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Mazda3 Mazda Performance Series (MPS) - Great looks with grunt to match! 2007-11-22 10:51:00 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. Read more:Mazda
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Volkswagen launches the Touareg R50 2007-11-22 10:45:00 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
Rolls-Royce maxes out production to meet global demand 2007-11-22 10:43:00 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 Read more:Rolls
Wald works on the Lexus IS 2007-11-22 10:38:00 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 Read more:Lexus
Ferrari's Fiercest - The Ferrari FXX Evolution 2007-11-27 02:23:00 The innovative FXX program, based on the eponymous prototype car and launched by Ferrari
in June 2005, is being extended to 2008/2009. The FXX, which is the most advanced GT ever created at Maranello, has been updated with an evolution package aimed at further improving its handling and performance. The package was developed as a result of Ferrari's collaboration with its Client Test Drivers and Read more:Evolution
The BMW 1-Series Coupe tii Concept Revealed in Tokyo 2007-11-27 02:21:00 Agility, lightness, youthfulness and superior sportiness, all these features are presented and highlighted impressively in BMW Concept
1 Series tii. Based on the new BMW 1 Series Coupe
being presented to the world public for the first time at the Tokyo
Motor Show 2007, this fascinating design study is the consistent evolution of BMW's compact two-door with a clear focus on uncompromising Read more:Series Coupe
Volve develops "Green" racing car for STCC 2007-11-27 02:12:00 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
Audi R8 impresses on the track - Nordschleife in 8 minutes! 2007-11-24 08:59:00 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
New Honda Fit gets Mugen goodies! 2007-11-24 08:55:00 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. Read more:New Honda
Kia to introduce enviromentally-friendly version of C'eed model 2007-11-24 08:49:00 Kia Motors has confirmed that it will add 'eco' version
s 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
The Lotus model range gets a much needed boost 2007-11-24 08:44:00 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 Read more:model
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Not left out at SEMA 2007 - Kia with their Spectra5 SX concept 2007-12-05 07:50:00 Kia Motors America (KMA) displayed its sporty new concept vehicle, the Spectra
5 SX concept, at this year's SEMA Show. A product with influences from KMA's design team, the Spectra5 SX sets the stage for future concept and production vehicles to be shown throughout the upcoming auto show season by putting into action some of the styling cues that will soon become part of Kia's new overall design
Volkswagen's attraction at SEMA 2007 - Clean Diesel concepts 2007-12-05 07:45:00 Volkswagen of America, Inc. showcases its commitment to clean diesel performance and unique vehicle personalization with three new concepts on display at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show.
For the 2007 SEMA show, Volkswagen blends concept car design, aftermarket tuning and creativity to illustrate how their already exciting line-up can be transformed into unique Read more:Volkswagen
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Jay Leno showcases his E85-capable Corvette Z06 at SEMA 2007-12-05 07:35:00 "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno
's predilection for performance cars is no secret, but many fellow enthusiasts may not know that he is keenly interested in alternative fuels. To prove that red-blooded power mixes easily with a touch of green, Leno partnered with Pratt & Miller, the engineering company that builds and campaigns C6.R Corvette
s to develop a modified Corvette Z06 that is capable of
Unique Autosports tunes 50 Cent's 500bhp Pontiac G8 2007-12-03 08:17:00 With lyrics that don't pull punches and themes that are brutally honest, rapper 50 Cent (a.k.a. Curtis Jackson) has risen to the top of the hip hop scene. He's also a passionate car enthusiast with a penchant for Pontiac
s. His video for the song 'Amusement Park" featured the G6 GXP and G8 concept cars.
Now, 50 Cent has teamed up with Pontiac and New York-based tuner to the stars, Will Castro, Read more:tunes
Turocharged Chevrolet Cobalt SS on show at SEMA 2007-12-03 08:10:00 Celebrating the performance community that comprises SEMA, Chevrolet
used the annual convention of all things high-performance to announce the 2008 Cobalt SS coupe. True to its legendary moniker, the Cobalt SS delivers a balance of track-proven performance capability, driving refinement and premium features along with an undeniably fun and youthful character.
Developed by GM Performance Division
Hyundai makes its mark at SEMA 2007 2007-12-02 09:24:00 Hyundai made their presence felt during the 2007 SEMA Show. Collaborating with tuners, they presented various concepts and design that were equally appealing and taking the brand to another level.
A long-time Hyundai tuner, Shawn Williams from Street Concepts, delivered a sophisticated, bespoke Azera sedan. His team took Hyundai's flagship and turned it into the "VIP Luxury Tuner." The Azera's Read more:Hyundai
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Volvo introduces interesting new concepts at SEMA 2007 2007-12-02 09:11:00 This year is Volvo's fifth occasion at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas and represents the most ambitious, creative line-up yet. No less than five modified versions of Volvo models are on display; a beach-ready all-new Volvo XC70, a high performance version of the S80 T6, a striking C30 Sports Coupe, a powerful C70 convertible and a one-off fully custom hot rod.
Designed around the lifeguard Read more:interesting
Unveiled at SEMA 2007: The Corolla S3 2007-12-02 09:05:00 Normally, new car model premiers are reserved for major international auto shows, but Toyota took a different approach by unveiling the ever-important all-new 2009 Corolla
for the North American market at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) convention in Las Vegas.
Visually, the Corolla is outfitted with a dramatic body kit, triple razor-blade-like front grille, smoothed over rear
Tuners on show at Las Vegas! 2007-12-02 09:00:00 For four days, the SEMA Show in Las Vegas
represents the pulse of the automotive specialty-equipment industry. With thousands of products and uniquely personalized rides, it is a detailed look at the current state, as well as what to expect from the future of the industry.
Held at the Las Vegas
Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, the SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty
Fiat breathes new life to the Cromo Station Wagon 2007-12-14 20:43:00 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 Read more:Station
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New Kia mid-size SUV has a name... Introducing, Kia Borrego 2007-12-14 20:35:00 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, Read more:Introducing
Audi unwraps Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro concept 2007-12-12 21:51:00 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 Read more:Quattro
News from China: Mazda2 sedan launched 2007-12-12 21:46:00 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 Read more:China
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Introducing The European Car of the Year winner - Fiat 500 2007-12-11 22:56:00 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 Read more:Introducing
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Eibach springs undergoes extreme testing and the results are impressive 2007-12-11 22:54:00 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. Read more:results
Loder1899 works on the new Ford Mondeo 2007-12-08 22:28:00 The just released new styled edition of the elegant Ford Mondeo
is already available in a snazzy version. An early prototype of the Ford Mondeo
inspired Loder1899 to create this artwork for the slick Ford. It was the car of choice for James Bond on his last mission in "Casino Royale".
Equally suave and sophisticated is the real carbon Body Styling Kit from Loder1899.The discreet front lip and
Abt Touran - Family transport with a punch 2007-12-08 22:23:00 After getting an increase in power at Abt Sportsline, the Touran should become the "TouRun". Because the team from the Allgaeu gives the Facelift model of the popular family van an additional portion of sportiness, and this is the reason why the Touran always possesses enough power reserves. The successful Turbodiesel with 1.9 and 2.0 liters cubic capacity is getting more drive and therefore is Read more:Family
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Kleemann unveils GTK Concept 2007-12-07 08:57:00 In 2004, Kleemann made ambitious plans for creating unique and exclusive Kleemann sportscars. Now, after 3 years of design and development, Kleemann bring their vast technology know-how and experience to the next level by introducing the GTK concept car.
Kleemann, best known for their long experience in Kompressor technology and exclusive styling products for Mercedes-Benz cars, now enters the Read more:Concept
Jaguar XK gets more muscle! 2007-12-07 08:53:00 Arden has dedicated itself for over 30 years to the tuning of British cars and is one of the leading addresses for customers looking to emphasize the typical features and customize their Jaguar
s and Range Rovers. As for the Arden XKR AJ 20 Coupe, this big cat stands out with a displacement-increased engine and offers pure, unadulterated Jaguar enjoyment plus that distinguishing Arden touch, Read more:muscle
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