23 July 2008, 03:57 PM
11 35 0306 G
Engine conversion (additional ECU)
for 1 series 135i (E82 / E88)
for 3 series 335i (E90 / E91 / E92 / E93) and
for X6 35i (E71)
(based on 225 kW / 306 hp)
257 kW (350 hp) / 5660 rpm 480 Nm (lb-ft 354) / 2950 rpm
11 35 1306 G
Modification of the top speed limit (additional ECU)
for 1 series 135i (E82 / E88)
for 3 series 335i (E90 / E91 / E92 / E93) and
for X6 35i (E71)
(Attention must be paid to the speed index of
23 July 2008, 11:24 AM
Toyota is adding a five-door Liftback, to its popular, fuel-efficient Yaris subcompact model line for 2009.
The versatile new five-door Yaris joins the three-door Liftback and four-door Sedan, making Yaris the only model line in its segment to offer a full complement of three body styles. Toyota projects 130,000 Yaris sales for calendar year 2009, with the new five-door accounting for about a third of those. Yaris five-door will begin arriving
23 July 2008, 10:23 AM
Lap runs on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany's Eifel region are often cancelled due to rain. But the wet weather didn't stop Nissan from taking its X-TRAIL fuel cell vehicle for a spin on the course recently, making Nissan the first automaker to record an FCV lap on the famous race track.
Frank Eickholt, member of the Nissan 24 Hours Nürburgring race team and Nordschleife aficionado, skillfully steered the 1.3 million euro prototype through "The Green Hell"- as the course is often referred to - on standar
23 July 2008, 10:07 AM
Nissan today celebrated the dedication of Nissan Americas in Franklin, Tenn. The new center serves as regional headquarters for the United States, Canada and Mexico. Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen and U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander joined Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn for opening ceremonies. The day-long event included more than 1,500 employees and members of the community.
Nissan Americas is designed to encourage and inspire cross-functional collaboration within the region. The 10-story, S-shaped facility, des
23 July 2008, 08:06 AM
Cooper Tire will be unveiled as the official OE tyre supplier for one of the stars of this year’s British International Motor Show – the Lightning GT, a new electric sportscar.
The firm’s ultra-high performance Cooper Zeon 2XS will be fitted in 20 inch rim size as standard equipment on every Lightning GT built, and
22 July 2008, 04:29 PM
The Lotus Evora is sleek, sophisticated and socially aware. Coupling stunning looks and agile performance its impressive green credentials, prove that Evora is a cool and eco-friendly alternative to gas-guzzling 4x4’s. Emissions for the brand-new sportscar are on target to beat the 225 grams of CO2 per kilometre threshold above which UK road tax rapidly increases.
Presenting the best of British design, the Evora is a masterpiece of craftsmans
22 July 2008, 02:48 PM
A wave of “green” is washing over Ingolstadt: after two years of research, the “Travolution” team has developed a trend-setting concept to improve traffic infrastructure. Investment amounts to a total of about €1.2 million. AUDI AG and its venture partners presented the results today, with further joint pilot projects to follow.
“Travolution blazes the trail for innovative traffic management of a magnitude unique in Germany. The result is a functioning prototype for the traffic control of the future,” said Dr. W
22 July 2008, 01:40 PM
The Camaro Convertible might be hugging the limelight, but an equally important star of Chevrolet’s motorshow stand will be the baby Beat…
First shown at the 2007 New York Auto Show, the Lime Green concept car was one of three ‘minicar’ styling studies that were subject to a vote, in which the public could choose their favourite via an online e-poll.
Of the three, the Beat came out on top with over 50 per cent of the total votes cast, and a production car based on the concept has since bee
22 July 2008, 01:35 PM
Among the hustle and the bustle, make sure you check out the muscle!
Chevrolet’s iconic concept car, the Camaro Convertible, will be making its first UK appearance at the British International Motorshow at Excel, London, alongside the Beat minicar concept.
The Camaro Convertible Concept typifies all that is great about Chevrolet’s American heritage. “It evokes an emotional response,” says Ed Wellburn, GM vice president, global design. “It’s a vehicle you want to make room for in your garage
22 July 2008, 01:12 PM
The London Motor Show is the first car showcase where SEAT is publicly displaying the new Ibiza SportCoupé, the vehicle that completes the Spanish brand’s range of this successful model after the launch last May of the five-door version, and whose new exterior design and compact coupé styling greatly increase its sporty appeal.
The Ibiza unit chosen by SEAT is characterised by the addition of customisation elements on the Sport version that he
22 July 2008, 01:00 PM
Two-seat design study unveiled at British International Motor Show
Honda’s low-emission sportscar study model has been revealed at the British International Motor Show, at ExCel, London.
The lightweight roadster design study displays one of Honda’s core engineering principles – to design stylish and exciting cars that are also environmentally responsible.
Named the OSM (for Open Study Model), the two-seater joins the confirmed-for-production CR-Z sports hybrid and FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell car on the Ho
22 July 2008, 12:48 PM
Bringing style and new levels of low-CO2 efficiency, Ford of Europe’s most frugal car ever – the new Fiesta ECOnetic – makes its world premiere today at the British International Motor Show in London.
Powered by a specially-calibrated version of the 90 PS 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi, combined with coated Diesel Particulate Filter, Ford’s most economical Fiesta can travel 100 kilometres using just 3.7 litres of fuel, on the EC Combined Cycle. This impressive fuel economy is matched with a class-le
