Porsche 959 Replica

Porsche 959 Replica

Two of the most egregious of Porsche replicas to be found on eBay are those of the 356 of the 1950s and ‘60s and the 959 of the late 1980s. Both these cars were legends of their times and are rightly regarded as classics today. So it’s no surprise that replicas are especially widespread and varying in quality from the very good to the very bad. On the latter end of this very broad spectrum is this 959 replica, which is evidently based on a –hold on- a…Porsche 356 replica.
Let’s see what the eBay UK seller has to say about this car, shall we? He or she opens with the claim that this is, “more fun than a 911,” which I think is more a matter of opinion than anything else. With a paltry 1.8-liter engine under the hood, this 356 / 959 replica will have a hard time keeping up with a 2004 Toyota Corolla.
What else is there? Well, the seller continues with, “This is a pretty much a new car best build you will find,” which is half-right given some of the eBay cars we’ve featured on this site.
At least looks a bit like a 356 with 959 parts stuck to it. He or she also claims it is, “Much better than the 356 Replicas you see,” without qualifying it with, “at this price”.
And with an asking price of just £12,500 (US$20,384 / €14,188) it’s probably one of the more affordable 356 replicas you’ll find for sale on eBay.
Just take off those shoddy 959 parts, fix the broken speedometer and repair that scratch on the rear flank and you’ve got yourself a passable 356 replica. 

 

2012 Porsche 911

2012 Porsche 911

 It was bound to happen; the very first official press photos of the new 2012 Porsche 911 were leaked onto the internet today well ahead of the sports coupe's world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September. 
If you're having a hard time spotting the styling changes we won't blame you as the 991 was closely modeled after the outgoing 997.  
And while there may be more differences than we care to mention, the most eye-catching alterations concern the concave front LED daytime running lamps, the door-mounted exterior mirrors and the much thinner and more futuristic looking LED tail lamps that adorn the more heavily sculpted rear end.
As anticipated, the new 911's interior blends the two styling worlds of the 997 and the Panamera into one. A key highlight is the pronounced lower part of the center console that hosts a number of buttons.
Move away from the styling and you'll find a larger platform with a 4.0-inch longer wheelbase as well as a new pair of engines, with the basic Carrera sporting a 3.4-liter boxer delivering 350HP, and the Carrera S, a 3.8-liter flat-six producing around 400-horsepower.

Audi Reveals New A8 Hybrid

Audi Reveals New A8 Hybrid

 A little over a year after the presentation of its A8 Hybrid Concept at the 2010 edition of the Geneva Salon, Audi is introducing the final production version of its frugal four-cylinder limousine, which goes on sale in 2012. 
Confirming our suspicions that the concept label was misleading, Audi made very few changes to the production model such as the smaller (18" instead of 21") but same design alloy wheels and the more conventional looking engine cover.  
There are no changes under the hood with the car featuring a parallel hybrid powertrain that combines a modified 2.0-liter turbocharged TFSI gasoline engine delivering 211HP and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of torque, with a disc-shaped electric motor that develops 40 kW (54HP) and 210 Nm (154.89 lb-ft).
Audi says the short-term system output is rated at 245-horsepower and 480 Nm (345.03 lb-ft) of torque.
The electric motor is mounted in the space usually occupied by the torque converter in front of the modified eight-speed tiptronic transmission, which guides power to the front wheels. Electric energy is stored in a lithium-ion battery, which weighs 36.7 kilograms (80.9 lb) and is located in a crash-proof area in the trunk.
In terms of performance, the A8 Hybrid goes from standstill to 100 km/h (62mph) in 7.7 seconds and has a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph).

2012 Seat Exeo Saloon

2012 Seat Exeo Saloon

Starting from this fall, the Volkswagen Group's Spanish division Seat will offer a revamped version of its former Audi A4-based Exeo series that includes the sedan and estate (ST) models in Europe.

The subtle styling enhancements on the outside include a revised face with new bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights, a honeycomb style grille insert, plus new 17 and 18-inch alloy wheel designs.

Upgrades to interior are limited to the redesigned leather steering wheel and the revised upholstery options.

From a technical standpoint, Seat said improvements made to all diesel-powered engines see CO2 emissions cut by around 7 grams per kilometer, with the 120HP and 143HP TDI saloon models fitted with manual transmission now dipping below the 130 g/km mark.

The Spanish automaker added that economy is similarly improved, too, with the Exeo saloon now being capable of returning up to 57.6 mpg UK (4.9lt/100km or 48mpg US) on the EU’s combined cycle.

These latest updates come only a year after Seat introduced some minor changes to the Exeo including revised tail lamps with LED technology, reshaped seats that improved rear passenger space and a 7-speed Multitronic transmission on the 2.0 TDI CR Diesel model.

2012 Hyundai Veloster

2012 Hyundai Veloster

 Full Pricing of the 2012 Veloster as Hyundai has just released detailed information.
The three-door sports hatchback will be offered in the States in a single trim level, with the six-speed manual model priced at $17,300 and the six-speed Eco-shift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) version at $18,550. Neither price includes a $760 freight charge, which lifts the cost to $18,060 and $19,310 respectively.
Standard features include a multifunction seven-inch touch-screen display, Gracenote display technology with voice recognition and Pandora internet radio capability, 17-inch alloy wheels with P215/45R17 tires, ESC with TCS and Vehicle Stability Management, ABS with EBD, Six airbags, air conditioning and more (see the list below).
If you're willing to spend another $2k, Hyundai offers a Style package that adds among other features, 18-inch wheels, a chrome grille surround, a panoramic sunroof, leatherette seat trim and alloy pedals.
Along with pricing, the South Korean automaker announced fuel economy figures for the Veloster that is powered by a 1.6-liter four-pot generating 138-ponies. The manual model is rated at 28mpg city, 40mpg highway and 32mpg combined, while the dual-clutch automatic transmission version, 29mpg city, 38mpg highway and 32mpg combined.
Sales of the new Hyundai Veloster will begin in September.

2012 Toyota Camry

2012 Toyota Camry

After this week's world premiere of the North American market 2012 Camry, Toyota is now preparing the debuts of its mid-size sedan in other regions of the world. First up is the Ukrainian version, which will most likely be offered in the same form in other surrounding markets including Russia. 
 While both iterations of the 2012 Toyota Camry share the same body and platform, the Ukrainian model sports a different and more prominent front-end design with bespoke headlamp units, bumper, hood, grille and front fenders. 

The profile remains the same while at the rear Toyota's designers extended the tail lamps and restyled the deck lid that now features a subtle lip.
Inside, the changes seem to be limited to the region-specific trim and color options plus a different glove box design.
Toyota Ukraine said the new 2012 Camry will be offered locally with a choice of 2.5-liter four-cylinder and 3.5-liter six-cylinder gasoline engines, and prices starting from US$33,050.