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Milestone for BMW's future electric vehicle

The BMW Group has opted for SB LiMotive as the supplier of battery cells for the future project Megacity Vehicle. This gives the company access to state-of-the-art lithium-ion storage technology. “The decision is a major milestone along the way to serial production of the Megacity Vehicle. The battery is a key component in any electric vehicle - it determines the range and performance of the car. With SB LiMotive we have selected a supplier who offers the best available technology, combining leading German automoti

Mitsubishi Outlander range grows by 2

Mitsubishi Motors are pleased to announce the arrival of two new variants to their versatile Outlander range; the Outlander 2.0 DI-D SE and GSE, keeping in line with Mitsubishi Motors UK’s benchmark of high level standard specification at aggressive pricing. Developed with the active family in mind Mitsubishi Motors’ Outlander has distinctive styling and combines estate car versatility, safety orientated all-wheel drive stability and athletic off road dynamics with class leading green credent

sv 9 competizione limited-edition sportscar - first real photos!

SV 9 Competizione limited-edition sportscar - first real photos!

After the SV 9 C’s computer rendered pictures from the last week, now we can enjoy the first real photos of that amazing vehicle. The SV 9 Competizione limited-edition sportscar is a unique and original hybrid between American muscle and Italian design. The American/Italian collaboration is not something new but the results are always fascinating. The SV 9C is based on the world-class Corvette C6 drivetrain, incorporated with Italian-styled b

Ford Focus and Ford Focus ST received JMS styling

The German tuners JMS Racelook in co-operation with Stoffler Autotechnik proudly presents two new bodykits for the Ford’s 2008 models: Focus Facelift and Focus ST Facelift. Both cars are equipped with H&R lowering springs (181 euro), which lowers the front with 40mm and the rear with 35mm. The Wheel-Tire combination for both vehicles are Tomason TN6 8,5x19 wheels with 225/35 19 tyres (1599 euro). Ford Focus Facelift Aerodynamic Package: Sporty Front Lip   (249 euro) Side Skirts (299 euro) Rea

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2010 Nissan LEAF

Nissan Motor unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real-world consumer requirements. NISSAN LEAF Slated for launch in late 2010 in Japan, the United States, and Europe, Nissan LEAF ushers in a new era of mobility – the zero-emission era. The car is the embodiment

IND Silverstone II BMW E93 convertible

The Silverstone II E93 convertible is another proof of a unique and fresh modified car by the IND tuners. Looks like the guys at IND are really open minded and full of ideas because they achieve different and tasteful look for every single project with almost the same car model. The main idea for the Silverstone II convertible was a beautiful M3 with a clean and subtle design which retains the BMW high class appeal. The following Mod List was executed by the IND specialists in order to trans

HPE650 - 2010 Camaro SS

Look like the horsepower are never enough. If you think so, you have to check the HPE650 Camaro SS. It is a newer version of the HPE550, which prove that the power tuning always make sense. The 2010 HPE650 Camaro SS takes the Magnuson-supercharged LS3 engine (or L99) to the next level with a set of free-flowing heads, a custom camshaft and the supporting mods to help draw out the animal within. Modifications: Black Magnuson Supercharger System (Chrome Optional) High-Flow Cylinde

Vorsteiner Edition Thicker Sports Steering Wheel

After many months of development Vorsteiner proudly released its latest product - the Edition Thicker Flat Bottom Leather Sports Steering which is offered for Porsche 911, Cayman & Boxter Series. The all-new designed 3-spoke sports steering wheel is based off the original factory unit and has been redesigned for a sportier & track focused purpose. The new V-RT sports steering wheel key features: Added thickness for improved hand grip & comfort Redesigned lower flat bottom form for improv

MINI Cooper S PRIOR DESIGN Bodykit

The last addition to the Prior-Design’s portfolio is a MINI Cooper S styling kit. Even the interventions made by the Prior tuners are only visual, they affected the little car in every direction. The PRIOR-DESIGN Bodykit consists of: a Front Bumper (429 Euro) which is designed cleverly and gives the chance to transfer the original MINI fog lights, plus impoves the airflow and adds more aggressive look to the car, a Diffuser (419 euros) which allows you to install either center or left/right

2010 Suzuki Kizashi Sedan Revealed!

American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) takes a bold step forward today. Known primarily as a maker of small vehicles and high-performance motorcycles, today marks the global debut of the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (pronounced “Kee-Zah-Shee”), the company’s first entry into the all-wheel-drive sport sedan segment. Benchmarked against some of the leading cars in the world, the all-new 2010 Kizashi becomes an instant car-of-the-year contender in its own right. With the launch of the Kizashi, Suzuki delivers a

Carlsson 1/5 Evo UL for the G-Class - Lightest wheel for hardest missions

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is made for off-road use and can therefore bear enormous forces. For the Carlsson engineers this is the perfect possibility to demonstrate that their lightest wheel can also resist hardest wear. The wheel 1/5 Evo Ultra Light in the dimension 10x22 inches tackles an astonishing 1,100-kilogramme load capacity. The engineers achieve this enormous capacity with an elaborate forging process. Thereby, the aluminium is compr

Two new Offers from Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen

Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen are proud to introduce two new bespoke audio systems – Bang & Olufsen BeoSound V12 Vantage and Bang & Olufsen BeoSound V8 Vantage - developed and designed exclusively as an option for the Aston Martin V12 Vantage and V8 Vantage sports cars, the latter being available in both