Audi has announced the start of the manufacturing process of its Q5 sporty SUV in Aurangabad, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The compact Q5 crossover is the third Audi-branded ride assembled in India after the A4 and A6, increasing the German company’s production volume to more than 2,400 units this year. The bran
The stellar Porsche Panamera is getting quite famous in the aftermarket customization area and the German experts at Hofele are presenting us their latest masterpiece, based exactly on that ride. Dubbed Hofele Rivage GT 970, the masterful conversion boasts bolder yet unobtrusive new body-styling backed by massive 22-in
Hamann-Motorsport, the Germany-based aftermarket specialist has presented a high-end wheels program for the latest Maranello ride, the Ferrari 458 Italia. The superb Ferrari sports ride benefits from Pininfarina’s undoubted body-design and the new forged alloys from Hamann add even more exclusivity and uniqueness. The Hamann program is offered with a choice of two different rim designs, the EDITION RACE “ANODIZED” and the DESIGN UNIQUE FORGED “ANODIZED”, both manufactured in modern process from special aluminum
Aston Martin has unveiled a new motorsport-inspired special edition - the V8 Vantage N420. The car is a successor to the special edition V8 Vantage N400 of 2007, which had huge success across the Aston Martin owners. N420 is based upon the standard 4.7-litre V8 engine delivering 420bhp and capable of doing - 180mph available as a Coupe or Roadster. The power unit is fitted either with a six-speed manual or optional Sportshift automated manual transmission. The Vantage N420 is inspired by the company’s experienc
Kia has published some exclusive news for its UK customers, offering the recently debuted all-new Kia Sportage crossover on the British market earlier than expected, on 1 August. The newly designed ride will be available only in a high specification Sportage First Edition version, which includes all-wheel-drive and a uniquely efficient 2.0-litre diesel powerplant. This remarkably eco-friendly 2.0-litre CRDi unit estimates only 156g/km CO2 and achieves a combined cycle economy of 47.1 mpg – an impressive 31 g/km
LSD-Doors, the KW division for high-end gullwing door conversions has released a new set of door plates specially engineered for the famous American muscle ride - Chavrolet Camaro SS. Available as a complete set (1599 Euro) or for each door individually (749 Euro), the new LSD Camaro plates are ready to transform every Camaro into a unique eye-catcher. The new plates benefit from the brand’s all-new GRS+ (Guided Roller System), which offers an adjustment possibility with the roller guidance of the roller bearing
At the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2010, Tesla Motors has pulled-off the cover on its new, refined version all-electric sporty ride Tesla Roadster 2.5. The new version of the eco-friendly 2-door, 2-seater boasts new features in both design and technology, including a new front fascia, rear diffuser, improved seat comfor
Renault is about to stun the world with their latest concept car – DeZir. The vehicle stands out as an illustration of the brand's commitment to more emotional styling. It is powered by an electric motor proving that the electric vehicles and a love of cars are by no means incompatible. The public will get its first opportunity to see DeZir at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The concept is created under the leadership of Laurens van den Acker, Renault's Design Department has taken its inspir
Nissan has announced some surprisingly high results regarding the domestic orders for the all-new Nissan JUKE. Available on the Japanese market from June 9th, the Nissan JUKE has already received more than 10,900 orders to date and exceeded the brand’s monthly expectations almost nine times - 1,300 units monthly target. The 2011 Nissan JUKE represents an all-new approach in the automotive industry’s compact segment. With its nimbleness, compact dimensions, bold-styled and unusual vision, the modern compact sport
Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible, the British luxury brand’s all-new drop-top production ride has demonstrated its astonishing qualities with an exclusive driving debut at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Charged with extremely powerful performance potential - 202 mph and a 0-60mph sprint time of 3.9 seconds, the Continental Supersports Convertible was driven by the racing legend Derek Bell and gave the Goodwood spectators plent
Hyundai i-Flow took a part at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (1-4 July) in the UK. The car, designed at the company’s European Technical Center, made its first appearance since impressing crowds on its global debut during the Geneva Motor Show in March. Over 175 000 visitors attended the four-day festival, taking in high-performance supercars, motorsport vehicles and next-generation technology showcases such as the i-flow. The D-segment from Hyundai, i-flow boasts Hyundai’s ground-breaking new design lan
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport set a new world record for production cars. The masterpiece, which is created by the VAG at Ehra-Lessien (nearby its headquarters at Wolfsburg) once again proved that it is the fastest vehicle on the Earth. In the presence of the German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV) and a representative of Guinness Book of Records the Super Sport achieved an average top speed of 431 km/h. Saturday, 2 pm – Bugatti’s Pilote Officiel Pierre Henri Raphanel puts his helmet and gloves on, pulls t
