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2015 subaru wrx sti to debut at naias

2015 Subaru WRX STI To Debut At NAIAS

Subaru has announced that it will make an official introduction of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI at the North American International Auto Show on 14th of January in Detroit. Still, no images have been revealed so far and we don’t have even the slight idea of what the car will look like. It is rumored that Subaru's iconic performance flagship model will be equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged engine which is expected to generate more than 300 horsepower. Another interesting rumor is that the STI wil

chevrolet camaro z/28 goes officially on sale

Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Goes Officially On Sale

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 officially goes on sale. The car will be offered in five distinctive exterior colors - Red Hot, Black, Silver Ice Metallic, Ashen Gray Metallic and Summit White; as well as one available option package which includes air conditioning and a total of six audio speakers. It is no secret that this Camaro has been optimized aerodynamically and has achieved a lap on Nürburgring road course that was four seconds faster than the Camaro ZL1. Another factor that plays crucial role in these terms

ultima gtr twin turbo charged by heffner [video]

Ultima GTR Twin Turbo Charged by Heffner [VIDEO]

You May have heard about the Ultima GTR. If you haven't, all you need to know is that it comes from a small company (Ultima Sports) based in Leicestershire, England and can be ordered as a kit car. It is fiberglassy (light), has a tubular steel space frame chassis, an engine mount in the middle and rear-wheel drive. Best of all, you can slot in a variety of power plants in it and it will still run. Ergo, the Ultima GTR is the tuner's dream come true. So, back in November, Heffner sported an Ultima GTR on their F

jms tune up for mercedes-benz w176

JMS Tune Up for Mercedes-Benz W176

Seen enough of JMS's minimalistic approach to aftermarket customization? Well, too bad. Here's a Mercedes-Benz W176 – or, in other words, the latest A-Class – with a slight visual upgrade. JMS are calling it a kit but we are not so sure about that. It's just one piece really. A front lip spoiler with an “integrated central diffuser”. You can bolt and glue that thing on the stock bumper A-Class for just 289 Euros ($394). Oh, and it doesn't fit the AMG variants. Will you gain something in te

2014 lotus elise s cup r

2014 Lotus Elise S Cup R

Lotus has introduced the 2014 Elise S Cup R, which will take its place alongside the Exige V6 Cup and Exige Cup R as well as the mighty Evora GT4. The small sports car is going to race in Birmingham between 9th and 12th January. Lotus owners looking to race their road cars at weekends, or indeed take racing a step further by entering their Lotus to compete around the world through the global Lotus Cup network; or indeed take part in the almighty GT and endurance series with the outstandin

2014 nissan gt-r nismo at the sodegaura raceway [video]

2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo at the Sodegaura Raceway [video]

2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo has hit the Sodegaura Forest Raceway in Japan. The video shows some highlights and sounds of its impressive performance. The lightened GT-R is now faster than ever. It can close a lap around Nurburgring Nordschliefe in just 7 minutes and 8 seconds. 2014 GT-R Nismo is powered by the well-kn

2014 subaru levorg [video]

2014 Subaru Levorg [video]

Subaru has published a video on Youtube with first impressions of the 2014 Levorg. The model is expected to hit the Japanese market tomorrow. The pricing starts from ¥2,667,600. 2014 Subaru Levorg is described as a "real sports tourer". The production model is practically identical to the concept, which was presented at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. The engine range includes a 1.6 liter turbocharged petrol with 170HP (125 kW) and 250Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque and a 2.0 liter turbocharged wi

ford c-max solar energi concept reduces emissions and aims for the future

Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept Reduces Emissions And Aims For The Future

Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is undoubtedly a first-of-its-kind. It is a sun-powered vehicle which does not depend on the electric grid for fuel. Instead of powering its battery from an electrical outlet, the concept model draws power of the sun by using a special concentrator that acts like a magnifying glass, directing intense rays to solar panels on the vehicle roof. The new concept vehicle delivers EPA-estimated 108 MPGe city and 92 MPG

infiniti unveils q50 eau rouge concept with first image

Infiniti Unveils Q50 Eau Rouge Concept With First Image

Infiniti has just revealed the first image of the Q50 Eau Rouge Concept. The car will have its official launch at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 13th of January. The high-performance concept model is based on Infiniti’s Q50 premium sports saloon and therefore sports aerodynamic design.

triathlete 4x4: kahn jeep wrangler sahara chelsea truck company cj300

Triathlete 4x4: Kahn Jeep Wrangler Sahara Chelsea Truck Company CJ300

The second project which A. Kahn Design has prepared for us today is the Kahn Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2.8 Diesel Chelsea Truck Company CJ300 which is said to be the ultimate athlete’s car. Let’s see why that is so. First of all, the Wrangler is considered one of the most iconic vehicles ever built. Bud secondly, and more importantly, the Jeep Wrangler is practically designed to be customized. In addition, the vehicle has iconic contour and split

a. kahn design reveales range rover sport cosworth edition

A. Kahn Design Reveales Range Rover Sport Cosworth Edition

On the third day of the new year we are to make you familiar with not one but two projects by the famous British tuners at A. Kahn Design. The first project is Kahn Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 RS300 Cosworth Edition which is the perfect vehicle for those who want performance and style. The car, which is carrying uniq

kia concept called gt4 stinger

Kia Concept Called GT4 Stinger

The Kia info-trickling continues. We now know that the super-awesome concept – set to premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in less then 15 days – is called the GT4 Stinger. A rather American sounding name. That's because it is largely American. After all, the designs were drawn up by the team in Kia's American Design Center in California. What you see here on this picture is the brand's signature “Tiger Nose”. Introduced first with the Kia Kee concept back in 2007