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February 14, 2012

Kia’s Flagship Sedan [sketches]

The all-new flagship sedan from Kia is expected to establish new standards for design flair in the large sedan segment. It is developed under the codename – KH, which will be first ever RWD sedan offering innovative design with high-tech features. It is one of the company’s most eagerly anticipated new models and will be launched in Kia’s domestic market in the first half of 2012. Still, there are no plans to launch the vehicle in mainland Europe and the car will not be coming to the UK.
KH’s profile, which was a key focus for Kia’s designers during development, features a simple side character line to give a feeling of spaciousness while emphasizing the new model’s bold and dynamic image. The high-tech rear combination lamp clusters, plus the luxurious, bold chrome accent give KH a sophisticated and stable rear view.
“Our all-new flagship sedan integrates all of our key capabilities such as design, performance, high-tech features and infotainment into one striking model.”, said Soon-Nam Lee, Kia’s Director of the Overseas Marketing Group.
“Although launch timings for those overseas markets it will go to are yet to be confirmed, this all-new rear-wheel drive large sedan will definitely become the leading model of our global line-up, showcasing the best of the best of Kia.”, Soon-Nam Lee finished.

Kia's Flagship Sedan

[Source: Kia]

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February 9, 2012

Aston Martin debuts production V12 Zagato

Aston Martin has pulled back the sheets on the first images of its production V12 Zagato. The road car is headed for an official debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show in March. Following in the tradition of the automaker's ultra exclusive One-77, the V12 Zagato will take more than 2,000 man-hours to manufacture thanks to hand-hewn body panels, including the hood, roof and doors. Not surprisingly, Aston Martin has committed to building just 150 examples. The V12 Zagato will also make extensive use of carbon fiber, with the front and rear fenders, trunk lid and door sills all constructed from the composite. Aston Martin created four new colors especially for the V12 Zagato, and paint alone takes 100 hours to complete. Indoors, it takes a full seven hides to cover the cabin in hand-stitched, quilted leather. The V12 Zagato effectively rides on the same underpinnings as the V12 Vantage, which means buyers can look forward to a 6.0-liter V12 engine with 510 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, while a six-speed manual transmission puts the power to the ground.

Aston Martin debuts production V12 Zagato

[News Source: Aston Martin]

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February 8, 2012

Official details on the 2013 Nissan 370Z Facelift Released

As we previously reported, Nissan will be bringing a facelift version of their 370Z sports car to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show and since the show is only a few hours away, the first details of the vehicle have been released. The new 370Z will be offered in Coupe, Roadster, and NISMO Z configurations and will go on sale in June 2012.

Updates for the refreshed 370Z include a revised front fascia with vertical LED daytime running lights, the addition of a red reflector to the rear fascia, revised 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, and a new set of 18" wheels for the Coupe version. The models equipped with the Sport Package will receive red-finished brake calipers and Euro-tuned shock absorbers. Nissan will also offer two new exterior colors – Magma Red and Midnight Blue - and will combine them with a dark-finish fuel gauge trim.

The list of standard equipment will include a new Bose Premium Audio Package with two additional speakers and two subwoofers, premium gun metallic dark-finish 19-inch wheels, and Nissan GT-R style high-rigidity brake hoses and performance brake fluid.

Under the hood, Nissan has kept the usual 332 HP 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine and the choice of either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed automatic transmission.

More details will be revealed tomorrow when the 2013 Nissan 370Z makes its debut in Chicago, so stay tuned!

2013 Nissan 370Z Facelift

[ Via:Topspeed ]

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February 4, 2012

Toyota using Shazam music ID app for new TV spot, giveaway

Toyota is looking to meld the smartphones with the television in a new ad campaign. The automaker is giving fans a chance to win two Camrys in new promotion that uses the Shazam mobile app in conjunction with a TV spot. When the commercial airs, viewers simply fire up Shazam and enter the giveaway. (They can also enter the sweepstakes online.) Toyota says the program is the first and largest of its kind to use Shazam.

The "Connections" TV spot is designed to encourage further exploration of the so-called "Camry Effect," a social media campaign focused on how the Camry impacts people's lives for the better. Fans can enter the sweepstakes once daily for a chance to take home a Camry for themselves and one for a friend.

2012 Toyota Camry

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February 2, 2012

Screaming green Lexus LFA likely to split opinions

The fabulously wealthy face all sorts of dilemmas that the rest of us never have to bother with. If you can afford a Lexus LFA, for example, what color do you opt for? Red is clearly for the Ferrari in your stable. Black belongs on your hearse, and... copper? Well, that's best left for your LX570. What you want is something that makes a statement. A color that kicks puppies and steals candy from kids on Halloween. Green. You want the kind of green that will make Lamborghini Gallardo owners look tasteful by comparison.

That's exactly what the buyer of LFA number 250 went with. We aren't entirely sure what the color is called, but our retinas won't be the same for a week. The hue is almost a more violent version of the Emerald Green found on early '70s Porsche 911 models. The paint might not look quite as at home as it does on vintage Porsche sheetmetal, but we still love it (something tells tells us there will be plenty of you who fall on the other side of the fence). What do you think? Have your say in Comments.

Green Lexus LFA

[News Source: VIP Auto Salon via Facebook]

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February 1, 2012

Report: Lamborghini SUV confirmed, concept to debut in April

According to Automotive News, a senior source at Lamborghini’s parent company, Audi, has confirmed that the supercar maker is working on a new SUV/crossover based on the Q7.
“I can’t comment in detail but the speculation in the press is largely correct,” an Audi manager said when questioned about reports. Earlier this week, we showed you what were said to be leaked images of the concept Lamborghini SUV.
The Lamborghini SUV will gets is concept unveiling at the Beijing Motor Show in April and is expected to join the lineup in 2016. The model will go head-to-head with the Maserati Kubang, Porsche Cayenne, BMW X6 and many other luxury performance SUVs on the market. Lamborghini plans on selling 1,500 units annually. China and the United States are said to be key markets.
Reports also suggest that the Lamborghini Estoque sedan is also under consideration with the higher-ups.

Lamborghini Crossover Concept Leak Front

[Source: Automotive News ]

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