Posted under: News, Toyota

The Toyota Verso SR has been a great standard-bearer for quality and value in the compact MPV segment, a car that is both well-equipped and keenly priced. Now Toyota has upgraded the SR to offer an even greater array of premium features, without compromising its wallet-friendly character.
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Posted under: News, Mitsubishi

Just a few weeks before the start of regional production of the very successful Mitsubishi Outlander mid-size SUV, the plant known today as “NedCar” celebrates its 40th anniversary.
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Ferrari F430 Scuderia is one of the cars that everyone will love to have in their own garage. The car has a V8 engine that will develop 510 HP and 470 Nm and it’s performances could satisfy even the most pretentious supercar fan. If you wish more than that from this car the guys from Novitec Rosso have released another tuning kit that will boost this car’s power to 717 HP. The car will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds and it could reach 300 km/h in 26.1 seconds. You’ll just have to search for an open road where you can test it. The maximum speed for this modified car is incredible: 348 km/h. To get this extra power, the guys from Novitec Rosso have installed new compressors, high performance air filters and bigger air injectors to cool this car’s engine. (more…)
Korean automaker Hyundai has a knack for creating vehicles with a modern feel. Designers take the most successful features out there and rearrange them in their own unique way. The all-new Veracruz is a great example. Understated enough to blend in yet distinctive enough to stand out, my Limited tester offered all the bells and whistles of the competition in addition to high levels of comfort.
Posted under: Concept Cars, Subaru

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the successful development of its Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept model, a prototype electric vehicle (EV). FHI will provide five units of the Plug-in STELLA Concept for use at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit to be held July 7 through 9, 2008. Four of the five will be used to transport government officials and other participants at the summit, while one vehicle will be displayed at the Environmental Showcase, an exhibition and demonstration area in the International Media Center, and it will also be available for a test drive.
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Posted under: Minivans/MPVs, News, Volkswagen

The Sunday Times has chosen a Volkswagen California campervan to circumnavigate the British coastline for a new six-week summer feature in search of the best beaches, idyllic locations and holiday destinations – all guided on the recommendations of readers.
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