The Saudi Arabian King Greenlights Gazal 1 SUV was designed by several students of Saud University in Riyadh with some help from Magna Steyr and Studiotorino. Inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, the Gazal 1 is powered by a V8 engine. This SUV is designed to match the climate of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. The company will produce up to 20,000 units a year. [CarScoop]
Here’s the first commercial video of the upcoming 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. To remind you, this SUV is equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that outputs 260 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. The car itself will hit showrooms later this month, however, there’s no word on pricing yet. Watch the video after the jump. More»
Fifth Gear has come out with the first review video of the Infiniti FX50S, showing the car being tested on public roads by Vicki Butler-Henderson. As a reminder, the FX50S uses a 5.0-liter V8 engine that generates 385bhp and 369lb ft of torque. Meanwhile, top speed is rated at 155mph with 0 to 62mph comes in just 5.8 seconds. Check out the video after the break. More»
Ford today announced a new range-topping version of the Flex crossover, which is known as the Titanium. Available in Red Candy, White Platinum, Tuxedo Black and Ingot Silver, the base model is powered by a 3.5-liter Duratec V6 that produces 262hp (195kW/ 266PS) and 248lb-ft (336Nm) of torque, while the more powerful model uses a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 that delivers 335hp (250kW/ 340PS) and 350lb-ft (474Nm) of torque. The 2011 Ford Flex Titanium is now available for $40,340 upwards. [WorldCarFans]
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be released in June 2010. The SUV is available in a 3.6 liter V6 model, which is a flex-fuel engine producing 260 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. This engine is said to be smoother than competitors from Toyota, Honda, and GM, and has variable cam timing to allow for good gas mileage. The new V6 increases gas mileage by 11%, for 23 mpg highway (US) — over 500 miles per tank. [Acquire]
The Bavarian State Police has started testing the prototype version of the BMW X3 fitted with all the necessary equipment to patrol the German highways. The X3 police car uses a 218HP turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engine. Check out more pictures after the jump. More»
