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New Multiair Technology: More Power, Less Fuel, Lower Emissions

  Already a world leader in advanced diesel engine technology, Fiat Group has just launched MultiAir, a fundamental breakthrough in petrol engine design that will dramatically cut fuel consumption, as well as significantly boosting power and torque, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by between 10 and 25 per cent, and up to a 60 per cent reduction in other engine pollutants. With two generations of common rail direct injection diesel

supercharged arden xkr aj20 coupe with 480 bhp

Supercharged Arden XKR AJ20 Coupe with 480 bhp

Arden has dedicated itself for over 30 years to the tuning of British cars and is one of the leading addresses for customers looking to emphasise the typical features and customise their Jaguars and Range Rovers. Arden offers an extensive range of modifications for the XKR model from Jaguar. As the Arden XKR AJ 20 Coupe, this big cat stands out with a displacement-increased engine and offers pure, unadulterated Jaguar enjoyment plus that distinguishing Arden touch. Compressor power Arden rebuilds the 4.2 l V8

Tata Pr1ma designed by Pininfarina

The Tata Motors Limited stand hosts the world première of the Tata Pr1ma (Italian for “First”), a styling model designed and built by Pininfarina for the Indian company, first official project - hence its name - of the Tata-Pininfarina cooperation in the fields of research, design and engineering. As part of a strategy outlined early in 2008, Pininfarina has set itself the goal of establishing itself in India where it offers its design and engineering services to local carmakers. Based on the

Revolutionary: Carlsson light-alloy wheel 1/5 REVO

Carlsson breaks new grounds. With the wheel 1/5 REVO the refinder for Mercedes-Benz cars self-confidently presents a revolutinary design. Eye-catching provocative the new wheel design shows its double spokes with a rigid colour contrast in matt black and gloss-turned silver. The drawn design from the struts o

Major role for UK’s Zytek in electric Smart project

There hasn’t been much good news for the UK midlands motor industry of late – but UK-based electric car specialist Zytek has received a boost with the contract to build and fit the electric drivetrain for the second-generation Smart Fortwo ED at its facility in Fradley, Staffordshire. Zytek has developed an integrat

Magna Steyr offers shortcut to EV production

As car manufacturers start to feel the economic pinch, they are looking to outsource more and more of their product development work to suppliers. That’s the view of Austrian-based Magna Steyr, best-known for its contract manufacturing for the likes of Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz. The company is keen to show off its design and development capabilities, especially when it comes to electric vehicles. Magna Steyr already has a contract to help Ford develop an electric version of the Focus – and at Geneva it showed a

2009 Scion tC Release Series 5.0: Gloss Black

The tC Release Series 5.0 in gloss black is the only limited-run tC for 2009. The car’s theme is Toyota Racing Development (TRD), so performance will be at its heart. Trick TRD-edition 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, in matte black with red trim, and red TRD lowering springs provide this tC with its menacing presence. For additional stability when cornering, the tC is fitted with a red TRD rear sway bar. A TRD sport muffler gives the tC RS 5.0 an aggressive sound signature, while a TRD exterior badge marks the

Sportec SP550mc - mean and clean

With a performance of more than 550hp, the SP 550mc goes out hunting in the territory of its fellow super cars. Thanks to Sportec’s sporty understatement, the 997 Turbo has become nothing less than a cheetah in a tailored suit – with significantly reduced CO2 emissions. In spite of the new CO2-reduced natural gas technology, the turbo performance could be considerably improved. Consequently, also the mean&clean version of the SP 550 delivers breathtaking performance and torque values. The

2009 Range Rover Sport Specifications and Features

CONSTRUCTION • Integrated Body-Frame with hydroformed members and advanced high-strength steels, including boron steel in the A- and B- pillars • Outer-body panels are double-sided zinc-coated steel and aluminum alloy ENGINE NATURALLY ASPIRATED Type 90-degree V8 Aluminum-alloy cylinder heads and block Engine

Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2009

The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este drew visitors to Lake Como for the first time 80 years ago. For ten years now, BMW has organised the Concorso jointly with the Grand Hotel Villa d'Este luxury hotel. The longstanding tradition of this automotive beauty contest continues this year when, from 24 to 26 April 2009, a select range of classic cars will converge on the shores of Lake Como and be submitted to a vote by the public and a jury. At this anniversary Concorso, the BMW Group will itself be

2010 Ford Escape Adds New Safety Technologies

Ford’s 2010 Escape, the small SUV with the best crash test ratings of any vehicle in its class, is increasing its technology leadership with the addition of five new features that improve safety, reduce driver distractions and aid drivers by automatically parallel parking their vehicle. The new Escape, in showrooms this summer, will add MyKey™ teen-safety technology, Integrated Spotter Mirrors – both offered standard (MyKey on XLT and above models) – optional Rear View Camera System and SYNC with real-time Traff

VW Scirocco by CARACTERE

We have pleasure in presenting your our latest body styling equipment for the VW SCIROCCO 2009 This one consists of: * a front spoiler * a rear spoiler with exhaust (L & R exhaust tips) or without exhaust (foreseen for the original exhaust) * a front grill * a roof spoiler * a set of side vents and door trims All those parts are made from PURim, TÜV certified and benefit from a 5 year warranty period (2 years for the exhausts) The CW1 wheels are available in 18''