02 June 2011, 08:37 PM
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
02 June 2011, 07:20 PM
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
01 June 2011, 07:53 PM
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
01 June 2011, 07:16 PM
Loder1899 has unveiled a new tuning package for the latest 2012 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi, so now the hatchback is not only a bland car with economic engine, but a fashionable vehicle with real style.
The German tuner offers both – performance and styling package. The 2.0 liter diesel engine is boosted to 195PS (143 kW) and 395Nm (291 lb-ft) of torque, instead of the factory’s 140PS (103 kW) and 320Nm (236 lb-ft).
The exterior tuning consists of stainless-steel dual sport exhaust system as well
31 May 2011, 09:49 PM
Audi will unveil A1 Clubsport Quattro at the 2011 Wörtherseetour in Reifnitz, Austria, which will take place from June 1st to 4th.
The time attack machine is powered by an upgraded 2.5 liter five-cylinder turbocharged petrol featuring direct-injection. The massive power is 503PS (370 kW) and 660Nm (486 lb-ft). The performance is outstanding – 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, to 200 km/h in just 10.9 seconds and the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. However, we have no doubts that
31 May 2011, 09:22 PM
VATH has released a special tuning program for Mercedes SLS AMG. Besides the fashion exterior elements and big rims, there is also a performance package.
The most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in the world – AMG’s 6.2 liter is boosted to 615PS (420 kW) and 680Nm (501 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.6 seconds and the top speed is 330 km/h (205 mph). Nice!
The results are thanks to a high-performance sport exhaust system and some engine modifications. The new exhaust also features
31 May 2011, 08:10 PM
STaSIS has unveiled another staggering tuning program, but this time for Audi S5 Cabriolet. The name of the project is Challenge Edition and it is now available for British customers for the first time.
S5 Cabriolet Challenge Edition features full performance package as well as sports exhaust system, Ohlins race suspension and enormous monobloc brake calipers for brutal stopping power. Last, but not least, there is a road-gripping differential for perfect traction.
The 3.0 litre turbocharg
31 May 2011, 07:33 PM
Suzuki GB teamed up with #5 Magazine to create Suzuki Swift Sport #5, which will be collected by one lucky winner. The vehicle is created to celebrate Rio Ferdinand reaching one million Twitter followers.
The competition will be run online until the end of July 2011 where entrants are being asked to answer one simple question to be in with a chance of winning the prize Swift Sport. The car has been branded with the #5 logo, and specially designed #5 carpet mats.
The promotion is the first
30 May 2011, 11:12 PM
2011 Dodge Ram Runner Mopar is a specially modified vehicle, which is set to be the ultimate desert racer. Mopar performance division has introduced the Ram Runner off-road kit, which features some exclusive parts.
“At Mopar, our image vehicles showcase potential directions that we may take and the new Ram Runner kit is a good example,” commented Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO, Mopar, Chrysler Group’s service, parts and customer-care brand.
“We saw the reception that Ram Runner received
30 May 2011, 05:46 PM
MEC Design has reveled a special tuning program for the beast – Mercedes SLS AMG Gullwing.
The aerdonynamics package includes a new front bumper with choice of 1 or 2 piece Front Lip Spoiler and optional LED Lighting. Front lips are also available in carbon fiber. There is also a new rear bumper with three different Diffusor options - "Extreme" or "Formula" or "GT3", which also can come in carbon fiber. At the sides, MEC Design offers a pear side skirts with optional 4 LEDs for each. At the r
30 May 2011, 04:41 PM
The world record for for distance jump at has been broken by Team Hot WheelsTM Yellow Driver Tanner Foust, which successfully landed a ramp-to-ramp of total 332 feet (over 101 meters).
"Fans witnessed not only a record-breaking jump today, but also an incredible childhood fantasy come to life which engaged multiple generations," commented Simon Waldron, vice president of marketing for Hot Wheels®.
"Hot Wheels has a deep and rich history in racing that spans over 40 years and there was no better global stage t
30 May 2011, 03:55 PM
Vauxhall Insignia is now available with the super efficient 1.4 Turbo petrol engine, which hgas a 10% improvement in CO2 (115g versus 129g) over the outgoing model. This car is an addition to the ecoFLEX diesel model. The 1.4 Turbo petrol engine also offers low 15 per cent BIK for the 2011/12 tax year.
The new 1.4 liter turbocharged petrol engine develops 140PS and 200Nm, and returns 51.4 mpg.
2011 Insignia comes with 18” five spoke alloy wheels and some new SAT NAV system - Navi600 and Navi900. The Navi600 o
