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heffner performance twin turbo lamborghini lp-560 [video]

Heffner Performance Twin Turbo Lamborghini LP-560 [VIDEO]

Heffner Performance Twin Turbo Lamborghini LP-560 is the outstanding result of a project which started two months ago in the design lab of the Heffner Performance. Back then Jason Heffner received the request to do something exceptional with the performance of the already great Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560 Verde Ithaca.

hamann mclaren mp4-12c - the memor

Hamann McLaren MP4-12C - The memoR

Hamann has released more pictures of their latest tuning project - The memoR. It is based on the super sports car – McLaren MP4-12C and features complete styling package. The aerodynamics modifications include a new front bumper with LED daytime running lights, a new front spoiler in clear-coated Carbon black, a pair of side sills, a pair of front denders including air outlets, modified rear sidewalls, a carbon fiber bonnet, a rear wing, a roof air scoop and a rear apron including rear panel

pricing announced for the mazda mx-5 venture edition

Pricing Announced for the Mazda MX-5 Venture Edition

Mazda MX-5 Venture Edition - the world’s best-selling two-seater sportscar will go on sale with a starting price of £18 995. In addition to that, the other news that goes around the model is that it was named ‘Most Popular Convertible’ at the 2012 Honest John Awards. The list included vehicles such as Volkswagen Eos

2013 mercedes-benz gl 63 amg blends luxury, style and performance

2013 Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG blends luxury, style and performance

2013 Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG was born when luxury, performance and refinement blended. The new model has a striking design, maximum safety and the dynamism. It combines compelling technologies and comes equipped with wide range of standard equipment, and in addition can offer ride comfort for up to seven passengers. The great performance is provided by the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine, which develops a peak output of 410 kW (557 hp) and max

Citroen C3 Picasso

Camping is a great way to spend time with your family without the demands of the real world providing interference. Before setting out on a camping holiday, preparations must go into the trip to ensure you have everything you need. After all, there are not nearby stores out in the wilderness. With so much that has to be brought as well as unique driving conditions that may be faced when accessing the camp site, it should be of no surprise that not just any sort of vehicle will do for camping. Ce

2012 kahn jeep wrangler military edition restoration project

2012 Kahn Jeep Wrangler Military Edition Restoration Project

2012 Kahn Jeep Wrangler Military Edition Restoration Project is the latest work of the talented UK based Kahn tuning team. Although the vehicle was already in exploitation for more than 70 000 miles, Afzal Kahn took the challenge to transform it. The result is as expected – outstanding! The overall result is that this unique military grey metallic vehicle can now proudly run through the streets of any big city, where it can show-off its splend

2012 nissan leaf powered by

2012 Nissan Leaf powered by "LEAF to Home" Power Supply System With "EV Power Station"

Nissan Motor Corporation and Nichicon are going to launch "LEAF to Home" Power Supply System with "EV Power Station". The "LEAF to Home" power supply system can supply electricity from batteries onboard in 2012 Nissan LEAF electric vehicles (EV) to homes when used with the "EV Power Station" unit. The latter is developed by Nichicon Corporation. In fact, "LEAF to Home" is an industry first backup power supply system. What it can do basically i

ford mustang boss 302 laguna seca among 2012 best of the best coupes and gts

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca among 2012 Best of the Best Coupes and GTs

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca has jut been included among the best Coupes in the luxury world for this year. According to Robb Report magazine the exceptional muscle car deserves undoubtedly to be featured as a 2012 Best of the Best Coupe and GT. Robb Report is one of the main sources of information where the best purchases of the affluent lifestyle happen, and for almost quarter of decade it has been making list, which include severa

2012 audi a5 cabriolet and 2012 audi tt roadster are the best road trip convertibles

2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and 2012 Audi TT Roadster are the Best Road Trip Convertibles

2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and the 2012 Audi TT Roadster are among ten of the Best Road Trip Convertibles for 2012 according to Kelley Blue Book. The latter is the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the industry. The editors of the official web page of KBB have praised both Audi cars by including them in the aforementioned list of ten. 2012 A5 Cabriolet won the judges for its combination of

2013 ford fusion being sustainable

2013 Ford Fusion Being Sustainable

Ford seem to be aware that the latest fad is to go organic. The shops are brimming with lettuce which has been (so they tell us) grown out in the open, natural fertilizers, no pesticides no GMO no nothing. Indeed, very healthy and sustainable. But consider a 2013 Ford Fusion now and try to draw a parallel. Some of the materials used in it, Ford people say, are completely organic, recyclable and downright green. “Building vehicles with great fuel economy is our highest priority in reducing imp

aston martin project am310 [video]

Aston Martin Project AM310 [VIDEO]

In it for some high-octane, gut-churning acoustics? Good. Here's an Internet circulating clip of the supposed DBS successor – the Aston Martin Project AM310 Concept. It was filmed this weekend at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Italy. An official debut is set for August while sales will most probably start in early 2013. Aston are going to be celebrating one hundred years of engineering very soon and if that's the party piece, count us in. As stated, in terms of styling, the AM310 is

mazda demio 13c-v smart edition ii

Mazda Demio 13C-V Smart Edition II

The Mazda Demio (or Mazda2) 13C-V Smart Edition is getting a samllish update and from now on, it will be known as the Mazda Demio 13C-V Smart Edition II. Fair enough but there's a problem – only Japan is getting it. Don't worry, there's a reason for that. Because it's now 0.4 km/l more economical than before, the 13C-V Smart Edition II qualifies for a 50% reduction in tax according to Japan's eco-car tax reduction program. Now, if we trust the country's JC08 mode test cycle, we should be able