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gm opens its seoul advanced design studio

GM opens its Seoul Advanced Design Studio

GM has pulled-off the curtain on its Seoul Advanced Design Studio in the heart of the 2010 World Design Capital, which is aimed at designing, building and selling the world’s best rides. The new design centre is based in the city’s Gangnam area, which is considered not only the most exciting and stylish part of Korea’s capital, but also one of the world’s trendiest neighborhoods. Ed Welburn, GM Vice President of Global Design shares: “Our car designers get inspiration from life and Gangnam is a place where peopl

piecha design performance rs kit for mercedes slk r171

Piecha Design Performance RS kit for Mercedes SLK R171

Piecha Design, the Mercedes-Benz cars styling expert has announced its latest addition, the Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 Performance RS. As the name suggest, the new package adds more performance orientated look to the famous SLK roadster, blending remarkably athleticism and elegant forms. At the front end, the Mercedes r

mercedes shoots off the shooting break concept ride

Mercedes shoots off the Shooting Break concept ride

At the upcoming motor fair Auto China 2010, Mercedes-Benz is about to amaze the crowd with its latest amazing concept creation, the Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break concept car. Engineered to continue and expand even more the emotionally-appealing Coupe-based design of the FASCINATION concept car, the Shooting Beak concept

Renault presents the limited edition Laguna Coupe Monaco GP

Renault has released an irresistibly refined Laguna Coupe dubbed Monaco GP limited edition. Dressed-up with more stylish, unique and self-confident look, the newly fitted ride draws its basis from the Renault Laguna Coupe GT trim level. On the outside, the limited newcomer differs from its series counterpart by a Pe

citroen metropolis concept fully revealed

Citroen Metropolis Concept fully revealed

Citroen, the French sporty automaker has unleashed an all-new, remarkable concept ride dubbed Citroen Metropolis Concept. Shaped in ultra-muscular and natty styling, the new Metropolis concept will celebrate its first public appearance at the upcoming Beijing Auto Fair 2010. The future Citroen ride is engineered by international design team based in Shanghai and mirrors the China’s avant-garde forms, grandeur and vitality. Typically in the path of the new creations, the elegant Metropolis limousine utilizes plug

Opel launches the new ultra-efficient Astra ecoFLEX

If you are demanding for a ultra-efficient, eco-friendly ride which blends modern exterior, sporty nature and compact dimensions, than the new Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX might be the right solution. Already available in the brand’s dealerships, the small Astra ecoFLEX boasts an entry-level price tag of 19,390 Euro in

2011 SEAT Alhambra more spacious and powerful

Seat, the Spain –based automobile manufacturer has unveiled a new-generation, 2011 SEAT Alhambra. Shaped with more elegance, athleticism and flexibility than ever, the new large MPV from Seat offers surprisingly dynamic driving experience, powerful drivelines ranging from 140 to 200 horsepower and the latest hi-tech technology innovations. Seducing its customers with amazing levels of average fuel consumption – just 5.5 litres -, the 2011 Alhambra undoubtedly tops its segment’s efficiency chart. James Muir, P

volkswagen displays its milano taxi concept at hanover 2010

Volkswagen displays its Milano Taxi concept at Hanover 2010

At the Hanover Trade Show, Volkswagen, the renowned German automaker has introduced the VW Milano Taxi concept, a future, zero-emissions taxi vehicle driven by electric power unit. Planned for market launch in 2013, the Milano Taxi concept ride represents a city MPV styled specifically for the needs of the taxi drivers

Audi A1 Beat Driver iPhone game

As a part of the ad campaign of the recently premiered 2011 Audi A1, the German-based premium automaker has released an exclusively dedicated iPhone music-game named Audi A1 Beat Driver. The player in the game drives a 2011 A1 compact hatch through a virtual world that fallows the beat of the music. With nine famous rock songs in the playlist, the Audi A1 Beat Driver’s aim is to collect points as well as to avoid obstacles while driving. The game “Audi A1 Beat Driver” is already available at

vw touareg goes sporty with the new tuning program from coverefx

VW Touareg goes SPORTY with the new tuning program from CoverEFX

Today, CoverEFX, the German-based aftermarket company specialized in vehicle lamination has unleashed a remarkably refined VW Touareg mid-size crossover SUV dubbed CoverEFX Touareg W12 Sport Edition. On the outside, the sport utility vehicle blends CFC film lamination in gun-metal and black gloss backed by also black-shaded air inlets, front grille and mirrors, as well as chrome moldings. All windows are tinted in ”anthracite-style” and featu

GTA Spano amazes the crowd at Top Marques Monaco 2010

At the renowned supercars fair Top Marques Monaco 2010, the GTA Motor’s head-turning dream supercar GTA Spano has attracted enormously huge number of visitors. Styled with extraordinary lines, self-confidence and mean character, the white supersports beast caught the crowd immediately. Top Marques 2010 is the ride’s

BMW reintroduces the 328 Kamm Coupe race legend

At the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the Munich-based premium automobiles manufacturer BMW is about to amaze the crowd with the presentation of its BMW 328 Kamm Coupe, a racing legend lost nearly 60 years ago. Pure example of how far the development of aerodynamics and lightweight construction had progressed at BMW by this time, this remarkable vehicle represents a seamless mixture of power and aesthetic allures. Karl Baumer, Director of BMW Group Classic, said, “We are very proud to bring this milestone