27 April 2011, 12:37 PM
Rennsport Muller, the Kitzingen-based racing tuner has just introduced its latest, top-end conversion, the Rennsport Porsche Panamer(ican)a.
As the name suggests, the newly tweaked ride is based upon the highly-beloved Porsche Panamera, but fitted with an all-new air suspension module that lowers the ride by some 40 mm, a sound improvement of the original exhaust system, as well as a software optimization of the engine, thanks to which the 4.8 litre V8 engine of the Panamera 4S now delivers t
26 April 2011, 05:40 PM
BMW Motorsport is preparing their cars for the very important endurance race - 24-hour Le Mans. Together with 52 other cars, the two BMW M3 GTs with car numbers 55 and 56 took to the “Circuit de la Sarthe” on Sunday, completing a total of 147 laps.
The team collected very useful data, which will be used for the settings of the M3 GT race cars. The 24h Le Mans race will be held on 11th/12th June 2011, so the team has a month and a half to prepare the two BMWs.
The No.55 BMW M3 GT, with Augu
26 April 2011, 04:58 PM
Vauxhall has announced the new 2012 Astra GTC. The vehicle will actually go in production and it will have its official debut on September 15 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. For now, the company has released a few pictures, where the hot hatch races down an imaginary road.
Full details about the new GTC like pricing, technology, equipment and powertrains will be revealed closer to the release date.
2012 Astra GTC is based on the last year’s GTC Paris Concept Car. The production Astra GTC will
26 April 2011, 02:11 PM
Luxgen has exhibited several vehicles at the Auto Shanghai 2011: LUXGEN7 SUV, LUXGEN7 CEO and LUXGEN7 MPV EV+. However, the „rear deal” is the intelligent electric concept – Neora.
“Neora perfectly represents LUXGEN’s brand spirit of Think Ahead, and the new form of appearance will be the design cues for LUXGEN’s upcoming models in the future. Its streamline flow, and the innovation of lightweight, as well as fuel economy, represent the novelty of LUXGEN’s energy saving future technologies. ”
26 April 2011, 01:46 PM
Jeep has introduced the new 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 at the 2011 New York Auto Show (NAIAS). It is the most powerful SUV, which the manufacturer has ever made.
The power comes from a enormous 6.4 liter HEMI V8 with 465HP (342 kW) and 630Nm (465 lb-ft), which is available from just 2800RPM and up to 6000RPM. 0 to 100 km/h is reached in 4.8 seconds and the top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). With such performance, the big SUV is a real rival to the mighty BMW X5M, ML63 AMG and Cayenne T
26 April 2011, 01:26 PM
At the display of 2011 New York International Auto Show, Subaru has officially took-off the wraps on its 2012 Subaru Impreza 4-door and 5-door models, introducing the US market the first ride to provide customers with “Enjoyment and Peace of Mind” through Subaru’s new “Confidence in Motion” brand statement.
Developed under the theme ‘Redefining Value, Redefining Class’, the newly premiered ride is the fourth generation Impreza since the model's debut in the distant 1992. For its design process, Subaru shares: „w
25 April 2011, 09:28 PM
Scion has introduced a new staggering model FR-S Concept. The rear wheel drive sports coupe was presented at the 2011 New York International Auto Show (NAIAS). The vehicle will be on display through May 1. Still, FR-S is practically a Toyota FT-86 with the emblem of Scion.
"Scion is always experimenting with new things," commented Jack Hollis, Scion vice president.
"The brand is iconic with the xB, adrenalized by the tC, and groundbreaking with the iQ. The FR-S will expand the brand into y
25 April 2011, 06:03 PM
Fab Design has introduced the special tuning package for the new Mercedes SLS AMG. The Swiss tuner has developed a widebody kit for the sports car, which includes a modified front bumper with LED daylights, extended fenders, huge side skirts and widened quarter panels. At the rear, FAB installed a modified rear bumper featuring new diffuser made from carbon fiber.
The performance package boosts the mighty 6.2 liter V8 to 615PS (452 kW) and 690Nm (511 lb-ft). 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and
25 April 2011, 05:39 PM
Mitsubishi Motors Company has introduced a 2012 Special Edition Coupe and Spyder variants of the iconic Eclipse. However, the manufacturer is planning to end Eclipse production after the 2012 model year.
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE boasts HID headlights, "SE" side decaling, black side mirrors and nice 18” alloy wheels finished in matt black. All these goodies come along with the huge list of high-end standard features that can be found on the Eclipse GS-Sport.
The interior includes leather
22 April 2011, 10:55 PM
Ford has revealed the new 2012 Mustang Shelby GTS at the 2011 New York International Auto Show (NAIAS). The vehicle is a successor to the staggering 2007-2008 GT model.
The engine range includes 3.7 liter V6 and 5.0 liter V8. There is no performance data for both engines, but the mighty V8 will have at least 500HP to play with.
The development of the Ford Shelby GTS started when the 2011 Mustang was first launched, and involved Ford Racing, Borla, Baer and Shelby American. Practically, thi
22 April 2011, 09:36 PM
Wald International now offers a special tuning program for the Lexus LX570 from 2008. The SUV will join to the Black Bison series. Because the LX570 is a US version and it is not offered by the manufacturer in Japan, Wald had import one.
Lexus LX570 Sports Line Black Bison Edition received a full body kit consisting of a new front bumper with integrated LED daytime running lights, a modified rear bumper with quad sport exhaust system, which is specially developed for the big 5.7 liter engine. The side skirts are
22 April 2011, 09:04 PM
Fiat has introduced the new 2012 500C (Cabrio) at the 2011 New York International Auto Show (NAIAS). The vehicle is based on the US version 500 Coupe and features a roof-mounted spoiler and a power-retractable soft top that can be lowered at speeds up to 60 mph (97 km/h).
"Perfectly timed with the warm weather and excitement of spring, the new 2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio expands our product lineup while paying homage to the brand's rich heritage of open-air cabrios that deliver style, value and driv
