18 July 2013, 05:30 AM
The winning formula of the BMW 5 Series
The BMW 5 Series is one of the German brand’s strongest and longest running sales successes, with numerous models sold over several decades to both the private and the fleet markets. At the top of the 5 Series tree sits the mighty M5, but there is plenty to enjoy in the 5 Series range all the way up to their fast and furious M5 halo car, with particular focus these days on powerful yet efficient turbo diesel powered models designed to attract company ca
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17 July 2013, 01:54 PM
There has been just released some hot news at the official Facebook page of the Bulgarian luxury tuning brand Vilner. The specialists are disclosing with their fans that they are going to be those to create the interior of the fastest electric vehicle ever produced – the VOLAR-e Applus+Idiada.
There hasn’t been unve
17 July 2013, 12:58 PM
Wald International is developing a tuning program for the Audi A7 Sportback. There have been released only two images showing how the car will look like.
It hasn’t been revealed much information about the project, however judging from the photos we see that this Audi will be dressed in all black. Probably, there will be included also a front and rear bumper accompanied by side skirts.
Obviously the A7 will receive new wheels and an exhaust system, which will feature quad-pipes. This means that the airflow has
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17 July 2013, 12:23 PM
Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST are going to get even hotter because they will feature Mountune upgrades. The packages are developed by race engine and road-car performance specialist Mountune.
The result is an enhanced power output. For instance, Focus ST’s 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine now can generate up to 275 hp (202 kW), which is 10 hp more a Porsche Boxster. RS500 would be left with a rear view of the Mountune-upgraded Focus ST. The latter can
17 July 2013, 12:00 PM
Suzuki UK has announced the pricing of the new 2014 SX4 S-Cross, which will hit the market on 1st October with pricing starting from just £14,999 for the SZ3 1.6-Litre petrol and going up to £23,549 for the range-topping 1.6 DDiS SZ5 Allgrip Manual.
Suzuki created the new SX4 S-Cross by combining its compact car know how with technologies honed for sport utility vehicles. As a result of focusing on giving the new S-Cross distinctive crossover styling, class leading space for passengers an
17 July 2013, 11:49 AM
DMC are known for their tunings on Lamborghini. We have seen recently however, that they had a great success on their modification on the F12 Ferrari. Now, their latest work is on the 458 Italia Spider which includes a DMC 458 Performance Package and Forged Rims.
The standard power that this Ferrari model produces is estimated at 570 hp (420 kW). This wasn;t enough for the tuners from the German brand, hence they have developed a performance package that makes the car generate 608 hp (447) and 568 Nm (420 lb-ft)
17 July 2013, 11:09 AM
After the teaser video yesterday, Mercedes-Benz AMG has unveiled the new S 63 AMG performance luxurious saloon. This is the most powerful car in the luxury segment, which sets new standards in terms of driving dynamics, lightweight construction and efficiency.
2014 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG is powered by the new 5.5 liter V8 bi-turbo with 585HP (430) at 5,500 RPM and 900Nm (667) at 2,2500 RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The 4Matic Long Wheelbase accelerates to 100 km/h in 4
17 July 2013, 09:40 AM
Adventure biking is huge right now. From a scene that didn’t really exist a few years ago – by name, at least – to one of the fastest growing segments of the new motorcycle market, adventure biking is bringing the fun, and err, adventure back into motorcycling. Yamaha make some great adventure bikes, and here are three of them.
Yamaha XT660R
At the more affordable end of the Yamaha range of adventure motorcycles is the XT660R; a rough, tough trail bike that’ll chew up the dirt trails on Sunday, as well as the t
17 July 2013, 09:23 AM
The Nissan Qashqai crossover has been a great sales success for the Japanese manufacturer, with frugal families and company car drivers alike searching out the quirkily-styled mini SUV in large numbers. So, what’s the Qashqai’s trick behind its sales success? Here’s a guide to the Qashqai’s highlights.
Family friendly
The Nissan Qashqai is a crossover-style car – one that’s based on a regular-size hatchback chassis, but with a taller body for greater interior space – and with the Qashqai, Ni
17 July 2013, 08:16 AM
A really lucky buyer got eleven supercars for only €3,100,000 (around $4 million) from an auction. The fleet includes two Bugatti Veyrons, a Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT, Maserati MC12, Ferrari 599GTO, a Rolls-Royce, an Aston Martin, a Maybach and two Bentleys.
All these cars were owned by Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue who is the son of Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
During an investigation back in 2011, the vehicles were seized by French authorities after an alleged theft o
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17 July 2013, 07:02 AM
The Theophiluschin has published two render pictures of the upcoming high-performance Jaguar F-Type RS.
The sports convertible is inspired by the Project 7 Concept and comes with an aggressive front bumper with large air intakes and honeycomb mesh grille inserts. There is also a ventilated hood, a front spoiler and aerodynamic side skirts. Other highlights include a carbon fiber rear diffuser and a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system.
Under the hood, there is a 5.0 liter supercharged V
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16 July 2013, 03:55 PM
Described as “A New Member of the AMG Family”, the updated 2014 S63 AMG has been teased by Mercedes-Benz in a video published on Youtube. The luxurious performance saloon is expected to hit the market sometime in the beginning of the next year.
The video doesn’t show much, but it is clearly that the S63 AMG will be powered by the new 5.5 liter twin-turbo V8 with 557HP (410 kW) and 585HP (430 kW) for the “S model”. The engine will be coupled with a 7-speed AMG Speedshift gearbox sending the power to 4Matic AW
