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Emotion Wheels' hot BMW M3 with 707 PS

Regarded as one of the most beloved rides for aftermarket experiments, the high-performance BMW M3 has been preferred as a basis for the Ratingen-based company Emotion-Wheels latest conversion. On its exterior, the refined Emotion BMW M3 features high-end, eye-catching, lighter and sleeker carbon bonnet and 19-inch Wasabi matte black alloys with polished outer ring, which boasts neo-classical, crossed spoke. In addition to that, the compact ride is brought nearer to the asphalt with an H&

Alfa Romeo UK offers exclusive trim level for Brera and Spider

After the introduction of 200bhp 1750Tbi petrol and the 170 bhp 2.0 JTDm diesel engines to the Brera coupe and Spider, Alfa Romeo UK now reveals the exclusive trim level for these two models. The new feature is known as Italia Independent, which includes a matt black titanium exterior finish and 18” black opaque turbine design alloy wheels for the exterior is available for both Alfa Brera and Spider. Inside the new trim level features

iconic 1970 dodge charger at tuning world bodensee 2010

Iconic 1970 Dodge Charger at Tuning World Bodensee 2010

As a part of the supporting program at this year’s Tuning World Bodensee which took place from 13 – 16 May, 2010 in Germany, the organizers have stunned the automobile enthusiasts with the presentation of the one-and-only original Dodge Charger from the Hollywood's cult movie “The Fast and the Furious”. Resurrected by

Volkswangen Golf GTI Excessive makes its debut at Wörthersee Show in Austria

The special edition VW Golf GTI VI Excessive makes its official debut at the annual Wörthersee Show in Austria. There are a series of effective modifications to the vehicle’s running gear to create a sharper GTI. GTI VI Excessive includes stiffened suspension - springs and dampers. The car has a wider track requiring the addition of a set of wheelarch extensions each measuring 30 mm. The brakes are also upgraded - 370mm discs at the front and

2010 Lexus GS 450h with better equipment at lower price

Lexus revealed a lot of styling, technical and equipment revisions for GS 450h - full hybrid car. The model line-up is rationalized to just two trim levels - SE and SE-L. There are new exterior colour choices, alloy wheels and interior equipment. GS 450h is powered by 3.5 liter petrol V6 and compact 650V electric mo

Vorsteiner V6E Aero Package for E63 AMG

The American styling and performance expert Vorsteiner has released its latest, head-turning project - Vorsteiner V6E Aero Package designed especially for the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. Equipped directly from the factory with extra vigor 6.2-liters V8 power unit which renders 525 horsepower, the stellar Merc E63 AMG now gets even sharper and more aggressive styling underlined by amazing detailing. The newly shaped V6E Aero Package by Vorsteiner includes: V6E Carbon Fiber Add-On Front Spoiler

2011 vw touareg goes wide with new je design styling kit

2011 VW Touareg goes WIDE with new JE DESIGN styling kit

JE DESIGN, the German-based aftermarket stylist is showing us its latest ultra-wide aero kit which transforms the recently premiered second generation Volkswagen Touareg into a true luxury SUV with underlined sporty cues. Although there are only sketches of the future “Wide Body” conversion, the VW fans are getting per

Seat Ibiza ST offers attractive design and practicality

This is the estate version of Seat Ibiza, which makes it the third body style in the compact line-up from the Spanish manufacturer. It is a perfect vehicle for young people with sporty lifestyle. There are six engine variations and wide range of options and technologies. The market launch is scheduled for May. The l

the staggering brabus t65 rs - 800 hp and 1420 nm

The staggering Brabus T65 RS - 800 Hp and 1420 Nm

Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series is the currently one of the most powerful cars in the world. The engine is V12 twin-turbo delivering 670 Hp and 1000 Nm. Some say, that everything after 500+hp is waste of energy, time and resources. That’t not true. Brabus presents T65 RS, based on SL 65 AMG Black Series. T65 RS boasts 800hp and 1420 Nm of torque. The car accelerates like a lightning-bolt, 0-200km/h in 9.8 seconds and a top speed of 330 km/h (206 mph). On the top of the staggering performance, Brabus offers

opel astra j refined by steinmetz

Opel Astra J refined by Steinmetz

Steinmetz Opel Astra J is having its world premiere at the Tuning World Bodensee 2010 (13-16 May). The second premiere is the launch of the ST10 alloy wheel by Steinmetz. The tuning package for Astra J includes aerodynamic components, lowering of the suspension, new bigger wheels and some design elements by Steinmetz. The body kit consists of front spoiler, black front grille, rear roof spoiler. Additionally, for the sides, Steinmetz offers designer strips in silver or anthracite and door

Honda Insight recorded 63.6 mpg

Insight won Honda Mileage Marathon event by doing an average of 63.6mpg (3.7l / 100km). The vehicle even improved its own result - the official economy figure was 61.4mpg (combined). The challenge involved six high mileage company car drivers, which swapped their own cars for a Honda Insight for a month, to test how the hybrid can reduce their fuel costs. Ray Hadlington, who usually drives a Vauxhall Zafira Diesel improved its own fuel economy by over 10 mpg, which is equal to £50 in fuel

2010 Toyota RAV4 now offers better equipment at the same price

The compact recreational SUV – RAV4 is now proving its success with a new-look 2010 model. It also features higher equipment levels, revised line-up, better performance and last, but not least the fuel efficiency. The 2.2 D-4D engine is offered with a new entry-point model in the range, with 2-wheel drive and six-speed manual gearbox. This engine is now available with the top-of-range XT-R trim combined with speed automatic transmission. The 2