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2011 Nissan GT-R price tagged for US

Nissan releases the U.S. price tag for its amazing 2011 Nissan GT-R dream ride. Already available at selected Nissan dealerships, the unmistakable athlete is entering its third year of availability in the North American market. For the new model year, the high-performance beast boasts really fresh list of new features and simplified model lineup. By removing the previous GT-R base model, Nissan offers the GT-R Premium as the only available 2011 model. Among the new technical highlights are sl

head turning track-to-street hi-tech z06 carbon limited

Head turning track-to-street hi-tech Z06 Carbon Limited

Chevrolet has announced its newest race inspired masterpiece named 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition. Developed exclusively to mark the 50th anniversary of Corvette’s first race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the newcomer continues the brand’s trend of track-to-street technology transfer. The limited edition

kicherer e50 coupe - another german pearl

Kicherer E50 Coupe - another German pearl

Kicherer has unleashed a stunningly retrofitted luxury ride dubbed Kicherer E 50 Coupe. The new unmistakable eye-catcher is based on the mid-sized coupe Mercedes-Benz E 500 and further carries more dynamic appearance, enhanced driving qualities and boosted output performance. For the power compartment, the engineers at Kicherer have optimized the vehicle’s ECU software and mounted a specially developed sports exhaust system. Thanks to these modifications, the E 500’s high-performance 5.5-litre V8 power unit boas

AMG 5.5-liter V8 biturbo officially announced

Mercedes-Benz is delighted to announce its brand-new AMG 5.5-liter V8 biturbo powerplant, which is ready to amaze the customers with astonishing peak output figures of 571 horsepower (420 kW) and 900 Nm of maximum torque. Dubbed internally M 157, the powerful eight-cylinder unit is distinguished by many technological highlights - direct petrol injection with spray-guided combustion and twin turbochargers. The German luxury cars manufacturer is planning to premiere the new top-performance engine in its 2010 Merce

vorsteiner vr-7 sportiv kit specially for bmw 7 series

Vorsteiner VR-7 Sportiv kit specially for BMW 7 Series

BMW VR-7 Sportiv aero kit is the latest addition in Vorsteiner’s rich variety of aerodynamic enhancements. Specially developed to emphasize uniquely the athletic and elegant nature of the BMW F01 & F02 7-Series, the new VR-7 package is a true carrier of the brand’s philosophy of sporty yet smart and stylish element

bf performance gt600 - italian style blended with swiss precision

BF Performance GT600 - Italian style blended with Swiss precision

BF Performance, the Swiss tuning house renowned for its exotic transformations has released an astonishing and bold program for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 named BF Performance GT600. Developed to fit beautifully both the Coupe and the Spyder version of the sharp Italian supercar, the new program adds more exclusivity, aggression, performance and self-confidence. At the first glance, the refined exotic GT600 boasts newly shaped carbon mad

Unichip upgrades the Impreza 2.0 Diesel

If you are not satisfied with the output figures of your 4WD Subaru Impreza 2.0 Diesel, than Unichip Europe is the right place to correct that. With their latest performance enhancing plug and play “U-Connect” piggy back ECU upgrade, Unichip enables subtle electronic tweaks to the Impreza’s fuelling and boost settings to enhance all-round performance without compromising on economy or reliability. Thanks to its easy-fit design, the new component can be mounted or removed in no time. It is ele

hamann turns the range rover sport into conqueror ii

HAMANN turns the Range Rover Sport into CONQUEROR II

HAMANN Motorsport, the exclusive top-end cars tuner has unleashed its latest project dubbed HAMANN CONQUEROR II. The newcomer is based on the stunning Range Rover Sport and further excels at stylish bodywork and higher performance potential. On the outside, the “road conqueror” is distinguished by remarkably shaped

edo presents its custom fitted aston martin dbs

edo presents its custom fitted Aston Martin DBS

Edo competition has added another luxury sports car tuning program in their already stunning list. Retrofitting the noble Aston Martin DBS with more power, agility and comfort, the new program by edo is set to satisfy even the highest customer requirements. In the power compartment, the engineers at edo have packed the British ride with optimized ECU software, high-performance exhaust system, special catalytic converters and high flow air filters. Thanks to these new fittings, the refined ride is capable to prod

gqbycitroen concept car

GQbyCITROEN Concept Car

Citroen and GQ have revealed a unique and exciting automotive project – the GQbyCITROEN. The GQbyCITROEN is a concept car born through a unique partnership between the UK’s market-leading quality men’s monthly and a team of Citroen designers, collaborating to create the ultimate gentleman’s drive.  This is the first time a British magazine has collaborated with a car company in this way. Responding to a brief by GQ’s editor, Dylan Jones, Citroen’s team, headed by British designer – and the

G-POWER 760i Storm - head turning Bavarian luxury

The extreme BMW cars tuner G-Power has released its latest high-performance, head turning member dubbed G-POWER 760i STORM. The undoubted adrenaline machine is based on the current BMW flagship in the luxury segment – 2010 BMW 760i and further packs optimized aerodynamics, sleek alloys and boosted output figures. The stock BMW luxury sedan is powered by a 6.0-litre V12 bi-turbo powerplant, which now G-Power modifies with revised “TwinPower” turbo chargers developed in co-operation with the compressor manufacture

Tesla and TAG Heuer showcases one-of-a-kind Roadster at Geneva 2010

At the 80th edition of Geneva Autosalon, Tesla Motors and TAG Heuer have teamed up to present the 2010 TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster. This one-of-a-kind collaboration electric ride is specially developed to celebrate the renowned Swiss watchmaker’s 150th anniversary. At the first glance, the unique Tesla Roadster TAG Heuer edition is distinguished by stunning exterior body styling with exclusive Foucault Field Gray shade finish and carbon fibre ele