18 March 2012, 02:23 PM
Ever wondered how WRC cars manage to deliver 300 bhp and above from an engine that, by rule, cannot exceed 2.0 liters of displacement? How on earth do the heavy, low-revving diesel engines in cars today stay competitive? Or what is it that makes it possible for the Bugatti Veyron to break the 1000 bhp threshold? Well, it certainly isn't witchcraft. By means of “forced induction”, turbochargers today boost the automotive industry to a new direction of smaller, more-efficient and bloody good fun e
18 March 2012, 07:00 AM
Do you know that funny little wingless cartoon birds. Well if you do, you are probably fan of the popular game “Angry Birds”. And more importantly we have some really good news for you. If you are looking forward to this year’s Formula 1 and are addicted to this particular game, then you will see some characters from the game onto the racing track. Till the present, maybe Formula 1 was one of those few areas where we couldn’t see our favourite characters. Nevertheless, recently the Finish compan
17 March 2012, 11:53 PM
To have Peugeot's latest hybrid modular technology it takes a 2.0-litre HDi engine and a 37 bhp electric motor put on a single frame. The diesel engine deals with the front axle while the electric motor operates the rear. Such a setup was fist used in the 3008 HYbrid4. Now the Peugeot 508 RXH and 508 Saloon also join the company's hybrid fleet by succumbing to the HYbrid4 badge.
By adding such frugal technology to otherwise resourceful saloons and all-roaders (such as the RXH and Saloon), Peug
17 March 2012, 11:41 PM
In search for an executive saloon but tired of BMWs or Audis and Mercedeses? They are the usual choice but one can never get hurt from trying something different. Oh Look! Here's an Opel Insignia... and it's been tweaked by German motoring specialists JMS. It's a starter project with more options due to come. I basically depends on the customer.
What you do get however, is a KW coilover version 3 inox for a suspension. That will set you back $2,226. Because of it, the Insignia will be lower tha
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16 March 2012, 06:54 PM
Here is a nice video of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster tested by Sport Auto.
It is powered by a 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 571PS (420 kW) and 650Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports gearbox, which shifts in as little as 100 milliseconds. There are also four diffe
16 March 2012, 06:19 PM
Abt Sportsline has announced their tuning program of the new 2012 Audi A3. The name of the project is ABT AS3, which stands for “happiness in driving, always and everywhere” as Mr. Hans-Jürgen Abt stated.
The engine range includes two powerful power units – a 2.0 liter TFSI and a 2.0 liter TDI engine. The petrol will deliver 250PS (184 kW), instead of factory’s 200PS (147 kW) and the diesel will produce around 200PS (147 kW), instead of 170PS (125 kW). These results will be achieved thanks to
16 March 2012, 05:55 PM
Volkswagen has announced the UK price list of the new 2012 Passat Alltrack. Esentially, the vehicle features raised ride height, 4MOTION four-wheel drive and rugged body enhancements.
It is based on the popular and versatile Passat Estate, but offers better agility off-road. The vehicle is available in only one trim
16 March 2012, 03:32 PM
New stuff from SR Auto. Well, actually it's the BMW M5, the E60 one. A project called the “Excalaber” - the strange misspelling trend continues – aims to provide a refreshing look on a generation of BMWs that is on the verge of being overshadowed by its current successor.
The idea here is that, SR Auto do not provide any parts of their own, but rather mash together what they can find and see if it works out as an art piece. That's why we have here a Hamann aero kit (front lip, side skirts, and
16 March 2012, 03:31 PM
Vorsteiner's GTRS3 program for the BMW M3 Coupe is not really something that came out yesterday – it's been around for almost two years now. However, it sill is hot by today's standards and the latest proof of that is what we see here – a matte blue GTRS3 M3 having a photo shoot in Taiwan and generally gaining popularity.
The program is mainly visual and consists of a widebody kit – front and rear bumpers (rear end diffuser included), flaring wheel arches and extended side skirts, all made from
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16 March 2012, 12:14 PM
Fiat has just launched a commercial to promote their new 2012 Fiat 500. The ad is genuinely refreshing and definitely will make you smile at the end of the working week. So, enjoy it! The new spot is named “Baby” and at the end of the video you will grasp why. In general the ad expresses fully Fiat’s philosophy. In short, it is all about “discovery through passionate self-expression”. Fiat always stands behind the idea of encouraging people to be in charge of their lives, live confidently and celebrate the smalles
16 March 2012, 11:54 AM
The Mercedes-Benz SLK is a roadster which was one of the firsts to have a foldable metal roof. Since then, the newest model R172 is the third generation of this exquisite vehicle. What LSD tuning company has done on it is basically to develop tailor-made door hinges for retrofitting, for more safety and precision when opening and closing the doors. In addition to that the LSD door hinges are equipped with the new Guided Roller System (GRS). Furthermore, in order to provide even more stability wh
16 March 2012, 10:43 AM
Mercedes-AMG is going to include in the 2012 Formula 1 season Official F1™ Safety Car and the Official F1™ Medical Car based on SLS AMG and C 63 AMG Estate, respectively, thus ensurring maximum safety in extreme conditions. The gullwing model with its one-of-a-kind roof lights and distinctive FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) and F1 logos on its aluminium body, has been official Safety Car for Formula 1 for two years already. The S
