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ford capri - the legend is back

Ford Capri - The Legend Is Back

After the Scirocco, the Beetle and the Mini, it is time for another legend to comeback on stage. Ford has announced that for the 40th anniversary of the Capri, a new model will be launched on the market both to revive the legend and to compete the Megane coupe and the Scirocco. The design of the car is expected to follow the lines of Iosis Max, a concept first revealed in 2009. Many people will wonder, if we have a sporty Focus, what’s the use of another Capri? The answer is simple: This will

ford capri - the legend is back

Ford Capri - The Legend Is Back

After the Scirocco, the Beetle and the Mini, it is time for another legend to comeback on stage. Ford has announced that for the 40th anniversary of the Capri, a new model will be launched on the market both to revive the legend and to compete the Megane coupe and the Scirocco. The design of the car is expected to follow the lines of Iosis Max, a concept first revealed in 2009. Many people will wonder, if we have a sporty Focus, what’s the use of another Capri? The answer is simple: This will

volvo s60 performance project

Volvo S60 Performance Project

Volvo Car Australia introduces S60 Performance Project, which is co-developed with Polestar and Heico. The unique model is based on the T6 R-Design and has some upgrades like a sport exhaust system and 19” Heico alloy wheels fitted with Pirelli performance tires. The tuned S60 is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter petrol engine with 330PS (242 kW) and 480Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque. These results are thanks to an ECU re-map, which boosts the engine with 25PS (18 kW) and 40Nm (29 lb-ft) over

2011 chevrolet volt price - £28 545

2011 Chevrolet Volt Price - £28 545

Chevrolet has announced 2011 Volt for the UK market and the price is just £28 545. The car a range of 30 to 50 miles only on electricity and can achieve an impressive result of 127 mpg, which is 1.85 liters per 100 km. Chevy Volt suffered a huge criticism, because of the ridiculous statements of GM. Firstly, they claimed that the car will go with only 1 liter per 100km (230mpg) and after that, Volt was named an EV (electric vehicle), but in fact it is a plug-in hybrid since the gasoline engin

sprint series toyota celica gt4 - fastest at the 2011 goodwood

Sprint Series Toyota Celica GT4 - fastest at the 2011 GoodWood

The fastest car at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed is staggering Sprint Series Toyota Celica GT4, which took to course of 1.16 miles in just 48.07 seconds. In fact, the Celica had to beat many famous racing cars, including recent Formula 1 cars. The car was driven and built by former British Rally Champion, Jonny Milner. M The racing car is based on the sixth generation Celica. It is super-lightweight – 1 050kg. Furthermore, for better

bmw 6-series f12 m-package

BMW 6-Series F12 M-package

BMW has officially introduced the 6-Series Individual and 6-Series M-package. These packages will further underline the unique style of the new 6er and also will grant extra comfort and driving pleasure. The Individual includes several exclusive paint finishes, unique alloy wheels and some interior touches like spoke wood trim and premium leather upholstery. The M-package includes aerodynamic body kit consisting of new front bumper, new rear bumper and a pair of side skirts. The exterior a

2012 bmw 3-series - edition exclusive and m sport edition packages

2012 BMW 3-Series - Edition Exclusive and M Sport Edition packages

BMW has introduced two new styling packages for the latest 3-Series Coupe and Convertible. Edition Exclusive and M Sport Edition packages will be both available this fall. The M Sport Edition comes with black mirrors, a rear diffuser, a ///M sport suspension and 18” alloy wheels finished in Ferric Grey paint. The interior boasts Dakota leather sport seats, an M steering wheel, Aluminum Glacier trim and unique floor mats with blue stitches.

vorsteiner porsche v-pt panamera

Vorsteiner Porsche V-PT Panamera

Vorsteiner has also released Porsche V-PT Panamera. The project is based on Porsche Panamera Turbo powered by a 4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 with 500 PS (368 kW) and 700 Nm (516 ft-lbf) between 2250 and 4500RPM. The package of Porsche V-PT Panamera includes a front bumper package, a pair of side skirts, a rear bumper package, a ductail spoiler. There are also V-PT Titanium sports exhaust system. Porsche V-PT Panamera stands on three-piece Concave forged wheels fitted with Michelin PS2 ultra

2012 range rover evoque us price - $43 995

2012 Range Rover Evoque US Price - $43 995

2012 Range Rover Evoque is set to hit the US market and the price starts at just $43 995 for the five-door variant. However, if you want the three-door configuration, the price is a bit higher -$44 995. 2012 Range Rover Evoque US is powered by a a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder engine from Ford delivering 240PS (177 kW) and 340Nm (251 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox and the power is sent to the road through Haldex AWD system. The performance is great – 0 to 96 km

vorsteiner bmw m3 gtrs3 widebody

Vorsteiner BMW M3 GTRS3 Widebody

Vorsteiner has finally realeased M3 GTRS3, which is just staggering. The car is based on BMW M3 E92, but it is completely rebuilt. The package of BMW M3 GTRS3 Widebody includes carbon fiber front bumper, carbon fiber wide arch front fenders, carbon fiber extended side skirts, carbon fiber wide arch rear quarter panels, carbon fiber wide arch rear bumper. There are also clubsport carbon fiber vented hood, VRS aero carbon fiber boot lid, VTS type II Titanium sport exhaust system. BMW M3 G

edo bmw m5 e60 dark edition

Edo BMW M5 E60 Dark Edition

Edo Competition has announced BMW M5 E60 Dark Edition. The tuned vehicle comes with styling and performance upgrades. The exterior package includes new rear skirt housing four chromed exhaust tips. There are also rear wing and new 20” light alloy wheels with painted centers and Dunlop tires in dimensions 255/35 R20 front and 285/30 R20 rear. The performance upgrade consists of a sport exhaust system, ECU re-map, high-flow air filters and catalytic converters. The overall power is boosted t

holden sv black edition

Holden SV Black Edition

Holden Special Vehicles has introduced the SV Black Edition, which is based on the E Series 3 range launched last September. SV Black Edition will be available in ClubSport R8, Maloo R8 and ClubSport R8 Tourer guise. The exterior is finished in matte black and features nice Vector hood scoops and side vents. The car stands on enormous 20” forged SV Performance alloy wheel finished in gloss black. Performance suspension is also fitted as well as sports exhaust system. SV Black Edition is po