AMG of Affalterbach, Germany, is a three-letter word sacrosanct in the car lexicon. It carries a reputation for performance and hardcore performance at that. I vividly remember the first time I got into an AMG (an SL63) more than a year ago and was simply bowled over by the power of V8 that is enough to give mortals a chill in the spine. Since then five AMGs have crossed all my expectations, all coming from the German company that once used to be a mere tuning shop busy fiddling with Mercedes cars and pumping them up for more horsepower. So when I heard of the G55 AMG coming for a test, I knew for sure that we were in for some fun. What’s more, the ‘G’ promised hardcore off-road abilities too.

It’s late and the boys are safely tucked in bed while the macho men have come out to play. With a wind blowing on their face they are speeding ahead on flat stretches with nothing obstructing the view of a starlit sky. Mercedes’ new beauty, the E-Cabriolet, is the ideal machine to achieve this unbelievable experience. Obviously, the 3.5-litre mill under its hood is capable of crossing the 200 km/h mark with ease, but what sets it apart is the press of a button that transforms the car into a sexy open-top luxury sedan. It gives you a unique sense of freedom and, of course, oodles of attention. It almost feels like driving with a large neon sign saying, “Look at me... I’m special”. Precisely why we came out to play in the middle of the night.

Named after the great Indian desert in Rajasthan, the Thar is easily reminiscent of the days when many such ‘Jeeps’ ruled the roost (and the roads). Mahindra are promoting the Thar as a modern lifestyle vehicle with a classic design. It is based on the MM 540 and retains many of the elements that remind one of the 540. However, the Thar uses a new 2.5-litre CRDe engine that comes from the Scorpio and a four-wheel drive transmission, which is supplied by Borg-Warner. It develops 105 PS of power and 247 Nm of torque, which is quite okay for an off-roader that weighs more than 1.5 tonnes.

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle comes with a sharp sporty look and more brave, dynamic and masculine presentation. The car still maintains the contour of original Beetle on the back. The designer has decided to boost wheelbase car and track width. All refinements on this 2012 VW Beetle grant the car strong look with muscle tension.

Styling characteristics
It is still a VW Beetle’s car. The car exhibits clearly the Volkswagen design DNA. The horizontal display of front bumper, straight lines of the bonnet edges, front air inlet, the styling of the rear lights, and the accurately line between the A- and C-pillar express the heritage of Walter de Silva and Klaus Bischoff. Today’s designers of VW decide to keep some of the car’s legendary characteristics. These embrace its round headlights. This series applies bi-xenon headlights equipped with LED daytime which is available for optional and appears for the first time in this version series.

Engine and Fuel Economy
The 2012 VW Beetle will ship to the US marketplace as a turbo diesel for the first offers. The automaker incorporates the Beetle 2.0 TDI, which meets all requirements for USA emission limits. The car can achieve EPA mileage figures at 40 mpg highway, 29 mpg city, and 33 mpg combined. The figures demonstrate that the VW Beetle is an excellent option for the most fuel efficiency in its class. The good news is you can have this fuel-efficient car with either a6-speed manual transmission or 6-speed dual clutch gearbox.

The legendary Italian automaker, Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini, has the reputation for manufacturing high-performance cars with speed of fantasy nearly for 50 years. Now, approaching its golden anniversary, Lamborghini is scheduled to release a replacement for its supercar, the Murciélago, which has been introduced to the market since 2002. The new 2012 Aventador is expected to be on stage at the March Geneva Auto Salon.

The 2012 Lamborghini Aventador still inherits the look of the Murciélago it replaces. The Aventador will have muscular look with a low-slung two-seat coupe and convertible roof. A big-power V12 lurks behind the cockpit to generate all four wheels drive performance.

Though the Aventador is designed on the final iteration of the Murciélago, it still shows a clean-sheet design. For a brief comparison, the Murciélago is intended to be less weight and more power to guarantee enhanced performance, stability during high speed driving, and handling prowess, making it deserve the title of SuperVeloce, “super fast”. The 2012 Aventador will doubtless go beyond these measures.

The changes to the 2012 Aventador begin with the structure. The car will apply an Audi-style aluminum paneled in carbon fiber and alloy. This structure application will grant the Aventador 200 pounds lighter. The car will display markedly altered proportions in the new architecture with a definite cab-forward profile showing a shorter nose and a longer tail. The Aventador’s styling should signify a clean break from the Murciélago. The additional length on rear body and wheelbase suggests a likelihood of a new feature on sport-linked motorized spoiler.