Sunday, March 15, 2009
New Toyota Venza
When you think about the New Toyota Venza Cars, we doubt the first thing that comes to mind is customization. But that hasn’t stopped Toyota from tapping Street Image, Inc. and long-time partner Five Axis to create a duo of New Toyota Venza project cars for November’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
New Alfa Romeo Brera TI
In the United States can not buy New Alfa Romeo Brera TI Cars, New Alfa Romeo Brera TI Cars the Turismo Internazionale treatment for the Paris Motor Show, and we want it even more. Called, naturally, the Brera TI, the car gets a number of modifications that separate it from the standard coupe: stiffer springs and dampers, 19-inch wheels with 8C-derived rims, red Brembo one-piece front calipers, and TI logos on the front fenders for the outside.
New 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
General Motors has finally announced pricing for the New 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Car, both in V6-equipped LS trim and the V8-powered SS model. The sticker for the LS will start at $22,995, while the SS commands $30,995. Both New 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Car prices include the $750 destination charge and you can officially order yours today, October 13th.
New Cadillac CTS-V 2009
feel so affirmed right now after reading Jeremy Clarkson’s latest car review in the Times of London. After the rightfully-deserved savaging Clarkson gave the Chrysler Sebring last week in addition to some of the things he ’s saidover the years on Top Gear, you might have the impression that the man hates American cars.
New Subaru Legacy Concept 2009
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New Subaru Legacy Concept 2009 Silver
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SUBARU LEGACY CONCEPT AT DETROIT
Marking the 20th anniversary of the Subaru Legacy, Subaru is proud to announce a concept model that suggests the direction of future Legacy Sedan design. The LEGACY CONCEPT has been developed to showcase the Legacy’s sporting capabilities and features Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel drive system mated to a Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine. Building on the Legacy model’s heritage of sportiness, style and reliability, the LEGACY CONCEPT is presented as a global mid-size sedan with interior space to fit four adults in comfort.Tuned ABT Sportsline VW Passat CC 2008
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World`s number 1 VW tuner, Abt Sportsline, has turned their sites onto one of the newst VW models, the Passat CC. Following the four-door coupe design pioneered by the Mercedes CLS-Class, the Passat CC, which stands for “Comfort Coupe,” doesn`t necessarily have to go down the same road for elegance and luxury buyers. Hans-Jürgen Abt. The managing director of ABT Sportsline states, “But who says that a Comfort Coupé mustn’t be sporty?”
As a result, the Kempten-based tuning firm offers off-the-shelf suspension springs and ABT Power packages for the 1.8 TSI`s standard 160hp (118kW) bumped up to 200hp (147kW). The 2.0 TSI enjoys similar treatment up to 240hp (177kW). Abt states a power package will soon be available for the two 2.0-TDI engines delivering 190 or 170hp (140/124kW) instead of the serial 170 and 140hp respectively (125/103kW).
Tuned JE Design VW Scirocco 2009
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JE Design VW Scirocco review:
JE DESIGN offers a tuning programme only shortly after the premiere of the new VW Scirocco
Body- and lowering kit
Complete wheel set "Multispoke" in 19 inch size
+ 44 hp for the 2,0 litre TFSI
The JE DESIGN engineers once again confirm that they are the fastest of their kind. The VW tuning experts from Leingarten near Heilbronn can already deliver an entire sport programme for the new VW Scirocco which has only been introduced a few weeks ago. This programme can be ordered from free accessory dealers.
New Dodge Zeo Concept 2008
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New Dodge Zeo Concept 2008 Orange
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Orange
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NAIAS 2008: Dodge Zeo ConceptBattery Electric Vehicle technology in expressive “2+2” Dodge sports car style
The 2008 Dodge ZEO — Zero Emissions Operation – concept vehicle is a four-passenger, all-electric, “2+2” sport wagon that embraces the bold, emotional characteristic of the Dodge brand. With its 23-inch wheels-to-the corners, heroic proportions and muscular forms, the ZEO exhibits a new youthful breed of muscle-machine interface.
New Dodge EV Circuit 2009
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New Dodge EV Circuit 2009 Orange
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Orange
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Dodge Circuit EVDodge Circuit EV: Brand new version of all-electric sports car boasts unique, fearless Dodge design
All-electric vehicle delivers sports car performance with zero gasoline consumption, zero tailpipe emissions and 150-200 mile driving range
The Dodge Circuit EV displays bold exterior and interior styling with outstanding performance, zero gasoline consumption and zero tailpipe emissions.
Tuned GeigerCars Ford F-650 Crew Cab 2008
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For those who know of GeigerCars.de, the tuning specialists native to Munich, this name instantly calls to mind their impressive Hummer SUVs. Up until now, these SUVs have long been regarded as the sumo kings amongst automobiles – however GeigerCars.de has decided to change all that and have now served up something significantly larger on their plate: the Ford F-650.
This monster truck is a solid 21.3 feet long and brings an entire 5.2 tons of curb weight to the scale. The car’s documentation will attest to the fact that the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 7.5 tons. As it just lies under the limit, the Ford F-650 can be driven based on the regulations of the “old” class 3 driver’s license. The wheelbase totals 15.1 feet - just barely under the total length of a Hummer H2 (15.8 feet, 2.9 tons). Next to the Ford F-650 the Hummer H2 takes on the appearance of a compact car.
Tuned Edo Competition Porsche Carrera GT 2008
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A fiery passion that nobody can escape
Introduced at the Frankfurt International Motor Show two years ago, the Carrera GT was the undisputed highlight of the event.
Today, Carrera GT owners have the opportunity to make this expensive and rare Porsche even more sporting and exclusive than it already is.
This unbelievable excess of power and individuality is made by edo competition Motorsport
Specifications
Engine V10
Power 670 hp / (492kW) at 8,100 rpm
Max. torque 640 Nm (472 ft-lb) at 5,800 rpm
Performance
Top speed > 345 km/h (214 mph)
0 - 100 km/h (0 – 62 mph) est. 3.4 s
New Mazda Kiyora
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New Mazda Kiyora
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The sporty car that hardly sweats
Mazda’s new Kiyora concept car is in-keeping with the manufacturer’s speedy but sustainable ethics.
The compact urban car of the future will make its global debut is Paris this October and shows off a unique Smart Idle Stop System which saves fuel in heavy traffic or at the lights. The concept is based on an all-new platform which is highly aerodynamic and light in weight. Kiyora stands for ‘clean and pure’ in Japanese and the whole design itself had to reflect this in the vehicles flowing, peaceful but energetic lines which are themed around water cutting through an urban landscape.New Mazda Mazda6 2009
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New Mazda Mazda6 2009
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Mazda’s New Poundstretcher
Cleaner and quieter but more powerful; that’s the new Mazda 2.2 diesel. A virtually, completely reengineered power source that embodies Mazda’s new approach of “sustainable Zoom-Zoom” – in other words all the fun of a powerful and responsive oil burner, but without increasing the burden on our environment.
New Nissan GT-R 2008
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New Nissan GT-R 2008
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Nissan GT-R 2008
All those with a death wish, keep your mitts off - this Nissan GT-R is already super enough, besides hacking in to its ECU would be a fruitless venture. Trust the makers on this one, it was built wild!
Against a backdrop of a very orderly neon metropolis, the new Nissan GT-R is every bit the dark side of Japanese culture – the bit we love the most! There’s no doubting its design is of an Eastern persuasion but instead of just being a big, square bully it now has angles and aerodynamics that make it intriguing; even beautiful. Speaking of intriguing it’s a wonder how Nissan actually managed to sweet talk the government in to letting them build a 437bhp super car, knowing full well how lethal their last Skyline was. Perhaps it’s because this time it won’t appeal to the crazy modders who want to play terminator with these machines.Tuned Kleemann Mercedes-Benz D-SCK Concept 2008
Tuned VITT Performance Mercedes-Benz CL Widebody 2009
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Looking for a new look for your CL-Class? Japanese tuners VITT Performance have unveiled a new widebody kit for the Mercedes CL-Class coupes. In VITT CL-Class Super Wide Edition form, the curvy but conservative CL gets the supercar treatment, with dramatic reworkings of the front and rear fenders and side sills. The bulging fenders are complemented by a choice of new front and rear aprons and a spoiler package. The new front bumper includes quad foglights. VITT also adds a roof spoiler and a vented hood.
20-inch wheels and a stainless exhaust comprise the bulk of the mechanical upgrades in this appearance package.
Tuned Hartge BMW E63 645 Ci 2005
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Starting in 2005 in HARTGE’s product range is the new HARTGE 645Ci 5.1. Its premiere was celebrated beginning of December 2004 at the Essen Motorshow. The HARTGE 6 series was presented to technicians as well to the public with an individual optic and as usual with a high-performance engine.
The modified V8 engine with 5.1 liter displacement gives an output of 420 hp and an impressive torque of 520 Nm (384 lb-ft). The HARTGE engineers reach this by increasing the displacement with a new crankshaft, pistons, connecting rods and its own bespoke engine mapping.
These facts endow the HARTGE Six with a 0 - 100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 290 km/h.
New BMW Concept CS 2007
Love them or loath them, the current range of BMW’s are almost without exception intelligently engineered, brilliant to drive and fulfilling to own. Nothing wrong with the substance then, but, to these eyes at least, much wrong with the style. And it’s all down to ‘flame surfacing.’ For the uninitiated, the story began in 1992, when American designer Chris Bangle, creator of the wonderfully quirky Fiat Coupe, was hired by BMW to move them away from a ‘one design fits all’ design philosophy and into the 21st Century.
Bangle kept his powder dry for the best part of a decade before a series of concept cars introduced a somewhat unconvinced World to what he christened ‘flame surfacing’, or design that blends curves and organic forms with sharp lines and edges. Just look at any of the current range (and especially the Z4) and you’ll know what I mean. Trouble is, it makes for fussy, and in many cases, dumpy looking cars.
Tuned AC Schnitzer BMW X6 2008
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AC Schnitzer BMW X6 Falcon
Falcons are becoming increasingly common in town. Now a particularly imposing variant of the agile predator is conquering the road valleys with its broad wings: the Falcon based on the X6 by AC Schnitzer. It follows the styling features of the X5 version of the same name, already successfully launched. Other identifying marks are the striking wing extensions of PU-RIM, a high quality plastic which is far more flexible and robust than for example GRP laminate or deep-drawn materials such as ABS. The dimensions of the X6 in the attractive lengthways format are 70 mm wider at the front axle and 80 mm wider at the rear. In other respects too the Falcon is perfectly adapted to its habitat. Instead of sweeping through the sky, it swept around the North Loop of the Nurburgring in numerous laps until the chassis developers and Engineering Director Manfred Wollgarten were totally satisfied with the setup of the new AC Schnitzer springs. Now the X6 remains firmly on the ground even at speeds which a normal falcon only achieves in a nosedive. And of course, on every corner. Downforce instead of lift, was the motto in the design of the impressive plumage, styled by Chief Designer Michele Viandante. The aerodynamics package includes a front skirt with diagonal air inlets, and repositioned fog lamps. The submarining protection has been removed in favour of a dynamically contoured spoiler edge. The Falcon rear now wears a solid skirt with edge frame. In contrast to the original, all components are painted in body colour throughout, so that the body appears drawn further down and hence more dominant. Instead of the submarining protection also originally fitted here, AC Schnitzer has opted for a rear diffuser and completed the effect with a new rear spoiler.
Tuned Novitec Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 2007
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NOVITECH GETS TO WORK ON THE FERRARI 599 GTB FIORANO
The German tuning firm Novitec has revealed a styling package for the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, to be shown at next month`s 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Slightly modified front spoiler, side skirts and sculptured rear end give the car more downforce. There`s also a new exhaust system and modified engine electronics cranking the horses up by 25 while the top speed is increased by 3mph.
In order to improve the cornering ability of this sports car, Novitec fitted KW`s aluminum suspension, which enables the driver to comfortably adjust the ride height from inside the cabin. Upgraded 405-milimeter Brembo brakes on all four corners are suitable for hard track use.
Black taillights are a typical Novitec touch that round out the exterior modifications.
New Audi Sportback Concept 2009
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New Audi Sportback Concept 2009 Silver
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Silver
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WRAPS COME OFF AUDI SPORTBACK CONCEPT IN DETROITFive-door with coupe-style silhouette hints at future Audi design vocabulary
Design study combining five-door hatchback versatility with coupe desirability debuts at the NAIAS in Detroit (Jan 11-25)
4,950mm in length (A6 Saloon 4,927mm), 1,930mm wide (A6 Saloon 1,855mm), 1,400mm high (A6 Saloon 1,459mm)
New Audi RS5 2011
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New Audi RS5 2011 Blue
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Blue
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Audi love to slow play their RS models but sadly for them the internet won`t comply and as soon as the rumours of another model slips out we`re all over it like vulchers. Don`t worry Audi, we still love the RS6 but our imagination loves to wander when we hear the RS5 might get a Lambo V10 engine. In reality we understand there is a recession on and you can probably only stretch to a 4.2 liter V8 engine but given the two very efficient turbochargers you intend to slap on it we`re sure to be more than satisfied. What is it 450-480 horsepower? Not bad. 0-60 mph of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph, can`t say fairer than that. We`re also bound to get at least 500lb ft of pulling power and some spares of the R8 like ceramic brakes, alloys and magnetic dampers. Sounds about right then to price it on a par to an M3 give or take the inflation by 2011 when we can actually buy one.Tuned Audi Sport Audi R8 GT3 2008
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Audi develops race version of the R8
Customer sport programme with the mid-engine sportscar
First races planned for 2009 season
Factory driver Frank Biela completes roll-out
For the first time, Audi Sport will offer a racing sports car specifically developed for customer use in the form of the powerful 500 hp plus GT3 version of the Audi R8 which will be available from autumn 2009. The logistics and factory space required for the AUDI AG customer programme will be created over the next few months in Ingolstadt, Neckarsulm and Györ.
New Honda Civic 2009
New Honda OSM Concept 2008
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New Honda OSM Concept 2008
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2008 Honda OSM Concept
LOW EMISSION HONDA ROADSTER BREAKS COVER
Two-seat design study unveiled at British International Motor ShowHonda’s low-emission sportscar study model has been revealed at the British International Motor Show, at ExCeL, London.
The lightweight roadster design study displays one of Honda’s core engineering principles – to design stylish and exciting cars that are also environmentally responsible.
Modified Car Honda Civic Type R 2007
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Modified Car Honda Civic Type R 2007 Black
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Black
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2.0 vtec
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6 speed manual
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18in standard wheels
Modified Car Honda City
Tuned Mugen Honda Odyssey 2009
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The day Honda announced the new Odyssey model for 2009, Mugen also released pictures of their version which is available for both the standard M, L and Li trim levels as well as for the top of the range Absolute spec. The Aero kits are comprised of a grille, front and rear bumper fascias, side skirts and rear roof spoilers. You can also request a sport exhaust, brake pads, floor mats, two styles of aluminum wheels and i-TCMS which monitors the conditions on the tyres. Both kits are now available in Japan, with a starting price of around €2000.
New Lamborghini Estoque Concept 2008 Silver
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New Lamborghini Estoque Concept 2008 Silver
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Silver
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Lamborghini Estoque – the Italian super sports sedanIt is a Lamborghini like no other before it: a four-door sports car that sticks resolutely to its creed. The Lamborghini Estoque concept has everything that defines a Lamborghini: extreme, uncompromising and unmistakably Italian, iIt brings a whole new versatility to the brand’s DNA – with its four seats and ample luggage space, this “everyday sports car” is a perfect fit for an equally versatile lifestyle.
Estoque is a study, a concept created specifically for the 2008 Salon d’Automobiles in Paris. From the very first glance there can be no doubt that this is a Lamborghini – a car with compelling presence, both unique and unmistakable. The long wheelbase, the low profile, the broad track, the mighty, accentuated wheels, the clean surfaces and razor-sharp definition – every single line breathes the spirit of the Lamborghini brand.
New Lamborghini Reventon Number 20 2009 Silver
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New Lamborghini Reventon Number 20 2009 Silver
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LAMBORGHINI REVENTON NUMBER 20 ARRIVES IN THE UKLamborghini delivered the last of its 20, one million euro plus taxes, Reventón cars this week, to a British customer of the official Midlands dealer, Lamborghini Birmingham.
“Our client was understandably delighted,” said Lamborghini Birmingham sales manager Dominic Mulvey, who accompanied his client to Lamborghini’s Sant’Agata-based factory near Bologna. “Lamborghini’s President and CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, personally presented the Reventón to its new owner who then drove off in his new car.”
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Tuned Edo Competition Lamborghini LP 710 Audigier Limited Edition 2009 Black
Edo Competition Lamborghini LP 710 Audigier is as exclusive as they come
You`d be lucky to get your hands on one of these limited edition, pirate-themed Lambos but there`s nothing wrong with feasting your eyes on it.
INFO:Edo Competition Limited Edition Lamborghini LP 710 Audigier
In cooperation with internationally acclaimed designer Christian Audigier, edo competition has pulled out all the stops to create the fastest Lamborghini ever made.
The limited edition edo LP 710, of which only five will be produced, is a vehicle engineered to the highest standards, combined with Christian Audigier’s unusual themes and unparalleled sense of color.
For those wishing to follow in the footsteps of international celebrities, there’s no way around Christian Audigier. With his luxury clothing label he is setting new standards in the fashion world, exemplified by the sparkling skull and pirate themes adorning his designer pieces. However, Christian Audigier’s creativity is not limited to fashion; it also translates to the world of automotive design, as evidenced by this latest cooperative effort.
BMW 3-Series Facelift 2009
BMW 3-Series Face-lift model gets AC Schnitzer treatment
AC Schnitzer presents new components and more power for the E90/91 Facelift
INFO:For 33 years, the 3-series has been the sporting choice in the mid-range. Sufficient reason not just for BMW to refine the reliable performer with some effective modifications. So AC Schnitzer has upgraded the facelifted saloon and Touring models with new front spoiler elements for vehicles
with and without M-Technik pack. By reducing lines, the Aachen company has placed the emphasis on dynamics: instead of bulky curves, straight and slender forms are used. In reminiscence of motorsport, the front spoiler elements finish at the bottom in a pointed "bow“. Together with the kidneys "lowered" by BMW, and the new contours of the bonnet, the overall impression is a far "faster" front end. And thanks to AC Schnitzer, naturally the rest of the car has also been brought visually up to speed.
BMW 7-Series 2009
New 7-Series in Sports Trim Guise
AC Schnitzer provides finishing touches for BMW`s executive performer.
INFO:F01 / F02 are the internal works codes for the new 7-series. The combination sounds like motorsports, but is this title adequate for a big luxury saloon? Anyone who`s seen the big BMW in AC Schnitzer trim will certainly answer this with an unambiguous "Yes".
"The new model is certainly the most dynamic 7-series ever, so we`ve only made subtle changes to the outline“, explains AC Schnitzer Chief Designer Michele Viandante. His philosophy: "Our accessories set important accents and emphasise the sporting characteristics of the saloon in a targeted manner.“ These are already written large in the imposing front, which is emphasised by a new AC Schnitzer spoiler element. Michele Viandante`s tip: The through lip elongates the front and gives the car a faster look.