Hamann MotorSport revealed a new customization program for the BMW X6 M. The exterior kit includes a new front bumper with LED daytime running lamps, central rear muffler, small rear spoiler, fiberglass roof spoiler and 23" Ultra-light forged 3-piece alloy wheels. As for the engine, thanks to a recalibration of standard ECU the total output has been raised to 610 HP at 6000 RPM (up from a standard 555 HP) and the peak torque to 780 Nm at 1500 - 5650 RPM (up from 680 Nm). The top speed has (...)
While the other day the future Renault Twingo CC was revealed as a die cast version, today the same thing happened with the next generation Volkswagen Touareg that is set to be revealed on March 2nd. The second generation Touareg will feature a new front fascia, with a wide horizontal grill that connects the headlights. The car will be much lighter than its predecessor, allowing it to reduce fuel consumption and C02 emissions. Volkswagen will offer the standard six and eight cylinder (...)
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Rumored for a very long time now, the future Porsche Baby Boxster has been confirmed for the first time by Volkswagen's chairman, Martin Winterkorn. In an interview with AutoCar he said: "The Porsche model range is firmly based on the 911, Boxster, Cayenne and Cayman, and it will stay that way. We are also investigating opportunities for a smaller sports car and a smaller SUV - but I cannot say more at the moment." Known as the "new 356", the new model will be built on a new steel and (...)
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On January 30 Mazda will celebrate its 90th anniversary, and to mark the event the automaker revealed a special edition Mazda3 for the Japanese market. Called Mazda3 90th Anniversary Special Edition, the model will feature the award-winning fuel saving i-stop system and will offer outstanding eco-friendly and safety performance. It will also be the first model to be painted in the new Gunmetal Blue Mica exterior finish. Press release after the jump. Press release As part of celebrations (...)
Începând din luna ianuarie 2010, Opel Corsa va fi refăcut complet, fiind supus unor modificări tehnice majore, având ca efect o remodelare a familiei de autovehicule super-mini. O gamă de sisteme de propulsie restructurate, şasiul îmbunătăţit şi direcţia recalibrată conferă autovehiculului Corsa performanţe sporite şi asigură o reducere a consumului de carburant, precum şi un nivel impresionant de confort pentru pasageri, manevrabilitate excelentă şi un dinamism extraordinar în timpul rulării. Modelul (...)
BMW's Motorsport division has announced that every single M3 GTS has found a home, even if they were priced at €115.000. Deliveries will begin in May. However, BMW did not revealed how many units were produced. BMW's M division CEO, Kay Segler, said in a recent interview that he was surprised by the public's reaction to the GTS. He and his team developed the lighter version M3 as a track day car that can be driven on public roads. However, demand exceeded their expectations. Thanks to (...)
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The Spanish automaker SEAT has just added a new sporty alternatively fueled version of their best selling Ibiza hot hatch called the Ibiza FR TDI. The turbo diesel powered compact is available in either the three door SC or the more practical five door body style starting at a very reasonable £16,465. According to Andy McGregor, SEAT UK's Ibiza Product Manager, "the arrival of the Ibiza FR TDI signals our intention to make SEAT a leader in the supermini sector." Powered by a turbocharged (...)
Unveiled back in 2008, the 21st century Dodge Challenger is entering the 2010 model year with a few new fun upgrades including the SE Rallye package as well as the full blown Super Track Pack which include a set of sticky Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Car tires wrapped around the 20 inch rollers, fancy front and rear Nivomat self leveling shock absorbers, larger diameter rear stabilizer bar for better handling, a taller 3.06 rear gear for increased fuel economy in the V8 powered R/T model, (...)
The German tuning firm Prior Design has just released a new aero package based on the track ready Porsche 911 GT3 called the 911 PD3 that includes a big mouth front bumper complete with carbon fiber blades on either side, brake cooling ducts made out of the lightweight wavy black stuff and and a very exotic splitter made from the space age material. Out back, the GT3 benefits from a new purpose built rear diffuser designed to channel the air passing under the Porsche straight out the back (...)
The German sorts car maker Porsche has just annonced pricing for the 911 Turbo that will go on sale in the U.S. market starting January 30. The fixed roof coupe variant will be priced at $132,800 and as the top goes down the cost goes up to a slightly higher $143,800 for the turbocharged rag top Cabriolet. According to the President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, Detlev von Platen, "We are very excited to welcome the all-new 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo into the family...More than ever, (...)
The Italian automaker Alfa Romeo will produce 100 special MiTo hatchbacks destined for their FIAT family member and exotic sports car maker Maserati's service network. The limited edition MiTos will be sprayed in Maserati Ocean Blue and will be further distinguished by a bespoke Limited Edition plate on the center stack as well as a set of aluminum kick plates that read "Alfa Romeo for Maserati" along with a few other sporting touches like matching pedals, a set of 18 inch alloys, rear (...)
Firma de tuning Mansory va prezenta la salonul auto de la Geneva un kit de tuning bazat pe noul Porsche 997 Turbo. Pachetul va include modificari atat la exterior cat si la interior, dar in acelasi timp se va axa pe cresterea performantelor sportivei. Kitul exterior este creat in special din fibra de carbon si include un spoiler fata cu splitter integrat si cu un orificiu in partea de sus gen celui de pe GT2. Apoi in partea din spate Mansory a optat pentru o aripa de dimensiuni (...)
The Japanese automaker Mazda will unveil a face lifted version of the Mazda6 sedan this March at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. While we wait for the global update of the car we know here in the U.S. the Japanese market Mazda Atenza serves as a very authentic preview. In it's domestic market, Mazda will offer the Atenza in three different body styles including a four door sedan, the Sport five door hatchback and a plus sized Sport Wagon, with sales beginning today. Starting with the (...)
The tuning firm Mansory is well known for their extensive use of exotic carbon fiber to create wild high performance machines like the Cayenne based Chopster and are following up the tradition at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show with a very special customized Porsche 997 Turbo. The boosted 911 will include upgrades both inside and out as well as under the rear deck lid, focusing on improving the performance of the twin turbocharged flat six power plant. The Mansory designed aero package is (...)
After seeing the bold faced Mitsubishi Outlander GT prototype based on the front end of an EVO X, the Japanese automaker has finally revealed the official details about the 2010 Outlander SUV, and it will be offered in both GT and SE variants with an asking price starting at just $20,840. For the 2010 model year, Mitsubishi has taken the front end from the popular prototype and incorporated it into the entire Outlander lineup. Another new item for the 2010 Outlander is the gearbox. (...)
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The French automaker Peugeot has just added a new model to their lineup for the Chinese market. While the new Peugeot 408 is in fact a long wheelbase sedan based on the 308. The new car's name follows the Lion Marque's traditional nomenclature, with the number 4 referring to the size of the vehicle, which measures 4.68 meters in length, and its position in the midsize luxury saloon segment. The 0 denotes the 408 as a Peugeot, while the 8 signifies the sedan's generation. The Peugeot 408 (...)
The German tuning firm TechArt has just announced details about their latest aerodynamic upgrade package for the Porsche Panamera. Available for everything from the basic Panamera S to the turbocharged all wheel drive version, TechArt will unveil the dressed up four door sports car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Dubbed the TechArt Aerodynamic Kit I, the body mods include a three piece chin spoiler integrated into the new front fascia as well as a set of simple taillight masks that add an (...)
The Japanese automaker Mitsubishi has just announced details about the 2010 Lancer Evolution X for its home market and it looks like they are only making it better. Mitsubishi made enough of these turbocharged all wheel drive sports car in 2008 to last through the 2009 model year, so the announcement of a new 2010 model is a good sign and means that things are back on track for the super car fighting sport compact from the diamond star carmaker. Keep in mind that these updates are (...)
The German automaker BMW has come up with a solution for enthusiasts who wish they could afford to get behind the wheel of a track tuned M3 but are willing to settle for a twin turbocharged straight six substitute, they will be happy to hear that there will be a new high performance addition to the 3-Series lineup. The 335is will undergo the same treatment as the Z4 SDrive35is and will debut at the New York International Auto Show in and slotted between the current 300 HP 335i and the 400 (...)
