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Steinmetz Opel GT - The Opel GT just got sexier
2008-01-30 22:13:00 German tuner Steinmetz who specializes with Opel cars has set its sites on the new Opel GT with a subtle yet noticeable front end styling package consisting of a honeycomb front grille and two piece front bumper enhancements. No changes for the rear of the car except for a new exhaust which replaces the form fitting trapezoidal exhaust tips to a more traditional dual tailpipes. The car's overall
Abt Sportsline AS5 has the looks and performance to match
2008-01-30 22:01:00 This is the Abt Sportsline AS5, a car designed to appear as powerful while delivering on the promises of performance its confident styling commits to. The new AS5 was exhibited at the Essen Motor Show in Germany at the Abt stand. In achieving the balance between elegance and sportiness, while retaining the Audi Coupe's refined character, the AS5 sports a modest Abt body kit with somewhat more More About: Performance , Match , Looks
Abt AS4 sets class benchmarks
2008-01-30 21:47:00 The new Audi A4 is the definitive vehicle of the mid-sized sedan market and with Abt Sportsline engineers having refined the new model further. The result is an expressively-designed and exceptionally-engineered vehicle signaling a true victor of the class. The Abt AS4 is styled to personify strength and agility without losing the A4's sense of elegance and is much a smooth cruiser as the Audi More About: Sets , Class , Benchmarks
Abt tunes the Audi R8... A very cool car indeed!
2008-01-16 09:35:00 Abt Sportsline finally displayed their re-worked Audi R8 sports car at the Essen Motorshow. Called the Abt R8, the car features a number of modifications both over the production vehicle and the preview illustrations shown earlier this year. Boasting a drivetrain aimed at inducing faster heartbeats and design elements evoking a sense of dynamism even when standing still, this R8 is a sports car More About: Tunes , Cool
Skoda Fabia Sport - The sporty one in the family
2008-01-16 09:31:00 Skoda has unveiled a new addition to its Fabia line-up, the Sport . It will sit atop the supermini range alongside the current Fabia 3 flagship. The Sport represents excellent value for money coupled with a more aggressive, purposeful look. This new stance is achieved thanks to a deeper, more sculpted front spoiler, 16-inch alloy wheels, boot spoiler, a chrome exhaust pipe and rear diffuser. More About: Family , Skoda , The Family , Sporty
A sportier Chevrolet Captiva
2008-01-16 09:25:00 Chevrolet has announced the Chevrolet Captiva Sport edition of the SUV. The Chevrolet Captiva Sport is powered by either a common-rail 2.0 turbo diesel engine or a V6 engine that develops 169 hp. The exterior styling of the Chevrolet Captiva Sport Matures a boot lid in body color, new 18" wheels, dark headlights and "smoked" rear lights. The Chevrolet Captiva Sport also comes equipped with a new More About: Chevrolet
Fiat Grande Punto Abarth SS, the hottest Punto yet
2008-01-09 14:34:00 The Fiat Grande Punto Abarth SS Concept was shown to the world for the first time at the previous Frankfurt Motor Show. After that the production version of this Super Sport kit will made its official debut a little closer to home at the Bologna Motor Show and will be made available to the public early 2008. The SS kit can only be installed by Assetto Derso preparation centers only on either the
Voted in France as 'Sport Model of the Year', the Renault Megane F1 Team R2
2008-01-09 14:17:00 French motor sport magazine Echappement has singled out Megane F1 Team R26 as the winner of its much-coveted Sport ive de I'annee (Sports Model of the Year) award. It is the fifth time that Renault has lifted this highly prized accolade. Previous winners were the Renault 5 GT Turbo in 1985, Clio 16S in 1991, the Spider Renault Sport in 1996 and Clio Renault Sport in 2000. Renault is now the More About: France
Lamborghini Reventon vs. Tornado!
2008-01-02 03:16:00 The Ghedi military airport in Brescia Italy was the setting for an extraordinary acceleration race between a Tornado A200-A aircraft provided by the airbase and the Lamborghini Reventon driven by an official Lamborghini test driver. The Ghedi military base was chosen as the venue at which to present the Lamborghini super car to international TV networks. The ideal environment in which to More About: Lamborghini Reventon
AC Schnitzer makes the BMW M3 even hotter!
2008-01-02 03:06:00 When beads of perspiration form on the brow of experienced sports car drivers, it's not necessarily down to a faulty air conditioning system. With the 420 V8-HP of the BMW M3, the ACS3 Sport catapults even its keenest challengers into the rear view mirror. The sporting coupe is ideal for anyone seeking to gain advantage on twisting tracks. A normal M3 would be a tough competitor here, because in
The Volkswagen Touareg gets the "Wide Body" treatment from JE DESIGN
2007-12-30 01:22:00 VW tuning specialists JE DESIGN from Germany now offer the facelifted VW Touareg in their "Wide -Body " version. In addition to the distinctive exterior appearance that the tuner enhances through new rims and LED illumination, JE DESIGN customizes the interior as well. The sporty JE DESIGN styling package for the "Wide Body" conversion is comprised of several components of highest quality and More About: Design , Volkswagen , Treatment
PPI tuned Audi R8 packs more punch
2007-12-28 21:20:00 The Essen Motor Show may be a shining beacon of all things tuned, but it will be a PPI-enhanced Audi R8 that will shine the brightest. Customized to take Audi's flagship sportscar to a more aerodynamic lightweight extreme, the PP1 R8 and R8 Razor embody a truly advanced machine, its sharp looks enhanced and its sharper driving dynamics improved. German tuner PPI approached a re-worked R8 with the More About: Punch , Packs
The fastest gas car - Built by AC Schnitzer
2007-12-28 21:10:00 Nardo, the legendary high speed track, has been the setting for so many record attempts. Once a year at the track in Southern Italy, under the supervision of "CONTINENTAL AG" and in collaboration with the editors of "AUTO BILD sportscars", the Creme de la Creme of tuners will fight it out on this track. This year, AC Schnitzer with its Concept Car GP3.10 GAS POWERED, was the world's first
Autodelta with its Spider J6 3.2 C
2007-12-26 18:51:00 Autodelta premiered its Autodelta Spider J6 3.2 C, at the MPH07 Motor Show. The new Spider J6 3.2 C is Autodelta's no-compromise interpretation of the stunning Alfa Spider, which collected the prestigious accolade of 'Cabrio of the Year' upon its launch at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. It is Autodelta's second bespoke model to be based on the exciting new generation of Alfa Romeo models, and its
O.CT tunes the Audi S3
2007-12-26 18:44:00 Austrian tuner O.CT Tuning has taken the Audi S3 to the next level and upgraded the car with an even sportier look as well as an extra hike in power. An extensive engine modification boosts the output of the sporty compact to 328 hp. The O.CT Tuning modifications help the S3 achieve performance usually attributed to high-end sportscars. The O.CT-engine package Step 3 includes a revised engine More About: Tunes
Hyundai impresses with the Concept Genesis Coupe
2007-12-23 17:31:00 Hyundai unveiled its highly anticipated Concept Genes is Coupe during a press conference at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The concept car heralds the introduction of an all-new, rear-wheel drive 2 + 2 sports coupe scheduled to join the Hyundai lineup in the spring of 2009. Following the introduction earlier this year of the Concept Genesis sedan, the Concept Genesis Coupe signals More About: Hyundai
Unique Ford Focus ST500 up for grabs
2007-12-23 17:29:00 Ford has announced the arrival of a new special edition of the high performance Focus ST. Called the Focus ST500, it will be available to just 500 UK customers. The Ford Focus ST500 is based on the top-of-the-range Focus ST3 with the addition of unique features. All models are finished in metallic black with classic silver bonnet, roof and side stripes which are designed to echo the livery of More About: Ford , Unique
Volkswagen showcases innovative Space Up! Blue Concept
2007-12-21 14:09:00 Volkswagen unveiled the third and most advanced iteration yet of the up! family of concept vehicles at the Los Angeles Motor Show. Named space up! blue and taking its visual inspiration and drivetrain layout from the classic 1950s Samba Bus, the concept vehicle is powered by a pioneering high-temperature fuel cell linked to a series of 12 lithium-on batteries. The innovative power sources are More About: Space , Volkswagen , Blue , Concept , Innovative
Sleeker designed and priced to impress - the new Ford Focus
2007-12-21 14:00:00 With a dramatic new design, more equipment and more choice, Ford 's new Focus is set to reaffirm its position as the most desirable model in the segment when it goes on sale next year. The restructured range offers a choice of Studio, Style, Zetec, Titanium and ST trim matched to a comprehensive line-up of advanced petrol and diesel powertrains. Transmissions include five and six speed manual More About: Ford Focus , Impress
Abt makes the Tiguan that much hotter
2007-12-18 13:41:00 The new Abt Tiguan is more than the "small" Brother of the successful Touareg. The car presents itself a very self-contained in technology and form. "With its straight lines and curves at the right places, it is a very likeable car," says Hans Jurgen, Managing Director of Abt. The designers from Kempten tailored a body kit for the newcomer which underlines the dynamically body and the powerful
LA Motorshow hails the launch of the new Nissan Murano
2007-12-18 13:35:00 Nissan North America has unveiled the all-new Murano during a high-profile press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Originally introduced in the US during 2003, followed by Japan and then Europe in early 2005, Murano set new standards for style and sportiness in the expanding mid-size crossover sport-utility vehicle marketplace. The ail-new, second generation Murano has been designed as a More About: Nissan , Launch , Nissan Murano
Chevy Beat Concept goes into production
2007-12-18 13:28:00 The next generation Chevrolet city car will be based on the popular Beat concept, after 1.9 million online voters elected it their favorite of a trio of mini car styling studies shown at the 2007 New York Auto Show. Designed to appeal to urban customers, the three-door Beat will significantly inspire Chevrolet's next generation city car, due to make its debut in 2010. Speaking at the Los More About: Production , Concept , Chevy
Fiat breathes new life to the Cromo Station Wagon
2007-12-15 03:43:00 Fiat has given their Cromo station wagon a refresh, rationalizing its range and styling it to be a segment benchmark. The Nuova Croma boasts an interior deemed as the roomiest in its class, flagship-worthy specification and a range of potent second-generation Multijet engines. The Nuova Croma is styled to be a more dynamic vehicle consistent with Fiat's more recent design language as featured on More About: Life , Fiat , Station , Wagon , New Life
New Kia mid-size SUV has a name... Introducing, Kia Borrego
2007-12-15 03:35:00 Kia Motors has revealed that the corporation's all-new, mid-size, SUV will bear the name Kia 'Borrego' when it makes its world premiere at the Detroit Motor Show in early January 2008. The new Kia Borrego is the first mid-size SUV from Kia and features a body-on-frame construction incorporating the latest NVH engineering philosophy for enhanced refinement. With room for up-to-seven occupants, More About: Size
Audi unwraps Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro concept
2007-12-13 04:51:00 Sun-drenched Los Angeles and snow-carpeted alpine Bavaria provide the inspiration for the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro concept car, which made its debut at the 2007 L.A Auto Show. Powered by the world's cleanest diesel engine, and combining the sun worshipping potential of a classic cabriolet with the mountain-scaling agility of a quattro-equipped 'off-roader', the Cross Cabriolet quattro could More About: Quattro , Concept
News from China: Mazda2 sedan launched
2007-12-13 04:46:00 Mazda Motor Corporation revealed the all-new Mazda2 sedan known as Mazda Demio in Japan at the 2007 Guangzhou Motor Show. This version of Mazda's latest model has a dynamic and elegant form that was designed to capture new customers in the rapidly growing Chinese B-car segment. The all-new Mazda2 sedan is produced by Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. at its Nanjing plant and will go on More About: News , China , Sedan , Launched , Edan
Introducing The European Car of the Year winner - Fiat 500
2007-12-12 05:56:00 The international jury presiding over the Car of the Year award, made up of 58 specialist journalists from 22 European countries, has elected the Fiat 500 Car of the Year 2008 with 385 votes, ahead of the Mazda 2 (325 votes) and the Ford Mondeo (202). In addition to winning the Car of the Year 2008 award outright, the super-compact Fiat distinguished itself by obtaining votes from most members of More About: Winner , Fiat 500
Eibach springs undergoes extreme testing and the results are impressive
2007-12-12 05:54:00 Eibach USA just finished an extreme durability test for Race valve springs, developed and produced in Corona. The test was planned for 50,000,000 cycles. Since there was no spring breakage after this period, Eibach decided to double the test and continue to run the tester 24 hrs / 7 days a week. After this period (over 1,000 hours) Eibach decided to stop the test since there was still no failure. More About: Extreme , Results , Testing , Impressive
Volve develops "Green" racing car for STCC
2007-11-27 09:12:00 Volvo Car Corporation has decided to develop a completely new racing car and to continue its work with bioethanol (E85) and Green Racing in the STCC (Swedish Touring Car Championship) for three more years. "Our decision is based on the positive attention and the good results that the recently concluded STCC season has meant for Volvo's brand," says Derek Crabb, head of Powertrain and Engine at More About: Racing Car
Audi R8 impresses on the track - Nordschleife in 8 minutes!
More articles from this author:2007-11-24 15:59:00 Audi's new sports car the R8 amazes all experts with its composure and balance. It seems to be the first choice for drivers looking for a real sports car suitable for everyday use. Naturally, the balancing act between performance and comfort also requires some compromise. Thus positioned, the supercar from Ingolstadt did not quite succeed in lapping the Nordschleife in 8 minutes during a first More About: Audi , Track , Minutes , Utes 1, 2, 3 |
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