New Honda Civic 2013 at Los Angeles Motor Show

The new honda civic unveiled at the 2012 LA Auto Show, complete with its substantially revised interior and exterior, which the Japanese automaker hopes will stem the tide of criticism levied at the completely redesigned 2012 model. Designers did away with the short-lived front and rear ends found on last year's ill-received Civic in favor of a look that borrows heavily from the attractive Accord line.

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Mercedes Teases W212 E-Class Facelift Headlights

The new Mercedes W212 E-Class facelift is a really comprehensive, and it brings the E-Class design up to date with the current Mercedes-Benz design language found on cars like the current A-Class, B-Class and M-Class. The twin headlamp design have been ‘merged’ to a new single lens design that reminds us of the old W220 S-Class. The headlamps are fitted with partial LED lights as standard, while full LED technology is available for the first time in this class as an option. Flowing light elements within the headlamps that also function as daytime running lights help to ensure that the “four-eyed” look which is typical of the E-Class has been graphically retained.

The engine range will most likely include the 3.5-liter V6 for the E350 and the 4.7-liter twin-turbo V8 for the E500/E550. As for the E63 AMG, the engine in that monster should continue to remain the same. Mercedes reportedly has a turbocharged 3-liter V6 with 333 hp, which they will introduce to the new C-Class, and maybe even the E-Class.

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Mini Paceman Coupe 2013

The New MINI Paceman has arrives. With all the driving excitement of a Sports Activity Coupé, athleticism an elegance in equal measure, and an undeniably urban edge, this ground-breaking addition to the MINI stable rides comfortably on the intersection of design and functionality.

the Paceman is restylized with a sloping roof, horizontal taillights, it sits lower and gets sleek rear glass over pronounced haunches to play up its much sportier intentions.The dash  comprising a large circular center speedo, decorative rings, scalloped doors, and newly designed surrounds for the air vents. MINI’s center rail storage compartment is also fitted as standard.

Other standard goodies include air conditioning, sports seats up front and 16-inch alloys. Available features include xenon headlights, rain sensing wipers, parking aids, an electronically operated glass roof, satellite navigation and a Harman Kardon sound system. Buyers will also be able to upgrade the wheels to 17, 18 and even 19-inch sizes.

The regular Cooper Paceman comes with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 112 horsepower and standard front-wheel drive, while the Cooper S Paceman gets a turbocharged version of this engine with 184 horsepower on tap. Further down the track a John Cooper Works Paceman with more than 200 horsepower will be introduced. All Paceman variants come with a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic as an option.

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Celebrity Kim Kardashian's Cars

1. Black Bentley Continental GTC w/ 22″ black agetro rims with a red pinstripe.

2. White Rolls Royce Phantom

3. White Ferrari 458 " 22″ monoblock Agetro M140 wheels

4.Range Rover HSE with 24″ Agetro wheels

5. White Range Rover

5. Lamborghini Aventador

6. Ferarri F430

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New Qoros GQ3 China's Car

The GQ3 features an elegant exterior, a spacious, feature-packed interior and is engineered to achieve top European and Chinese crash test ratings. Making its world debut at the Geneva International Motor Show (7-17 March 2013), the Qoros GQ3 goes on sale in China in the second half of 2013, with the first cars arriving in Europe later in the year. 

The GQ3 has a sporty, elegant profile with a long wheelbase, short overhangs, a coupé-like silhouette and a roof that flows smoothly into the strong rear quarters.  

The first letter designates the body style: all sedans will carry the first letter 'G‘.  All Qoros models will feature the second letter 'Q‘ – an unmistakable reference to the 'master‘ brand.

The third digit will always be a number and indicates the segment in which the model range sits.  The number '3‘ denotes that the model is in the compact / C-segment.

After its world premiere in Geneva, the Qoros GQ3 will be exhibited at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2013.
 

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Range Rover Evoque by Kahn Design

Kahn Design Evoque is an unmistakable piece of work, decked with a variety of external modifications that serve to provide better looks and coax greater performance from the car.

Kahn Design’s styling package for the Evoque is a testament to their creativity, providing a slew of new elements consisting of a lowered suspension (35mm), yellow calipers, aluminum pedals, an orange roof, full body color coding/detailing, privacy glass, and adaptive front headlamps. Inside, Kahn Design deftly worked their bespoke magic on the Evoque, providing it with luxurious character that expresses a customer’s individuality. As with most of their projects, the interior can be customized depending on the whims and preferences of the customer.

And then there’s the final piece of the Kahn Design puzzle: the wheels. With an inventory of some of the most impressive wheels on the market, Kahn Design went and used their unique RS600 wheels that are available in a variety of sizes - 20", 21", 22" - creating even more opportunity to imprint his tastes on the luxury Range Rover crossover.

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HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2013

 Honda is now ready to show its smaller displacement oil burner on the latest Civic hatchback. According to Honda, the new Euro Civic’s design is inspired by a “blended wing body’ aeroplane in which the fuselage and wings blend into a single body for superior aerodynamic performance, quietness and habitability.

It is rated at 118HP (120PS) at 4,000 rpm and 300Nm (221.3 lb-ft) at 2,000 rpm with Honda stating that the Civic will return a combined consumption of just 3.6lt/100km (65.3 mpg US or 78.5 mpg UK) with CO2 emission of only 94 g/km (for cars with 16-inch wheels).

Together with the 1.6-liter i-DTEC Civic, Honda also plans to show the 2013 CR-Z Hybrid Coupe facelift, the EV-Ster Concept electric roadster, the European market CR-V and a special display with the an original first generation Civic at its Paris Motor Show stand.

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Chevrolet Sonic arrived in Malaysia

Chevrolet Malaysia launched a new subcompact vehicle named Chevrolet Sonic or the “Sonic”. The Sonic is available as both a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback, giving it a presence in the highly competitive B-segment.

Imported from Thailand and shod with 16-inch wheels, the Sonic is said to be able to achieve fuel efficiency of 8.1 litres per 100km. Its 16-valve DOHC 1.4-litre Ecotec engine with D-CVCP (double continuous valve cam phasing) outputs 100hp @ 6,000rpm and 130Nm @ 4,000rpm and is matched to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The sedan variant has 466 litres of rear cargo space, and a 2,525mm wheelbase should provide adequate legroom. Features include ABS, EBD (electronic brake distribution), two airbags and HBA (hydraulic brake assist).

The equipment levels are what would be expected of a model in this price range with the instrument panel standing out as a very unique feature. It’s a futuristic pod with a digital speedometer and a large tachometer. Unique layouts don’t always prove to be practical or legible but the Sonic’s pod is quite well designed from the ergonomic point of view.

The Chevrolet Sonic has introductory retail price tags of RM76,888 (sedan) and RM78,888 (hatchback). It comes with a five-year/200,000km warranty (whichever comes first).  

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All New Satria Neo R3

The Satria Neo R3 is targeted for the young and the young at heart, and of course motorsports enthusiasts. With the added R3 kit, it is ‘coolness’ that is affordable with performance that is proven.

Under the hood of the new Satria Neo R3 lurks a standard 1.6L CAMPRO CPS engine with 125bhp at 6,500rpm, but now it offers two driving profiles - Power and Fuel Efficient modes. 

Within the cabin, there’s dual SRS airbags to be had as standard fitment as well as semi-bucket seats up front and a Blaupunt (Blue-Dot) double-DIN 7” multi-media headunit with GPS Maps from MapKing embedded within.

In terms of passive safety, the R3 is equipped with ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System), EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution) and the much ballyhooed Lotus ride & handling that should help to some extent in avoid an unfortunate situation.

To make the 2012 Satria Neo R3 stand out, the exterior gets a host of R3-badged goodies that include a rear spoiler, a front splitter and a set of 16” alloy R3 rims wrapped with 195/50 ContiMAXContact MC5 tyres from Continental. 

The 2012 Satria Neo R3 is available in a choice of four colours that include Fire Red, the iconic GTi Silver, Tranquility Black as well as Canary Yellow - the same colour as the Satria Neo S2000 contender seen in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship.


Talking about the price, its costs RM64,250 for the Executive Line A/T and RM61,250 for the Executive Line M/T - accompanied by a 3-year or 100,000km warranty (whichever comes first).

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