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volkswagen golf vi match is added to the model line-up

Volkswagen Golf VI Match is added to the model line-up

Volkswagen Golf VI Match is the latest to join the wide range of available models. The special Match name replaces existing SE trim level and adds over £1,600 worth of extra equipment while costing just £300 more than the outgoing car.  The Match comes with 40 PS BlueMotion Technology model for extra economy and pe

Skoda Fabia vRS+ and Octavia vRS+ at 2010 Worthersee

Skoda Auto presented several vehicles at the GTI Worthersee tuning event which was held between 12th and 15th May in Austria. Some of the displayed cars were two tuned Fabia vRS+ and Octavia vRS+. Two Fabia S2000 race cars are also exhibited. The Fabia vRS+ concept is based on the new Fabia vRS. It features inclu

Irmscher Astra i1600 revealed at Tuning World Bodensee 2010

At the last week’s Tuning World Bodensee, Irmscher, the Opel cars aftermarket expert has presented its latest masterpiece, the Irmscher Astra i1600. In this conversion, the small family vehicle is transformed into a compact sporty ride, which boasts more aggressive and mean styling as well as enhanced performance figur

avus performance audi s4 - individuality meets performance

Avus Performance Audi S4 - individuality meets performance

The German-based top-end tuner Avus Performance is well-known for its stunning Audi cars transformations and their latest project don’t make an exception. Based upon the high-performance sports sedan Audi S4 quattro B8, the Avus ride is fitted with more dynamism, individuality and performance. At the first glance, t

Vauxhall Astra won "BEST NEW CAR" from 2010 Fleet World Awards

Vauxhall new Astra was voted for "Best New Car" at the 2010 Fleet World Awards held on 18 Mauy at the Royal Automobile Club in London. The improvements for the new Astra include better engine efficiency with over 13 per cent and revised standard equipment. It now features ESP, six airbags, air conditioning, electric windows, and CD/radio with MP3 format and aux-in. Steve Moody, Chairman of Judges said: "In a difficult year for the brand, Va

Batmobile will be a part of Historics at Brooklands auction

One of the most iconic and distinctive film cars of all time is the Batmobile. It will be a part of Historics at Brooklands auction in Surrey on June 2 this year. Mark Perkins, who is one of Historics’ investors, owns the car since 1988. “Classic cars, and this one in particular, should be driven to be enjoyed, a

Porsche R911S and R911S GT2 Carbon

Porsche 2011 GT2 RS is the fastest street legal car in the company’s history. Switzer performance, announced their new Switzer GT2 R911S , which develops a bit over 900 HP. The Switzer GT2 R911S is based on P800 GT2 package, which is available for GT2 RS. By using race fuel, the power is increased to 911 HP. The power is roughly 50% more than the original Porsche’s GT2 RS. Switzer version is equipped with a pair of monster intercoolers to keep the engine cool after each power lap. GT2 R911

AC Schnitzer BMW X6 M - more is better

AC Schnitzer is based in Aachen, Germany and it is one of the top tuning specialists for BMW. There is a Schnitzer version of almost every single BMW model. Now, it is turn of X6 M. AC Schnitzer BMW X6 M is faster, more powerful and better looking than the original SAC. The company is currently working on performance upgrade which, in combination with removing the Vmax limiter and a sports exhaust, will bring more satisfaction and driving pleasure to the owners of of the X6 M.One of the speci

Range Rover LRX to be offered with 2WD option

According to the latest information released by the Land Rover PRs, the British automaker is about to introduce the all-new three-door compact Range Rover LRX with a 2WD option. The small crossover ride is scheduled for market launch in 2011 and the newly-announced option will be offered in addition to the standard for all Land Rover vehicles 4WD system. Engineered to top the chart as the smallest, lightest and most efficient vehicle ever created by Land Rover, the sporty urban crossover will estimate less than

2011 Mazda Premacy is now available to order in Japan

2011 Mazda Premacy is available to order in Japan. The sales launch on July 1, 2010 for 2WD versions and the four-wheel-drive (4WD) version will begin to sale in early August. The suggested retail prices range from 1 799 000 yen ( $ 19522 USD ) to 2 314 000 yen ( $ 25111 USD ). The first Premacy minivan is launched

sparkling yellow roush barrett-jackson edition mustang

Sparkling Yellow ROUSH Barrett-Jackson Edition Mustang

Approximately two months ago, ROUSH Performance has unveiled a stunning special-edition ride developed in collaboration with the collector car auction company Barrett-Jackson and limited to only 25 units worldwide. Now, the famous Ford dealer Ray Skillman Performance has ordered one the highly limited-edition pony ride

Skoda Fabia vRS goes on sale in the UK from 29 July

Skoda Fabia vRS will be launched in the UK on 29 July 2010.  The new vRS is the fastest production Fabia ever built, which make the small car perfect value for money, what is more it has low running costs and high performance. vRS is powered by 1.4TSI 180bhp engine combined with a 7-speed DSG transmission with ESP,