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Race Retro Announces 2010 Dates And Alfa Romeo Celebrations

Organiser Live Promotions has announced that Race Retro, the international historic motorsport show, will be held from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th March 2010, returning to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. After its extremely successful first year as owners, Live has also chosen the Alfa Romeo as its celebrated marque as t

Porsche Offers Wide Range of Customisation Options for the Panamera

Through Porsche Exclusive and Porsche Tequipment, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, enables the customer to refine and personalise all Porsche models individually and exclusively to his or her particular wishes beyond even the sophisticated range of standard features. The new Panamera is no exception to this rule, again giving the customer the option to turn the car into a truly unmistakable one-off masterpiece by means of Exclusive feature

Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary edition

For the 20th birthday of Mazda Roadster a.k.a. Mazda MX5, Mazda Motor Corporation released a special version of its open-top sportscar for the Japanese market. The Special Roadster 20th Anniversary edition is based on the Mazda Roadster RS with manually-operated soft-top and six-speed manual transmission, and Mazda Roadster VS RHT with Mazda’s groundbreaking power retractable roof system and six-speed automatic transmission. To make the Roadster 20th Anniversary edition realy unique and me

Milestone for BMW's future electric vehicle

The BMW Group has opted for SB LiMotive as the supplier of battery cells for the future project Megacity Vehicle. This gives the company access to state-of-the-art lithium-ion storage technology. “The decision is a major milestone along the way to serial production of the Megacity Vehicle. The battery is a key component in any electric vehicle - it determines the range and performance of the car. With SB LiMotive we have selected a supplier who offers the best available technology, combining leading German automoti

Mitsubishi Outlander range grows by 2

Mitsubishi Motors are pleased to announce the arrival of two new variants to their versatile Outlander range; the Outlander 2.0 DI-D SE and GSE, keeping in line with Mitsubishi Motors UK’s benchmark of high level standard specification at aggressive pricing. Developed with the active family in mind Mitsubishi Motors’ Outlander has distinctive styling and combines estate car versatility, safety orientated all-wheel drive stability and athletic off road dynamics with class leading green credent

sv 9 competizione limited-edition sportscar - first real photos!

SV 9 Competizione limited-edition sportscar - first real photos!

After the SV 9 C’s computer rendered pictures from the last week, now we can enjoy the first real photos of that amazing vehicle. The SV 9 Competizione limited-edition sportscar is a unique and original hybrid between American muscle and Italian design. The American/Italian collaboration is not something new but the results are always fascinating. The SV 9C is based on the world-class Corvette C6 drivetrain, incorporated with Italian-styled b

Ford Focus and Ford Focus ST received JMS styling

The German tuners JMS Racelook in co-operation with Stoffler Autotechnik proudly presents two new bodykits for the Ford’s 2008 models: Focus Facelift and Focus ST Facelift. Both cars are equipped with H&R lowering springs (181 euro), which lowers the front with 40mm and the rear with 35mm. The Wheel-Tire combination for both vehicles are Tomason TN6 8,5x19 wheels with 225/35 19 tyres (1599 euro). Ford Focus Facelift Aerodynamic Package: Sporty Front Lip   (249 euro) Side Skirts (299 euro) Rea

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2010 Nissan LEAF

Nissan Motor unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real-world consumer requirements. NISSAN LEAF Slated for launch in late 2010 in Japan, the United States, and Europe, Nissan LEAF ushers in a new era of mobility – the zero-emission era. The car is the embodiment

IND Silverstone II BMW E93 convertible

The Silverstone II E93 convertible is another proof of a unique and fresh modified car by the IND tuners. Looks like the guys at IND are really open minded and full of ideas because they achieve different and tasteful look for every single project with almost the same car model. The main idea for the Silverstone II convertible was a beautiful M3 with a clean and subtle design which retains the BMW high class appeal. The following Mod List was executed by the IND specialists in order to trans

HPE650 - 2010 Camaro SS

Look like the horsepower are never enough. If you think so, you have to check the HPE650 Camaro SS. It is a newer version of the HPE550, which prove that the power tuning always make sense. The 2010 HPE650 Camaro SS takes the Magnuson-supercharged LS3 engine (or L99) to the next level with a set of free-flowing heads, a custom camshaft and the supporting mods to help draw out the animal within. Modifications: Black Magnuson Supercharger System (Chrome Optional) High-Flow Cylinde

Vorsteiner Edition Thicker Sports Steering Wheel

After many months of development Vorsteiner proudly released its latest product - the Edition Thicker Flat Bottom Leather Sports Steering which is offered for Porsche 911, Cayman & Boxter Series. The all-new designed 3-spoke sports steering wheel is based off the original factory unit and has been redesigned for a sportier & track focused purpose. The new V-RT sports steering wheel key features: Added thickness for improved hand grip & comfort Redesigned lower flat bottom form for improv

MINI Cooper S PRIOR DESIGN Bodykit

The last addition to the Prior-Design’s portfolio is a MINI Cooper S styling kit. Even the interventions made by the Prior tuners are only visual, they affected the little car in every direction. The PRIOR-DESIGN Bodykit consists of: a Front Bumper (429 Euro) which is designed cleverly and gives the chance to transfer the original MINI fog lights, plus impoves the airflow and adds more aggressive look to the car, a Diffuser (419 euros) which allows you to install either center or left/right