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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012

the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is by far the most powerful Jeep ever offered. As a result, Jeep says that it should be capable of sprinting to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a mid-13 second quarter mile figure. Top speed is limited to 155 mph.That power comes courtesy of an all-new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 that builds on the outgoing 6.1-liter model by offering an additional 45 horsepower and 45 lb-ft. of torque. Inside, the Grand Cherokee SRT8 gains steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters to control the five-speed automatic transmission.Jeep says it worked hard to further refine the Grand Cherokee SRT8′s handling by building on the all-new WK2 platform with a new Selec-Track traction-enhancing system. Unlike the previous Grand Cherokee SRT8, the new SUV is designed to be used year round for a variety of uses – even towing. A single-speed transfer case sends power between the front and rear wheels. Uprated power steering and Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear brakes h...

Ducati Diavel AMG 2012

The Ducati Diavel AMG, a special edition motorcycle based on the flagship Diavel Carbon developed in collaboration with Mercedes AMG, is officially available for sale in Malaysia. A preview unit is currently on display at the Ducati AMG Performance Centre in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. Officially unveiled last September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Diavel AMG is the first 'co-inspired' model borne from an association that started with Mercedes AMG's sponsorship of the Ducati MotoGP Team that was announced in the 2010 Los Angeles Motor Show. Notable AMG touches to the Diavel in this variant includes the signature 5-spoke rims, carbon fibre lateral radiator grills with aluminium trim, sport exhaust system with engraved end-caps, and Alcantara seats. Another notable AMG touch is the engraving on the engine of the technician responsible for hand tuning the motor's cam timing. The Special Edition Ducati Diavel AMG is open to orders at a retail price of RM...