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2012 tesla model s alpha

2012 Tesla Model S Alpha

It appears that the saloon model of Tesla – S will be ready to hit the market in 2012 as it was scheduled. However, the car looks ready to us, but obviously there are some other troubles. The Model S comes with refined exterior. New front bumper, a sleeker design and some other touches. Still, the manufacturer didn’t release any technical specifications. Still, there is enough time even for rebuilding the drivetrain. According to the previous data, Tesla S will feature a large battery pack

mr car design maserati quattroporte

MR Car Design Maserati Quattroporte

Maserati Quattroporte has received another tuning package, but this time from MR Car Design. The saloon design always followed the motto: A luxury sports car with a place for four. The tuning specialists added a stainless steel sport exhaust system with four tailpipes 76 mm in diameter each. The whole car has been lowered by installing H&R springs kit and for perfect stance. Windows tinting is available as an option. Finally, the tuner has made an ECU re-map, which adds 30PS – totally

2012 mini coupe

2012 MINI Coupe

MINI is going to offer a new product – Coupe. The car was eagerly awaited, because of the nice forms and sporty spirit, which it carries. Furthermore, it will provide a shot in the arm for the super-compact sports car class. MINI Coupe will offer a number of engines, chassis set-ups, nice weight distribution and aerodynamic properties for perfect performance. MINI Coupe will feature the latest generation of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. The outputs start from 122PS (90 kW) of the M

skoda superb combi laurin & klement

Skoda Superb Combi Laurin & Klement

Special Edition Skoda Superb Combi will be introduced at the 2011 Autosalon Brno. The car will carry Laurin & Klement design package. It includes chrome exterior accents and nice 18” alloy wheels. The interior boasts Magnetic Brown leather upholstery, piano black trim elements and stainless steel door sills. The sills are adorned with the Laurin & Klement logo, which can also be found on the rear of the front seats. There will be a choice of three engines: a 2.0 litre TSI with 200P

2012 bmw 1-series

2012 BMW 1-Series

BMW has announced the second generation of 1 Series. The entry series of the manufacturer will hit the market in 2012 and it is completely different car compared to the first generation. The body is 85 mm longer, wheelbase 30 mm longer, front track 51 mm wider and rear track 72 mm wider than previous model. The height remains unchanged, but the width is increased with 17 mm. This results to a bigger luggage compartment - 360 litres. The rear seats can be folded 40/20/40. 2012 BMW 1 Series

audi r8 gt spyder

Audi R8 GT Spyder

Audi has announced the R8 GT Spyder, just a year after the R8 GT. It will be run in limited edition of just 333 cars. However, all units of the open-top sports car are already sold out. R8 GT Spyder is powered by the famous 5.2 FSI V10 engine from Gallardo – 560PS (412 kW) and 540Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 317 km/h (197 mph). Just staggering results, mainly because of the curb weight of the car – 1640 kg, which means 85 kg less than R8 Spyder 5.2

2012 ford b-max 1.0 ecoboost

2012 Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost

Ford will add all-new 1.0 litre EcoBoost three-cylinder petrol engine to the model line-up. The engine is developed in Europe and it is the smallest one Ford has ever built. Furthermore, the manufacturer confirms that its next generation of hybrid vehicles, including the C-MAX in 2013, will have a Ford-designed, engineered and built transmission. The 1.0 litre EcoBoost has the same performance as a four-cylinder, but with much higher fuel economy and lower emissions. “No one has ever built

2011 bmw m3 carbon edition

2011 BMW M3 Carbon Edition

BMW has announced a new special edition M3, which will be available only in China.2011 BMW M3 Carbon Edition will be limited to just 111 units, which will be sold at the biggest car market. The sports car features carbon fiber roof, BMW performance front GT splitters, hood inlets and a trunk mounted lip spoiler. Of course, all elements come in carbon fiber.The special edition M3 is finished in white pearl metallic paint with black stripes. A Carbon Edition logo and huge 19” Style 220 M3 wheels i

hartge bmw 6-series f12

Hartge BMW 6-Series F12

Hartge has announced that they are preparing a tuning program for the latest BMW 6-Series Convertible (F13). The tuning company didn’t reveal any further information about the project, but as we can see on the pictures, the vehicle won’t get any huge spoilers or bright paint. The upgrades will include a new sports exhaust system, lowering springs kit, which will reduce the stance of F13 with 30 mm at the front and 25 mm and the rear. Hartge 6-Series stands on 19” or 21” alloy wheels in the

skoda fabia vrs 2000 concept

Skoda Fabia vRS 2000 Concept

Skoda has also revealed a nice concept at the exhibition by Lake Wörthersee. The model is Fabia vRS 2000, which is specially prepared for this anniversary meeting. Besides the latest innovations in its sports models, Skoda will be offering a packed programme of entertainment. “These days, the GTI-Treffen is rightly hailed by fans of powerful engines and sporty customisation as the Mecca of car tuning,” commented Skoda CEO Prof. Dr Winfried Vahland. “Anyone who comes to the event once never

volkswagen golf r cabriolet concept

Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet Concept

Volkswagen has unveiled the stunning Golf R Cabriolet Concept at the 2011 Wörthersee. The open-top is powered by the well-known 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine, but this time it develops 270PS (199 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft). 0 to 100 km/h in 6 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). The Concept car also features some exterior modifications like an aggressive front bumper, modified side skirts, carbon mirror caps and a center mounted dual sports exhaust s

mazda6 2.2 5dr business line diesel

Mazda6 2.2 5dr Business Line Diesel

Mazda is now offering a new “Business Line” model in the UK market. It is a highly specified vehicle at a competitive price. 2012 Mazda6 “Business Line” comes with a 2.2-litre diesel delivering 129PS, which emits just 138g/km of CO2. It is priced at just £18 300. The first deliveries of the car will begin in late summer and Mazda anticipates that it will sell approximately 500 units in the remainder of 2011. Annual sales are expected to total around 1 000 units. Business Line comes is avai