February 2011

Monday 28 February 2011

Performance 2011 Camaro ZL1

Here the statement from GM, Chevrolet is aware that SLP, a past upfitter of Chevrolet's 4th generation (1996-2002) Camaro vehicle, has been marketing its own limited edition (69) ZL1 upfit package for the 2011 Camaro model year only. Chevrolet and SLP have discussed SLP's ZL1 upfit package, an offering honoring the heritage and legacy of Chevrolet's original 1969 Camaro ZL1. SLP Performance’s ZL1

Performance 2011 Camaro ZL1

H2O Kalmar Prototypes (preview)

By TLex Last week I was lucky enough to receive the new H2O Kalmar prototypes for a bit of play. First impressions are great, the titanium cases feel lovely and light, the tones of the titanium are nice and soft. The DLC finish is a dusky matte not a glossy black; If you’re into the tactical look you'll love the DLC version. The watches feel very substantial, almost tank-like. Yes, the lugs are quite large, noticeably so, too, but not overwhelming by any means. There'll be a bit of an overhang for those with smaller wrists; those with slightly larger wrists or those that wear their watches close to the base of the hand won't feel anything too unusual.

The bezel is the 60 click type, ergonomics are great, but the crown was a little too snug into the crown guard for those with larger fingers. The overall finish and build quality is excellent, the beveling on the crown guards beautifully executed. The case back engraving isn’t deep enough or nearly pronounced enough, but the production model will have a deeper engraving, so the squid is gonna look even cooler. The bracelets are light and comfortable; the DLC one needs a little more work; the DLC links weren’t coated in-between the links that well, but production models will be redone properly. The Kalmar buckle not shown here is incredible, I’ll post some shots that I took of the Mokume Gane buckle shortly.

The dials were lovely and crisp, even when you consider their size and shape, and how close the gaps are between the markers. The water-resistance text is looks quite small to me, I’m not sure if H2O will change this, though. The lume is super nice, see for yourself! Looks wise it’s a charismatic piece, not what I'd consider a gentleman’s watch but rugged and manly. It seems like a hell of lot of watch for its asking price, too!

H2O will open pre-orders on Friday; stay tuned for an announcement then.

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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Facelift

Volkswagen is releasing new information on its facelifted for the 2012 model year, Tiguan SUV. Today, the German automaker came out with a fresh set of photos and announced that aside from the styling tweaks, the European market 2012 Tiguan also benefits from additional features and three new engines including a more powerful 2.0-liter TSI gasoline unit with 210HP. The 2012 Tiguan will receive

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Facelift

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT wallpapers

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT wallpapers

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Sunday 27 February 2011

2012 Buick Regal gains Hybrid System

Buick today standard 2011 Regal fitted with a four-cylinder gasoline engine and six-speed transmission is 25%. This is enough to beat competing models such as the Acura TSX, which returns 22 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. The eAssist system comprises a 115V lithium-ion battery and 15-kilowatt induction motor-generator, which is mounted to 2.4-liter direct injection four-cylinder

2012 Buick Regal gains Hybrid System

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First Drive: 2012 BMW 650i Convertible

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Saab 9-4X Rolls in Mexico

The arrival of the 9-4X is another important step in the fulfillment of our business plan. This sporty and distinctive product will significantly broaden the appeal of our brand and give us access to an important new vehicle segment that is still growing, particularly in the United States.The first vehicle bearing the chassis number 00001, is a 9-4X Aero model finished in an Ice Pearl metallic

Saab 9-4X Rolls in Mexico

BMW Details on New Sub-Brand

From what we know up until now, the Bavarian company’s yet-to-be-named sub-brand will be applied to a new family of radical electric vehicles, the first of which will be an advanced, electrically driven and lightweight hatchback currently known by its codename, Megacity. In 2009, BMW's Chief Executive Officer Norbert Reithofer told reporters that the new sub-brand will be comparable to the

BMW Details on New Sub-Brand

Saturday 26 February 2011

Alfa Type Romeo Focuses 2011

First up is the 170HP Giulietta Distinctive fitted with a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to the Alfa TCT dual-clutch automatic transmission and a Start-Stop system, which returns 5.2 lt/100 km (45.2 US mpg) on the combined cycle. The standard equipment list includes the Alfa DNA dynamic vehicle control system with a Q2 electronic differential, VDC with ASR and Hill Holder, six

Alfa Type Romeo Focuses 2011

Lincoln Limousine Editions

The company said that the Lincoln MKT Town Car Livery version uses a standard MKT chassis and is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations, while the heavy-duty Limousine chassis will feature standard all-wheel drive for stretched wheelbase limousine conversion of up to an additional 120 inches. Key features include a USB charging port, a 110-volt power socket in the

Lincoln Limousine Editions

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Designer on the Ferrari Enzo from Peter Simon

With more of his trademark organic styling and a design philosophy that both incorporates and rebuffs Ferrari's past and present models, Simon's Enzo is a wonder to behold. From the look of it, Simon's Enzo was hatched, not styled. I can't help but be reminded of the Mitsuoka Orochi: another organically-styled sports car with love it or hate it styling. Whether you love it or hate it, you have to

Designer on the Ferrari Enzo from Peter Simon

ZENTON Bronze 500m (exclusive content)

By TLex ZENTON, who created the M45, one of the finest factory cased divers I have had the pleasure to experience, now showing us that they are about much more. Their new bronze fixed bezel diver measures 42mm Ø, and as the dial states is rated to 500m. My first instinct was to draw comparisons with Germano & Walter's 500m, specifically their latest bronze version; there's its un-guarded crown, a fixed bezel, the sober styling and of course the use of bronze, which has become quite fashionable in the Boutique sector.

However on reflection the similarities end there; the ZENTON 500m (it has no official name yet) seems more symmetrically shaped, no doubt with a far more reasonable overall case length than that of the G&W 500m, which measures 57mm. It also feels more like a contemporary diver than a vintage recreation. It will come be fitted with an ETA 2824-2 (most likely regulated as other ZENTON models).

I love the direction that companies like ZENTON and more recently HELSON are heading, albeit if just to show that they are capable of thinking outside the box once in a while, and are passionate about dive watches, not just in their more generic forms with rotating divers bezels and Helium Escape Valves, but as living breathing creations with depth and charisma. And I'm not just talking about the use of bronze either, the new ZENTON 500m would have much appeal if realized in stainless steel.

ZENTON are offering just 20 pieces of their bronze fixed bezel diver; its price will be circa 1'200USD. Stay tuned for much more . . .

Brabus Performance Kit for Diesel Models

Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist Brabus has presented a new ECO PowerXtra D6S performance kit for the S350 BlueTec, The modified S350 sprints from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a very respectable 6.5 seconds and can reach an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. The Brabus ECO PowerXtra D6S unit can be also fitted to all Mercedes E350 CDI BlueEfficiency variants as well as the CLS 350

Brabus Performance Kit for Diesel Models

Friday 25 February 2011

New Entry-Level 1500 HEMI V8 Truck Announces

The Detroit firm said the new model borrows the formula of the 2011 Ram Tradesman and is aimed, Other standard features include fog lamps, 20-inch aluminum wheels with locking lug nuts, a locking tailgate, cargo lamp, rear-bumper step pad, 6” x 9” side-view mirrors, a 160-amp alternator, 3.55 rear axle ratio, 700-amp maintenance-free battery, four and seven-pin trailer wiring harness, heavy-duty

New Entry-Level 1500 HEMI V8 Truck Announces

POSEIDON Automatic 500M (preview)

From POSEIDON This is a preview of our new model, the Automatic 500m. The design is inspired from the Poseidon re-breather DISCOVERY. With a Miyota 8215 MECHANICAL AUTOMATIC movement your watch will never run out of battery, but will charge while you are moving your wrist. With the Screw down crown you can secure this 44mm solid stainless steel watch for dives to 500 meters.

Other features are; Sapphire crystal and a solid stainless steel bracelet with an extension buckle to fit over your dive suit. The Rotation Bezel helps you keep track of how long you're diving. Simply rotate the bezel and aim the Super LumiNova triangle on the bezel towards the minute hand. Hands, index and even all Bezel graphics are filled with white Super LumiNova that will charge in the sun or a strong light. This will provide a strong light blue glow in the dark.

- MIYOTA 8215 MECHANICAL AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT
- SOLID STAINLESS STEEL BRACELET / EXTENSION BUCKLE
- SUPER LUMINOVA INDEX. HANDS AND ROTATION BEZEL
- ROTATION BEZEL WITH INDICATOR
- 50ATM- 500METERS/1650FEET
- 44 MM STAINLESS STEEL CASE
- SCREW-DOWN CROWN
- SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL

CAVENAGO Albatross (intro)

By TLex Cavenago are family run watch company based in Milan, Italy. They have three divers models in their first collection, all of which share the same vintage inspired case; itself somewhat reminiscent of the legendary Benrus Type I. The 45mm stainless steel case is water-resistant to 300 meters. It features a screw-down crown and caseback, a rotational divers bezel and is fitted with a sapphire crystal. The case comes in two finishes satin or polished.

The Cavenago GMT model, the Albatross is so called after the migratory sea bird that crosses several time-zones during its migration, where it can travel up to 1’800 kilometers in a single day. The Albatross houses a modified Swiss ETA 2836 with GMT function. The watch is limited edition of just 100 pieces; Cavenago’s annual output is no more the 599 pieces per year. For further information on this or any of their other models please follow the link to their website at the bottom the post.

MOVEMENT Caliber: original Swiss modified ETA 2836 automatic Functions: hours, minutes and second, GMT, date display in window Jewels: 25 / Hz: 4/28.800 vibrations per hour

CASE, DIAL & HANDS Material: stainless steel Diameter: 45 mm Finish: satin/polish Waterproof: 30 ATM Back: screw Glass: sapphire Dial: black Hands: white Super-LumiNova : on dial, hands and bezel Crown: screw-down

© Cavenago & OceanicTime

POSEIDON Watches (intro)

By TLex 1958 saw the invention of the first single hose regulator by Ingvar Elfström, who with Dennis Österlund co-founded the then 'Aqua Sports' scuba equipment manufacturer. Today they are better known as POSEIDON, a Swedish diving systems company based in the outskirts Gothenburg. Their scuba applications, which include the world's first re-breather intended for recreational use are widely used, not just by recreational divers, but by both commercial and military scuba divers. They are Purveyors to His Majesty the King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden.

Poseidon Watches are manufactured for the Poseidon scuba company by Capella Industries, who also produce Lambretta Watches and SAS Retro Watches. There are currently two divers models in the Poseidon Watches line: the Date and the Chrono; both models utilize the same 46mm stainless steel case with 200m water-resistance. The Date houses the Miyota 2115 Day-Date movement, whilst the Chrono Miyota OS20 Chronograph movement.

Both watches, which are in the 2-300 euro price range could be best described as cheap and cheerful, possibly making for suitable beaters; however a third model is planned with a Mechanical movement, a sapphire crystal and an increased water-resistance. Stay tuned for more . . .

2011 Lancia Type Delta

The first thing you'll notice on the 2011 model year Delta is the new grille design that was penned by the Centro Stile Lancia, and features horizontal instead of vertical chrome bars. For 2011, buyers can choose from seven different powertrains including: a 120HP 1.4-liter turbo petrol, which is also available in a dual-fuel petrol/LPG version; a 140HP 1.4-liter MultiAir turbo petrol; a 200HP

2011 Lancia Type Delta

2012 Acura TL wallpapers

2012 Acura TL

2012 Acura TL wallpapers

2012 Acura TL

Thursday 24 February 2011

Lotus Joins Forces with Mansory

For Lotus that special someone is Swiss tuning firm Mansory, which is responsible for the creation of an Evora concept that will be presented at the Geneva show in the beginning of March. The same lightweight composite material seems to have been used for the side vents, mirror housings, side skirts, greenhouse, rear spoiler and oversized diffuser. The 10-spoke alloys with a glossy black finish

Lotus Joins Forces with Mansory

2012 Mercedes-Benz Type C-Class Coupe

New C-Class Coupe from Mercedes-Benz thanks to a bevy of spy shots and more notably, a series of leaked photos that left little to the imagination. However, this time, its official with Mercedes-Benz releasing a ton of pictures and preliminary details on both the North American and European lineup. From the outside and apart from the two door body style, the chief differences over the sedan model