24 July 2009, 04:07 PM
Recently at the automarket, buyers are downsizing their vehicles and engines to save money and fuel, and the purchases of city cars are on the rise. The ”Automotive Engineer” magazine asked Russell Carr, head of Lotus Design – How they see the future and how could they improve on the Smart ForTwo and Toyota iQ?
A month after that the first sketches of the future Lotus City Car are already here along with new innovative and radical ideas.
The future city car is about to carry up to four peo
24 July 2009, 03:06 PM
This Supercharged HPE550 black manual 2SS Camaro is one of the first to get a production chrome Magnuson supercharger system from Hennessey, along with the high-flow fuel injectors, stainless steel cat-back exhaust, HPE cold air induction system and HPE dyno tune that comes as part of the HPE550 package. Plus, it also received the optional 20-inch wheels (using factory tires) and modified engine cover.
The Camaro is on its way to Ressler Chevr
24 July 2009, 02:43 PM
The McLaren SLR Carbon is the ultimate race car for the road and Project Kahn have made this vehicle even more impressive. With its stealth exterior styling and Carbon fibre technology magnesium alloy wheels, the Project Kahn SLR Carbon is the perfect exotic road car.
Specifications:
Wheels & Tyres
Kahn Carbon F1-X 9x20 front 10.5x21 (Designed to accommodate original centre cap)
Kahn valve caps
Interior Components
Project Kahn interior conversion
Paintwork & Finish
24 July 2009, 10:46 AM
Fans of the new Camaro and the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS movies can now combine their love of the car and the films with the Chevrolet Camaro TRANSFORMERS Special Edition announced today at Comic-Con in San Diego.
"When the first TRANSFORMERS movie was setting box office records, we had countless customers asking to purchase the 'BUMBLEBEE' Camaro," said Karen Rafferty, product marketing director, Chevrolet. "Now, they can buy one with the new Camaro TRANSFORMERS Special Edition. Streets all over North America wi
24 July 2009, 10:16 AM
Audi today announced that the U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the highly anticipated 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro V10 sports car will start at $146,000, with shipments to authorized Audi R8 dealerships across the country beginning this week.
Audi said the MSRP for the 2010 Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro will start at $114,200, unchanged from the base prices for 2009 models:
2010 R8 5.2 FSI® quattro® (V10) pricing (excluding $1,200 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges):
R8 5
24 July 2009, 09:59 AM
It was announced simultaneously today at the Game Fair and Salon Privé that Holland & Holland, makers of the world’s finest sporting guns and Overfinch, designers and manufacturers of exclusive Range Rover enhancements since 1975, are joining forces to create the ultimate luxury off-roader.
The Holland & Hol
24 July 2009, 09:43 AM
The Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid will make its public driving debut during the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races on Saturday, August 15, just 19 months after being unveiled as a concept car. It will be the first time a PHEV has appeared on track at the event. The Fisker Karma will also be on display at Concorso Italiano on Friday, August 14, alongside the Karma Sunset hardtop convertible concept. The Karma Sunset will again be on display at
24 July 2009, 09:31 AM
Ford Motor Company created a truly one-of-a-kind vehicle, the Mustang AV-X10 “Dearborn Doll,” to be sold at auction during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) 2009 AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s greatest aviation celebration. Ford is the exclusive automotive partner with EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and all of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the Young Eagles organization. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will be held from July 27 to Aug. 2 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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23 July 2009, 04:20 PM
KTM X-BOW owners wishing to take the extraordinary performance of their ‘Ready to Race’ sportscar to the next level can now benefit from a significant power upgrade.
Developed by engine tuning experts ABT Sportsline, the upgrade will raise the already-potent X-BOW’s peak power to an impressive 300bhp (from 240bhp in standard tune) and boost torque to a formidable 400Nm (from 310Nm), lifting the vehicle’s power-to-weight ratio to 380 bhp per tonne. Crucially, the ABT upgrade delivers these in
23 July 2009, 02:46 PM
According to Renault the Mégane Grandtour should change our minds regarding estate cars. The powerful curves should emphasise its dynamic qualities. Because of this the specialists at H&R-Spezialfedern have developed suspension components for the fresh French vehicle that will support its factory DNA.
The resulting suspension kit lowers the chassis of the new Mégane Grandtour by around 35 millimeters. This makes the Renault not only visually more attractive but also lends the newcomer a t
23 July 2009, 02:05 PM
For model year 2010 the smart fortwo cdi has been given a clear power boost, yet it remains just as economical and environmentally friendly as before. In future the state-of-the-art three-cylinder diesel engine will produce 21 percent more power and deliver approximately 18 percent more maximum torque. Although this extra power makes the popular two-seater car noticeably livelier, it does not affect its exemplary fuel consumption. As before, it c
23 July 2009, 11:01 AM
The Senner Tuning specialists has released a new styling and power package for the Nissan 350Z which includes various options: exterior, interior and power enhancements.
The Senner 350Z sits on 20″ (9x20 and 10x20, 245/30-20 and 275/30-20) Work VS-KF alloy wheels with high performance tires. The Senner THUNDER sits package also includes a lower suspension setting. The aerodynamics package of the Senner 350Z THUNDER includes a rear spoiler and LSD wing doors.
For the 3.5 V6 engine, the Senn
