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Lincoln MKZ Executive Package

A new trim level featuring additional wood appointments and unique trim has been added to the 2010 Lincoln MKZ, providing customers the opportunity to choose an even more luxurious model. Available in late summer, the new Executive Appearance Package offers more traditional luxury appointments and expands the range of Lincoln MKZ option packages. Early sales of the 2010 Lincoln MKZ indicate there is indeed consumer appetite for well-equipped versions of the newest sedan from Lincoln. "We a

Arden MINI Equipe

As a tribute to the legendary victory of the Equipe Arden 1969 Arden created the 40th Anniversary MINI Equipe 2009 as a limited release for the lovers of high quality materials, technical innovations and racing tradition. 40 pieces signed by Jochen Arden will be manufactured in artisanal tradition of automobile passion.  Each Arden MINI Equipe is unique, each piece a collector’s item. The dash board, seats and doors completely enclosed in leather combine sportiness and luxury. The new Arden 2

Arden A-Type AJ 18

The legendary A-Type goes into the final round. 10 years after the first A-type transformations, Arden reissues a last limited edition of the complete reconstruction. The Arden A-Type, based on the 1997-2005 XK models, celebrated its world premiere at the IAA 1999 in Frankfurt, already attracted much attention at that time. Only five more vehicles will be built to limit the series to 18 pieces. The vehicle developed in the wind tunnel with improved air resistance, which is made of special ca

The BMW 1 Series in the 2010 Model Year

Entering the 2010 model year, the BMW 1 Series as the guarantee for the broad-scale impact of BMW EfficientDynamics and as the epitome of Sheer Driving Pleasure in the compact segment is gaining even greater significance. Two additional, extra-economical low-emission engine variants are enhancing the model range of the BMW 1 Series Coupé as of September 2009: In the guise of the BMW 120i Coupé and the BMW 118d Coupé there will then be two further models with the EU5 emission rating. Following

BMW 316d ES Saloon

June 2009 heralds the launch of the most fuel efficient and cleanest BMW 3 Series the marque has ever produced. The new BMW 316d ES Saloon sets a new benchmark in the premium sector with its heightened blend of high economy, low emissions yet rewarding driving experience. The BMW 316d is powered by a 1,995cc four-cylinder diesel engine that records 62.8mpg on the combined cycle. This class-leading economy figure is enough to give the car a possible range in excess of 800 miles between fill-up

Audi Q5 2009 by CARACTERE

With their last body styling program Caractere Automobile are offering us an extra portion of dynamism for the 2009 Audi Q5. The new Body Kit strengthens the already great presence of the car. The body kit consists of a complete front bumper, which is compatible with the "S-line" version, a rear spoiler with or without exhaust with left & right tips, a roof spoiler, a rear hatch blend and a set of wheel arch extensions. All parts are made from PURim. The new styling equipment is not on

GEMBALLA GT RACING TITAN sport exhaust systems for Porsche 997 Turbo and 997 GT2

GEMBALLA Automobiltechnik GmbH & Co. KG is located in Leonberg near Stuttgart and fulfils the wish of many Porsche drivers who are looking for an earthy sports car sound. Especially for the current models 997 Turbo and GT2, the Porsche-specialist offers an exhaust system with a significantly more powerful sound across the entire speed range. Also technically, the GEMBALLA exhaust system is compelling. As it is made of extremely heat-resista

2010 Camaro Sway Bars from HOTCHKIS

The all-new 2010 Camaro is a stellar performer straight off the showroom floor, but like most modern muscle cars it suffers from significant body roll and understeer.Whether it's a Super Sport, Rally Sport or V6 model, installing a bolt-on Hotchkis Sport Sway Set is one of the fastest, easiest and most dramatic modifications you can make to the new Camaro. Significantly improve handling, driver control and overall fun factor in less than an hour with basic hand tools. Available for all 2010 C

SEAT starts the construction on the Audi Q3 Workshop

Today SEAT held the foundation stone laying ceremony for the new bodywork workshop at the Martorell plant for assembly of the new Audi Q3 from 2011 onwards. The shed, ready to house the production facilities in February 2010, will be equipped with almost 300 robots, making it one of the most modern workshop of its kind

KIA Soul’ster Awarded 2009 Concept Truck Of The Year

Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the open-air Soul’ster Concept, which made its debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January, was named the 2009 Concept Truck of the Year during the 2009 North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn,

Five Chevrolet-based AUTOBOTS in “Transformers : Revenge of the Fallen”

Five Chevrolet-based characters – including four all-new characters – are featured in the upcoming movie “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”, presented by Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures, set to open as of June 24 in European movie theaters. The four new movie characters are: SIDESWIPE, a stylized Corvette vision concept vehicle SKIDS and MUDFLAP, – twin AUTOBOTS based on Chevrolet’s Beat  and Trax mini-car concepts JOL

GTbyCitroen Concept - Gaming Fantasy Into London Reality

Citroën’s stunning concept supercar, the GTbyCITROËN, took to the streets of central London on Tuesday to recreate part of the ‘street circuit’ featured in Gran Turismo® – the PLAYSTATION®3 driving game which the GTbyCITROËN was designed for. Taking in some of the Capital’s most famous landmarks, the virtual-turned-