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If you do not like the new Cayenne’s Turbo version but still want the sporty qualities with the added oomph than what the Cayenne S can offer, then you might want to wait for the Cayenne GTS that is set to debut during the motor show in Beijing this month.

The Cayenne GTS uses the same formula as its older sibling and the Panamera GTS which was unwrapped during the Los Angeles motor show las year. The new premium crossover offering will have more horses coming out of its engine and a n improved chassis that gives makes the ride lower.

The Cayenne GTS draws power from the uprated V8 of the Cayenne S with an additional 20 horsepower output which gives it a total of 414 horsepower. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic Tip-tronic S transmission that has an integrated start-stop technology.

The Cayenne GTS can go from 0 to 100 kilometes an hour in a matter of 5.7 seconds and gets to 160 km/h in just 13.3 seconds. The top speed of the Porsche SUV is pegged at 261 km/h. The fuel mileage is said to be 10.7 liters for every 100 kilometers.

The Porsche Cayenne GTS makes use of a modified suspension that utilizes PASM or Porsche Active Suspension Management which can lower the ride height by 24 mm compared to its sibling Cayenne S.

The SUV gets the same design treatment as the Turbo model on its front end. You will also notice the twin-wing roof spoiler, big wheel arches, and side skirts which are very prominent. It rolls on 20 inch RS rims that have unique offset. You can also get the Cayenne GTS in new colors like the Carmine Red and the Peridot Metallic.

The new Porsche Cayenne GTS is set to hit showrooms in Europe by July with a sticker price of 90,774 euros in Germany. Consumers in the United States can get it for $82,050 by August this year.

Audi implements its 360-degree design philosophy. It is pretty simple when you look at it this way: the new A4 takes served as inspiration for the design lines of 2011 A8; the A8 in turn influenced the form of the 2012 A6; and the A6 provided the DNA for the looks of the new Audi A4. And so on. That pretty much explains it.

So this chain of design influences within the Audi range gives you a good picture of how the 2013 Audi A4 took shape both as a sedan and as the Avant version. This is also true for the A4 Allroad Quattro and S4 siblings.

Just like the improved A5 and S5 models, the reworked A4 models gets the new 6-point grille and headlamps using sharper lines with a narrow band of LED as daytime lights, tweaked tail lights, and redesigned bumpers for the front and rear.

The modifications on the exterior slightly changed the dimensions of the Audi A4. The sedan and the Avant is now 15.42 feet long, the S4 and Allroad Quattro are 15.49 feet long. All of the A4 variants now has a wheelbase of 9.22 feet, the width comes at 6.04 ft and 6.0 ft, and the height pegged at 4.92 ft and 4.63 ft depending on what version you are looking at.

The interior of the new A4 gets a new selection for the steering wheel, steering arm, ignition key, and new color options.

According to Audi, the fuel consumption of the new A4 is lower by 11% even when the torque and power increased.

For the consumers in the United States, the 2013 A4 will get the 4 cylinder 2.0L turbo engine that can output 211 horsepower and a torque of 258 lb-ft. These numbers translates to an acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds with top speed pegged at 155 mph.

The Europe spec A4 has the new TFSI petrol 1.8L powerplant that gives out 170 h and has a tor que of 236.02 lb-ft. The improved 2.0L TDI is also available for all versions and this one produces 136 hp, 163 hp, and 177 hp. The most aggressive engine of the lineup will be the 3.0L TFSI V6 that gives out 272 hp.

The recently launched 2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited from the Korean automaker proved to be a worthy competitor to other models like the Cruz and Focus.

Like its big brother, the Hyundai Sonata, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited is honed from the same “Fluidic Sculpture” design that boasts of a sleek, stylish profile with an impressive coupe-style roofline. Its front headlights, fog lamps, and rounded fascia are pretty attractive as well as its taillights and hatch-style backend. The redesigned Elantra has new 17-inch aluminum wheels and Continental P215/45R17 tires.

Under the hood is a 1.8-liter V4 engine with 148 HP and 131 lb-ft of torque. The GLS model is attached to a 6-speed manual while the Limited trim could have a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The 2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited has EPA figures of 40 mpg on highway and 29 mpg in city driving.

The interiors were also revamped with a now stylish dashboard, leather-treated steering wheel, and comfortable leather seats. There’s also USB ports for your gadgets, Bluetooth Connectivity, and an MP3 player. The 2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited also an option for interior upgrade with its Technology Package at $2,100 for a smashing 7-inch LCD touch screen, a 360-watt sound system, rearview camera, and a push button start feature.

The new 2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited carries an initial price tag of $22,110, which is close enough to the pricier Ford Focus at $23,680 for its SEL model and the even pricier Honda Civic at $25,754 for the EX-L model.

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Audi wants to release diesel variants for most of their car models in the United States by 2015. At the moment, Audi in the US only sells two models running on diesel—the Q7 TDI and the A3 TDI. Both of the diesel variants are loved by consumers and the car manufacturer feels the pressure of the high demand.

Fifty percent of the A3 sales in the US comprise of its diesel variant while it is 40% for the Q7. The numbers are similar to how the sales are going in the European market and it seems Audi in the US has taken its cue. Dealers have been giving feedback to the carmaker about the high demand for their diesel variants.

The German car brand needs to boost its diesel line up in North America to keep the market satisfied and also to deal with the stricter CO2 emission standards. Audi recent revealed their plans of adding diesel variants to their line up particularly for the A8 sedan, A6, and the Q5. Come 2015, the next gen A4 will most likely get the 4 cylinder 2.0 TDI

The company is also contemplating on giving the A4 a V6 but is still studying the cost factors which may make the car too expensive for the American market.

Executives of Audi declared that they are aiming to have around 20% of their line up in the US running on diesel by 2015. They are hoping that the spike in diesel variant sales in the United States will also mean an overall improvement in their sales figures in North America. Audi aims to jump up their sales to as much as 200,000 vehicles by 2015.

Like any vehicle on the road a motorcycle needs to be covered with insurance. This is primarily for the safety of other people, if you cause an accident you need to be able to pay for the damage. Because bikes cause so much less damage than cars they are cheaper to insure, which is one of the great advantages of owning a motorcycle. If the advantages of a bike make you decide to run out and get one it is important to remember that bike insurance works a little bit differently than car insurance. For the most part bike insurance and car insurance are the same but there are some important differences that need to be kept in mind. We spoke to Carole Nash Insurance Consultants for an overview.

Bike insurance really isn’t all that different than car insurance, the primary purpose is to protect other people in the event that you cause an accident. This is done through liability insurance which you are required by law to have. This is to pay for the medical bills of any people that you injure and to repair any property that you damage. Like car insurance you can also get insurance to cover the cost of repairing any damage that occurs to your bike or if your motorcycle gets stolen. You also have the option of getting insurance to cover you in the event that you are injured in an accident caused by a driver who doesn’t have insurance.

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You might be one of the million autolovers caught with your mouth wide open in anticipation of the new creation of Panoz. Last October, the initial reports went out that the heir apparent of the Esperante is due after a few months. This was followed by a confirmation of the car manufacturer after a few months.

Finally, Panoz gives us a teaser of the upcoming sportscar a few weeks back. The constructor released another cropped image prior to the unveiling of the new vehicle at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The new sportscar will be known as the Abruzzi. The Spirit of Le Mans, as it is also tagged, will feature new technologies by Panoz like the REAMS or Recyclable Energy Absorbing Matrix System and Trifecta Cooling that was developed to beef up efficiency and performance.

The Abruzzi will be unwrapped on June 8, Tuesday at the La Sarthe. The name of the car is also in reference to and the Italian region which was hit by disaster recently.

Just a few more days until the unveiling. So for now, we’ll make do with the teaser of the Panoz Abruzzi.

Another feature that many cars have on them now is the rearview camera.  This is something that is not only to protect your car but it can also protect a lot of the things that are around your car – for example, children and animals.  The rearview camera is also fantastic for if you are backing out of a really long driveway.

While this feature is something that may cost a little bit more, I can tell you for sure that you will love it as soon as you get it.  Not only does the rearview mirror help you with the things listed above, but it also can assist you with parking.

That way, you never run into someone or something accidentally whenever you are parallel parking.

Car technology is a very, very important topic, as there are a ton of different technologies out there that you might not be aware of but might want to look for.  Safety is definitely still one of the major concerns for many of the people out there driving right now and if you are constantly looking for a way to be safe – why not take advantage of some of the awesome technology out there?

Adaptive headlights that can help you with night vision is just one fantastic way to make sure that you enjoy your night yet you are still able to see everything around you.

These types of headlights actually work their way around corners and certainly can assist you in spotting animals in the road.  That way, your car and your will stay safe!

I may be tooting my own horn, but that topic is kind of intriguing, right?

Maybe a little?

Well whatever, even if you guys don’t think I’m clever, I do, and that’s totally all that matters.

But to the actual point of the topic: this is Hyundai’s new concept, called both the i-Flow and the HED-7 — but mostly called the i-Flow.

Sound familiar? Let me see if I can give you some examples that will ring a bell.

iPhone. iPod. iPad. Get it?

Is this a shrewd marketing ploy? Is the i-Flow cool enough for it to work?

Word to manufacturers: just because you stick an “i” in front of something does not automatically mean it will be successful.

Duh.

You know the Seat automaker, right? Spanish, responsible for an oh so famous hatchback, known as the Ibiza?

Well, they are rolling out a new concept that we can only hope gets to production quite soon, por favor.

The IBE concept, a big surprise at the annual auto show in Geneva.

The car is short, it is wide, and it is low to the ground, a purring, powerful machine without a doubt.

The target audience? Residents in more urban locations — but not just any residents, oh no. Cool, youthful ones, of course. The Gossip Girl crowd, with a twist and an edge.