14 May 2010, 10:52 AM
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
14 May 2010, 10:14 AM
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
13 May 2010, 04:49 PM
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
13 May 2010, 01:29 PM
At the 25th edition of Fabulous Fords Forever which took place in Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, Saleen Performance Vehicles has unwrapped publicly its latest pony ride, the 2010 Saleen S281 Convertible. Dressed in sleek black shade, the stunning S281 production convertible pleased the true muscle heads at the renowned US Ford event.
The newly designed pony convertible is based upon the 2010 Ford Mustang and further showcases a top level of design craftsmanship in all aspects – exterior, interior
13 May 2010, 12:32 PM
F150 SVT Raptor is already much appreciated in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Miami, Dallas, Houston, Memphis, Orlando, Denver and Los Angeles. Because of its durability and awesome off-road capabilities, the truck is highly estimated by the customers.
Jamal Hameedi, SVT chief nameplate engineer said: "While conceptualizing Ra
13 May 2010, 09:36 AM
As a result of the ultra-high demand for the compact eye-catching Opel Corsa, the Russelsheim-based automobile manufacturer has informed that it will increase the production of its urban ride by 16,000 units starting immediately.
The new Corsas will be covered by the brand’s facility in Eisenach, Germany, which will increase its production by 9,000 units, while the plant in Zaragoza, Spain will build around 7,000 cars more than the originally targeted.
At the moment, the Corsa line-up swi
13 May 2010, 09:03 AM
BMW has exclusively announced July 2010 as a German market start of the brand-new top-of-the-range version of the BMW M3 high-performance sports car - BMW M3 GTS. The staggering road-legal, race-ready M3 GTS will boast a German price tag of 136.850 Euro (incl. 19% VAT).
Engineered by BMW M GmbH, one of the high-end divisions of BMW AG, the BMW M3 GTS will be fully manufactured in the Garching facility. It benefits from a remarkably optimized aerodynamics and lightweight construction, which re
12 May 2010, 04:30 PM
Just a month before the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, Spyker, the hand-built exotic cars manufacturer in collaboration with Xbox is sticking in some of the incredibly thrilling and passionate spirit of the iconic competition into Xbox 360’s ultra-successful monstrous racing game, Forza Motorsport 3.
The astonishing Spyk
12 May 2010, 03:37 PM
TECHART has released another bold yet highly-stylish aero kit for the Porsche 911 Turbo. Unlike the discreet Aerodynamic Kit I, the designers at TECHART are offering us this time an exterior package which deeply emphasizes the sporty and masculine lines of the sports ride. Dubbed TECHART Aerodynamic Kit II, the pack blends uniquely dynamism, functionality and aesthetics into a staggering personality that is just as individual and extraordinary as the driver itself.
Manufactured from top-end quality materials suc
12 May 2010, 03:21 PM
One of the latest projects of Lumma Design is CLR 550 GT – based on brand-new Porsche Cayenne.
The body kit from Lumma includes a new front spoiler, sporty bonnet, side skirts, customized openings in the door fixtures, wider wheelhouse, rear spoiler with carbon diffuser.
The front spoiler has a deep drawn cup spoiler sword and additional carbon applications. It also features LED daytime running lights, which are a furore among all new cars and nice small fog lights.
The bonnet is made from carbon and Kevla
12 May 2010, 03:03 PM
Alfa Romeo, the passionate Italian automaker has picked Uma Thurman as the star of its all-new advertising campaign aimed to reveal the multifaceted soul of the recently debuted Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Scheduled to hit the brand’s dealerships at 22nd of May, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta brings to the table innovative suspension solutions, a dual pinion active steering, top-end quality and craftsmanship as well as remarkable levels of cabin comfort, dynamism and safety.
The international ad campaign is made by Leo Burn
12 May 2010, 01:46 PM
2010 SF600R Challenger is the latest monster ride exclusively built by the renowned American aftermarket expert SpeedFactory. Based upon the current Dodge Challenger SRT8, the SpeedFactory SF600R Challenger boasts a 6.1-liters Hemi block with 426 horsepower highly-enhanced to 7.0-liters (426 cu. in.) of engine displacement and 600 horsepower (447 kW).
The retrofitted engine is linked to a six-speed manual transmission and further backed by a CARB-certified high volume air intake and Corsa sta
