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oz wheels

OZ wheels

How important is your car to you? I am pretty sure there are thousands of people’s girlfriends around the world like mine claiming you love your car more than you love her. There is a huge chance you might be going to bed with the set instead of your wife/girlfriend. OZ wheels were first manufactured in 1971 by Silvano Oselladore and Pietro Zen.  The company itself was actually established 7 years later with some external financing. The actual rise of the company started in 1992 when it

audi urban concept

Audi Urban Concept

Audi has published some renderings of the new Urban Concept car, which is based on the strict principles of lightweight construction, efficiency and reduction. The vehicle is 1+1-seat combining elements of a racing car, a roadster, a fun car and an urban car. We are not sure, if this will work, but it looks promising. Audi Urban Concept boasts LED lights, adjustable the steering wheel and pedals, sliding roof and enormous 21” alloy wheels. The technology in the Audi urban concept reflects

2012 bmw x3

2012 BMW X3

BMW extends the range of superbly successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) – X3. BMW X3 xDrive20i and the BMW X3 xDrive35d will join the line-up in the Autumn of 2011. Both engines boast BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and have a further optimised performance and fuel consumption. 2012 BMW X3 Drive20i is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder petrol engine with twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection direct petrol injection, Double-Vanos variable camshaft control and VALVETRONIC varia

2012 ford f-150 harley-davidson

2012 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson

Ford has announced the 2012 F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition. The pick-up truck comes with staggering 6.2 liter V8 engine, snakeskin leather interior accents, a new stylized bodyside graphic and a new wheel and premium paint color. "This is a great pairing of two icons of the open road: Ford and Harley-Davidson. Both brands appeal to truck owners and motorcycle enthusiasts alike," said Marc Lapine, Ford F-150 marketing manager. "For 2012 we worked with Harley-Davidson to continue to push the

2012 opel insignia

2012 Opel Insignia

Opel has announced the new 2012 Insignia coming with best-in-class new 1.4 turbo ecoFLEX engine, new 2.0 turbo petrol, Start/Stop system and added value. The exterior remains the same, but the vehicle gets a new "Luxor" metallic paint and new alloy wheels. Still, the interior boasts "Indian Night" Nappa leather seats, new infotainment systems - Navi 600 and Navi 900 Europa, an improved front camera system with Forward Collision Alert system. The interesting updates are the two new engines

renault clio gordini - 1.6 vvt 128 and 1.5 dci 106

Renault Clio Gordini - 1.6 VVT 128 and 1.5 dCi 106

Renault has announced two new models in the line-up of Clio Gordini. The Gordini range starts with the 1.6 VVT 128, which is 1.6 liter four-cylinder petrol with 128PS, which is taken from Twingo Renaultsport 133, but it is slightly de-tuned. However, it offers 0 to 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds and an impressive 42.2 mpg

2011 nissan micra dig-s

2011 Nissan Micra DIG-S

2011 Nissan Micra DIG-S is priced at £11 150 and it will hit the market on 1st September. The new DIG-S engine boasts low-emission technology and good performance without sacrificing the fuel economy. The new 1.2 litre three cylinder supercharged petrol engine DIG-S boasts 98PS and returns 65.7 mpg on the combined cycle and emissions of just 95g/km of CO2 for the Visia version. The engine is mated to 5-speed manual or an optional advanced CVT automatic for additional £1 000. The new DIG-S

2011 ford fiesta centura

2011 Ford Fiesta Centura

Ford has announced a new special edition Fiesta – the Centura. The vehicle builds on the most popular model and engine choice in the UK, which means £600 of customer value with extras including LED daytime running lights. The model is released to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ford in Britain, and, available exclusively in black. There will be 1000 units to go on sale at the end of August, priced at £13 395. 2011 Ford Fiesta Centura comes with metallic Panther Black paint, chrome mirro

fpv gt black special edition

FPV GT Black Special Edition

FPV (Ford Performance Vehicles) has today announced the launch the GT Black. The vehicle is practically the same as FPV Concept, which was recently introduced. The exterior boasts a Silhouette black paint with matte decals on the bonnet, rear wing and bodyside. There is also a big rear spoiler, darkened headlights and enormous 19” five-spoke alloy wheels fitted with low profile performance tires. The interior comes with black leather trim throughout, a black finish around the Interior Comm

skoda octavia greenline ii achieves 74.3 mpg

Skoda Octavia Greenline II achieves 74.3 mpg

Skoda Octavia Hatch Greenline II achieved incredible 74.3 mpg, which secured the top honour in the “Small Family Car” category in the Next Green Car Awards 2011. Octavia GreenLine II is available in both hatchback and estate models. The cleanest and most fuel efficient Octavia ever made, the GreenLine II is powered by a 1.6 TDI CR 105PS engine that features common rail technology. It returns 74.3 mpg (hatch) and 67.3 mpg (estate), and CO2 emissions of only 99 g/km (hatch) and 109 g/km (estate). Furthermore, t

hyundai genesis coupe gt limited edition

Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT Limited Edition

Hyundai will hit the German market with limited edition Genesis Coupe GT. The vehicle was inspired by the Hyundai Schuhmann Motor Sport Team. They have recently raced at the 24-hr endurance race at the Nurburgring. Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT is powered by the well-known 3.8 liter V6 with 303 PS (223 kW) and 361 Nm (266 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). Really, not impressive results, but the car is fast enough to make you smile behind the steering wheel. The s

irmscher opel astra gtc

Irmscher Opel Astra GTC

Irmscher are ready with their tuning package for Opel Astra GTC. The tuning company offer both styling and performance upgrades. The aerodynamics kit includes a new grille, front spoiler lip, roof spoiler and a rear diffuser, which houses quad exhaust tips. Irmscher also offers complete sports exhaust system with oval tips. Furthermore, the stance is improved by lowering the vehicle with 30mm. Irmscher Astra GTC stands on enormous 21” alloy wheels fitted with low profile 245 tires. The