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camaro 2010 by geigercars.de - the legend is alive

Camaro 2010 by GeigerCars.de - the legend is alive

The triple is complete: after the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger, Chevrolet completes the revival of the Pony Cars with the new Camaro. From 1966 to 2002 Chevrolet produced four Camaro generations. Well preserved exemplars of the first model range are treasured collectibles nowadays. When the US-american carm

Lamborghini got GREEN Ambitions

Automobili Lamborghini announces its intention to complete its program of environmental sustainability in record time by presenting new plans which will enable the company: • to achieve a 30% reduction, by the year 2010, in the CO2 emissions produced by its factory • to achieve a 35% reduction, by the year 2015, in the CO2 emissions produced by its vehicles The plans for reducing emissions will thus involve two areas: modifications to the Lamborghini factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese, and d

bmw m3 darth maul by mwdesign

BMW M3 Darth Maul by MWDesign

Darth Maul is the codename of a tuning programme from the „DARK SIDE” , oooooops i mean MWDesign the Canadian tuners, the transformation is for BMW M3 Coupe (E92).The programme is still in stage 1 wherefore only a few pieces of kit have been installed. The exterior is finished in Jerez Black highlighted with thin custom orange stripes. We haven't seen the interior but if we rely on the Improvements list, it will be in Fox Red. Improvements list: Amuse Ericsson Front Bumper with custom O

Mitsubishi to bring new-generation i-MiEV to market

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today, on World Environment Day, unveiled the production version of the i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle (EV), describing it as "the pioneer that will open the door to the next 100 years of our automobile society." The i-MiEV will go on sale on the Japanese market in late July of thi

Infiniti released final European specifications for the G37 Convertible

Infiniti, the luxury car company from Japan, has released final European specifications for the G37 Convertible, arguably the brand’s most seductive design yet.Offered in a choice of two comprehensively equipped models, both featuring a metal three-piece folding roof, the G37 Convertible has been designed without compromise to look as beautiful with the top up as it does down. It was also created with driving pleasure in mind. Power comes from

Renault Celebrates Espace Silver Jubilee – Spanning Four Generations Of The First Mpv

Summer marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Renault Espace first going on sale. Sales of the groundbreaking vehicle, which started the MPV revolution back in the early Eighties and has had four distinct generations, have now reached almost 1.2 million since its launch in 1984, 80,000 of which are in the UK. Originally conceived by Renault and its partner, Matra, the first Espace appeared in 1984 and was initially greeted with a combinatio

bailey blade roadster concept

Bailey Blade Roadster Concept

The Bailey Blade is designed to capture the spirit of old school automobiles in modern form. It is a full performance car with a lot of modern advancements. Powerful V8 fuel injected engine roar under the hood. The chassis is finished in boxed steel and aluminum with fully independent suspension. Front splitters and rear diffusers are added to keep down force up without the need of a giant rear spoiler. In respect of safety the components used in Bailey Blade are standardized  that meet both

volkswagen amarok pickup concept

Volkswagen Amarok pickup concept

The new Volkswagen pickup, showcased as a concept last year and due to be launched in Europe in 2010, is to be called the Amarok. The new name means ‘wolf’ in the language of the Inuit, one of the Eskimo people who live in northern Canada and Greenland who highly regard the wolf as king of the wilderness and a figure of robustness, endurance and superiority.   It translates into ‘he loves stones’ in the languages spoken in South America. ‘This name fits the characteristics of our pickup pe

Lorinser LV8 for the Tuner Grand Prix

When the Tuner Grand Prix changes the Hockenheimring into a cauldron of smoking tyres on the 26th and 27th June, the premium tuners will again be bringing their fascinating cars to the field. Souped-up racing technology provides a special thrill, although it hampers everyday use. So are they just "big toys for big boys"? Not everyone wants to just "play", as the Lorinser LV8, which is based on the new C-Class, proves impressively. "It corresponds 100 percent to the licensing requirements for a r

Three newly developed efficient recruitments in the C-Class engine range

Three newly developed engines with direct injection will make the Mercedes-Benz C-Class even more efficient. They raise performance and driving enjoyment to a new level, while demonstrating exemplary economy and environmental compatibility. The new engines impress with a low fuel consumption, and therefore exemplary environmental compatibility, while delivering a high output and therefore outstanding driving pleasure. The new C 220 CDI BlueEFF

Mitsubishi Wraps Up special ClearTec Colt

Mitsubishi has released the first images of its Colt ClearTec, which has been specially wrapped for its forthcoming outing at this year’s Revolve Eco-Rally on Monday 8th June. The full-vehicle wrap has been specially designed to highlight the funky design of the car, along with the key message that Mitsubishi’s ClearTec environmental technologies make a huge difference to CO2 emissions and increased MPG without having to compromise on performance at high costs. The Colt CZ2 ClearTec reduces CO2 emissions by 2

Subaru Plug-in STELLA EV in Japan from the late July

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the launch of its Subaru Plug-in STELLA electric vehicle (EV), which is equipped with a high-performance lithium-ion battery. The model will be sold in Japan directly through FHI. Delivery will start from late July and around 170 units o