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two colour edition models added to mazda2 line-up

Two Colour Edition Models Added To Mazda2 Line-up

Two new ‘Colour Edition’ models will adorn the Mazda2 line-up in 2014. This year the brand is giving the models enhanced visual appeal and standard equipment. Precisely, the Colour Edition models include three unique new exterior colours, and colored alloy wheels, interior colour-coded design cues and generous levels o

abt audi a4, a5 and q5 2.0 tfsi - 290hp and 420nm

ABT Audi A4, A5 and Q5 2.0 TFSI - 290HP and 420Nm

ABT Sportsline has presented a new performance package for the Audi A4, A5 and Q5 powered by the 2.0 liter TFSI four-cylinder engine. “The increase of performance is not only adapted perfectly to the respective model on a dynamometer, thorough testing of the developed engines on the road is part of the service for us as well,” comments Hans-Jürgen Abt, CEO of the worldwide largest tuner of vehicles from the Volkswagen Group. “Careful development is important to us, and every new engine generation entails

cadillac ats convertible [render]

Cadillac ATS Convertible [render]

Design RM has published a render picture of possible Cadillac ATS Convertible. Pretty much, the studio chopped the roof of the already announced 2015 ATS Coupe. Even though the ATS Coupe is not so popular as expected, may be a drop-top version will be more tempting to customers. The render picture kept the stylish lines of the coupe, but with removing the top it adds a unique look. The rear end is practically identical with the exception of the GPS antenna, which now sits on the rear boot

maserati's super bowl xlviii spot for the ghibli

Maserati's Super Bowl XLVIII Spot For The Ghibli

Well, the Maserati Ghibli is coming to the U.S. and so the appropriate hype needs to be stirred up. A Super Bowl spot might do the trick. But we are a bit skeptical on how the Italian company is trying to approach its targeted audience. See, the 1:30 second piece starts off by highlighting some of nature's tools of destruction, which, by the way, have brought a ton of misery to millions of people in the U.S. and throughout the world. Yes, it does go on to say that we, as humans, have been able to endured all thi

mystic blue brabus widestar mercedes-benz g63

Mystic Blue Brabus Widestar Mercedes-Benz G63

Brabus has presented the Mystic Blue special paint for the Widestar G63. The tuned SUV comes also with a new forged 23" Monoblock F mirror polished alloy wheels. The tuning program also includes BRABUS B63 – 620 PowerXtra module boosting the new AMG engine to 620HP (456 kW) at 5,750RPM and 820Nm (604 lb-ft) at 2,000RPM. 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). The performance package is priced at €5,900. There is also a stainless-steel BRABUS sport exhaust system with butterfly val

auction: 1965 ford mustang 289 springs back to life

Auction: 1965 Ford Mustang 289 Springs Back To Life

A fully restored/modernised, rather non-street legal 1965 Mustang 289 racing car in Ford France livery is looking for a new owner. An auction will be held on the 5th of February. The estimated price: anywhere from 75,000 to 95,000 Euros (circa $101,000 – $128,000) Before you walk away, consider this: the original ca

2015 bmw 4-series gran coupe - officially unveiled

2015 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe - Officially Unveiled

BMW has continued to surprise their fans and customers. Whether the surprise is good or bad, only the time will show. The German manufacturer has presented the all-new 4-Series Gran Coupe, which will make its official debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, next month. The model is very interesting, because it shar

fourth generation jeep cherokee debuts at geneva this year

Fourth Generation Jeep Cherokee Debuts At Geneva This Year

The new Jeep Cherokee is upon us. Be on the look out for it if you happen to attend the 84th Geneva International Motor Show. The fourth generation of the mid-sized SUV is sophisticated, off-roadish, torquey and downright ugly/pretty (it's a hate-it-or-love-it thing so we will refrain from judgement).Coming to Europe i

wald 2014 mercedes-benz e-class black bison edition

Wald 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Black Bison Edition

Wald International has unveiled their latest project based on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Facelift. The luxurious saloon has received the well-known “Black Bison” package by the famous tuning company. The exterior boasts a completely new front bumper with LED DRLs, a pair of bigger side skirts and revised rea

lister jaguar knobbly returns

Lister Jaguar Knobbly Returns

Lister announced the recreation of the iconic Lister Jaguar Knobbly racing car which will also mark the 60th Anniversary of the model. Orders have already been taken and almost 50 per cent of 2014 production has been sold. In addition, the company has been published a brochure with all the options and specification data to the potential customers. The car will keep the traditional hand-built construction at its core, and in addition each car will be specifically tailored to the bespoke requir

saleen's first tuned electric vehicle to be tesla model s

Saleen's First Tuned Electric Vehicle To Be Tesla Model S

The muscle vehicle enhancer Saleen has announced that will produce for the first time a Saleen Tesla Model S sports car. This will be tuner’s firs effort in modifying an existing electric vehicle. Unfortunately, no release date has been set for the completion of the car, or any renderings of its design released. How

quant e-sportlimousine to make official debut in geneva

QUANT e-Sportlimousine To Make Official Debut In Geneva

NanoFLOWCELL AG is going to make a very special debut at the Geneva International Motor Show in a month. It is going to stage a world premiere of the QUANT e-Sportlimousine. The latter is the first research car equipped with nanoFLOWCELL drive. What has been announced is that the vehicle has an overall length of 5.2