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brabus vs g-power

Brabus vs G-Power

Brabus was founded back in 1977 and specializes in tuning for prestigious vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Maybach. The tuning company is famous with the performance upgrades offered for the most powerful Mercedes’ engines. Furthermore, Brabus offers entire aerodynamics packages for almost every available model as well as a number of interior modifications. G-Power was founded 6 years later than Brabus. The specialists from G-Power specializes in tuning BMW cars. The tuning company beca

2012 jeep wrangler call of duty mw3 special edition

2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty MW3 Special Edition

2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition is dedicated to one of the most interesting 1st person shooting games. The vehicle will actually take a part in the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, which will hit the market in November. "The Jeep brand's partnership with Activision allows us to combine

bmw laser headlights

BMW Laser Headlights

Laser light is the successor of the successful LED headlights. BMW is developing a new laser headlights, which will be more efficient and effective. In the field of exterior vehicle lights, BMW also leads the way for example with full LED headlamps for the BMW 6 Series and with new developments such as the "Anti-dazzle High- Beam Assistant", as well as with "Dynamic Light Spot". A further advantage of laser lighting technology, and one which the BMW engineers intend to use to full effect,

96 g/km* for the 2012 honda insight

96 g/km* for the 2012 Honda Insight

The launch of the 2012 Honda Insight at Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) 2011 in September reaffirms Honda's commitment to reducing CO2 emissions. The 2012 Insight is now even more environmentally friendly producing just 96 g/km* of CO2.  Fuel economy and emissions have been improved by means of enhanced aerodynamics and powertrain efficiency. Reduced engine  friction , Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) and better air conditioning, benefiting from a new cold storage system, all contribute to 

audi a2 concept

Audi A2 Concept

With the electric-only powertrain of the A2 concept, Audi is offering another peek into the future of electric mobility at the 64th International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. The technical study features a classic, premium-standard space concept that offers plenty of room for four people. The Audi A2 concept is just 3.80 meters (12.47 ft) long, 1.69 meters (5.54 ft) wide and 1.49 meters (4.89 ft) high; even so, it makes an elegant, powerful and sporty impression on the street. Its clean app

volkswagen nils concept

Volkswagen NILS Concept

NILS, a single-seat electric concept vehicle that offers a glimpse of a new form of minimalist mobility, has been unveiled ahead of its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month.  This concept car – which features an aluminium space frame, wing doors and free-standing wheels – has the dynamic performance of a sports car, yet travels silently, and with zero emissions. The NILS project is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development, and

smart forvision concept

Smart Forvision Concept

Smart Forvision concept is an interesting project accomplished with the help of BASF. The joint concept vehicle presented at the 2011 International Motor Show in Frankfurt combines a futuristic design with technologies relating to energy efficiency, lightweight design and temperature management. The extremely lightweight design features sophisticated plastics used on the wheel of a volume car. The use of such materials enables a weight saving of more than 50% to be achieved compared with stee

alpina b6 bi-turbo convetible

Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convetible

Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible is on its way. The vehicle is based on open-top 6-Series with 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8. The stylish convertible received both styling and performance upgrades.The engine is boosted to staggering 507PS (373 kW) at 5500RPM and 700Nm (516 lb-ft) at 3000RPM. This is an improvement of 100PS and 100Nm over the stock 650i Convertible. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 311 km/h (193 mph). Still, the engine is not thirsty at all – 10.9 liters per 100 km on comb

abt 2012 audi rs3

ABT 2012 Audi RS3

ABT Sportsline has announced a special tuning program for the hot hatch – Audi RS3. The tuned vehicle is powered by a 2.5 liter five-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with 470PS (346 kW) and 630Nm, instead of 340PS (250 kW) and 450Nm. The results are thanks to a new ABT turbocharger and a modified motor management. However, the tuning company offers slightly less powerful version – 420PS (309 kW) for a lot less money. Furthermore, you can order the 2-pipe stainless steel ABT exhaust s

app europe bmw 1 m

APP Europe BMW 1 M

New BMW 1 M Coupe should logically be named M 1, but of course it can’t have such a name because M 1 usually refers to super sport cars made by BMW in 1980-s and expected new variants are excluded. APP Europe adopted the 1 M Coupe in Igling, Bavaria which was called the most “uncompromisingly intensive” BMW and designed a car for everyday use with a unique combination of performance characteristics and light construction; this car is suitable for both track events and personal use and pleasur

jaguar 12my range goes on-sale today

Jaguar 12my Range Goes On-Sale Today

The fastest and most efficient production Jaguars ever created go on-sale today. The new XF 2.2, capable of travelling in excess of 800-miles on a single tank of diesel while emitting just 149 g/km of CO2 is joined by the XKR-S – a car that can accelerate from rest to 100 mph in 8.7 seconds before reaching an electronically limited 186 mph. Each model forms part of the new Jaguar 12MY programme of upgrades and improvements that sees the XF take on an elegant new look with extensive panel c

hyundai ix35 fcev uk debut

Hyundai Ix35 FCEV Uk Debut

EcoVelocity visitors can be among the first in the world to experience future travel in a hydrogen-powered car, with passenger rides available in the ix35 FCEV. The vehicle is Hyundai’s third-generation FCEV and it demonstrates the company’s work on cutting-edge alternative fuels. Boasting the same convenience as today’s vehicles powered by traditional internal combustion engines, the ix35 FCEV has a driving range of 360miles (580 Km), a maximum speed of 100 mph and zero-to-62mph time of 12.8