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PD Porsche 996 PD3 - old form, new flavour

Prior Design, the Kamp-Lintfort-based styling specialist has unwrapped its latest Porsche conversion – the Prior-Design Porsche 996 PD3. Very similar to the last year’s ultra exclusive program for the Porsche GT3, the all-new kit is another pure embodiment of Prior’s remarkable touch. In the new ride, the aim of the experts was to keep the 996 form, but to reinforce it using modern 997 styling components. Undoubtedly a successful transformation, the Prior Design 996 PD3 highlights a new front bumper with bigger

BMW E92 M3 Agitator refined by RENM

Another creation of the Australian tuning company RENM is M3 Agitator, based on E92 BMW M3. The car is powered by 4.0 liter naturally aspirated V8 revving to the epic 8400RPM. The power is 420hp and 400Nm of torque from the factory. However, RenM modified the engine a bit and increased its power to 450hp and 440Nm. The upgrades are carbon fiber air intake, sports air filter, high performance exhaust system and an adequate ECU remap for all these upgrades. The result is 30hp and 40Nm more.

2011 Mazda BT-50 - pickup segment goes modern

At this year's edition of Australian International Motor Show, Mazda Motor Corporation is about to pull off the curtain on its all-new Mazda BT-50 compact pickup truck. Designed as an ‘active lifestyle vehicle’, the striking new truck ride is set to offer customers a completely new, modern vision, full of flowing lines and crisp details. Of course, as a pickup truck, the all-new BT-50 is engineered to provide great strength and dependability figures. Thanks to its ‘sweet’ outer dress and smart design this ride w

renm audi r8 - more power for 4.2 v8 and 5.2 v10

RENM Audi R8 - more power for 4.2 V8 and 5.2 V10

RENM Performance now offer tunning package for Audi R8, both versions – V8 and V10. The 4.2 liter V8 received ECU remap, cold air intake and sports exhaust system to increase the overall power to 460PS and 465Nm of torque, which is an increase of 40PS and 35Nm. If you are ready to empty your pockets completely, you can order a supercharger kit for the V8, which boosts it to whopping 530PS and 600Nm. The bigger 5.2 liter V10 is boosted to 565PS and 560Nm with an ECU remap. With CAI and sports exhaust system,

2011 Chevrolet Captiva - The better SUV

2011 Chevrolet Captiva will be exhibited at the 2011 Paris Motor Show. The SUV features sporting a new front end design, a range of enhancements to the interior and new engines and transmissions. Furthermore, the company will make three other premieres, besides the 2011 Captiva. The engine range includes the new 2.2 litre common rail turbo diesel with 163 or 184hp and 2.4 litre dual overhead petrol with VVT and 171hp. 2011 Captiva features ESC (Electronic Stability Control), TCS (Traction

audi r4 concept

Audi R4 Concept

Audi R4 Concept will be introduced at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. There are no further details, but the car will be the same like R4 e-Tron Coupe, which debuted at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Audi R4 e-Tron Coupe was powered by two electrical motors with overall power of 150kW (204PS) and 2650Nm (1955 lb-ft) of torque. The acceleration is stunning – 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h (124mph).  

Audi A1 e-Tron with expected fuel consumption of 1.9l per 100km

Audi A1 e-Tron is on its way. The company teamed up with E.ON, Stadtwerke Munchen and the Technical University of Munich to begin tests of twenty A1 e-Tron cars. E.ON, Stadtwerke Munchen will install one hundred electric filling stations across Munich and the Technical University of Munich will gather the data. "Electromobility means more to us than just electrifying conventional cars. Instead we are dedicated to a holistic approach to all

gtc paris concept - the latest opel design evolution

GTC Paris concept - the latest Opel design evolution

Opel has exclusively announced its plans to reveal an all-new concept ride at the Mondial de l’Automobile 2010 (October 2 – 17). Named Opel GTC Paris concept, the German vehicle represents the true embodiment of the evolution of the brand’s all-new styling language. The newly designed compact car draws its inspirati

G-POWER goes bolder with the all-new X5 M TYPHOON

The specialists at G-POWER have already amazed us once with the presentation of its bold “small” TYPHOON body kit, but now they have pulled off the curtain on something even wider and bigger – the “big” TYPHOON body kit for the BMW X5 M. Optimized to deliver 15 per cent more cooling and air flow, the all-new wide ‘dress’ also enables G-POWER to take the ride’s 4.4-liter V8 bi-turbo engine to new performance heights - 725 horsepower / 533 kW at 6,000 rpm (+ 170 horsepower / 125 kW) and 890 Nm at 1,500 rpm (+ 210 Nm)

hennessey velociraptor apv - the ultimate protection machine

Hennessey VelociRaptor APV - the ultimate protection machine

Hennessey Performance has just unveiled the 2012 Hennessey VelociRaptor APV, an amazing combination between rough power, strength, exclusive safety and passenger comfort. The staggering ‘machine’ is based upon the recently released Ford Raptor Super Crew and offers a choice of few seating options – for six, seven and eight passengers.Under the bonnet, the Hennessey VelociRaptor Armored Performance Vehicle sports a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 power

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI Quattro hits the UK

The Ingolstadt-based premium automaker Audi has added a new generation 4.2-litre V8 FSI petrol engine to its exclusive open-air supercar 2010 Audi R8 Spyder. Already available on the UK market, the new R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI Quattro is offered with a choice of six-speed manual (95,545 GBP) or a six-speed R tronic transmission (100,855 GBP). The new revision of the high-end, dry sump-lubricated 4.2-litre FSI V8 power unit benefits from a new recuperation system which is able to conserve energy during coasting and brak

Jaguar XKR75 by Arden is even more exclusive

Arden, the German-based aftermarket expert renowned for its British car conversions has released an exclusive vehicle – a highly modified Jaguar XKR - dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Jaguar brand. Under the hood, the Jaguar’s supercharged 5.0-litre V8 is now fully capable of delivering the extraordinary 580 horsepower instead of the stock 530 horsepower. This significant improvement is achieved through an alignment and matching of the engine management, a special high-end sport exhaust unit with sport c