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BBM Motorsport Volkswagen Golf VII GTI Plus

BBM Motorsport has presented their latest project based on the hot hatchback – Volkswagen Golf VII GTI. The tuning company of Senden, Germany fitted the car with both styling and performance upgrades. The 2.0 liter four-cylinder TFSI engine is boosted to 300HP (221 kW) at 6,100RPM and 440Nm (326 lb-ft) of torque at 2,150RPM. This is an increase of 70HP and 90Nm thanks to a new sports exhaust system and an ECU-remap. Other performance upgrades include by Stoptech braking system with 328 x 25 mm four-piston

vorsteiner and an orange bmw e82 1m coupe

Vorsteiner And An Orange BMW E82 1M Coupe

Remember that Vorsteiner kit for the BMW 1M Coupe? Well, now we get to see it in its full glory in this latest photo shoot. Mmm...sweet orange bliss. All additional body parts are made with Vorsteiner's trademark autoclave pre-preg carbon fiber. The front is a bit of a handful with all its distortions and whatnot, but apparently all is in the name of aerodynamics. The fins on both of the side extremities are supposed to channel cooling air to the front brakes. The trunk lid has been replaced entirely to save a f

dmc impress with bentley continental gt duro china edition

DMC Impress With Bentley Continental GT DURO China Edition

DMC have a weakness for British exotics, and their latest revelation seems to support that. It's a Continental GT called the DURO on the streets of China. Hence, the China Edition tag as well. To start off, there's a really cool bumper at the front. It fits all models from 2012 on. With it the Continental is 2-inche

audi shooting brake allroad concept debut at naias

Audi Shooting Brake Allroad Concept Debut at NAIAS

The mysterious Audi NAIAS Show concept has been revealed. It's a compact crossover allroad shooting brake thing that is, apparently, very “functional for recreational sports” and a “concrete look into the near future”. Now, where have we heard that before? It also has something called “sex appeal” according to Prof.

toyota ft-1 concept - the ultimate sports coupe

Toyota FT-1 Concept - The Ultimate Sports Coupe

Toyota has presented the ultimate sports coupe - FT-1 Concept. It breaks cover at the Detroit Motor Show, today. The new FT-1 concept is the result of Toyota’s Calty design studio, which aims to create the perfect sports car. The exterior boasts a curvilinear form, pronounced front wings and sharply defined contrasts that express powerful performance. The FT-1’s optimum aerodynamic qualities are communicated by its large air intakes, exhaust ports and retractable rear wing. As all real sport cars, the FT-

2015 chrysler 200 - nice and affordable

2015 Chrysler 200 - Nice and Affordable

Chrysler has officially unveiled the new 200 model, which will make its official public debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show. It boasts segment-first standard 9-speed automatic transmission, innovative AWD system, choice of two power units and outstanding economy. The exterior is more refined than its predecessor and it features a slender grille that is flanked by LED-infused headlights. There is also a rakish windscreen, a sloping roof and elegant bodywork. Other high

2015 ford f-150 [video]

2015 Ford F-150 [video]

Ford has finally unveiled the new tougher, smarter and more capable 2015 F-150. The pick-up truck is set to debut at the North American International Auto Show. It boasts a super lightweight, four engines in the range and 11 new class-exclusive features. The exterior features include new front fascia with prominent grille and revised headlights. There is also a rounded fender flares and a tailgate with an integrated spoiler. It draws styling cues from 2015 F-Series Super Duty. The inte

2015 chevrolet corvette z06 [leak images]

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 [Leak Images]

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is definitely a hot topic, since the first images of the car have already leaked. Last week there was also an unofficial data release of the horsepower that the car will develop and now it seems like the brand has failed to keep intact the secret of the visual appearance of the car. Precisely, it is rumored that the Corvette Z06 will produce 620 horsepower (455 kW) and 650 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque. This means that the new model will add 200 hp (147 kW) when compared to the base one, a

2014 dodge srt viper stryker green debuts at detroit auto show

2014 Dodge SRT Viper Stryker Green Debuts At Detroit Auto Show

2014 Dodge SRT Viper gets a new Stryker Green and definitely looks amazing. The car was just shown for the first time at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. As a matter of fact, the new “Stryker Green” is a tribute of the iconic Snakeskin Green exterior color. The latter was introduced in 2008 and featured enhanced green and yellow pigments and a “liquid mercury” appearance. The brand revealed that the application of the ne

subaru reveals wrx sti racecar [video]

Subaru Reveals WRX STI Racecar [VIDEO]

Subaru Motorsport has revealed the WRX STI Racecar car which will compete in the 24 Hours Nürburgring endurance race this year. The popular race will take place between 19th and 22nd of June in Germany. The car is an enhanced version on the 2015 Subaru WRX STI. Although we have seen already the image leak of the latter, 2015 WRX STI is to be revealed at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, so we are expecting more details to be announced. Subaru WRX STI Racecar boast

rieger's audi a5 sportback bringing the rs spirit

Rieger's Audi A5 Sportback Bringing The RS Spirit

Look at what we stumbled upon. It's a pre-facelift Audi A5 Sportback. And hey, it's been touched up by Rieger! Say hello to a tuning program that involves quite a few visual upgrades and some performance tweaks. Initially, we were a bit perplexed. Looking at the front grille, someone said, “Hold on a minute. Sportbacks don't come in RS form” Nope, they don't. Rieger offer front bumpers and grills that basically belong to the RS. The Sportback has also been treated by some new side skirts and a rear apron. There'

north american debut of continental gt v8 s at naias detroit 2014

North American Debut of Continental GT V8 S at NAIAS Detroit 2014

Bentley have had a great year and – either as a token of gratitude or simply because of pure economics – are bringing the Bentley Continental GT V8 S to the US. “I am delighted to bring this car to our biggest market for the first time, in this sustained period of growth for the Americas. This region’s strong performance played an important role in making 2013 a record year. With its latest results, Bentley is the world’s most sought after lux