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Hofele-Design refines the old Cayenne 955 into a real 957

The German tuner Hofele-Design is well known for its special interest in refining Audi and VW vehicles, but their latest development actually upgrades the Porsche Cayenne Type 955. With a clever bodykit named – „Light-Facelift”, Hofele-Design transforms the old Cayenne type 955 into an actual Cayenne Turbo type 957 Fac

Chevrolet Camaro Dusk

Another tuned Camaro in the range is Dusk model. The main features are a lowered ride height, new 21" wheels, the rear spoiler from an SS model and a custom ground effects package. “This is a car with an international flair, bringing the Camaro to a place it hasn’t traditionally been,” said Parker. “It is a very tailored look that is stylish and sophisticated, but with a distinct American accent.” The ground effects package consists of a racing-inspired front splitter, rocker extensions and

Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Concept

When people see on the road Chevy Silverado, they respect the vehicle and the owner in a strange way. The mighty truck shows that it is not a ordinary working and transport vehicle, but it is a real player on the road. Now the Silverado ZR2 Concept is even more aggressive with its widened body, tall stance and powerful LS supercharged engine. The Silverado ZR2 is based on an extended cab/short box body. The body work includes carbon fiber fender flares that stretch outward to cover the 35" ta

Summit White Chevrolet Camaro Chroma

To refine the new Chevy Camaro become very fashionable among the tuning companies.  The Camaro Chroma is based on an SS/RS model in painted in Summit White. “With its silver graphics on the Summit White paint, this car has a tailored, tone-on-tone appearance that is simultaneously racy and subdued,” said Todd Parker, design manager, GM Accessory Studio. “It is a sophisticated-looking car that is easily duplicated by any customer, because all of the parts are available to build it.” The main

nissan shows new sketch of a commercial electric concept

Nissan shows new sketch of a commercial electric concept

Nissan unveiled a concept sketch of a light commercial electric car based on the recently launched Nissan NV200. The future low-cost, zero-emission vehicle can be easily used as ambulance, van or taxi, and it will allow to drive directly into the hospitals or urban areas where CO2 emissions are restricted. The new v

Nissan GT-R European version

The updates for Nissan GT-R European version include changing front spring and damper rates to improve the comfort for occupants. Besides that the responsiveness is better and the handling is more accurate. At the rear, the stiffness of the suspension radius rod bushings has been increased, so the car feels much more stable in the corners. Other feature of the European version is the logic controlling torque distribution between the front and rear axles. Nissan also updated the software of

Chevrolet Camaro Synergy

The Synergy concept is a preview of the new special-edition Camaro, which will be offered in the first half of 2010. Synergy Camaro wont only feature effective green color, but it will include a number of accessories and a performance package. The tuning company demonstrates the opportunities, which are available for enhancing the exterior and performance of Chevy Camaro. Some of the details include Ground effects kit, 21" wheels with a black center finish and polished rim, Cyber Grey Rally h

Gemballa F1 Steering Wheel for Porsche Cayenne

The Leonberg placed GEMBALLA Automobiltechnik announced its latest creation – the F1 Steering Wheel, which fits all Porsche Cayenne models with automatic transmission. Measuring only 365 millimetres in diameter and equipped with a full size airbag, the new F1 steering wheel excels in ergonomic shape and dynamism. For extra amount of motor sports feeling, GEMBALLA placed F1 rocker switches in the classical switch scheme behind the steering wheel rim – up right and down left. The GEMBALLA F1 Steering Wheel also st

wheelsandmore aston martin db9 convertible - more style and power

Wheelsandmore Aston Martin DB9 Convertible - more style and power

Wheelsandmore revealed its latest exclusive refining programme for the harmonious Aston Martin DB9 Convertible. The custom modifications improves the exterior styling and adds some extra horsepower to the devastating vehicle. Due to the new wheelsandmore bodykit, the DB9 Convertible excels with more bold and aggressive vision. The exterior package features: side skirts, front and rear aprons, rear lid spoiler and a striking Kahn RS-V wheelset.

Jay Leno Camaro at 2009 SEMA Show

The base for Jay's Camaro is a standard LS or LT model with 3.6 litre direct injected V6 engine. The power unit received a pair of Turbonetics T-3 turbochargers, which boost around 0.5 bars of pressure to force-feed the engine and to deliver around 425hp. One of the important moments is that there is no penalty in fuel economy, when you drive normally (when the turbochargers aren’t making boost). “Jay’s Camaro offers style, performance and efficiency in a big way,” said Dewar. “It delivers th

BMW 5 series teasing trailer

One of the most significant events in the automobile sphere is unveiling the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. Today is released a short teasing trailer, which creates the silhouette of the new BMW 5er. BMW always surprised their clients with innovations in exterior of the new models as well as the innovations inside the car. Every new model, which came out from BMW AG is a real masterpiece and there is no doubt, that the new 5 series will be one, too. The unveiling ceremony of the new BMW 5 Series

Volvo releases the first official images of the all-new S60

Volvo Cars released the first official images of the much anticipated all-new Volvo S60. Far more sporty and dynamic, the new S60 looks and drives like no other Volvo before. Along with the exclusive and innovative vision, the new car can be equipped with a new groundbreaking safety technology called - Pedestrian Detec