Articles by: vignes

Imagine looking at an SUV, but realizing that the vehicle carries Lamborghini’s badge. Not very likely at the current time, but it looks very likely come 2017, which proves to be the year when Lamborghini plans to release its very first Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). A name well-associated with only sports cars in the past and present, Lamborghini’s bold move to explore the SUV market comes after a few tough financial years where the popular bran has struggled to balance its books. With the idea of moving back into profitability the main agenda here, Lamborghini is looking to leverage on the popular SUV market by creating its own vehicle to compete in this competitive segment.

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If you are in the market for a reliable, classy looking luxury vehicle that is not too taxing on the budget, chances are that you would be looking at a Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz vehicles are well-known to offer comfort and luxury to car owners without compromising on features such as power, performance and safety, and at the same time prove to be reliable in terms of dependability. Mercedes-Benz is now looking to make a name in the hybrid vehicle segment as well, and the introduction of the E-Class Hybrid vehicles at the Detroit Auto Sow earlier this year showcased just that.

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If you are looking for a Porsche that does not look like a sports car, then you would be looking at the Cayenne, the gorgeous SUV that packs plenty of power and performance and definitely impressed the masses when it was released by the popular carmaker a few years ago. The likes of the Cayenne S, Cayenne Hybrid and the Cayenne Turbo took the world by storm when they were released to the market, and despite the critics doubting Porsche’s ability to penetrate the SUV market with these powerful beasts, that is exactly what the carmaker has done with the Cayenne, as it is now slowly but surely capturing a larger chunk of the luxury SUV market.

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Fans of MINI vehicles would be excited to know that the brand, that is currently owned by BMW, has recently unveiled two interesting themes for its vehicles. The two new themes will not only cover the exterior portions of the vehicle, but also the fittings as well as equipment offered by MINI. The two design themes are Hyde Park and Green Park, both of which were named after popular recreational spots in the city of London, the United Kingdom.

Source: http://rumors.automobilemag.com

Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) recently unveiled the Scirocco R, an enhanced version of the popular Scirocco that has taken the Malaysian market by storm since it was introduced in our country. For those looking for that little extra bit of power and performance, the Scirocco R should be able to deliver as it comes with a turbocharged 2.0 TSI engine that churns out 255PS of power and 330Nm of torque, similar to what you would find in the Golf R. The Scirocco R proves to be the third ‘R’ car to be unveiled here in Malaysia after the Golf R and the Passat CC R.
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The Beijing Auto Show will showcase one of the most impressive vehicles to be unveiled in recent times, although it will come in concept car form rather than a production car form. The Citroen Numero 9 Concept Car is what we are talking about here, one that is part of the French automaker’s DS vehicle range. Designed completely in Paris, the Numero 9 is in actual a combination of an estate and a coupe, which means that the Numero 9 would be exceptionally stylish yet possesses plenty of comfort features.

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Remember the Dodge Viper? This car that caught the imagination of plenty of car enthusiasts across the globe for its performance figures alone. Well, guess what, the all-new Viper has recently been unleashed in the form of the SRT Viper. And it certainly does not disappoint in terms of performance, as the 5^th generation Viper comes with a huge 8.4-litre naturally aspirated engine, one that produces a massive 640bhp of power and believe it or not, 814Nm of torque! The car looks set to be unveiled next year in terms of mass release, and it was showcased at the recently-concluded New York Auto Show.

Source: http://motortrend.com

Looks like the wait is finally over! Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) has just launched the much-awaited Volkswagen Polo Sedan, one that has been introduced in a single variant here to simplify things. The asking price for the Polo Sedan is apparently RM99,888 (without registration or insurance), something that might interest plenty out there if you are looking for a high-quality continental car that is worth the cash. Considered as the most affordable Volkswagen in this part of the world, the Polo Sedan is now being built in India, and plans for CKD cars would pretty much depend on how well the local market responds to the car’s release.

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