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Manhart M3 Touring V10

Manhart Racing did something that BMW AG did not. They created BMW M3 Touring. Almost every part of the exterior came from BMW E90 M3 (Sedan version of the car) – M3 E90 front apron, M3 E90 front fenders, M3 E90 side skirts, M3 E90 wing mirrors, M3 E90 bonnet, custom rear apron and widened rear wheel-arches to complete the M3 look of the Touring. Besides the exterior, there are some other essential parts, which came from the BMW M3 Saloon. The front and the rear axle, the tank, the complete s

B&B refines Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet

B&B Tuning comes with several programs for improving the engines in Audi A5 Cabriolet. The engine in Audi S5 is 3.0TSFI – a 3.0 litre turbocharged V6 delivering 333hp and 440Nm of torque. B&B improves the performance of the Audi by installing new sport exhaust system, optimizing airflow and increasing boost pressure of the turbocharger. The result is 415hp and 520Nm. By removing the speed limiter the Cabriolet is capable of doing 285km/h. The other 3.0 litre engine put in A5 Cabriolet

LUMMA strikes with new Racing Edition wheels design

LUMMA Design is offering a new exclusive 3-parts forged wheel “Racing Edition” design. The all-new rims strikes with a beautifully shaped ten double spokes and a rim-star. The new wheel design is available with both, high gloss polished or black dull anodized surface. The new “Racing Edition” rims look very nice and th

VW Golf VI TDI achieves average 3.8l/100km

VW Golf VI TDI was recently nominated for Green Car of the Year competition. The hatchback achieves extraordinary low fuel consumption - 3.8l / 100 km and CO2 emissions of just 99 g/km. This is the most economical and eco-friendly Golf of all time, since the production started in 1974. This amazing results are achieved due to number of technologies built-in VW Golf VI. Some of them are start-stop function and braking energy recovery, helping the car to improve the fuel consumption. The engine is 1.6TDI Common

mtm golf gti - a true rival to the upcoming golf r

MTM Golf GTI - a true rival to the upcoming Golf R

Motoren Technik Mayer (MTM) is ready with an exclusive tuning programme for the Volkswagen’s icon of sportiness - VW Golf VI GTI, which gives the car enough power to rival the upcoming Golf R. The refined MTM Golf GTI distinguishes with boosted engine, new wheels and new brakes. The Wettstetten located automobile ma

GM is investing $230 million in the production of Chevrolet Cruze and Volt

General Motors will support the production off 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Volt by investing $230 million in four GM plants. Those plants will  produce next generation fuel-efficient vehicles. Besides that the plants will be ECO-friendly by recycling more than 97 percent of the waste they generate. GM is investing $202 million in the first plant – Flint Engine South. The project represents approximately 240 employees and the main goal is to renov

asi green prius final design

ASI GREEN Prius final design

ASI tuning is ready with the final front design of their eco-tuning project – Toyota Prius, US-version. The new and more sporty body kit will be launched under the also new ASI junior brand – asi GREEN - really soon. The asi GREEN Prius body kit is set to provide better aerodynamics and more aggressive vision to the eco-friendly vehicle. Unfortunately, the price of the fresh body kit is still unknown.

Disguised Volvo S60 tests new safety technology

Volvo Cars will showcase a new exclusive safety technology together with the all-new Volvo S60 in 2010. Volvo’s experts have been developing the new groundbreaking safety technology - Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake and Pedestrian Detection - for over ten years. The new safety technology will be able to detect a pedestrian in front of the car and brake automatically if the driver doesn't react in time, to avoid an accident. In order to test the new technology in big city traffic, a disguised prototype

2010 Honda Element – a Dog Friendly vehicle

2010 Honda Element is designed specially to improve safety, comfort and convenience for dogs and their owners. The “Dog Friendly” vehicle will be available on November 16. The special features included in Honda Element are a soft-sided cargo area car kennel made from seat belt-grade netting; a cushioned pet bed in the cargo area with an elevated platform; a 12V DC rear ventilation fan; second-row seat covers with a dog pattern design; an extendable ramp; all-season rubber floor mats with a toy bone pattern; a sp

nissan 370z by senner tuning

Nissan 370Z by Senner Tuning

Several months after Nissan 370Z hit the market in Europe, Senner tuning company are ready with performance upgrade for the car. The engine under the bonnet of 370Z is a real monster – 3.7 liters V6 with 331hp. There is nothing else to improve except the exhaust system and a sport air filter. The result is improving total output power with 21hp. The package includes coil-over suspension with extreme quality – KW Variant 3. The ride’s height can be adjusted at the from from 15 to 50mm and 10 t

Mazda CX-7 Facelift goes on sale

New CX-7 is a true Sports Crossover. It combines power and comfort in a perfect way to bring unique driving experience. Mazda CX-7 will go on sale 1 November priced at £25,785. With the new face CX-7 comes with a new 2.2 litre turbocharged diesel engine developing 173ps and 400Nm of torque, which comes from only 2000rpm. Combined with the stiffer bodyshell, re-tuned suspension, revised gear ratios and lower cabin noise, Mazda CX-7 delivers pure driving pleasure. The interior is very genero

gemballa gt 750 aero 3 sport exclusive - a pure sports suv

GEMBALLA GT 750 AERO 3 Sport Exclusive - a pure sports SUV

GEMBALLA has added a brand new member in their Porsche 957 Cayenne Turbo based conversions. The new GEMBALLA GT 750 AERO 3 Sport Exclusive possesses an exclusive performance numbers, which are significantly higher than the factory Cayenne Turbo. With its ultimate 750 hp at 6,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 1,050 Nm at