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New Honda Fit gets Mugen goodies!
2007-11-24 15:55:00 Just a couple weeks after Honda launched its new Fit known as the Jazz in certain countries, Honda tuner Mugen hasn't wasted any time putting its spin on the four-door hatch. While there is no word if Mugen will offer any engine upgrades, the company has announced several other upgrades for the Fit. Two Mugen body kits will be available for the Fit; the more aggressive RS and the LG Aero kit. More About: Goodies , Honda Fit
Kia to introduce enviromentally-friendly version of C'eed model
2007-11-24 15:49:00 Kia Motors has confirmed that it will add 'eco' versions of the Kia cee'd model to its product lineup early in 2009. Based on the green-performance eco_cee'd concept car first shown at last month's Frankfurt Motor Show, the new 'eco' versions of Kia cee'd will achieve better fuel consumption, with fewer emissions while still delivering a lively, spirited drive. All the technologies featured on More About: Model , Friendly , Version , Envi
The Lotus model range gets a much needed boost
2007-11-24 15:44:00 Lotus powers into the 2008 with the most powerful series production version of the Elise to date. The Supercharged Elise SC and a 240 PS Performance Pack option for the Supercharged Exige S further reinforce its credentials as a "race car for the road". But extra performance is only a part of the 2008 Model Year story. There are several other enhancements that make the Elise and Exige ranges More About: Lotus , Boost , Range
Mazda3 Mazda Performance Series (MPS) - Great looks with grunt to match!
2007-11-22 17:51:00 Mazda has unveiled the third in its series of extreme cars, a modified version of the high-performance Mazda3 Mazda Performance Series (MPS), at the 2007 Sydney Motorshow. Based on the top-selling Sports Pack luxury specification, the Mazda3 MPS Extreme has received engine, suspension and exhaust upgrades that improve the performance of the world's quickest hot-hatch by about twenty per cent. More About: Mazda , Great , Match
Volkswagen launches the Touareg R50
2007-11-22 17:45:00 In a world premiere, Volkswagen will be presented the Touareg R50 at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. Its power of 258kW / 350PS at 3,500 rpm positions the new Touareg version among the most powerful SUVs in the world. The Touareg R50 can be ordered in Germany at prices starting at 88,260 Euro; it will be introduced to the market this November. The engine characteristic of the More About: Swag
Rolls-Royce maxes out production to meet global demand
2007-11-22 17:43:00 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that the manufacturing plant at Goodwood is working at full production to meet unprecedented customer demand. Additional shifts and extended working hours have been introduced and will continue throughout the remainder of the year. This level of demand is reflected in the quarterly sales figures, announced recently. By the end of September 2007 the company More About: Rolls Royce , Global , Meet , Production , Rolls-Royce
Wald works on the Lexus IS
2007-11-22 17:38:00 With hundreds of companies worldwide specializing in the performance tuning and styling upgrades of cars from Japanese auto makers, Wald International is one tuning company going in the opposite direction. Headquartered in Osaka Japan, Wald International is one of the premiere tuning companies from Japan who specializes in tuning cars from Europe. However, the Japanese auto makers are embraced More About: Lexus , Works
Jaguar X-Type gets a facelift makeover
2007-11-17 15:00:00 The Jaguar X-Type gets a fresh new look for 2008, along with a host of new features inside and outside the vehicle and a new automatic transmission in the acclaimed 2.2 diesel. With significant revisions including nearly 500 new components, the new generation X-Type retains all the original car's strengths, and adds some new ones of its own. The new X-Type's exterior styling is significantly More About: Facelift , Makeover
Taking a look at the new BMW M3 Sedan
2007-11-17 14:52:00 BMW raises the performance benchmark once again with the introduction of the 2008 M3 Sedan . Sharing the M3 Coupe's high-revving 414-horsepower V8 and balanced chassis that is designed to be "faster than its engine", the motorsports arm of the German auto maker, BMW M GmbH, is offering the most powerful, highest-performing M3 ever with four doors. The all-new 2008 M3 Sedan and M3 Coupe that More About: Taking , Edan
Presenting the new Citroen C5, looks great, albeit a little BMW-ish
2007-11-15 18:20:00 Citroen is making business and family motoring even more alluring as it lifts the wraps off the brand new C5 in Paris. Unveiled to the world in both saloon and estate versions, the new C5 benefits from a completely new approach by Citroen's designers who have combined Teutonic-like levels of quality, styling and handling with the highest standards of comfort, safety and in-car technology for More About: Citroen , Great , Presenting , Resent , Looks
New Mazda 6 / Atenza debuts at Tokyo Motor Show
2007-11-15 18:14:00 The all-new Mazda Atenza, soon to be introduced in Japan, was revealed by Mazda Motor Corporation at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show . The all-new Mazda Atenza which is also known as Mazda6 premiered at the Frankfurt Motor Show held last month in Germany and was highly rated by journalists and visitors. Marking a quantum leap forward in blending driving pleasure with safety and environmental
On the roads now: All-new Honda Fit
2007-11-15 18:11:00 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. began sales of the all-new, completely redesigned Honda Fit (Jazz in certain countries) on October 26, 2007. The Fit has gained popularity as a small car that features outstanding packaging, excellent fuel economy, and advanced styling. The second-generation Fit provide values which exceed customer expectations for a small car and to set a new benchmark in the highly More About: Honda , Roads , The Road
It is out! The new Subaru Impreza WRX STi
2007-11-14 11:16:00 Fuji Heavy industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, has announced the introduction of its all-new Subaru Impreza WRX STI in Japan. The new WRX STI went on sale nationwide through Subaru dealerships today. Advancing FHI's theme of producing the complete driver's car and embodying the essence of total driving control, the third-generation Impreza WRX STI has debuted with complete More About: Baru
Daihatsu OFC-1 Concept - A new take on the small droptop sports car
2007-11-14 11:14:00 Introducing a concept model that shows the future shape of an open sports car. According to Daihatsu , this is the car for adults who want to feel the wind as they drive. The OFC-1 expresses the feel of a liberating, transparent canopy cockpit, and the familiarity of a flowing, smooth teardrop silhouette. Moreover, a glass top with liquid crystal sunshade used for the electromotive canopy-top More About: Sports , Small , Concept
Daihatsu HSC - The fuel sipping concept
2007-11-14 11:06:00 Daihatsu's HSC concept was revealed at Frankfurt Motorshow before the Tokyo Motor Show is a sleek looking vehicle which features double doors that eliminate the B-pillar. The A-pillar flowing into the headlight undercut is a design trademark of the current Move kei-car, so perhaps the HSC hints at the next Daihatsu Move's. Japanese concepts are known for their rather strange names that boggle the More About: Fuel , Daihatsu , Concept
Audi goes metro for future A1 model
2007-11-12 04:16:00 All has now become evident as the wraps are taken off Audi 's latest concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. The Metro project Quattro is a design study for the forthcoming A1, Audi's first entry into the hotly-contested premium sub-compact segment. But it would seem that there's more to this 'metropolitan' project, if you will, than meets the eye. For this is a mean green driving machine with a More About: Future , Model
Nissan GT-R: Packs the hardware and looks the business too!
2007-11-12 04:05:00 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has launched the Nissan GT-R which is a new multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of "an ultimate supercar for anyone, anywhere, at anytime". The Nissan GT-R features a newly developed Premium Midship package, including the world's first independent transaxle 4WD developed independently by Nissan. The Nissan GT-R was developed with a new More About: Hardware , Business , Nissan , Packs , Sine
After "Thunder", HAMANN creates a "Cyclone"!
2007-11-10 17:41:00 The Porsche Cayenne enjoys great popularity with the customers. It's no wonder than, since the noble SUV combines power and design, HAMANN MOTORSPORT offers various modifications for Porsche Cayenne to refine it and to make it more individual. The most obvious alteration is the shapely and mighty envelopment fitted with the HAMANN wide body-kit "Cyclone ". The front view presents itself in an More About: Thunder , Hamann , Hunde
GEMBALLA launches very limited series Mirage GT
2007-11-10 17:37:00 Porsche Carrera GT, one of the finest supercars had a limited series production of roughly 1380 models. For owners of these completely sold-out vehicles, GEMBALLA gives the chance to top this exclusiveness. The Porsche customizing specialists transforms the Carrera GT into the GEMBALLA Mirage GT offered in an extremely limited series of only 25 models. More than half of this series is already More About: Series , Limited , Alla
Volkswagen offers birthday bonuses for the VW Bus
2007-11-10 17:24:00 It is the most favorite car for mechanics and it is the prototype of family vans. It is a camper van perfect for travel and it has been for the last six decades. The Volkswagen bus is ideal for all purpose and it easily copes with all today's challenges. As the all-round car from Wolfsburg celebrates its 60th birthday, the leading tuner of cars from the Volkswagen group offers a special Abt T5 More About: Birthday , Offers , Offer , Swag
LF-Xh concepts hints at the next Lexus RX / Toyota Harrier
2007-11-08 17:40:00 Lexus announced that it plans to display two concept vehicles and six production vehicles at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show. The show will be open to the general public from October 27 to November 11 at the International Convention Complex (Makuhari Messe) in Makuhari, Chiba Prefecture. As excitement begins to build for the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, local big guns, Toyota , add to the mix by More About: Lexus , Concepts , Hints
Are we looking at the next Toyota Alphard here?
2007-11-08 17:35:00 Toyota gave us an eye into their possible near-future, with the FT-MV concept car. Called a "first-class, new-generation minivan" by the company, this seems the most likely of Toyota's concept cars to enter production. With several ideas packed into this mini-van, like second-row seats with automatic ottomans. The van appears to seat six with each passenger in individual seats, as opposed to More About: Toyota
New Fiat 500 gets pimped up with KW Coilover Suspension V1
2007-11-08 17:31:00 The new Fiat 500 has won quickly the hearts of most of the people. The small car with its beautiful retro-style is already sold out in Italy and Fiat can satisfy the other markets only through extra production due to the great demand. KW automotive now makes the cute car become a go-kart in terms of driving characteristics through its coilover suspension Variant 1. The vehicle's level can be More About: Fiat 500 , Suspension
Aston Martin DBS: Order today, expect it to be delivered in five years!
2007-10-26 21:46:00 The Aston Martin DBS has sold out for the next five years, a report finds. Aston Martin has reportedly received 1500 orders for the new DBS. According to Aston Martin, the company plans to produce 300 DBS cars a year, which equates to a five year waiting list. Aston Martin CEO, Ulrich Bez, said that the auto manufacturer is researching new ways to increase production in order to keep customers More About: Today , Expect , Years , Order
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X features as course cars for Japanese round of
2007-10-26 21:20:00 Mitsubishi will use the Lancer Evolution X as course cars for the Japanese round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) from 26th to the 28th of October 2007. It will run through all the demanding stages of the event ahead of the competitors to check track conditions making sure everything is ready for the 14th round of the WRC. The Lancer Evolution X will run in Group N specification and More About: Cars , Mitsubishi , Features
Some tips to help you find accessories for your prized Beemer
2007-10-22 08:01:00 You have worked and worked and worked some more, you have saved and sacrificed. You finally have it, the BMW that you have always wanted. Now, you want to take it to the next level and personalize it even more. It is time to accessorize. However, where do you begin? Follow these tips to find the right accessories for you and your car. 1- One of the best places to start your search for the right More About: Tips , Accessories , Find , Some
So many car tint shops around, which one should I gor for?
2007-10-15 22:33:00 Most metropolitan areas have an abundance of tint shop choices. In the San Francisco area alone, there are 30 different tint shops within a 30 mile radius. How does a discerning consumer choose the tint shop that does quality work? What is the difference between a "Dr. Tint" and a "Quality Window Tinting"? CarMag.info suggests that you do a little research. First, compile a list of 5 potential More About: Shops
Mobile entertainment from JVC
2007-10-12 05:25:00 JVC recently included a top-of-the-range model to its EXAD in-car entertainment series. The KW-AVX905 with multilingual display lets you enjoy everything from DVD movies, TV programs, photos, and of course, music in your car. Never again miss your favourite TV show with the built-in TV tuner (including antenna) projecting sharp images on the seven-inch touch panel monitor of this double-DIN More About: Mobile , Entertainment , Bile
Warding off car thieves... and lots of headaches!
2007-10-10 07:35:00 Car break and enter, and car theft is one of the world’s most common types of crime. Each day of the week many thousands of cars worldwide are broken into. Sometimes the aim is to steal the contents, but often it’s to steal the car. Extensive research has shown that a professional car thief can illegally enter you car; disarm the car’s security system; and start the engine within 45 and 90 More About: Headache
Saving money when buying a new car
More articles from this author:2007-10-10 07:34:00 The price of cars these days is just out of this world. You can figure on spending upwards of $30,000 for a family van. No wonder a lot of people are opting for used cars. Even with prices creeping up and up there are still ways for you to save money if you have your heart set on a new car. The first advice I'll offer is to do your homework before you approach a dealership. There is an endless More About: Buying , Money , Saving 1, 2, 3 |
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