Since the introduction of the third-generation Impreza, there are many talking point between fast cars lovers. In countries like USA and Australia which selling WRX like hot cakes, Subaru makes Impreza WRX sedan available besides the 5-door hatchback.

Personally, I prefer the 5-door hatchback model over the sedan model after my long period of digestion. Partially could be due to Ken Block’s influential.

Now, the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX adopted the STI’s widebody design for 2011 model to enhanced handling performance. With a 1.5 inch-wider track front and rear, the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX’s are more aggressive, and with firmer rear subframe bushings pulled from the STI and wider 17×8-inch wheels wrapped in 235/45R17 low profile tyres, the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX is assuredly stickier than its predecessor.

Besides the widebody fenders, the front bumper receives a restylized front lip with a larger front grille and intakes. The whole package only increases the curb weight of the WRX by 34 pounds, and coupled with the 265hp turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-4 Boxer engine teamed with a 5-speed manual transmission. This highly responsive engine produces 244 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,000 rpm.

The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX will be preview in 2010 New York Auto Show. Meantime, check out the photo gallery to ease the thirst first.

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Vorsteiner take on the 550hp twin turbo V8 BMW X6 M and attempt to spice up with the Omni-carbon VRS Aero Package. The package come with front lip, vented hood, roof spoiler, deck lid spoiler and rear diffuser. The concept car is also fitted with huge 23″ wheels.

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The Korea Automaker has announced a new ‘R’ package for the Kia Forte Koup SX model in Canada. It will be installed by the Canadian KIA dealer starting from May 2010. YES, Only available in Canada!

The car gotten sportier after the styling and mild performance upgrade.

Basically, the ‘R’ package come with a pair of front lip, side skirts and boot lid spoiler. Furthermore, the car fitted with a set of 18″ alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama S-Drive tyres. For the performance side, there is nothing much to the Koup SX’s 173-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. But it does add a sport exhaust, AEM air filter, lowered springs that lower the ride height by 1.3” and a strut bar.

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Updates 22 April 2010 : Honda Freed Officially Launched

UPDATE 17 April 2010 : Honda Freed Malaysia Spyshot at Federal Higway…Click here

Honda Freed with dual auto sliding doors will be imported from Honda’s Indonesia plant to Malaysia. The Freed is compact mini MPV, based on the new 2009 Honda Jazz.

From the teaser site of Honda Malaysia – 4plusideas.com, I assuming the local model will be 7 seaters model with twin power sliding door with twin SRS airbag. It will be equipped with a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder SOHC 16 valve L15A i-VTEC engine mated with 5-speed auto transmission and delivers an output of 120PS - similar like the 2009 Honda Jazz.

For braking mechanism, the car having front Ventilated Disc Brake and Rear Drum Brake with 15 inch alloy wheels (185/65R15).For safety wise, the Honda Freed was tested with 6 JNCAP Stars for safety too.

The details of the Mini MPV, let’s wait Honda Malaysia reveal it on 22 April 2010.

Meantime, catch some photos in our gallery on the upcoming Honda Freed!

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Japanese could be probably bored with FR Coupe like Nissan Silvia S15, Nissan 350z or maybe Honda S-2000. Now, they going drifting with Suzuki or Daihatsu Kei Trucks (Mini Truck).

Now, what it appears here is a team of mini trucks sliding around a track in Japan. Yes, is a mini truck that uses as transport by farmers or traders.

Enjoy the video of Japanese niche-racing with mini trucks from YouTube.

Porsche has officially unveiled its 2011 Cayenne SUV at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The second-generation Porsche Cayenne preserve its authentic look in the luxury SUV segment. This time, the German automaker had fuel-efficient hybrid and diesel version.

As part of VW Group family, the new Cayenne received a set of LED daytime running lights and more aerodynamic side mirrors. Overall, the new SUV wheelbase length longer by 40mm compare to the previous model.

The interior of the new Cayenne looks better as the designed received some influences from the Porsche Panamera like the centre console housing various functions. Like in the previous Cayenne, there are the signature triangular hand grips up front.

All the model of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne having eight-speed automatic from the VW Group that also supplies it to Volkswagen and Audi and four-wheel-drive. The variants debuts as below:-

- Cayenne Diesel – 240hp 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel

- Cayenne – 300hp 3.6-litre V6 petrol

- Cayenne Hybrid – 380hp 3.0-litre supercharged V6 petrol and two electric motors backed by lithium-ion batteries

- Cayenne S – 400hp 4.8-litre V8 petrol

- Cayenne Turbo – 500hp 4.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol

Although the S Hybrid can achieve 12.1 km per litre on fuel economy, the Diesel is the most frugal at 13.5 km per litre. All motors are claimed to be more efficient than ever, thanks to the availability of automatic stop-start feature. Further to reduce its weight and fuel consumption, the weight of the car is reduced by an average of 180kg with lighter materials.

Check out the Photo Gallery.

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The Honda CR-Z is basic hot compact coupe that runs on Hybird Technology. But now, the japanese aftermarket tuner have make it hotter than ever.

Spoon fitted the new CR-Z with its CR93 wheels along with upgraded calipers clamping onto 15-inch slotted discs. A ride height lowered by 50mm with a set of suspension upgrade, while the exterior parts has been replace with the addition of a carbon fiber hood, mirrors and front lip spoiler.

More importantly, a new N1 exhaust has been fitted and Spoon modded the ECU to churn out a few extra horsepower. There’s no word on what the rejiggered computer and exhaust is good for power-wise or how Spoon is manipulating the hybrid drive system to boost performance, but considering the track record of Spoon. We can expect some good results after tuning up.

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Toyota FT-86 which was designed at Toyota’s ED2 studio in Nice, France, had its European premier this week at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.

The compact sized coupe measures that 4,160mm long, 1,760mm wide and 1,260mm tall, with a 2,570mm wheelbase, is being co-developed with Subaru that will also present its own variant of the 2+2 seater sports model.

As a reminder of Subaru’s involvement in the project, the near production-ready FT-86 prototype uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder boxer engine from the Impreza while power is sent to the rear-wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. The demo rides was fitted with 19-inch wheels with 225/40R19 tyres.

According to Toyota, the FT-86 is scheduled to be launched into the market towards the end of 2011 with Subaru’s variant to follow later on.

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Proton (Malaysia National Car Maker) will be premiering its concept car at the 80th International Motor Show in Geneva on 2 March 2010. The car maker advisor - Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will be joining the event and launch the Proton Concept Car.

The concept car is a creative collaboration between Proton, Lotus Engineering and Italdesign Giugiaro. Moreover, the concept car is based on a hybrid propulsion system. The specially designed chassis also features a raised floor that can accommodate the conventional engine as well as the hybrid system’s batteries in the rear. The concept car leverages on maximising space, while maintaining the overall dimensions of a compact car.

The five-door, four-seater hatchback concept car has a total length of 3550mm and features a front-mounted endothermic engine for recharging the lithium ion batteries with a fully electric drive-train.

The car was conceived with the aim of maximising the interior roominess and improving access to the vehicle. The high position of the four independently-adjustable and sliding seats, allows passengers to fully enjoy the spacious interior. Thanks to the combination of these two technical specifications the car is easier to enter, as the seats’ H-points (or the position of an occupant’s hip) are at the same height as in an SUV.

Proton Holdings Berhad Group Managing Director, Dato’ Haji Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamad Tahir, said that the collaboration is part of its long-term strategy to match global automotive standards and expand its footprint worldwide.

BMW has release a free application that can measure your car and your driving performance – BMW M Power Meter. Based on the Apple iPhone 3Gs, *sorry for the others iphones* BMW has make use of the built-in accelerometer in the iphone that does a good job in motion sensor. Those who are into this has probably come across similar application like this but with a cost from Apple Appstore.

In general, this application allows users to measure the g-force and 0-100 times from their iphones. The BMW M Power Meter does most of the paid application do. In fact, in my opinion it is quite complete. Just dock the iphone in your M-car, hit start and you’re good to go. Kids, please do not hold the iphone and drive with 1 hand.The BMW M Power Meter defaults the timing from 0-50 km/h, but you can change that by clicking on settings and choosing from several acceleration options up to 200 km/h or distances ranging from 100 meters to 2,000 meters. Continue Reading the BMW M Power Meter