The tuning factory of Carlsson, popular with sports programs for cars Mercedes-Benz, showed computer images of its new supercar, which will debut in Geneva and will be produced only in 25 copies. The car is called the Carlsson C25 and is based on the Mercedes SL 600, but it hardly original parts left. All external panels of the vehicle were replaced with much more aggressive and it no longer has a retractable hard top. Power of the V12 engine was increased from 517 to 753 h.p. and the maximum torque is increased to 1 320 Nm. Available in the range 2 000 – 4 000 rev/min. But for security reasons is limited to 1 100 Nm. For a smooth completion, the load even care five-speed automatic transmission AMG. According to data of Carlsson, their new supercar is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 3.7 sec and a top speed of 352 kilometers per hour, and its approximate price will be around 510 000.

Recently became known that Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Abarth will unite to attack the U.S. market, but here it is now available and their first joint development, although it is targeted at European customers. This is a special version of the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which will be produced only 100 copies, they will be sold only in the Maserati showroom in Europe. This brings to mind another similar case with limited Fiat 500, which is offered only in centers of Ferrari. Exclusive MiTo is equipped with the most powerful engine of the model, namely the 1.4 turbo petrol, whose power is 170 h.p. and color coding is blue Maserati Blu Oceano. Unfortunately, this project does not participate Abarth, due to which the power of the unit remained unchanged. Special vehicle can boast 18-inch alloy wheels, sporty exterior package and an active suspension, adaptive according to road conditions and driving habits. The interior of the vehicle did attend sign-boards “Limited Edition” and “Alfa Romeo for Maserati”. As clients of Maserati, which would have bought this particular Alfa Romeo MiTo, are accustomed to high quality, Italian cars are equipped with leather upholstery Pelle Frau, 2-zone air conditioning, leather multifunction steering wheel, navigating with a map of the whole of Europe and bi-xenon headlights.

The Head of Tesla, Ellen mask is shared before publication Autocar, that led him to place the company in 2015. new model, which is a sedan, with dimensions similar to those of the BMW 3-Series. The compact sedan will certainly be driven entirely by electricity, although currently there is no any technical information about it. The model will be built on an aluminum structure, and Mask argues that it would be most accessible in their product range, cost around 30 000 USD. We remind you that currently produces only model Tesla Roadster, which can be traveling 350 kilometers. without refueling and is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 4 sec. The company recently presented its second car, Model S, which is a big sedan will be available in 2012. In the middle of last year, did it became clear that competitor Tesla cook and Porsche 911 Turbo, which will use the platform of the Model S, will drive him to the rear wheels and rear passengers will have more space than in the 911 Turbo. The company did not exclude the possibility of placing a crossover and a new coupe, the objective being to increase its sales to 200 000 annually. To do this, however, Tesla needs to invest 500 million U.S. dollars for modernization and expansion of its factory in California.

General Motor joined in efforts to help people in Haiti, which suffered from extremely severe devastating earthquake shook the island recently. During the 39th edition of Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, the concern will sell a copy of a special Corvette Z06, the proceeds of which will be donated to the American Red Cross, together with additional 100 000 USD. Special Corvette Z06 is the last produced a total of 427 cars designed especially for markets in North America and characterized by exclusive red Crystal Red Metallic Tint Coat. The engine of the special Corvette Z06 is a 7.0-liter V8, with power 505 h.p. The car also features a spider wheels, sized 20 inches, black stripe on the front cover, minor cosmetic changes, and skin color salon in Dark Titanium.

As we know, Lorinser tuners are permanent for all models of Mercedes, and while it lagged behind a little with the program for Mercedes E-Class Coupe, it has now been completed and will soon begin to offer customers. For the moment by Lorinser disclose information only for the optical part of its program, but since the press release mentions the presence of lined up to 330 kilometers per hour mileage, then surely the Germans would suggest driving and tuning. Aerodynamic package for the Lorinser E-Class Coupe includes new bumpers, grille, side skirts, rear lids, mirrors, tailgate spoiler and diffuser, confluent with the rear bumper. Moreover, at the end of the roof has occurred and an additional spoiler. E-Class Coupe has also received an adjustable suspension, tossed cars with up to 30 millimeters. And a Mercedes emblems were replaced with those of Lorinser. German tuners offer two 20-inch wheels on the model, and are provided for the interior aluminum pedals, illuminated and stylish bedding thresholds of the doors.

From Skoda announced that the revised Octavia, which appeared on the market in 2009., Will now be offered with a new 1.2-liter TSI engine is a system for direct fuel injection. The unit has a power 105 h.p., maximum torque of 175 Nm and meet European environmental standards Euro 5. It is combined with the standard five-speed manual transmission, but the option is available 7-stage DSG, dual clutch. Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 10.8 sec a station wagon with 0.1 sec slower. The average fuel consumption for both versions 5.7 and 5.8l/100km respectively. Expected price of the new modification to begin around 14 000.

At Tokyo Auto Salon 2010, which opened at the end of last week, Toyota introduced a new concept FT-86. It is called G Sports, in a development company and was involved GAZOO, preparing racing cars of the Japanese. Along with the debut of the FT-86 G Sports, tuning of the exhibition in Tokyo, Toyota and its partner Sony Computer Entertainment, issued a new trailer for Gran Turismo 5 game in which the protagonist is precisely this car. For the time being by Toyota did not disclose information about the dynamic performance of the FT-86 G Sports, but it became clear that the engine is again used two-liters of bokserov Subaru, as the first concept FT-86, which in this case has received and turbine. Toyota FT-86 G Sports is equipped with a completely new aerodynamic package, contributing to greater stability at high speeds. In addition, extended wheel arches to seamlessly accommodating 19-inch wheels and the interior boasts two racing seats, Recaro.

On May 1st RM Auctions will hold an auction in Monaco, on which lovers of beautiful cars will have the opportunity to bid for 80 exotic cars, including an extremely rare Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet. Interest in the car in question is very large, as expectations of the auction house, its price reaches 5 million U.S. dollars. The reasons are that the Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet, debuted in 1959. in Turin, created only 46 pieces and sold the last copy was produced. The car possesses some distinctive features by which differs from other members of the model and these are special glass lids covering the headlights. That its uniqueness makes it an extremely valuable trove for collectors of exotic automobiles. The engine of the Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet is a 4.0-liter V12, with power 340 h.p. at 7 000 rev/min. The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 9.2 sec and a top speed of 280 kilometers per hour.

Since Volkswagen is planning to present a whole new generation Touareg model at the exhibition in Geneva in March or so in New York in April, but now the Dutch Autoweek edition published low-resolution images of the car, which is in the form of toy. The new Touareg shares a common platform with the next generation of the Porsche Cayenne, which will also be released this year. Moreover, both cars will be offered the same engines and hybrid versions will be using the same technology. Unlike the Cayenne, however, whose sales are scheduled to start early spring, Volkswagen Touareg will appear in the dealers of the company until the second half of this year.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will make its world premiere of an entirely new model, the crossover ASX, during the 80th International Motor Show in Geneva, which will be held from 2nd to 14th March, 2010. ASX model is the European version of the already presented RVR, which launched sales in Japan is planned for next month. The new 5-seater crossover from Mitsubishi will be launched in Europe in early summer, in order to extend the presence of MMC cars in the region. Among the proposed aggregates ASX is the all-new 1.8-liter diesel engine with direct injection and turbo compressor meeting the Euro 5 standard. The unit is jointly MMC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. technology and has “Automatic Stop & Go”. In addition to the 6-speed manual gearbox, this modification is characterized with high environmental efficiency.