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Audi has announced its latest RS3 Sportback hot hatch back in last Decemeber. Today it published the pricing: the RS3 Sportback starts at £39,950.

The 8V-generation RS3 Sportsback is equipped with Audi’s most powerful 5-cylinder engine.  With the help from the turbocharger, the 2.5L engine outputs a maximum of 367ps, with 343 lb-ft or torque from a broad range of 1,625 RPM to 5,550 RPM. According to Audi, the RS3 Sportback can reach 62mph within 4.3 seconds, and go all the way up to a top speed of 174mph.

Enjoy the below gallery and read the press release for more information.

Toyota has announced the detailed information for its 2016 Avalon in Chicago auto show today.

The biggest mechanical update is in the retuned suspension (Toyota developed two version for the 2016 models, one for XLE through Limited; another for the Touring trim). There are other minor cosmetic changes such as the LED lights (including the optional LED headlight) .

Check out the below gallery and press release.

The 2016 Honda Pilot is finally here, bowed at the Chicago auto show today.

Here are the information we have:

1. Direct-injection 3.5L V6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management cylinder deactivation feature
2. Standard 6-speed automatic transmission, optional 9-speed transmission on higher trims
3. FWD or optional AWD
4. 300 lbs lighter than the current 2015 model
5. Optional LED projector headlights with automatic high beam

Honda has not said how many hp and torque the engine will make, and detailed specifications are not available at this moment. Meanwhile, please enjoy the below huge gallery and read more in the following press release.

The current generation Acura RDX has been around for 3 years now, and it is time for a mid-cycle facelift. Today in the Chicago auto show, Acura announced details about the refreshed 2016 RDX.

Here are some highlights of new changes in the 2016 model year:

1. The 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 engine has slightly higher output: 279 hp and 252 lb-ft of toruqe (up 6hp and 1 lb-ft over the 2015 model)
2. New active front and rear engine mounts provides better NVH level
3. Enhancements in steering control system and increased suspension mount stiffness
4. Re-tuned AWD system for greater rear torque delivery
5. LED headlights
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For people who is not satisfy with the 560hp BMW M6 Gran Coupe, the easiest way to boost output is to “chip” the ECU, since it is using a turbocharged V8 engine. However I personally do not recommend you to do this (I will explain the reason later in this article). Today Alpina (a Bavarian automobile manufacturer good at building cars based on BMW models) provides you a much better and cleaner solution: the 2016 B6 xDrive Gran Coupe.

You will get multiple benefits and save tons of time and hassles by purchasing the B6 Gran Coupe, for example you get:

1. Upgraded engine (still the BMW N63 4.4L V8, but with enhancements in air intake, fuel system etc...