Mystery Lotus Mule Hides New Elise/Exige or Esprit

Photos of a Lotus mule dressed in Exige clothing have surfaced. The car's appearance has sparked new rumours about what exactly it could be. Some believe the mule is being used to test a new powertrain for the upcoming Esprit. Reports have said the new Esprit will be powered either by a BMW or a Toyota-sourced V8. The Evora's 3.5-litre V6 from Toyota has also been touted as a possibility. The

speedART presents the PS9 – based on the new Porsche Panamera

Power kits (just for Turbo engine):Power kits with 520, 550, 600 and 650 hp up to 890 Nm consits of bigger turbo chargers and intercoolers (just 600 + 650 hp), sport exhaust with sound switch, sport catalysts, sport air filter and ECU update. The 650 hp car accelerates in 3.5 seconds from 0 – 62 mph and the top speed is over 200 mph.Brakes:Sport brake system with modular 380 mm discs and 6 piston

Video: RENAULT TO PRODUCE ELECTRIC FLUENCE IN BURSA, TURKEY

Following the announcement last week of the production site for the future electric, zero-emission Kangoo Van, Renault has now announced that the electric version of Fluence will be manufactured at the OYAK-Renault Bursa plant in Turkey. Production will start in the first half of 2011.Unveiled as Fluence Z.E. Concept, the electric vehicle (EV) will be produced on the same production line as the

Renaultsport Releases new Formula 2.0 car

Faster, more modern, cheaperThe development phase for New Formula Renault 2.0 is drawing to a close with more than 6,000km driven over seventeen days of testing on nine European circuits. This new single seater, developed and manufactured by Renault Sport Technologies is faster, while being a reliable as ever and with basic running costs 10% lower than its predecessor.The replacement for the

Wheelsandmore Aston Martin DB9 Volante

Aston Martin DB9 Convertible is already a pleasure to the human eye but some people around the world are struggling to go beyond that. The engineers over at Wheelsandmore are surely the best example in this matter as they recently presented a set of new modifications for this particular model, improving both the look and the performance figures.First up is a performance upgrade for the 6.0 liter

CITROËN C-ZERO: THE NEW 100% ELECTRIC CITY CAR

Zero fuel consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero engine noise: with the C-ZERO, CITROËN is broadening its compact vehicle range with a 100% electric offering.The new city car is designed to make urban mobility easier - thanks to its compact dimensions, rapid charge and generous range for day-to-day car journeys. And all of this in a silence that makes occupants forget about the noise of the

Video: RENAULT REVIVES GORDINI

The little blue bombshells with two white stripes are back!The famous "Gorde" was a symbol of French success that thrilled several generations of motorists who were thirsty for sporty sensations at the wheel of a fun car. The French blue, white stripes and radiator grill with its four round headlights all contributed to an eternal identity that is an important part of Renault's sporting

2011 BMW 5-Series Touring Spy

The new 5-Series Touring is expected to arrive 12 months after the reveal of the Sedan, which is making its world debut at March's 2010 Geneva Motor Show, and these latest spy shots give us a glimpse of how it will look. Most of the planned changes for the 2011 BMW 5-Series will be skin-deep.Looky, looky – it's another piece of future German metal disguised to look like MC Escher on peyote. But

Turkish Onuk Sazan is like Ferrari Dino, only without pedigree

What makes an Onuk Kazan? Well, in base trim you're apparently talking about a 2,000-pound rear-wheel drive sportster that's powered by a turbocharged Nissan VQ V6 that's good for about 450 horsepower. Sounds great to us. However, what if for a little weight penalty you could step up to General Motors' LS7? That would net you about 512 hp, 480 lb-ft of twist and just 2,200 pounds of vehicle to