29 April 2009, 04:33 PM
Increasingly sophisticated on-board entertainment, navigation and information systems are among the must-have features of today's premium cars, but adjusting and monitoring their functions can risk taking a driver's attention away from the road ahead. Designing a centralised control system that is simple to understand, intuitive to use and likely to cause the least distraction from the job of driving was a key challenge for Lexus in designing the new RX 450h.
The solution is Remote Touch, a n
29 April 2009, 03:26 PM
After the world premiere of the Insignia 5-door by Steinmetz at the Essen Motor Show 2008, the duo was completed with the world premiere of the Insignia SportsTourer by Steinmetz at Tuning World Bodensee 2009. Components already available include the front spoiler, front grille, kit for lowering by approx. 25mm and the wheel/tyre combination in 20" with 245/35/R20. The 20-inch ST7 is available in polished black or white.
For the roof of the Insignia SportsTourer by Steinmetz, a two-piece spoi
29 April 2009, 01:35 PM
The fun-to-drive Scion tC brings youthful style and upscale refinement to the sporty subcompact segment and enters the 2010 model year with one new exterior color, Nautical Blue Metallic which replaces Blue Ribbon Metallic. tC continues to bring value to the Scion lineup with its generous standard content and EPA fuel economy estimates of 20 city/27 highway for the manual transmission and 21/29 for the automatic.
Distinctive Scion Coupe
The tC’s front fascia is distinguished by an upper grille, lattice lower gr
29 April 2009, 01:20 PM
SEAT is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its most popular model, the Ibiza, at the Barcelona International Motor Show. The Spanish brand will be highlighting a special version that pays tribute to the first car developed by SEAT as an independent company – an absolute best-seller since its unveiling at the Paris Motor Show in 1984.
The Ibiza is now into its fourth generation, and each one can be characterised by its youthful sporty spirit,
29 April 2009, 10:34 AM
It is said that when you are at the top, the only way you can go is down. Not so for the remarkable Toyota Prius, which this summer takes its advanced hybrid power technology and environmental leadership on to a higher level.
The new, third-generation Prius will not only be the world's most technically advanced mainstream car, it will also demonstrate the real world benefits of Toyota's market-leading hybrid powertrain, Hybrid Synergy Drive.
29 April 2009, 09:53 AM
The new CL PhantASMA65 thrilled us with his new front, as well as with the new tail. The new front and rear of the CL PhantASMA65 provides for even more sportiness and individuality. The new front with a long grill adapted to the massive body kit transforms the PhantASMA65 to an eye-catcher. Air intakes in the rear, to
28 April 2009, 12:58 PM
The F-CELL Roadster built by apprentices at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen covered a section of the historic route taken by Bertha Benz on the past weekend. Starting in Mannheim, the fuel cell powered car was driven via Ladenburg and Heidelberg. The symbolic passing of the finish line was at the chemist’s shop
28 April 2009, 10:53 AM
Can luxury, sportsmanship, practicality and elegance be found all in one? Aznom try to render this concept in a unique car: the Aznom Caterham Superlight that will be shown at the Top Marques Monaco, the single live supercar show in the world.
Aznom, to celebrate the co-marketing with Caterham, related to the creation of a carryall purpose-made for the "little English", according to its philosophy has customized a Caterham Superlight, a car born especially for track days or lakeside rides.
28 April 2009, 09:33 AM
Throughout 2009 the Morgan Motor Company is celebrating one hundred years of continuous manufacture of motorcars. The company has remained in one family’s ownership since the founder HFS Morgan made his first car in 1909.
As part of the Centenary celebrations Morgan announces a truly special model.
Designed and engineered in house, the Morgan Aero SuperSports is a lightweight aluminium sports car with a luxurious specification. The interior features a comfortable combination of polished ha
28 April 2009, 09:05 AM
Arden developed a supercharger kit for Range Rover V8 supercharged engines, easy to be installed in every qualified workshop. The extensive development and testing resulted in a high-end supercharger with a gain approx of 80hp (59kW) and 100Nm torque. Aside of the improved throttle response there is great power throug
28 April 2009, 08:54 AM
On the occasion of the world debut of the BMW X5 M at the Shanghai International Auto Show, BMW today announced U.S. retail pricing for both the X5 M and the X6 M. The X6 M was unveiled for the first time at the New York International Auto Show on April 8th. When the X5 M and X6 M go on sale this fall as 2010 model vehicles, they will retail for $86,225 and $89,725 respectively (including $825 Destination & Handling).
Both the BMW X5 M and X6 M feature a new reverse flow V8 engine with patented twin-turbo te
28 April 2009, 08:24 AM
Smoke emissions produced by turbocharged diesel engines under heavy load conditions - such as when accelerating from low engine speeds and other similar transient manoeuvres - can be all but eliminated by a relatively simple and low cost electric supercharger says automotive CO2 reduction specialist Controlled Power Technologies (CPT).
The reduction of particulate emissions is a major issue for the off-highway segment of the commercial vehicle
