Nissan GT-R (2009) European Market Version

Nissan GT-R (2009) updates for the European Market Version has been announced by Nissan. With a 5PS power increase received, now 2009 Nissan GT-R has a total of 485PS.

However, the power sources for Nissan GT-R still remains the same with the 588Nm torque figure of the 3.8-litre V6 twin-turbo engine.

2009 Nissan GT-R comes with new colors and alloy wheels and equipped with Dunlop SP Sport 600 DSST tires as standard.

2009 Nissan GT-R price will start at 56,795 pounds for the standard version, and the price will increase to 58,095 pounds for the Premium Edition, and the last Black Edition will be priced at 59,395 pounds.

All of those 2009 Nissan GT-R prices represents an increased price by 3.8 percent for the European market.

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Bentley Power on Ice Event

Bentley has made announcement about Power on Ice - a special driving event on the remote snowscape of Finland that will take place in February and March 2009. As have been offered by the British manufacturer to its customers, it’s the opportunity to drive 560-610 hp cars from the Continental series on a surface of pure ice through the Bentley Power on Ice event.

Bentley also announced that the Power on Ice event will be included with driving lessons from accomplished instructors and help from the team of Finnish rally star Juha Kankkunen.

Juha Kankkunen managed to set a new world speed record on ice driving a Bentley Continental GT in March 2007.

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2010 Mercury Milan-Hybrid

2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid has been unveiled by Ford. With the 2.5-liter I-4 engines, 2010 Mercury Milan may develops 175 hp. While with an upgraded 3.0-liter V6 engine, 2010 Mercury Milan may outputs 19 hp more.

The 2010 Mercury Milan also comes some similar equipment as Ford Fusion Sport. The featured equipment includes SYNC, SIRIUS with Travel Link and Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert. Unfortunately, we don’t have any information yet about the 2010 Mercury Milan prices.

Meanwhile, another version - the new 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid may delivers 155 hp and 136 lb.-ft. of torque as it is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that coupled with an electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission or e-CVT.

Both Mercury Milan models also will be available in showrooms in spring 2009 (same time as 2010 Ford Fusion Sport).

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