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bmw z4 e89 customized by g-power

BMW Z4 E89 customized by G-POWER

G-POWER tuners aren’t just fast when it comes to HIGH-SPEED world records, they are fast in the tuning process itself. The all-new BMW Z4 was hot when it came from the factory,but G-POWER makes it even hotter. The G-POWER BI-TRONIK performance module pushes the factory 306 hp/400 Nm to 345 hp/480 Nm. 20 inch G-POWER “SILVERSTONE DIAMOND” alloy wheels with MICHELIN Pilot Sport tyres in the dimension 255/30 ZR 20 and 295/25 ZR 20, G-POWER coil-over suspension and a stainless steel sport rear mu

Durashift Automatic Transmission added to the new Fiesta range

Ford has made a smooth-shifting new addition to the Fiesta range, in the form of the new Durashift automatic transmission models. The refined transmission is matched to the Ford Fiesta’s new 1.4-litre, 96PS Duratec petrol engine, with a responsive character that benefits from new Fiesta’s lighter yet stronger body structure, being approximately 40kg lighter than the car it replaced. This ensures ‘auto’ convenience does not significantly com

Second Infiniti model range available in UK

Infiniti, the luxury automotive brand from Japan, confirms pricing and specification of its second car for the UK: the V6 powered, all-wheel drive EX.Smaller than the FX, it’s the first crossover to blend the style and performance of a sports coupé with the character of a compact SUV.  The EX is now available for British customers as part of Infiniti’s range of performance cars coming to the UK. Two-model EX range priced from £35,200 Designed for the enthusiast whose life has outgrown a coupé Award-winning

Kia Soul awarded 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating

The all-new Kia Soul urban crossover has been awarded a 5-Star safety rating (the maximum score) in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results. The Soul’s safety ratings* – with scores of 87% for Adult Occupant Protection, 86% for Child Protection and 86% for Safety Assist equipment – place the Kia among the safest B-Segment sized family cars. “The latest Euro NCAP result is a major landmark achievement for Kia. This is a superb follow-up to the 5-Star Euro NCAP rating achieved by the Kia cee’d in 2007**. Soul was

Alfa Romeo MiTo with MultiAir revolutionary technology

Just a year after the celebrations for the Centenary and as ever a synonym of refined technologies and high performance engines, Alfa Romeo announces the marketing from September of the Alfa Romeo MiTo with 1.4 Turbo petrol MultiAir engines, the revolutionary technology developed and patented by FPT – Fiat Powertrain T

LED-Daylights Set for the Arden AR6 Stronger

Lately, the demand for daytime running lights is getting higher. For better visual look, higher safety and in some cases a statutory, the usage of LED daytime running lights is a need now. For that reason Arden Automobilbau GmbH is showcasing its latest creation for the Range Rover Sport, a DRL set. For this luxury SUV we have developed a special LED-Daytime light which is now an inherent part in the Range Rover Sport AR6 Stronger conversion kit. The high luminosity of the LEDs ensures to be seen in all weather

Italian Excellence Federica Pellegrini and the new GranTurismo S Automatic

They sought each other until they finally met: the fastest female swimmer in the world, Federica Pellegrini, and the new Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic. The meeting between these two "superb examples of Italian excellence" took place in Verona, where the champion trains by swimming daily in the pool at least 20 kilometers. To celebrate in the best way possible, the record-breaking woman of international swimming appeared with a beautiful sc

VW Golf Plus BiFuel now available for order

The Golf Plus now also runs on LPG. Thanks to the use of this alternative fuel, a reduction of more than 10% in CO2 emissions and fuel savings of €6.10 per 100 kilometres* in LPG mode could also be achieved, due in part to the reduced German fuel tax in place until 2018. All in all, a solid argument. With its bi-fuel drive system – which can run on petrol at the flick of a switch – the new Golf Plus lowers consumption and emissions: the 1.6-litre, four-cylinder engine with 72 kW / 98 PS needs an average of 9.8 l

Revolve Technologies announces new technical collaboration plans for future engine technologies

Revolve Technologies, formerly Roush Technologies, will use its debut appearance at Engine Expo in Stuttgart next week as the launch platform for its new formal collaborative technical partnership with Ford Component Sales and Swedish engine management systems specialist, Nira Control AB. The partnership between the three organisations has been established to bring to market a range of fully certified Ford diesel and gasoline engines, being devel

2010 Kia Forte Compact Sedan Hits the Streets of U.S.

Following the successful launch of the all-new, widely acclaimed 2010 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle in Miami earlier this year, Kia Motors America (KMA) today launched the all-new 2010 Kia Forte compact sedan in Seattle. The Emerald City, known for its innovation and creativity, provides the perfect backdrop for For

MOMO Predator

The new MOMO Predator black wheel with machined face provides a striking design element for today's popular, smaller vehicles. It is arriving later this month in 15", 16" and 17" sizes in both 4 and 5 lug applications.

Scion xD RS 2.0 Pricing Announced

Scion announced today that its final limited-production vehicle for 2009, the xD Release Series 2.0 (xD RS 2.0), will be available at dealer showrooms later this month. The 2009 xD Release Series 2.0 comes exclusively in Electric Wasabi green exterior paint and is also distinguished with unique interior modifications. The xD features a touch screen Pioneer Audio Visual Navigation (AVN) head unit with flash memory, voice recognition, and Bluetooth®. For media player flexibility, the AVN unit c