2011 Buick GL8 is officially unveiled for China. The van is priced at 288 000 RMB ($43 195) and deliveries are scheduled to begin in January next year. The vehicle is inspired from the Business Concept and features distinctive headlights, a new grille, and impressive vents. GL8 measures a 3 088mm wheelbase, 5 256m
Porsche Cajun will actually go for production. The car is practically a smaller version of Cayenne and it will compete directly against Audi Q5 and BMW X3. However, the company did not release any further information regarding the Porsche Cajun. Probably, the model will have the same quality and performance as the other models. Porsche Cajun will hit the market in less than three years and will target to attract a younger buyer, who's looking for a sportier SUV.
A.R.T. tuning has released a new custom program aimed at transforming the multi-purpose vehicle Mercedes-Benz Viano into a true eye-catcher with unique and sporty styling, luxurious cabin ambience and more power. Scheduled to hit the market in January 2010, the all-new A.R.T. program for Viano beautifies its outer dress via a new front skirt with additional headlamps, side sills, a special rear skirt for optimum integration of the also newly added 4-pipe sports exhaust system, a distinctive roof spoiler, lowerin
NOVITEC has released an extraordinary enhancement program for the staggering urban mini Abarth 500, boosting its performance, driving properties and styling to amazing, new heights. Externally, NOVITEC’s program is offering Abarth 500 owners a new, even sportier look via a sleek set of custom-tailored one-piece NOVITEC N10 lightweight alloys in 17- or 18-inches, backed by stainless steel, adjustable sport suspension which lends the ride more agile handling characteristics, as well as an exclusive carbon-made fro
PIECHA Design SLK R171 Final Performance RS Edition is the tuning expert’s latest, staggering masterpiece based upon the renowned, small Mercedes-Benz roadster. As the name hints – SLK Final Performance RS Edition, this conversion represents the brand’s last tuning program for the current generation SLK, as it is getti
Wimmer RS, the Germany-based tuning specialist has exclusively boosted the performance of the Ariel Atom 3, one of the hottest, wild experience, adrenaline pumping rides on the nowadays market. With only 469 kg total weight, no doors and no luxury, the Wimmer’s enhanced enthusiasts ride now tops the incredible 340 horsepower and 282 Nm of maximum torque. These amazing figures are achieved through a skilful ECU remap, compressor overhaul, fuel pump conversion and sport exhaust system with Renn
2011 Baojun 630 is expected to cost $7 000 (€5 283), but what it offers for such low price? The car is based on Buick Excelle and powered by 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine with 105HP (78 kW) and 135Nm (100 lb-ft) of torque. There is no information about the extras, but hopefully the car is equipped with power windows and at least 2 airbags. We are very sceptical for such cars costing a lot less than the others. However, a Chinese launch is scheduled for early 2011 and production is tar
Vorsteiner refined Porsche 911 Turbo by installing an aerodynamics body kit and a set of huge alloys. Vorsteiner Porsche 911 V-RT features body kit consisting of a larger carbon fiber air intakes without fog lights as in the GT2 version. At the rear, the tuning specialists installed The tuning package is already
Jeff Zwart has just released a video of one of his shakedown runs prior to this year's Pikes Peak event. The course is at the mountain in the middle of the California wilderness. The 12-mile Pikes Peak course starts at 9 440 feet and ends at an altitude of 14 110 feet. Its 156 turns, mixture of asphalt and gravel surfaces and the sheer drops of up to 6 000 feet makeit one of the toughest challenges in motorsport. Driving a Porsche 911 through this course is superb experience. Enjoy t
The tuning specialists from Lingenfelter boosted a fully built LS9 V8 with Eaton supercharger in a Chevrolet Camaro to the staggering 1243HP. In order to do that, they almost completely reworked the engine - fully ported heads and loaded with titanium intake valves and hollow, sodium-filled exhaust valves. They also added a set of long-tube headers, a two-stage nitrous system and twin fuel pumps. The transmission was fitted with RPS triple
Ginetta has released first renderings of G55, which will be added to the GT lineup for the 2011 season. The new Ginetta GT Supercup will be sponsored by Michelin and features two Ginetta GT racers - the G55 and G50. Ginetta G55 is powered by 3.7 liter engine provided by Ford with 370BHP (276 kW). The power plant is mated to a Hewland gearbox and fitted with cool air induction kit. The car also comes with new exhaust system and new body panels for better aerodynamics. The race car is priced
Because of the world economic crisis, all prices go up as well as the track fees for Nurburgring circuit in Germany. A full lap around the track known as the Nordschleife for the new season will cost €24 ($32). The circuit has 170 curves and measures 25.378 km (15.77 miles) in distance. In other words, we have to pay €2 more for each lap. The package prices will also go up - a 15-lap can will cost €310 ($415) and 25 laps are €470 ($629). A season pass will be available for €1 346 ($1 80
