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speedhunters maximum attack fr-s on display at chicago auto show [video]

Speedhunters Maximum Attack FR-S on Display at Chicago Auto Show [VIDEO]

2015 Speedhunters Scion FR-S Maximum Attack is the name of the winning vehicle of Scion’s 10th annual Tuner Challenge. The good news is for all visitors of this year’s Chicago Auto Show, because the car will be on display there. From its participation in the Scion Tuner Challenge, Speedhunters were given 90-days and $15,000 to transform a stock Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0. They designed the “Maximum Attack” Scion FR-S with 1970s look that incor

the all-new mazda mx-5 redefines the driving experience

The All-new Mazda MX-5 Redefines the Driving Experience

Smaller, lighter, nicer and fresher from the ground up – this is the fourth generation Mazda MX5! Comparing it to the 1989 model, the new one is shorter than the original version and loses more than 100 kg of its body weight. Becoming the essence of every Mazda model, 2015 Mazda MX5 undoubtedly redefines the ide

pp-performance tunes porsche 911 turbo to the world record [video]

PP-Performance Tunes Porsche 911 Turbo to the World Record [VIDEO]

PP-Performance released a video showing how a tweaked Porsche 911 Turbo is making a world record. The car covers the ¼ mile for 9.8s! The tuning company has put some more oomph into the probably most known Zuffenhausen sports car forge family member. After the engine intervention the serial horsepower numbers have been significantly raised. Precisely, the Porsche 911 Turbo produces 520 hp (382 kW) and maximum torque of 660 Nm (487 lb-ft) without

nissan gt-r lm nismo is like no other le mans car [video]

Nissan GT-R LM NISMO is Like No Other Le Mans Car [VIDEO]

The first glimpse of race-ready Nissan GT-R LM NISMO happened during Super Bowl XLIX. For those who missed it below is a bunch of pictures displaying the racer as well as the commercial video which was aired last night. Last year’s Super Bowl was the most watched television programme in the US with over 110 million vie

lexus uses revised pricing structure for key model lines

Lexus Uses Revised Pricing Structure for Key Model Lines

Lexus models from the CT, IS, ES, GS, LS, RX and LX become a real bargain now thanks to the removal of the existing five per cent import duty. After the implementation of Australia’s most recent trade agreement with Japan, the automaker has introduced lower prices for its leading model lines which are mentioned abo

toyota racing confirms lineup for fia world endurance championship

Toyota Racing Confirms Lineup for FIA World Endurance Championship

2015 Toyota TS040 Hybrid is to be driven by two brand new drivers included in the lineup for the FIA World Endurance Championship. They are Anthony Davidson and Mike Conway. With the announcement of their addition to the list, Toyota Racing has finally confirmed the driver line-up for this year. The team will be competing with two TS040 Hybrid cars and has the goal of keeping the drivers’ and manufacturers’ world champion titles. As a reminder

rolls-royce phantom drophead coupe nighthawk is here

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Nighthawk is Here

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe undoubtedly conveys a mixture of class, good look and grace. Being one of the finest cars to move around the streets now it has become even more phenomenal and provocative thanks to the limited-edition Phantom Drophead Coupe Nighthawk. This model is built as a part of the collecti

ares atelier mercedes-benz s-class xxl will resist military weapons

ARES Atelier Mercedes-Benz S-Class XXL will Resist Military Weapons

Described as the "epitome of representative automobiles”, Mercedes-Benz S-Class XXL by ARES Atelier is an attempt for the tuning company to get one step ahead of Daimler. What happened indeed was that ARES Atelier stretched a regular Mercedes-Benz S-Class chassis and then installed new carbon fiber body kit to reinforce the structure of the vehicle. Part of the newly added components include a front bumper, rear bumper, rear diffuser, s

lexus introduces new turbo engine in lexus nx 200t

Lexus Introduces New Turbo Engine in Lexus NX 200t

When talking about innovative technology and cutting-edge performance, Lexus sometimes manages to fit in. With their soon – to – be – launched first ever turbocharged petrol engine in the NX small SUV, the automaker is setting stronger values in the segment. People who appreciate performance definitely will be made

kia sorento and pierce brosnan: an unexpectedly good combination [video]

Kia Sorento and Pierce Brosnan: An Unexpectedly Good Combination [VIDEO]

Days ahead of the Super Bowl game, automotive companies keep flooding the internet space with their event-dedicated ads. The extended video for the all-new Kia Sorento is among the best ones that we have seen so far. The 60-second commercial, which will make its broadcast debut during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLIX, shows the vehicle in snow while simultaneously combining humor, action-like scenes and motion. We can see not just the att

this is carlex design bmw m3 the black spinell!

This is Carlex Design BMW M3 the Black Spinell!

Carlex Design could be understood as a signifier for some of the finest interiors ever made. Cars which have gone under the hands of the Carlex experts arrive with fancy, elegant and stylish looks which can outshine any other in market. The most recent project of the tuner is a BMW M3 model which is called the Black Spinell. The choice of name is rather intriguing because the black spinel, in particular, represents a gemstone and is one of the rarest spinels in the world. An interesting fact is that gemstone

exclusive: lexus reveals lf-lc gt vision gran turismo

Exclusive: Lexus Reveals LF-LC GT Vision Gran Turismo

Lexus has just exclusively revealed the LF-LC GT Vision Gran Turismo car and it is awe-inspiring! The car is planed to be distributed in a free update (no joke) for the PlayStation3 Gran Turismo 6 game. This will happen in the spring. The virtual car was developed to answer fans who “want to race world competitions in