Unichip Europe now offers a new performance-enhancing plug and play U-Connect piggy back upgrade for the BMW 163 and 177bhp, 2 liter four-cylinder diesel engine, which is mounted in the 120d, 320d and 520d models from 2003 onwards. The 2.0 liter diesel engine gains 19bhp and 54Nm of torque (40 lb-ft), so the overall
2011 Land Rover Freelander 2 will go on sale in the UK from the end of September, this year. The facelifted version of the model features a new 2.2 litre diesel engine with either 150PS or 190PS. Furthermore, the SUV has minor updates to the exterior and interior. Last, but not least, 2011 Freelander 2 will be available with a new Premium Pack option. The new turbo-diesel engine is available in the 4WD TD4 150PS version mated with manual trans
The Classic Design Concepts Firebreather is put on sale. The official price is $60 000, which seems reasonable according to the exterior and performance. Firebreather is powered by huge 6.2 liter supercharghed V8 developing 599hp. The Classic Design Concepts worked hard over the interior to create a really aggressiv
Carlsson now offers tuning package for the practical Smart Fortwo Coupe and Convertible versions. The improvements include LED daytime running lights, exclusive leather packages, a superb audio system and some slight touches to the exterior and the interior. At the front, Carlsson Smart features two black radiator grill inserts of powder-coated stainless steel above and below – 153 Euro. Furthermore, the small car has LED daytime running light
The original price tag of Chevrolet Volt is $41 000, but obviously the dealers will decided the final price of the car. According to a research in the USA made from Edmunds, who sent an email to a local Chevrolet dealer to ask for a final price of Chevrolet Volt. The curious thing is that the dealer said that their asking price for Volt will be $41 000 plus additional $20 000. So the overall price is a bit over $60 000 for a Chevrolet Volt.
The diesel powered cars aren’t very popular in the United States. The first reason is the cheap gasoline, especially in some states. For example, a liter gasoline in the United States is around $0.60 (less than 0.50 Euro) and a liter gasoline in Germany is around 1.50 Euro, so you make the maths. That is the main reaso
Recently, the electric sports cars are very fashionable. Audi revealed e-Tron and BMW can’t watch with indifference, so they started to prepare i100 Coupe ActiveHybrid, which will be a direct rival of Audi e-Tron.The power system of BMW i100 Coupe ActiveHybrid, which is planned to be launched in 2013 is a three-cylinde
2011 Toyota Tacoma has huge success on the US market, so the company decided to add two new performance packages to the pick-up. Both packages include performance-enhancing equipment and some cosmetic changes. They were created to strengthen the Tacoma’s optional Off-Road package, which includes an electronic locki
2011 Nissan Rogue will hit the US market on August 13th. The vehicle was unveiled at the 23rd Annual International Z Car Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. The facelifted version features revised grille, an updated front bumper, new front spoiler, new rear spoiler, extended wheel arches, additional chrome trim, a
Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari is a limited edition, which will be produced in just 152 units. However, there will be a right hand drive version specially created for Britain. The small car is priced at £29 600 (EU 35 500). It features carbon wing mirrors, Corsa Grey wheels and front air intakes. The small rocket is powered by 1.4 liter turbocharged petrol engine delivering 180bhp at 5500rpm and 250Nm of torque at 3000rpm. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is in 7 seconds and the top speed is
The ECU remap for diesel engines is so popular, that probably there is no a single diesel car, which haven’t been „chipped”. Mercedes’ models, which feature 231bhp 350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY engine can be boosted by Superchips ltd. The ECU map for the Mercedes’ Bosch EDC17 ECU features removing some of the inherent perf
Lumma Design are famous with their styling and performance updates. One of their latest projects is 2010 Porsche Cayenne Diesel, which received a number of upgrades such as performance package, optics kit, alloys set and some interior changes. The performance upgrade includes D-Box, which is a plug-and-play solution for increasing the power of the diesel engine under the bonnet from 240 to 276hp and the torque become 630Nm instead of 550. Besi
