22 November 2011, 09:15 AM
The CoverEFX & CFC StylingStation company in Erftstadt has two tuned MINIs.
The first one is foiled in Sunflower yellow and the second is finished in Smurf-blue. Both MINIs have all attached parts painted black, including the interior lights and Wiecher’s cage. The plastic wheel arches had to be reworked after the assembly of the suspension and brakes.
The performance upgrades include a modified PreKat and an ECU re-map giving the engine additional 17PS (13 kW) and 22Nm (16 lb-ft). The
22 November 2011, 08:20 AM
German Luxury Tuner DMC has announced their tuning package for Ferrari California. The name of the project is 3S Silver Carbon Fiber. It boasts unique body kit and performance package.
The aerodynamics package includes - a silver carbon fiber splitter, a silver carbon fiber rear diffuser, refined license plate bay, which now includes a silber carbon fiber apron.
The engine of DMC California is boosted to 606PS (446 kW), which is an increase of 146PS (108 kW), so the performance is extreme – 0 to 100 km/h in 3
22 November 2011, 07:30 AM
Fiat will exhibit a new special edition 500 Nation at the Bologna Motor Show. The manufacturer will produce just 500 units for both saloon and convertible version. The new Fiat 500 Nation Limited Edition is the tribute that the brand dedicates to the great countries where the car is sold.
The special edition 500 features exclusive metallic shade America Blue paint, mirror fairings with "Stars & Stripes" graphics, stickers, dedicated beltline and 16" alloy wheels with red cap edge. America
21 November 2011, 02:20 PM
What happens, when you put 600BHP V12 engine in 1250kg car? The answer is very simple – it happens something really good and nice to drive and in this case to watch.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 is not only extremely fast race car, but it is incredibly beautiful, too. The tests of the vehicle has just began and the racing team has already covered almost 1000 kilometres in just two days. The majority of the mileage was conducted by factory driver Darren Turner.
“The car ran like clockwork t
21 November 2011, 01:30 PM
A new MINI Cooper B-Spec race car will take place in the 2012 race season in USA. B-Spec vehicles are production-based cars that are equalized on power and weight to make the racing as competitive as possible and all four of the major racing sanctioning bodies will host B-Spec races in 2012.
"B-Spec racing is a great fit for MINI because the car is developed with racing heritage in mind and the races are run with vehicles very similar to those already sitting in the driveway," said Jim McDowe
21 November 2011, 12:58 PM
Lexus has unveiled the GS 250 at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition.
The GS 250 is powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine with D-4S direct port injection and Dual VVT-i intelligent valve timing. The power is satisfying – 210PS (154 kW) at 6400RPM and 253Nm (187 lb-ft) at 4800RPM. 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 228 km/h (142 mph). The engine returns 31.7 mpg on combined cycle with emissions – 207 g/km of CO2. The power unit is mated to a Super ECT-i close-ratio
21 November 2011, 11:42 AM
Mazda North American Operations has unveiled its all-new 2013 CX-5 compact SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. CX-5 embodies the perfect balance between the best of all worlds: captivating design, dynamic handling, unexpected efficiency, flexible functionality and first-class safety, with a dash of Zoom-Zoom.
"The 2013 CX-5 is the vehicle compact SUV shoppers have been asking for - that only Mazda can build," commented Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO.
"Entering an extremely competitive
21 November 2011, 10:55 AM
After the reveling of the stunning IPL G Coupe, Infiniti has introduced the new 2013 IPL G Convertible at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The new IPL G Convertible features special aerodynamic styling pieces, the dynamic performance of an IPL-tuned V6, exhaust and suspension, 19” IPL aluminum-alloy wheels, and unique leather-appointed interior - along with the G Convertible's three-piece retractable hardtop.
"The Infiniti Performance Line, as demonstrated by our first offering, the IPL G Coupe,
21 November 2011, 09:59 AM
2012 Audi A1 Sportback will become available in the UK later this month and will reach its first customers here in the spring of 2012. The 5-door city car is priced at just £13 980 OTR.
A1 Sportback makes provision for an extra passenger - up to three can pass through its rear doors and take a seat, each of them protected by a headrest and full three-point seatbelt. The luggage compartment is also pretty good – 270 litres with the rear seats up and 920 litres, when they are folded.
There a
20 November 2011, 03:00 PM
2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder combines the convertible body style with rear-wheel-drive for ultimate fun.
"With the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, we are expanding the Lamborghini lineup with a purist model that adds yet another dimension of driving fun. This will appeal in particular to a very special group of customers that enjoy a spirited driving style and also like to experience the sheer pleasure of open-air driving," commented Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.
"Thi
20 November 2011, 10:34 AM
Honda has introduced the new 2012 CR-V at the LA Motor Show. The new CR-V is compact on the outside and roomy inside. It represents an ideal balance for size and capability in the entry SUV segment by offering five seats, smooth and quite ride and even more innovative features than the previous model.
2012 Honda CR-V is powered by a 2.4 liter i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine with 188PS (138 kW) and 221Nm (163 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox. The engine also offe
19 November 2011, 04:20 PM
Mercedes SLS AMG is one of the most staggering vehicles currently available on the market. It is not only superbly fast, but it carries the spirit of the legend – Gullwing. To further emphasize its character, Hamann now offers complete styling and performance packages.
The most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in the world – AMG’s 6.2 liter is boosted to 636PS (468 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) at 4850RPM. The results are thanks to a high-performance stainless steel sport exhaust system, a sports
