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citroen survolt concept - the future eco-friendly sportscar

Citroen Survolt Concept - the future eco-friendly sportscar

Citroën has revealed an electrifying new model at the Geneva Motor Show - the sensational SURVOLT concept. A blend of high-fashion, extravagance and more than a hint of motor racing punch, SURVOLT takes the essence of Citroën’s REVOLTE concept - performance, cutting-edge technology and luxury - and adds an assertive

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

Even more dynamic, lighter, more powerful and stunning – the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is the new top model in the Gallardo line-up. Its evocative “superlight” badge refers to a driving machine of true sporting character and describes a high-performance and lean automotive athlete. The Superleggera makes its entrance to continue the success of its predecessor, launched in 2007, of which Lamborghini produced and sold no less than 618 in just one year. Compared with the already lean Gallardo LP 56

Wiesmann GT MF4-S officially unwrapped at Geneva Auto Saloon

This evening, at the start of Geneva Auto Saloon, the German-based top-end sports car manufacturer Wiesmann has unwrapped officially its latest creation, the Wiesmann GT MF4-S. The “S”- titled Gran Tourismo model excels at eye-catching body styling blended with remarkable performance provided by the high-revving 4.0-litre V8 power unit supplied by BMW. The sporty ride is capable to record a top time of 4.0 seconds for the classic zero to 100 km/h

porsche 918 spyder concept fully revealed

Porsche 918 Spyder concept fully revealed

Porsche has pull off the cover of its all-new Porsche 918 Spyder concept car this evening in Geneva. The astonishingly sleek plug-in hybrid study boasts supercar performance blended with CO2 emissions of a small compact ride - 70 grams CO2 per kilometer. Incredibly environmental friendly, the new mid-engined two-seater also strikes with amazing fuel consumption figures - 3.0 liters/100 kilometers (94 mpg). The concept vehicle’s powertrain hosts a mega powerful V8 engine that is capable of delivering more than 50

Mercedes-Benz G-Class strikes with BlueTEC version

Mercedes-Benz has released the latest version of the classic G-Class off-roader, which is now fitted with the state-of-the-art BlueTEC technology. This technology is specially developed to reduce exclusively the diesel vehicle’s emissions, especially nitrogen oxide (NOx). The new G-Class BlueTEC utilizes AdBlue®, an

2010 BMW 5-Series GT by AC Schnitzer

AC Schnitzer, the Aachen-based premium tuner for BMW cars has released an exclusive program for the 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, an extraordinary stylish vehicle packed with extremely flexible features and matchless comfort. Retrofitted by AC Schnitzer, the newcomer boasts a power upgrade, which increases the stock figures of the 530d’s six-cylinder turbo common-rail diesel engine from 245 to 286 horsepower, charging the refined ride with additional pulling power and racing flair. Outside

Pagani Automobili unveils one-off edition Zonda Tricolore

The hyper-exotic vehicles automaker Pagani Automobili has released an astonishing, one-off edition Zonda dubbed Pagani Zonda Tricolore. Specially developed to mark the 50th anniversary of the Italian air force aerobatics team - Frecce Tricolori, the unique supercar is based on the Zonda Cinque coupe and utilizes the sa

Cobra releases body styling accessories program for Kia Soul

Cobra Technology has released a stunning, style-enhancing exterior program for the five-place urban crossover vehicle Kia Soul. Distinguished by astonishingly bold styling, great qualities and reasonable pricing, the Korean brand’s small crossover has proved itself very quickly as one of the most demanded rides on the youth auto market. Now, the specialists at Cobra pack the urban Kia Soul with striking 19-inch light alloys and sleek stainless

hofele-design restyles the all-new audi a8 luxury sedan

Hofele-Design restyles the all-new Audi A8 luxury sedan

It turns out that ABT Sportsline is not going to be the only tuner, which will present a custom program for the recently released 2011 Audi A8 high-performance luxury sedan at this week’s Geneva Auto Saloon, Hofele-Design’s PRs have also announced a similar program and provided few renders of the refined newcomer. The

Infiniti EX30d GT first pictures released

Infiniti today releases the first photographs of its new compact diesel crossover, a dynamic all-wheel driver with the power and torque to take on anything in its class. The EX30d from Europe’s newest luxury automotive brand offers hushed high performance in league with lower CO2 emissions and fuel consumption thanks to a bespoke V6 diesel engine that fulfils every requirement of Infiniti’s Inspired Performance creed. The piezo-injection 3.0-litre V6 delivers 238 PS (235 bhp) with a class-best 550 Nm (406 lb

LUMMA Design Porsche Panamera CLR 700 GT

The Porsche Panamera gets a new character in Winterlingen, Germany. LUMMA Design remains unimpressed by the four doors of the Gran Turismo. The engineers see an automobile with racing character, tailor a carbon coat to the outer shell and refine the interior with precious leather. This way, the Panamera turns into the LUMMA CLR 700 GT. Carbon and Kevlar mould the aerodynamics At LUMMA Design, the Gran Turismo from Zuffenhausen is equipped with a large number of carbon parts which both enormously boosts the ag

LUMMA Design CLR X 650 M

CLR X 650 M – that is the name of the BMW X6M after it underwent a rejuvenation by LUMMA Design. Instead of the serial 555 hp (408 kW), the V8-engine now renders powerful 650 hp (478 kW). Also, LUMMA Design increases the maximum torque from 680 to breathtaking 830 Newton metres. Thereby, the top speed rises to 312 kph. This enormous performance enhancement of the BMW is owed to the catalyst replacement pipes, the sports exhaust system and the adjusted engine electronics which LUMMA Design especi