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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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''
This neat city car concept hides a secret under the skin, which could help automakers develop lighter and more compact electric cars. The WILL hatchback is the first car to feature Michelin’s new Active Wheel, which integrates electric motor, brakes and suspension functions inside the wheel. The car is now under test in France. It has been developed by contract manufacturer Heuliez, and also acts as a showcase for the company’s capabili
At the 2009 Geneva motor show this week, Jaguar revealed its new 503 horsepower XKR and XFR models fitted for the first time with the company’s new Active Differential Control system (ADC). At the heart of Jaguar's ADC system is GKN Driveline's ETM® electronic limited slip differential (eLSD). The ETM® is a rear axle differential with an integrated active coupling that provides unsurpassed vehicle traction and stability through high speed op
Protoscar SA unveiled LAMPO - a full size sport cabriolet - at the Geneva Motor Show 2009 . LAMPO is powered by two BRUSA electric motors (one rear and one front), optimized for maximizing acceleration and regenerative braking respectively. They deliver a total output of 268 HP and a torque of over 440 Nm. The lightwei
