MercedesBenzTV on Youtube has posted an official video of the new 2013 Mercedes Benz SL roadster. According to the video description on Youtube, this roadster features the new front bass system and the new wipe-wash-system “Magic Vision Control”. The 2013 Mercedes Benz SL has a fuel consumption of 9,2-6,8 l/100 km and a CO2 emission of 214-159 g/km. Watch the video after the jump. More»
Rolls-Royce has decided to recall 589 units of 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost models, which are manufactured between September 2009 and September 2010. The recall is due to a failure of an electric auxiliary water pump that can result in a fire. Rolls-Royce’s dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump for free. Owners of these defected cars should contact Rolls-Royce customer relation and services. [Autoblog]
The 2013 Lexus GS 350 is powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine with a 6-speed sequential-shift transmission, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in only 5.7 seconds. The 2013 Lexus GS 350 has a top speed of 142 mph. The Lexus GS 350 also features a 12.3-inch high resolution central control display, an automatic climate control, a rear back-up camera, and an ambient LED lighting. The 2013 Lexus GS 350 will be released in early 2012. [Lexus]
Jaguar UK has decided to recall over 17,500 X-Type range due to a fault in the engine management control software. It affects cars made between 2006 and 2010 with diesel engines. Owners of these affected cars can return their cars to the nearest Jaguar dealers and get a free software update to fix the problem. [Ubergizmo]
Kicherer today introduced a new tuning kit for the Mercedes-Benz C63 T AMG Supersport. The kit consists of an engine modification and a carbon-fiber aerodynamic kit. The German tuning company adds more power output to the series’ 6.3-liter (6208cc) V8 engine, producing 550PS (405kW/ 542hp) and 640Nm (472lb-ft) of torque. The upgraded engine enables the Mercedes-Benz C63 T AMG Supersport to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 320km/h (199mph). Kicherer also adds a front spoiler with flaps, widened arches, a side sill set, rear diffuser, new front grille and side-mirror shells, which are part of the carbon-fiber aerodynamic kit. [WorldCarFans]
The Cadillac XTS is a successor to the Cadillac DTS and STS models. As a competitor to the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the Cadillac XTS is based on the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept. The car features the company’s new CUE infotainment system. It is also known as the largest and most luxurious car made by Cadillac. The all-new Cadillac XTS will hit markets in Spring 2012. [egmCarTech]
