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Auto Release: Toyota reveals the new Passo

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Toyota has revealed its all new Passo compact hatchback, which is co-developed with Daihatsu and also sold as the Daihatsu Boon.

According to manufacturer, the second-generation Passo, and the new Passo + Hana model, was co-developed with Toyota’s partner Daihatsu, and is “simple and unpretentious”. The Passo is also sold as the Daihatsu Boon.

The new Passo replaces the first generation model which was released in 2004, and Toyota promises that the car will be spacious while being compact at the same time. Toyota also says the Passo is fuel efficient and easy to drive, and is available in 11 different colors.

Available engines are- a 1.0-litre 1KR-FE unit, and a 1.3-liter 1NR-FE DVVT unit. Both engines come with a CVT gearbox.

The Passo + Hana model comes with features such as blacked-out door sashes and champagne-tinted outside door handles, as well as indicator lights built into side mirrors, to distinguish it from the base Passo models.

Porsche to introduce new 911 Turbo S flagship

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

With the introduction of the new 911 Turbo S, Porsche is set to add a new flagship model to the 911 range at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.

The Porsche 911 Turbo S will have a power output of 530bhp, 30bhp than the 911 Turbo; while torque remains at 700Nm. Top speed has also increased by 3km/h, to 315km/h. The increase in power is thanks to two exhaust gas turbochargers with variable turbine geometry fitted to the six-cylinder boxer engine.

The 911 Turbo S features includes Porsche’s seven-speed double-clutch PDK transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shift levers, Porsche traction management (PTM) for the all-wheel drive system, as well as Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) which includes a differential lock for the rear axle.

Also standard is the Sport Control Package with Launch Control, which allows the 911 Turbo S to go from 0-100km/h in 3.3 seconds, 0.1 seconds faster than the standard 911 Turbo.

Other features on the 911 Turbo S include Porsche’s Torque Vectoring system with a mechanical differential lock on the rear axle, Ceramic Composite Brakes, Dynamic Bending Lights, 19-inch wheels in RS Spyder design with central locking, a three-spoke sports steering wheel, adaptive sports seats, cruise control, a CD/DVD changer and exclusive twin-tone leather upholstery in Black/Crema or Black/Titanium Blue.

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