benzs_More Kia Soul Details & Images Released Ahead of Paris Unveiling

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyr4Plbr8hp1DnClmqHWYaNi7fOXaLmtndmoOeh-7PmhvJo8X-ulmWknKNBqHvm8h1B8EFGEYwswIzag8bora4QVoLTTghZQv6o5DK5nOPkwKZiKDGj6vaefeFZdG0zhpRUid2HUWVPCd/s1600-h/9080902.010.Mini2L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241735482214410242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyr4Plbr8hp1DnClmqHWYaNi7fOXaLmtndmoOeh-7PmhvJo8X-ulmWknKNBqHvm8h1B8EFGEYwswIzag8bora4QVoLTTghZQv6o5DK5nOPkwKZiKDGj6vaefeFZdG0zhpRUid2HUWVPCd/s400/9080902.010.Mini2L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />The production Kia Soul will be available with a choice of three engines: two gasoline powerplants along with a diesel option. The latter option will be a 1.6-litre turbodiesel power unit with VGT (variable geometry turbocharger), power output will stand at 126hp and 255Nm of torque. The gasoline engines start with a 1.6-liter option which generates 126hp and 156Nm of torque, as well as a 2.0-liter unit that boasts 142hp although this last option will only be available in the US and some non-European markets.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_H0jVnXXxtKwaKdte2v4XMuZtnaG9dnd2K9Gfogb5zM7qckGzEAQGts7i4E50yX-5lRAbSMzE9aiIFZhhcNNJoVXz7Tovei3GIS_bG8CzM3TkLBvqDfISUizM3nvF-umfZwn3khaqVQcj/s1600-h/9080902.010.Mini6L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241735422710912114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_H0jVnXXxtKwaKdte2v4XMuZtnaG9dnd2K9Gfogb5zM7qckGzEAQGts7i4E50yX-5lRAbSMzE9aiIFZhhcNNJoVXz7Tovei3GIS_bG8CzM3TkLBvqDfISUizM3nvF-umfZwn3khaqVQcj/s400/9080902.010.Mini6L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />The Kia Soul has had a very favourable development process from concept to production with the original design making it past the cost cutters that usually try to tone it down. It will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October as previously announced when the first official images where released, now as the precious event draws ever closer, the Korean manufacturer has released a few new images along with a few technical details many Kia fans will be wanting to hear.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLCCap-T2GLZYfQf0jCvAPtZXGBinBeMaV2l6xIWuD5TAYpxvk_qoMxUKObtKolIROf3x3pKJjNDFi8zmh_WK6A9Qu_aCO4l8h2Qxln-IlN9kDalYksdFtOdf6J73kHhmbvIpl7bq_Fdl/s1600-h/9080902.010.Mini9L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241735339667409346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLCCap-T2GLZYfQf0jCvAPtZXGBinBeMaV2l6xIWuD5TAYpxvk_qoMxUKObtKolIROf3x3pKJjNDFi8zmh_WK6A9Qu_aCO4l8h2Qxln-IlN9kDalYksdFtOdf6J73kHhmbvIpl7bq_Fdl/s400/9080902.010.Mini9L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />The Kia Soul will go on sale in mainland Europe next February whilst the UK will have to wait a little longer with production of a right-hand-drive version sue to start in March.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNMkku6Oxcfud74Qw_zJuPrikjUunGWkeOgTt99wzBp08mde5UeDFm5KQ8z5nz7UcyyYp3Cd5fghvATki2qPfx26nUBNUl4tAjifOl-5VCzs8keCWiqfb_cxZSG8-HC3yJ6ebdujCkhSNK/s1600-h/9080902.010.Mini4L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241735648497307058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNMkku6Oxcfud74Qw_zJuPrikjUunGWkeOgTt99wzBp08mde5UeDFm5KQ8z5nz7UcyyYp3Cd5fghvATki2qPfx26nUBNUl4tAjifOl-5VCzs8keCWiqfb_cxZSG8-HC3yJ6ebdujCkhSNK/s400/9080902.010.Mini4L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />It is billed by Kia as a compact hatchback, but factors such as the long wheelbase, a tall overall height of 1610mm and a ground clearance of 45mm puts the model closer to the crossover sector.<br />Source: Kia via:World Car Fans<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other article:</span><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/03/kia-soul-pictures-surface-real-or-not.html">Kia Soul Pictures Surface, Real or Not?</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/03/kia-three-soul-concepts.html">Kia Three SOUL concepts</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/03/leaked-kia-soul-burner-concept.html">Leaked: Kia Soul Burner Concept</a>

benzs_More Kia Soul Details & Images Released Ahead of Paris Unveiling

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Wald demonstrated their Nissan production GT-R kit chops

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZoXNQqXhQFV8as52mYgL57x1eF_YlpDpzYW2wDNZfpvpeeRKiYCkMHW2eaA58t2U65WN4DXFfhEXUGS9ukkhGKlkrXUh6DRrNuVw9Ky_xDPuCLLQgvJ7a_h_54WqdOmYQpNAqttQ04Cg/s1600-h/9080902.005.Mini1L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241729411697711634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZoXNQqXhQFV8as52mYgL57x1eF_YlpDpzYW2wDNZfpvpeeRKiYCkMHW2eaA58t2U65WN4DXFfhEXUGS9ukkhGKlkrXUh6DRrNuVw9Ky_xDPuCLLQgvJ7a_h_54WqdOmYQpNAqttQ04Cg/s400/9080902.005.Mini1L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />The front and rear bumper fascias at first glance appear over-styled with excessive air ducts and prominent non-functional rear diffuser, but still somehow manage to compliment the GT-R with just enough restraint without going too far.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8obEKTfhuYLEviHpPXCISaUG-HDN03azDzEUMBKUKR7QJjs1uZm3-jSg6n3TQXCmWymXrfqVbF0RWdBGiA9mPPyUtQeTuPPNClXxQklR2LSR53pCFS_Y1UI-NcqSyt1mDWH1BKjWwZEH/s1600-h/9080902.005.Mini5L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241729349986040674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8obEKTfhuYLEviHpPXCISaUG-HDN03azDzEUMBKUKR7QJjs1uZm3-jSg6n3TQXCmWymXrfqVbF0RWdBGiA9mPPyUtQeTuPPNClXxQklR2LSR53pCFS_Y1UI-NcqSyt1mDWH1BKjWwZEH/s400/9080902.005.Mini5L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Wald International has fired a barrage of new body kit packages recently, such as the E90 3-Series, BMW M5 and Mercedes C-Class. And now their latest release, is possibly one of their most important. Wald, in our humble opinion, can be hot and cold with their designs, but it seems they've got a winner with their GT-R Sports Line kit.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix71LTSTDeVOcr8mHg6FPzhoONy4XulMBXqLehGv7nrDTNlfKSON8LLzgjkmZ4p7KTdOtZv46QgERcUIwSTDEMf9NKwpKp0saOQEX68GyAhWSs41FcTgfl8yQZe5lAsx6zlbHCcGfs1DC6/s1600-h/9080902.005.Mini10L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241729143866654066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix71LTSTDeVOcr8mHg6FPzhoONy4XulMBXqLehGv7nrDTNlfKSON8LLzgjkmZ4p7KTdOtZv46QgERcUIwSTDEMf9NKwpKp0saOQEX68GyAhWSs41FcTgfl8yQZe5lAsx6zlbHCcGfs1DC6/s400/9080902.005.Mini10L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Perhaps not as radical as the purpose built GT-R GT500 race car for the Japanese Super GT race series, but Wald's initial design, which is still in development, shows a menacing track-prepped look particularly with the rear wheel arch flairs, rivet clips included. Also in the kit are front bumper fascia, lower rear bumper fascia with integrated diffuser, side skirts, upper rear wing extension and lower lip spoiler on the deck lid - both in carbon fiber.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbcjcwCVqn2QFlL8CjE-lLW32xrh4lV23-UOAAgT9bcec1jka1H7gVwVN2a2W1iclLVlogxSVbKyqA76O4fwO8PFxpt01yKyXIBNpMi4gHtU84jeOYRsKYrQyTlpMnp8AdljeoJ-J0wrA/s1600-h/9080902.005.Mini11L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241729053504848546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbcjcwCVqn2QFlL8CjE-lLW32xrh4lV23-UOAAgT9bcec1jka1H7gVwVN2a2W1iclLVlogxSVbKyqA76O4fwO8PFxpt01yKyXIBNpMi4gHtU84jeOYRsKYrQyTlpMnp8AdljeoJ-J0wrA/s400/9080902.005.Mini11L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080902.005/wald-shows-their-nissan-gt-r-kit-chops">More Photos</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other article:</span><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/09/nismo-issues-club-sport-package-for-r35.html">NISMO issues Club Sport package for R35 GT-R</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/07/stig-runs-gt-r-around-top-gears-track.html">The Stig runs the GT-R around Top Gear's track</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/06/nissan-race-gt-r-institute-orders-in.html">Nissan ‘race GT-R institute ’ orders in advance the customer</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/06/flock-of-gt-rs-descend-upon-uae-dealer.html">Flock of GT-R's Descend Upon UAE Dealer</a>

Wald demonstrated their Nissan production GT-R kit chops

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benzs-Final Current-Generation BMW Z4 Rolls off Production Line

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3p0wC1DpDq_ummRuvHNSbXHNPtCMCI9CUTWiRK0sL4Re9pDajQK733DNATS1wzTSc1oywITOgZR36VgxVx5ovGwtepnK9UnvqU8bYWhcUfrK_u7zn3-vkB3W-BUYBzgt_xS3NbvXajjo/s1600-h/9080902.004.1L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241725382566540642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3p0wC1DpDq_ummRuvHNSbXHNPtCMCI9CUTWiRK0sL4Re9pDajQK733DNATS1wzTSc1oywITOgZR36VgxVx5ovGwtepnK9UnvqU8bYWhcUfrK_u7zn3-vkB3W-BUYBzgt_xS3NbvXajjo/s400/9080902.004.1L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />The next generation model is expected to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, it may be unveiled as a concept version initially but as with previous BMW concepts (M3,X6), styling would not differ much come production time. BMW will continue to offer a large range of engines which will include the twin-turbo 3.0-liter from the 335i and the Z4 M is set to get the new 4.0 liter V8 from the M3. There are also rumours of a diesel being available.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8GCyhisruzS4YAef_2Sj_1jnAYqxD8H9_I5dP7guqjc91U744TfheK84hqLUsHZND-OMRjNwGZJQnywDwFzAVv5OCktchS0HapNRkI2CO8RTzUZTvOR5MWdvtJF7MH_tsXB786I9oWNU6/s1600-h/9080902.004.Mini10L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241725276432911266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8GCyhisruzS4YAef_2Sj_1jnAYqxD8H9_I5dP7guqjc91U744TfheK84hqLUsHZND-OMRjNwGZJQnywDwFzAVv5OCktchS0HapNRkI2CO8RTzUZTvOR5MWdvtJF7MH_tsXB786I9oWNU6/s400/9080902.004.Mini10L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />This past Thursday the final BMW Z4 of the current generation rolled off the production line at BMW's Spartanburg manufacturing plant in North Carolina. It marks the end of an era for the facility which has built more than 200,000 Z4s over the past seven years with production being shifted over to Germany for the new model.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeKhBD6JAfO0oXqJQsBZx4wxA8t_TlXEYVfuqVIIsyg_gKDd62fWxBJjt_eyiDQwjFTzzTjKlUwRuYIIXvp1phlMYS-Anl9UgZH7E5cSiYjtnwUaTOJNArMEoTTkXE_sjkz9W71k8VPXKF/s1600-h/9080902.004.Mini11L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241725214309943010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeKhBD6JAfO0oXqJQsBZx4wxA8t_TlXEYVfuqVIIsyg_gKDd62fWxBJjt_eyiDQwjFTzzTjKlUwRuYIIXvp1phlMYS-Anl9UgZH7E5cSiYjtnwUaTOJNArMEoTTkXE_sjkz9W71k8VPXKF/s400/9080902.004.Mini11L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />The plant is currently undergoing a massive $750 million expansion which will add a 1.2 million square foot assembly facility as well as expand the paint shop. The results will see the X5, X6 and the next generation X3 assembled at the plant.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnyuPXn5cb5AC_DPyyhaB1vWebIYxom2S8HkaWUIukbKz7OtT4YHXiJF6yaPPtFmVfki5oF52EtvKTroxA4sWbPgPBuHPcu14Tzo-7hOFC3DW7JbaUIeZRLTz7gNmtpdHCveJkhId05k2I/s1600-h/9080902.004.Mini12L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241725105177283410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnyuPXn5cb5AC_DPyyhaB1vWebIYxom2S8HkaWUIukbKz7OtT4YHXiJF6yaPPtFmVfki5oF52EtvKTroxA4sWbPgPBuHPcu14Tzo-7hOFC3DW7JbaUIeZRLTz7gNmtpdHCveJkhId05k2I/s400/9080902.004.Mini12L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />“It’s been a great car for the plant and although the BMW Z4 put us on the map, it doesn't define us” said Bobby Hitt, BMW Manufacturing spokesman referring to the future plans of the facility.<br />Source:World Car Fans<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other article:</span><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/07/2010-bmw-z4-coupe-rendered-speculation.html">2010 BMW Z4 Coupe-Rendered Speculation</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/04/new-bmw-z4-spied-again.html">New BMW Z4 Spied Again</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/04/2010-bmw-z4-spied.html">2010 BMW Z4 Spied</a><br /><a href="http://ddgg-newyorktimes.blogspot.com/2008/07/bmw-z4-spy-video.html">BMW Z4 Spy Video</a>

benzs-Final Current-Generation BMW Z4 Rolls off Production Line

The next generation model is expected to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, it may be unveiled as a concept version initially b...

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Video & Photos Maybach Elegant drifting

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacw6oscyyy3etbnlijMomYEsJc2NfPQZsja0cwGkopX_p_noTcXSkXXiTcKwXIPzQxfQ8Gpk7QWxVNGbMPfpjMKqCgQ9afDm0IQA_F3c_XJTaP4efTe3i8nzA8c6XCJR1FcLQvU-05QsP/s1600-h/maybach_drift.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241353276298905618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacw6oscyyy3etbnlijMomYEsJc2NfPQZsja0cwGkopX_p_noTcXSkXXiTcKwXIPzQxfQ8Gpk7QWxVNGbMPfpjMKqCgQ9afDm0IQA_F3c_XJTaP4efTe3i8nzA8c6XCJR1FcLQvU-05QsP/s400/maybach_drift.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Despite weight over 2,800 kg (6,184 lbs), being rear wheel drive and having a 550hp V12 under the bonnet producing 900 Nm (663 lbs/ft) of torque, it's still easy to imagine the difficulty in drifting a Maybach 62 around a curve. However, the chaps at iMotor have taken the challenge, of course with the help of a skilled driver, a nice new tux and a wet slick track. The only thing missing from the video is a sip of bubbly while drifting through the turn.<br /><br />[Correction: Vehicle is a Maybach 62 S with 612 hp]<br />Source:World Car Fans<br /><br /><center><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PghpVCMiSHQ&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PghpVCMiSHQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object></center><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other article:</span><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/02/maybach-landaulet-green-lighted-for.html">Maybach Landaulet Green-Lighted for Productio</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/11/maybach-landaulet_24.html">Maybach Landaulet</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/12/maybach-landaulet-makes-world-debut-at.html">Maybach Landaulet Makes World Debut at Dubai Motor Show</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/11/maybach-62s-landaulet.html">Maybach 62S Landaulet</a>

Video & Photos Maybach Elegant drifting

Despite weight over 2,800 kg (6,184 lbs), being rear wheel drive and having a 550hp V12 under the bonnet producing 900 Nm (663 lbs/ft) of to...

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