A series of recent information indicates that Toyota Company has big plans on the model Prius. Therefore, new versions of the model are in the design phase, of which mention a pickup based on the concept A-BAT and a Prius Coupe.
Regarding Coupe version, it will have the main competitor vehicle based on the concept of CRZ, made by Honda Company.
The coupe will be shorter and with two doors less than 2010 Prius Sedan model.

Toyota Prius- A Future Coupe

Even if you were not disclosed specific information on performance coupe model, due to lower weight of it, we can deduce that they will be significantly improved compared to those of the sedan version.
Last but not least, in terms of the launch, experts expected that we could see a coupe model series during the year 2010.
Let’s hope that things will evolve smoothly and without problems for the company and Toyota Prius model Coupe and we will not be part of unpleasant surprises along the way.

Nissan has revealed the first official photos with the new 370Z, a model that will start this month at the Auto Salon in Los Angeles. Although all I knew until now about the new Z is based on some rumors, information is now official: 370Z will benefit from an engine of 3.7 liter V6 that develops 332 horsepower, manual transmission with 6 degrees or automatic 7, shorter wheelbase and reduced weight thanks to the use of lightweight materials. Auto Salon in Los Angeles is held during November 21-30.

Nissan 370Z with 332 HP

Suzuki Swift Cup is on the second year and it will take place in 2009 in Britain.
Interesting in this competition is that pilots will be able to participate in all the races, only Suzuki Swift Sport Cup and the transport and technical support throughout the competition will be ensured throughout the Suzuki. The competition has 6 circuits, and will continue with 5 more rounds in the MSA British Rally Championship.

Suzuki Swift Sport Cup Series 2009

The one that will go out first in the series will go home with a Suzuki Swift Sport and will be able to do some “practice” at the famous school Haugland Winter Rally in Norway.

The new Genesis Coupe is a hot car, but Hyundai hopes to more than that. Until the new Genesis Coupe will be available for sale, Hyundai wants to model or embrace the list of every fan of tuning. For this reason, the Korean manufacturer has requested the help of several tuners.
So, after Genesis is modified by Rhys Millen Racing, Hyundai announced that a second car tuning will present a modified version of the coupe at SEMA and will be HKS. And that was on.

HKS Hyundai Genesis Coupe

It works on the propelled basis variant of the 2.0 turbo engine and will provide a turbo kit, turbo exhaust system, intake system and changeable suspension. On the exterior, Genesis Coupe will receive a new bodykit designed by Ken Style, while the interior will have electronic systems that allow monitoring of consumption, the cost of fuel and many others.

For the second modified Genesis Sedan that will come at SEMA, Hyundai has joined forces with the magazine rides. Korean sedan was equipped with the latest gadgets, including two Mac Mini, a MacBook Air, two VGA monitors of 8.4 inches, iPod Touch, iPhone 3G, WiFi connection and audio system for high fidelity. And if it is not enough to impress’s, Genesis Sedan hosts a Mac computer, and 20 inches Apple monitor, keyboard and mouse. The outside change includes front and rear spoilers, side thresholds, rims on 22 inches and the lowest suspension.

Live RIDES Hyundai Genesis Sedan at SEMA Show.

Hyundai Genesis Sedan by RIDES

The ESR may have had a petrol engine, but it was just for charging the batteries. Forward drive came from an electric motor and Mitsubishi claimed that this was very efficient for urban driving. I am not so sure!

Toyota was announced this November at SEMA Show and will exhibit two modified versions of the model Venza. Together with the Street Image and Five Axis tuners, the Japanese manufacturer plans to show us a different look to the crossover.

SportLux Venza by Street Image benefits from an outside body kit changed and rims, while the interior has skin and find a multimedia system. More than that, Street Image improved engine performance, braking system and suspension.

Toyota Venza at SEMA Show

Venza AS V by Five Axis will, besides the new body kit and 20 inches rims has a special system called the Integrated Cargo Carrier (ICC) to allow the transport of various recreational facilities such as Ski or bicycles.

SsangYong Rexton changed by a tuner as Project Kahn?
For most of us would sound like a joke, but really is not. British tuner that has in portfolio top brands like Aston Martin, Bentley or Rolls Royce has chosen this time to improve the Korean SUV. And we can even say that he did a good job.
SsangYong Rexton received from Kahn a new suspension, Kahn rims Design on 22 inches, Kahn exhaust system and even a transmission Mercedes-Benz T-throne. More than that, the Korean SUV among other benefits, and leather interior, air-conditioning system, cruise control, parking sensors, the bus assistant in the fall and chairs warmed up. The package offered by Project Kahn is called Kahn Rexton R - Line and is available for 29,995 pounds. Optional, customers can opt for a navigation system and a Kenwood aileron.

SsangYong Rexton tuning

In 2008, Romanian customer preferences for cars seem to change in favor non-European marks, the Asian, to be exact. While Renault, Volkswagen and Peugeot have lost this year, significant percentages of market share, brands such as Mazda, Kia and Mitsubishi models sold in Romania , better than ever. Mazda managed the most spectacular increase in sales of the year, according to APIA (Association of Automotive Manufacturers and Importers).

Japanese brand sold with 436 percent more units over the period from January to July 2007. The record was reached last month, when 207 Romanian opted for Mazda, three times more, compared to July 2007. The greatest success in Romania has the model of the Mazda3 small class (66 units delivered). Next is Mazda2 (55 units), Mazda6 (40) and CX-7 (32). The objective of the importer of Mazda in Romania is that by 2010, to reach a market share of 2 percent.

Kia is another brand that aims to Romanians, this year Koreans have an increase of 369 percent on the Romanian market. Performance of Kia Cee’d, a car that launched the brand image in Romania, is impressive: sales growth Kia Cee’da with 943 percent (4,504 units delivered), which places this model on an unexpected place 4 top of the import cars sold in Romania, where Renault Clio (down 21 percent compared to last year), Skoda Octavia (down 50 percent) and Ford Focus, which has recorded an increase of one hundred percent.

The Japanese success model is due to an excellent strategy of Asians to provide rich equipment (including RDS radio / CD compatible MP3 player, according to increase the volume with speed, 4 speakers, USB connection, AUX and iPod etc.), which are ready compete in segments dominated (until now) by the Germans and French.

Other brands with success in Romania, recently, are Dodge (increase of 182 percent), Maserati (155 percent), Jaguar (141 percent), Cadillac (130 percent), Subaru (106 percent), Mitsubishi (74 percent), Honda (72 percent) and Smart (67 percent), who managed to win the market share of Daewoo marks (which recorded a decrease of 32 percent), Citroen (-25 percent), Renault (-24 Percent), Lada (-22 percent), Alfa Romeo (-19 percent) and Dacia (-17 percent).

Subaru Impreza WRX STI has now 20 years of existence and with this occasion the Japanese manufacturer has launched a limited edition of 300 copies on the market in Japan.

Subaru Impreza WRX STI 20th Anniversary

Subaru Impreza WRX STI 20th anniversary comes with a new set of dampers, while the external model has received an extension for front spoiler, aileron, 18-inch alloy rims and special logos. On the inside, anniversary edition has Recaro seats with red seam and pommel engraved with the logo TSI. Price for Subaru Impreza WRX STI 20th Anniversary is of 4,126,500 yen, or about 35,500 Euros.

Subaru Impreza WRX STI 20th Anniversary