23 July 2013, 06:01 AM
BBR has presented their extensive tuning program for Mazda 3/5/6 and CX7 models. The tuning copmany has developed its own range of StarChip ECU remaps and mechanical enhancements for the Mazda diesel range of vehicles using its brand new, state of the art 4WD chassis dynomometer which ensures an even higher level of reliable, repeatable, economy friendly performance.
BBR Phase 1 includes an ECU re-map boosting the 2.2 liter diesel to 220HP (162 kW) and 510Nm (378 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 38HP (28
22 July 2013, 02:00 PM
Schmidt Revolution has presented their latest project based on the new Porsche Boxster. The roadster received minor styling upgrades, but it looks way better.
The exterior boasts a set enormous alloy wheels - 8.5J x 20" at the front and 10J x 20" at the rear fitted with 245/30 ZR20 and 285/30 ZR20, respectively. The tuning company offers different sizes from 8.5J x 19" to 10J x 20. Special colours and special bolt circle according to customer requirements, as well as powder coatings are natur
22 July 2013, 01:21 PM
BMW US has announced the pricing of the all-new 2014 i3 electric vehicle. It starts from just $42,275, including a $925 destination charge.
"With this leading-edge vehicle and attractive price, we will provide customers with a compelling offer for electromobility," commented Ian Robertson, member of the BMW board of management, sales and marketing, in a statement.
So, when the $7,500 federal tax credit is factored in, the BMW i3 starts at $34,775, which is a very good price and way below tha
22 July 2013, 12:36 PM
Mercedes-Benz make very strange decisions... sometimes. The manufacturer decided to introduce the all-new 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox with the E-Class as we all expected it with the new S-class.
However, the 9G-Tronic (replacing the 7G-Tronic) is avaialble in the facelifted E-Class and particularly for E350 BlueTec
22 July 2013, 10:59 AM
Kelleners Sport has announced their latest project based on BMW 6-Series GranCoupe. The 4-door Coupe comes with attractive styling including complete aerodynamics package.
The exterior looks bold and aggressive and features new front and rear bumpers, a new ventilated front hood, a pair of revised side skirts and a set of alloy wheels. Other upgrades include front fender vent surrounds, trunk-mounted spoiler and a new sports exhaust system.
Nothing is mentioned about performance modifi
22 July 2013, 10:24 AM
HG Motorsport has published a video showing how the Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance achieves more than 300HP and 400Nm of torque.
The Golf GTI Performance is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 230HP (169 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torqeu.
HG Motorsport has installed a carbon air intake, a
22 July 2013, 09:51 AM
Kelleners Sport has announced their latest project based on BMW 6-Series GranCoupe. The 4-door Coupe comes with attractive styling including complete aerodynamics package.
The exterior looks bold and aggressive and features new front and rear bumpers, a new ventilated front hood, a pair of revised side skirts and a set of alloy wheels. Other upgrades include front fender vent surrounds, trunk-mounted spoiler and a new sports exhaust system.
Nothing is mentioned about performance modifications,
19 July 2013, 02:21 PM
Renault has announced the new 2014 Renault Clio Cup, which benefits from all the assets of the Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC.
The 2014 Clio Cup comes with a welded roll cage, monocoque chassis, 17” rims fitted with low-profile performance tires. The front suspension includes Pseudo-McPherson one-way adjustable ZF Race Engineering shock absorber and the rear - One-way adjustable ZF Race Engineering shock absorber with programmed flexible axle/torsion beam.
The power is coming from a 2
19 July 2013, 12:35 PM
AMS Performance did it again! The tuning company proved that they are the best in tuning probably the most successful drag race car in the world – Nissan GT-R.
Their Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R managed to run ¼ mile in 7.984 seconds with a terminal speed of 299 km/h (186 mph). So the tuning company is home of the first 9, 8 and 7 second R35 GT-R.
The record came two days after Omega reclaimed the ET and trap speed records (8.25 seconds with
19 July 2013, 12:05 PM
BMW has announced awesome ///M performance upgrades for 4-Series Coupe. The car on the pictures is very similar to the upcoming M4 Coupe.The exterior boasts an aggressive body kit including new front bumper with a carbon fiber splitter and larger air ducts, a pair of extended side skirts and a new rear bumper with integrated diffuser. Other highlights include xenon/LED headlamps, 20” alloy wheels and several blackened chrome trims for the window surrounds, tail pipes and grille.There are also carbon fiber exterior
19 July 2013, 11:01 AM
Honda has announced that the 2014 Fit/Jazz Hybrid is going to achieve a fuel economy of 2.7 liters / 100 km (102.8 mpg UK or 85.6 mpg US). The all-new Fit Hybrid is scheduled to be introduced and go on sale in Japan this September.
The all-new Fit Hybrid will be the first model to be equipped with the SPORT HYBRID*3 Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive (i-DCD), Honda's lightweight and compact one-motor hybrid system suited for small-sized vehicles. Although this is a one motor hybrid system, this system realized th
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19 July 2013, 10:18 AM
Audi has published a video with a test drive of the SQ5 TDI at Silverstone race track. Behind the steering wheel is Allan McNish (three-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, most recently in 2013, and three-time American Le Mans Series champion).
“We've been racing diesels now, and high-performance diesels, for such a long time, we've got fantastic power, torque and also economy.", commented Mr. McNish.
The SQ5 TDI is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0 liter V6 diesel with 313HP (230 kW) and 650Nm (479
