Hennessey Performance, the Texas-based high-end tuner has released its first LS9-powered HPE700 Camaro in Rally Yellow shade. Absolutely astonishing, the newcomer is more eye-popping than even. If you’re a Hennessey fan or just love the masculine Camaros, then you’ve probably seen the original 2010 HPE700 Camaro wit
The UK performance auto electronics specialist Superchips has released an ECU upgrade for the renowned compact MINI Cooper S R56. Unwrapped in model year 2007, the Cooper S R56 model packs a 1.6-litre, twin scroll turbocharged, direct injection power unit managed by MED17 engine system. Thanks to its fine ECU remap, the in-house specialists at Superchips have managed to optimize the ignition timing, fuelling and the turbo boost parameters of the urban mini-car. In numbers, the tuned MINI now produces 195 horsepo
Hyundai Motor America has released the pricing for the recently announced 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The fully restyled 2011 Sonata is boasting best-in-class fuel economy, remarkably spacious interior, 198 horsepower power unit and a starting price of $19,195 for the well-equipped GLS model. The 200-horsepower SE model is price tagged at $22,595 and the top-of-the-line Limited model is available for $25,295. “With the 2011 Sonata, our focus was a no-compromise engineering approach that would allow Sonata owners to hav
Pininfarina, the renowned Italian designer house has released the first official sketch of its latest concept car, which will make its first public appearance at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The new Spider concept is designed specially to mark the Pininfarina’s 80th and Alfa Romeo's 100th anniversaries. Based on Alfa
Renault announced its plans to unveil the brand-new Wind coupe-roadster at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show 2010. The 2011 Renault Wind is designed for two persons. With its exclusively innovative electric roof, which is capable to open in just 12 seconds, the newcomer represents a completely new approach in the open top driving. Measuring only 3.83 metres in length, the all-new ”Wind” excels as a nimble urban car that is distinctive and compact
BMW has released the pricing details for the 2011 BMW ALPINA B7 high performance luxury sedan, which will join the brand’s North American line-up as the most potent 7 Series model. After the first generation of B7 vehicles, which was offered on the US market only as a limited edition, the new generation of ALPINA automobiles is finally here. Based on the current BMW 7 Series platform, the 2011 BMW ALPINA B7 sedan will boast a retail price of $122,875 (standard wheelbase) and $126,775 (extended w
Infiniti, the performance luxury car division of the Japanese automaker Nissan has announced an exclusive limited edition of its Infiniti FX Line of performance crossovers. Named simply, the Infiniti FX Limited Edition line will include limited production versions of the FX37S and FX50S models, which will be strictly l
Volvo Car UK has revealed 119g/km DRIVe versions of its S80 executive saloon and V70 premium estate, the fourth and fifth body style it's launched delivering CO2 emissions below 120 g/km. Delivering 109bhp and 240Nm of torque, the modified 1.6 litre turbocharged diesel engine provides improved fuel economy by 5.1mpg to 62.8mpg on the Combined Cycle, increasing both cars’ range to nearly 1100 miles. Both cars fall into Vehicle Excise Duty Ba
Heikki Kovalainen, the famous F1 driver has tested the award-winning sport coupe Lotus Evora at the Lotus Cars’ own test track. After a short walk through the brand’s production facilities and a special tour of the Classic Team Lotus workshops by Clive Chapman, son of Lotus founder Colin Chapman, Lewis Hamilton’s ex-teammate Heikki Kovalainen made an exclusive test run of its first Evora. Undoubtedly, the exclusive F1 guest was a big thrill for the Lotus workforce, and even more exciting for
At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show occasion, HAMANN, the high-end German tuner will premiere its latest creation, the HAMANN BMW X6M. The new program is consist of both visual and performance enhancements. Thanks to the HAMANN SPORTKIT HM 670 performance upgrade, the BMW X6M’s stock power unit is now capable to produce the remarkable 670 hp (493 kW) and maximum torque of 850 Nm at 1.500 - 5.650 rpm. The top speed of the refined X6M also rises - Vmax 295 km/h. The power upgrade is consist of: HAMANN Sport high-perform
At the Chicago Auto Show in February, the eco-friendly Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid will make its official Chicago premiere. Already renowned for its stellar vision and sports performance, the Karma PHEV will be retailed in Chicago by the Fields Auto Group and the Patrick Dealer Group. “Chicago is one of the top five markets in the U.S.,” says Marti Eulberg, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing at Fisker. “We have two wonderful retail partners in Chicago. The Fields Auto Group and the Patrick Dealer Group
BMW has announced that the 2011 BMW ALPINA B7 high-performance sedan will join the brand’s North American product line-up as the most potent BMW 7 Series model. Based on the current BMW 7 Series platform, the new ALPINA B7 marks the second generation of ALPINA automobiles based on the BMW 7 Series to be offered in the US. Undoubtedly aimed at proving itself as the most logical choice for customers demanding for performance, refinement, technology, luxury and exclusivity, the 2010 ALPINA B7 is ready to offer matc
