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project kahn audi a5

Project Kahn Audi A5

Audi A5 has received another tuning package, but this time from Project Kahn. The styling package includes a front and rear bumper unit with side blades, rear boot spoiler and a stainless steel sports quad exhaust system. The suspension is lowered with 35mm and huge 21” RSL alloy wheels are added. The interior boasts complete quilted leather upholstery in perforated Nappa. There are also new red dials in matt finish, billet aluminum pedals and stainless steel kick plates. A complete Pro

2013 kia venga ev

2013 Kia Venga EV

Kia will launch their first electric vehicle in 2013. The model is based on the Venga EV Concept, which was introduced at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. However, there is not official information about that.Venga is powered by an electric motor with 82PS (60 kW). The lithium-ion battery pack will give the Venga a range of approximately 140 km (87 miles) and a recharging time of six hours with a standard household outlet.Kia will build two thousands test vehicles before launching the car in 2013.Sou

porsche is developing pajun

Porsche is developing Pajun

Porsche are preparing a smaller model inspired by Panamera. Pajun will be competing against BMW 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class. Porsche Panamera is now a direct rival to 7-Series and S-Class and the company needs a smaller vehicle to hit the other segment. Of course, Pajun will be a four-door coupe fitted with petrol, hybrid and diesel variants. The interior will feature high quality materials and a lot of extras. Still, no other information has been released, but Pajun is expected to hi

vw golf 6 gti by gti35.com

VW Golf 6 GTI by GTI35.com

GTI35.com has introduced the tuning scene a remarkably-packed VW Golf 6 GTI, designed especially for the performance model’s 35 years anniversary celebrations. Finished in sleek-looking titanium body color, the special-edition Golf 6 GTI by GTI35.com boasts an exclusively tweaked plant with 260 horsepower (191 kW) and 360 Nm of peak torque. Furthermore, a set of custom-tailored 19-inch OZ Racing Quaranta ultra-light alloys and a ride-height lowering calibrated to the high-performance tires

2012my ford fiesta

2012MY Ford Fiesta

Ford’s top-selling supermini Fiesta has exclusively expanded its range of personalization options for 2012MY via three new exciting packages – two interior packages and one exterior package. Building on the ride’s successful current personalization options, the new packs lend the 2012MY Ford Fiesta more premium status, sporty look and individual character. Sheryl Connelly, manager of Ford Global Trends and Futuring, shared:  “The appeal of accessories reflects on other trends in society, i

mazda mx-5 gt

Mazda MX-5 GT

Mazda has just revealed its Mazda MX-5 GT, the automakers all-new, ultra-light race car which is set to challenge some of the world’s most powerful rides from Aston Martin, Porsche, Lotus, and BMW at the Britcar MSA British Endurance Championship 2011, which starts this weekend at Silverstone. As we already mentioned, the Mazda MX-5 GT is hyper light - just 850kg, thus is capable to accelerate from standstill to 60 mph in only three seconds to a max speed of 160 mph. It has a modified Mazda p

maserati granturismo mc stradale uk debut

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale UK debut

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale, the automaker’s ultra-light yet extremely powerful model is officially confirmed for UK debut at this year’s Salon Prive event at Syon Park. 2011 Salon Prive will open its doors for the public from June 22nd – 24th, displaying some of the world’s most attractive and powerful rides. Celebrating its sixth edition, this year the occasion will feature a larger Concours d’Elegance and a ‘Quintessentially English’ RM Auction. The GranTurismo MC Stradale by Maserati is a pure-bloode

hamann 2012 bmw 6-series cabrio

Hamann 2012 BMW 6-Series Cabrio

Hamann has released official photos of the new BMW 6-Series Convertible. The company didn’t release any further information about both styling and performance packages. Probably, the reason is the passing away of the founder of Hamann Motorsport – Richard Hamann. However, we hope that the company will continue to release tuning models, because their style is just unique. Hamann 2012 BMW 6-Series Cabriolet features a quad exhaust system and some nice sets of alloys. Performance upgrades wil

audi r10 renderings

Audi R10 Renderings

The designer Morouane Bembli has released a facelifted update of Audi R10. The renderings look just perfect, so the 24 year-old artist will have a bright future as a car designer. R10 is the next supercar in the Audi line-up just above R8. Bembli didn’t release any exact specifications, but he envisions it as a brutal sports car with V10 engine and curb weight of around 1 200kg. Morouane Bembli is currently doing a 1 year Master’s program in Transportation Design at the Scuola Politecnica

2012 mercedes-benz c 63 amg and sls amg safety cars

2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG and SLS AMG Safety Cars

Mercedes-Benz has prepared to special vehicles, which will take a part at the 2011 Formula 1 World Championship in Melbourne. This is the starting event and it will be held on March 25-27th. The Official F1 Safety Car will be SLS AMG with some modifications and the Official F1 Medical Car is going to be special C 63

holden cruze ss

Holden Cruze SS

Holden is soon release a sports version of Cruze, which is named SS. The car will compete directly against the hot hatchbacks – Ford Focus ST and Mazda3 MPS. The vehicle will be offered in both body styles with four and five-doors. Because, Holden is the Australian “Chevrolet”, Cruze SS will be the same like the Cruze Z-Spec Concept, which was unveiled at the 2010 SEMA Motor Show, Holden Cruze will be powered by Opel Astra’s engine and to match the competition, probably, it will be a 2.0 l

wheelsandmore 6sporz rim

Wheelsandmore 6Sporz rim

Wheelsandmore has introduced the auto scene its latest, eye-catching creation, the 3-part lighweight aluminum rim - wheelsandmore 6Sporz. Exclusively handcrafted in Germany, the wheelsandmore 6Sporz lightweight wheel is ready to beautify not only sports rides like the Ferrari 458 Italia, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and Audi R8, but also heavy luxury models like Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible or Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG. The all-new wheel design is available in sizes from 8,0x20- up to