – and a few surprises, too.

“The 2010 Shelby GT500 demonstrates Ford’s continuing commitment to high-performance vehicles,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “In addition to the numerous performance and refinement improvements inside and out, the 2010 Shelby GT500 is an estimated 2 miles per gallon more fuel efficient on the highway.”
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Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Saab 9-5 Griffin Edition

The current-generation Saab 9-5 is one vehicle in serious need of an update. However, Saab will be showing a special edition of the 9-5 -- the Griffin -- at the Detroit Auto Show next month.
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A one off Ferrari badged bike, created by an MV Agusta design guru, failed to sell when it came up for auction.

The 900cc bike was built by David Kay Engineering as a tribute to the late Enzo Ferrari in the early 1990s.
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Edo Competition LP-710 Christian Audi Gier Limited Edition

Supercar let you dress by a famous and exclusive clothing we see so often lately, thinking of the Bugatti Hermès and the Carlsson Aigner CK65. The German-edo compettion will also be part and has the unique Murciélago LP710-2 to design by Christian Audi Gier.


Christian Audi Gier I do not ring bells, but a brief glance at the website of this brand predicts little good. This is further confirmed by the following image gallery, which we may enjoy include death heads in the interior.


The specs of the LP710, where there are only 5, will be made, were already known. It is a 6.5 liter V12 with 700 hp and 710 Nm at the rear wheels. The sprint from 0-100 in 3.2 seconds is. The top speed is over 360 km / h.
Gallery: edo competition Murciélago LP710-Christian Audi Gier




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