Cadillac gives Regular 2012 CTS Models the "V" Touch with New Touring Package

Taking a page from its German rivals in the premium segment, Cadillac is now offering some of the performance and styling elements of its flagship V-series on the standard 2012 CTS models with a new Touring Package that is offered on the V6-powered versions of the Sedan, Coupe and Sport Wagon models.

The Touring package for the 2012 CTS borrows several features from the V-series models including the front Recaro sport seats, microfiber suede inserts on the seats and steering wheel, a sports-tuned suspension and performance wheel options.

“One of the best aspects of high-performance machines like the V-Series is that they bring new elements into the brand that enrich the rest of the breed,” said Cadillac Vice President of Marketing Don Butler. “The new Touring Packages give CTS buyers access to some desirable V-Series elements, in a more-approachable format.”

The Touring Package for the 270HP 3.0-liter V6 CTS carries an MSRP of $2,065 and adds 18-inch pearl nickel finish wheels, dual tailpipe, dark finish grille, HID headlamps and fog lamps, V-Series aerodynamic center high mounted stop lamp (sans the Sport Wagon), suede seat inserts, steering wheel and shifter, midnight Sapele wood trim and metal pedals.

For the 318HP 3.6-liter V6 models, the Touring Package retails a bit higher at $2,810 as it swaps the 18-inch alloys for larger 19-inch polished wheels with either summer or all season tires.

In addition to the introduction of the Touring Package, the 2012MY CTS gains standard Bluetooth connectivity across the range plus optional RainSense Wipers and Side Blind Zone Alert (Coupe) along with three new colors - Opulent Blue Metallic; Black Diamond Tri-Coat and Mocha Steel Metallic.

Pricing for the 2012 CTS including destination charges starts at $36,790 for the Sedan, $39,590 for the Coupe and $39,890 for the Sport Wagon.

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Abarth 500C Esseesse with 160 Ponies

If you feel like a normal Abarth 500C could benefit from some ponies under the hood, Fiat's performance division has the answer in the form of esseesse edition. Development of the package bumps power standard 1.4-liter turbo with 140 hp and 206Nm and 160HP and 230Nm respectively.

As a result, throws sprint from 0 to 100 km / h (62 mph) 0.6 seconds to 7.5 seconds while top speed increases from 205 kmh to 209 kmh (130 mph).

The version of Scorpion brand of the Fiat 500 convertible laptop, which was presented in Paris featured a two-tone paint job with a white line separating the two chromatic colors and are equipped with a silencer Record Monza and unique 17-inch alloys with diamond-shaped rays 5.

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2013 Lincoln MKS Grows A Mustache

For many years, Ford has tried to transform its brand Lincoln a credible competitor in the market for luxury cars, but unlike his enemy Cadillac, he can not get it right.

Ready to make its world premiere today at the Motor Show Los Angeles 2011 is the new Lincoln MKS sedan 2013. The first thing you notice on the grill is divided 2013MY returned to work before, but, as noted in Lincoln, each outer surface of the pillar forward is new, including the bumpers, hood, headlights and front fenders.

In the rear, the 2013 MKS gets a new fairing, LED taillights, redesigned exhaust tips and a cover design of new housing is said to improve access to safe, while the sedan also alloy wheels rolls new design.

"The original MK vehicles were in some ways, deliberately provocative," said Max Wolff, director of the Lincoln design. "The style of the new MKS adds to the sophistication and elegance of the car while reducing and expanding the visual front. The genius continues around linking the grille and headlights is particularly rich and adds something important to what is already an expression, a balanced approach. "

Inside, the interior sports a new instrument panel and center console, top quality materials and a redesigned system MyLincoln Touch infotainment.

Under the skin, the engine range remains the same, albeit with some power increases, the output of the 3.7-liter V6 has increased to 26HP 300HP, while Lincoln says the front-drive version returns 19 mpg city ​​and 28 mpg (3 miles per gallon in this year's model) on the road.

355HP 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 returns 18mpg city and 26mpg highway in the FWD model and 17mpg city and 25mpg highway in AWD version.

On the hardware front, redesigned MKS is an improved braking 13.86 - (350 mm) front and 13.58 inches (340 mm) rear discs and standard 19 - or optional 20-inch alloys.

Perhaps the most important changes are calibrated to control and will be monitored on a regular basis with the addition of damping (CCD) system, which you can adjust the suspension settings 500 times per second to provide comfort and sporty handling.

In addition, the ', CCD 2013 MKS is also a pair vectoring differential, and the Lincoln Drive Control. This system has two modes, Comfort and Sport, which changes direction, moving the gas velocity and traction control settings, depending on the driver's preferences.

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Jeep Reveals New Arctic Editions of 2012 Wrangler and Liberty SUV

One month, another batch of special edition Jeep models. This time the theme is snowy Wrangler and Liberty SUV addresses the special Arctic should arrive tol showroooms Jeep at the end of November.

Wrangler Sahara and the Arctic based on the model can be distinguished from the winter cold, bright silver or shiny surface of the body white and color matching hardtop and fenders.

It 'also sports "arctic" logos in the front fenders, "Yeti footprints" bumper sticker on the driver's side and hood, black hood decal, and Mopar fuel door black tail lamp guards, and semi-gloss black 17-inch tires Rubicon 32-inch.

The black cab is "tectonic" fabric with white "polar white" orange accents and piping and seams in the front seats heated steering wheel, armrest and console. There are also orange accents in the nets and doors and "Polar White" cut handles and side vents, and black with white braids Mopar Jeep letters.

Arctic Freedom is available in additional mineral gray and shares most of the teams in the Wrangler, with subtle differences, such as 16-inch alloys, tinted windows and deep tow hooks, black, with headlights and fog lights.

Wrangler Arctic similarities extended to the interior, where freedom is different in the black vinyl seat covers Gortex-relief, gray gauges, a Windows key and a system of nine-speaker Infiniti sound.

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