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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S 2008-10-22 14:33:00 Recently, McLaren has unveiled their limited edition SLR McLaren Roadster
722 S. A 5.5 liter supercharged V8 that able to produce 650hp is equipped to this special edition model. Besides that, it also features suspension and aerodynamic upgrades. Production of the 722 S Roadster will be limited to 150 units. Read more:Mercedes
GM new Duramax diesel engine 2008-10-22 14:28:00 It will consume 25% less diesel
as well as produce 13% less CO2 emissions and 90% less NOx emissions. With it, GM meets the strict standards established for 2010 and observes the laws in force in all 50 American states.Technically, the Duramax is smaller than the previous generation and includes the aluminum cylinder heads while integrating graphite/steel alloy components.When designing the mill,
Subaru Impreza WRX Chop-Top by Car Service Hiro 2008-10-21 19:18:00 Car service Hiro has unveiled their chop top SubaruImpreza
. To get the Impreza converted from showcar to racecar, the Subaru EJ20 boxer engine got the full treatment to bring the power up to Nakamura's requirements. All the internals were carefully evaluated and anything deemed not strong enough to handle extra boost from the turbocharger was swapped out for upgraded pieces.The EJ20 now sports up Read more:Service
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Carlsson CK63 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 2008-10-21 19:06:00 Carlsson, Mercedes
-Benz tuner from Germany, has released its upgrade package for the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG known as Carlsson CK63.The Carlsson CK63 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is powered by a tuned 6.3-liter V8 engine to boost the power from 457 hp (336 kW) at 6,800 rpm up to 565 hp (415 kW). The torque has also increased from 600 Nm to 685 Nm and with the power upgrade, the CK63 accelerates from 0 to Read more:Carlsson
2009 Honda Odyssey 2008-10-21 09:36:00 Honda has presented the facelifted 2009 Honda Odyssey
for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM). The Odyssey features a low-floor and low center-of-gravity package, advanced safety technologies and the new Multi-view Camera System.The 2009 Honda Odyssey is powered by a 2.4-liter i-VTEC engine and torque converter-equipped CVT (ratios ranging from 2.470 – 0.450) for the FWD model which enable the ve Read more:Honda
Fiat Bugster Concept 2008-10-21 09:23:00 Fiat is plan to unveiled their Fiat Bugster at the bi anual Sao Paulo Motor Show in Brazil which takes place this year between 30 October and 10 November. The concept vehicle that has been developed by the Italian firm's automotive engineering division in Brazil features a zero-emissions electric engine while its outer body is made completely out of renewable natural fibers thus reducing the envir Read more:Concept
2011 Toyota/Subaru Compact FR Sports 2008-10-20 18:38:00 From the source, the Japanese car magazines (Best Car and Holiday Auto in particular), renders are aways included in the article to give the reader an idea of what the final car could look like. Toyota
has decided on the final shape of the compact FR sports car and that it will have a "wonderful style", in an attempt to change peoples opinions of Toyota and its bland image.A 2.0L four cylinder box Read more:Sports
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Skoda Fabia Blueline Special Edition 2008-10-20 18:33:00 Recenly, Skoda
has unveiled the special edition version of its Fabia
for the UK market known as the Blueline. Skoda will only produce 500 units for this Skoda Fabia
Blueline special edition.For the exterior, the Skoda Fabia Blueline features a unique Pacific Blue body paint, a white roof, 15-inch alloy wheels and a lower suspension system.However for the interior, the Fabia Blueline features ‘Ma Read more:Edition
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JMS Volkswagen Polo Racelook 2008-10-20 18:11:00 A car tuner from Germany named JMS has unveiled their new upgrade package for the Volkswagen
Polo which consists of new front bumper, new side skirts and a new rear bumper.The JMS Volkswagen Polo Racelook also features new exhaust system which comes with 70 mm tailpipes and 15-inch TH Line Schmidt revolution wheels.
2009 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet Hirsch Edition with 300HP 2008-10-19 18:47:00 Not long ago, Saab has unveiled their all new sport version of the 2009 9-3 Convertible developed by Hirsch Performance for the German market. The car is equipped a 280 2.8 V6 engine, the range-topping model gets the full Hirsch treatment with a performance kit that boosts output to 300HP and torque to 400Nm resulting to a 0 - 100 km/h (62mph) time of 6.4 sec and a top speed of 260 km/h (162mph). Read more:Cabriolet
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BMW MINI Cooper E 2008-10-18 22:11:00 Recently, BMW has unveiled some information and photos of the much anticipated MINI E. For those who haven't been paying attention, late last spring BMW announced plans to build and lease a fleet of 500 battery powered MINIs starting sometime in 2009. The battery can be fully charged through a standard outlet in about eight hours.MINI E All Electric Plug-InWeighing at 1,456 kg or 3,230 lbs, the MI Read more:Cooper
Irmscher Opel Insignia 2008-10-16 07:31:00 Irmscher has released their new styling kit for the Opel Insignia. The Irmscher styling kit comprises of a front spoiler, a new radiator grille with a honeycomb motif that comes in a silver or black finish, side sills, a deck lid rear spoiler and a rear diffuser that houses quad exhaust pipes. Besides that, the car is fitted with a 20 inch light alloy wheels to make it look more aggressive.
2010 Toyota Prius 2008-10-16 07:18:00 2010 ToyotaPrius
Officially, the third generation Prius that will compete head on with Honda's all-new Insight Hybrid (see our xtra large gallery here and the video here) scheduled to be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2009, with worldwide sales following shortly after. Sources within Toyota have stated that the new hybrid model will be slightly larger in dimensions than the current Read more:Toyota Prius
BRABUS Mercedes Benz GLK 2008-10-15 19:15:00 BRABUS has released a tuned Mercedes
SUVs on its new Exclusive Program for the Mercedes-Benz GLK that allows owners to tune the new soft-roader to their heart's content. BRABUS has a host of engine mods to eke out more power and two new suspensions to firm up the ride.For the exterior, a new front apron, roof attachment, rocker panels and rear apron, as well as an array of new wheels to choose fro
Mopar Dodge Challenger Targa 2008-10-15 19:03:00 Here is the Mopar DodgeChallenger
Targa and it will scheduled to debut at the 2008 SEMA show in Las Vegas in November. A 392 HEMI V8 Mopar crate motor mated with a Tremec 6 speed manual gearbox is equipped to the Mopar Dodge Challenger Targa. The engine is able to produce 540 hp and 490 lb-ft of torque.The car features snakeskin green paint, a Mopar chin spoiler, Mopar gauges and Mopar hood with
JMS Audi A3 Sportback 2008-10-15 18:50:00 JMS, car tuner from Germany, has released its tuning package for the Audi A3 Sportback known as the JMS Racelook Exclusiv. The car is lowered by using the JMS coil over kit that lowers the car by 55 mm at the front and 45 mm at the rear. The bodykit consists of a front bumper with cutouts, silver or black alloy screens for the cutouts, side skirts, rear apron with implied brake air intakes and a r
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium 2008-10-14 11:53:00 Recently, Mitsubishi
has released new range of the Japanese-Spec LancerEvolution
X. The new Japanese spec are the GSR, GSR Premium
and the RS.All the models are powered by a more powerful engine that could produce 296 hp (221 kW) and 311 lb-ft (421 Nm) of torque. The previous model comes with 276 hp (206 kW). The Mitsubishi Lancer
Evolution X GSR Premium is equipped with 5-speed manual gearbox or Read more:Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
TETSU GTR Bentley Continental GT 2008-10-14 11:33:00 ASI (Accuracy.Spirit.Imagination), car tuner from Japan, has released new images of the TETSU GTR BentleyContinental
GT which will be presented at the 2008 SEMA show in Las Vegas between November 4 and 7 at the Toyo Tires booth.From the images, the car features two-tone paint scheme, wide body kit, , a revised hood and front grille, new side skirts and GT wing.The TETSU GTR Bentley Continental GT
Nissan evidence of GT-R -- pic of tires 2008-10-13 18:40:00 Nissan released a second video of the incredible 7:29 lap time achieved by the GT-R earlier this year at the Nürburgring Nordschleife along with a photo of the stock tires
that were installed on the car at the time. It did so to dispel accusations that the time might not be 100% authentic. Porsche in particular seemed highly suspicious, and boldly claimed its belief that Nissan wasn't using stock Read more:Nissan
SEAT Ibiza SportsCoupe by JE DESIGN 2008-10-13 10:09:00 JE Design has unveiled their new bodykit and performance package for the 3-door and 5-door SEAT Ibiza SportsCoupe. The bodykit is made from highest grade ABS which consists of a front spoiler, a sport radiator grille, headlight eyebrows, side skirts, a roof edge spoiler and a rear apron attachment with a carbon look.However for the 5 door Ibiza Sport Coupe, the bodykit comes with a LSD wing door f
VITT Mercedes Benz CL widebody kit 2008-11-13 17:56:00 VITT a well known tuner from Japan has 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 inclu
Carlsson's Aigner CK65 RS Edition based on CL coupe 2008-11-13 17:45:00 Mercedes Benz specialists Carlsson
will be showing off its new customized Aigner CK65 RS 'Eau Rouge' Dark Edition
. Production of the luxury coupe that features a V12 Bi-Turbo tweaked to deliver 705 HP or 756 HP with a few additional upgrades will be limited to only 10 cars.The Dark Edition is claim to be able to achieve a maximum speed of 335 km/h which is electronically regulated due to safety re
SEAT Leon Linea R 2008-11-13 08:12:00 SEAT has unveiled their new hot hatch named Linea
R. The car is based on the Volkswagen Golf. The package also includes up-rated brakes, 225/40 R18 rubber and revised aero trim, plus a unique central grille, chrome mirror casings and the requisite boxful of badges. The interior is treated to some sporty touches as well. There are several type of engines are provided for customers to choose and the
Mercedes Benz CLK DTM bodykit by Inden Design 2008-11-12 18:01:00 Inden Design a well known German tuner has offer a new upgrade package for CLK Cabriolet. It is a DTM lookalike bodykit. Mercedes
-Benz CLK Cabriolet DTM Aside from the wide bodykit that sees the humble CLK Cabriolet gain several inches around the front and rear end. A set of in house styled 19 inch alloys rim with 255/30 for the front and 305/25 for the rear is also fitted to the car. For the susp Read more:Mercedes Benz
Price of Bolwell Nagari 2008-11-12 17:46:00 Bolwell has released their latest model name Nagari. The Nagari is a mid-engined, lightweight sports car. A 3.5 liter Toyota V6 engine is equipped to the car and able to produce 295hp and345Nm of torque. The car is weight merely 920kg and packs plenty of boogie in terms of its horsepower to weight ratio. The Nagari's 0 to 100 km/h time comes in at around 4 seconds.The Nagari was first shown at the