New Gumpert Apollo Sport updated version will debut in Geneva
The German manufacturer of luxury cars Gumpert show at the Geneva Motor Show, the updated version of its supercar Apollo Sport. According to the company, finalization of electronics and cooling system resulted in increased engine power machines with 690 to 740 hp Proprietary electronic gearshift TT40e can change gear in just 40 milliseconds, resulting in a new Apollo overcomes the terms of Nürburgring in 7 minutes and 11.57 seconds.
“In spite of such outstanding quality of racing, Apollo Sport is well suited for everyday travel, – told reporters the company founder Roland Gumpert. – We think about the driver and his comfort.” Thus, the new Apollo installed audio system, adjustable pedals and daylight running lights.
Toyota looks to boost March sales with “biggest offers ever”
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Toyota has been getting hammered on Capitol Hill and on the showroom floor, but the Japanese automaker isn’t going to take the punishment sitting down. To spur sales during this time of crisis, Toyota is betting big on incentives that included 0 percent financing and leases under $200 on its most popular products.
Effective immediately, Toyota is offering 0 percent financing for up to 60 months for the Camry, Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, Avalon, Highlander, Tundra and Yaris. If you’re not looking to buy, the embattled automaker is offering lease specials of $179 on the Corolla and $199 for the perennially top-selling midsize Camry. To sweeten the pot, Toyota is also offering two years of free maintenance for all customers who purchase a new Toyota and have proof of current ownership of a Scion, Lexus or Toyota in the household.
With sales down nine percent in February versus the same month in 2009, Toyota needed to do something to get foot traffic into its dealerships. Since these are some of the best incentives we’ve ever seen Toyota dole out, we’re thinking it just may work. But if these generous incentives don’t spur a rush to local Toyota dealers, we’re not sure what more Toyota will be able to do to regain lost momentum. The new rebates are good through April 5, 2010. Hit the jump to read over the Toyota press release.
[Source: Toyota]
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Toyota Fortuner, Corolla Altis and Innova prices incresed in India
Toyota has incresed the prices of its vehciles in India after hike in the export duty done in the budget this year. The increased prices are as follows
Fortuner price hike by Rs 30,500/-
Corolla Altis price hike by Rs 18,900/-
Innova price hike by Rs 16,000/-
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$7.00 gas only way to curb global warming emissions?
Harvard’s eye-popping study
To reach President Obama’s global warming emission’s cuts, according to a new Harvard study, gas prices will have to reach $7.00 per gallon.
Sadly, tax credits for hybrid cars and EVs were not seen as an effective path towards reducing emissions, as such tax credits can actually make people drive more according to the soon-to-be-released study.
However, if actions are not taken, vehicle miles traveled, and therefore emissions, are expected to increase 30 percent between now and 2030.
Detroit 2010: Kia Shadow Dragon Soul
Kia unveiled the Shadow Dragon Soul Special Edition at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. The Shadow Dragon Soul is the third of four special-edition Soul cars destined to hit the market, according to Kia Motors America. It features an attractive exterior appearance package that looks pretty close to the Soul Burner concept car, which made its official debut at Geneva auto show two years ago.
The third Special Edition model is coated in unique, deep shadow black exterior finish and features matte black dragon graphics on the hood and tail-gate. The hot-looking exterior is spiced-up with attractive body-colored wing-type spoiler, high-gloss black accents on the bumpers and 18-inch alloy-wheels with machined accents.
The interior of the Shadow Dragon Soul provides a little more exclusivity than both previous Special Edition (Soul Denim and Ignition Soul) models. It features leather-wrapped seats – the first leather seating available on any Soul model – with integrated seat warmers for additional comfort.
The equipments of latest special edition model also include Audio Upgrade Package with subwoofer, dash-mounted center speaker, external amplifier and pulsing front-speaker lights. Steering-wheel controls, iPod cable, sun-roof and carpeted floor mats and fog lights are also a part of standard package.
Equipped with five-speed manual gearbox, Kia Shadow Dragon Soul Special Edition model starts at $18,195 (add the $695 destination charge).
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