Thursday, December 2, 2010

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2012 Audi RS6 Sports Sedan Rendered by Photoshop Buff

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 05:50 PM PST

Talk about a lightning fast response. It's been less than 24 hours since Audi pulled the veils off the fourth-generation A6 premium sedan, and yet we already have a photoshop rendering of the future RS6 created by an artist from EDL. Granted, the production model would most likely sport blistered wheel arches while it wouldn't sit so close to the...


SPIED: BMW X1 Tries Out M Sport Package

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 04:50 PM PST

The idea of an M-Package is hardly fresh news for BMW as the Bavarian automaker has been spiffing up its normal production models with sports accessories for years now, the most recent recipients being the latest 5-Series sedan and Touring, and the X3 SUV. Next up on the menu is BMW's smallest crossover model, the X1, which went on sale in Europe...


Marangoni's Green-Footed Alfa Romeo Giulietta G430 iMove with 286HP

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 03:43 PM PST

Italian tire manufacturer Marangoni has teamed up with tuning firm TRC Italia to create a demo version of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1750 Quadrifoglio Verde () and showcase a new series of eco-friendly tires which will soon enter the market. Dubbed the Giulietta G430 iMove, the demo car is fitted with special tires sized 235/35 R19 tires boasting...


More Power, Please: Wimmer RS Tunes Porsche GT2 RS to 703HP

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 02:22 PM PST

With 620-horsepower on tap from the twin-tubo'd boxer engine for a 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint time of just 3.5 seconds and top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), we'd argue Porsche's 911 GT2 RS is lighting quick. However, German tuning house Wimmer RS has a mind of its own when it comes to performance even if we're talking about a sports car that will be...


Alfa Romeo Sale to VW Rumors Surface Again

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 12:38 PM PST

Back in April, the Fiat Group announced yet another round of plans to revive its money-losing Alfa Romeo brand, which included the development of new models and a re-launch in the U.S market. At that time, this seemed possible as the Italian maker intended to make good use of Chrysler and its RWD platforms to expand the model range. However, at...


New Subaru Trezia Adds Impreza Face to Toyota Verso-S MPV

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 12:03 PM PST

Meet the all-new Trezia, the latest in a long line of Toyota models turned into Subarus as part of the ongoing partnership between the two Japanese automakers. It's essentially a rebadged version of the Toyota Verso-S (called Ractis in Japan), which was introduced in Europe at this year's Paris Motor Show. The differences between the Trezia...


Nissan Announces 2012 GT-R's 0-100km/h Sprint Time, Half a Second Faster than 2011MY

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 10:49 AM PST

When we reported on the 2012MY Nissan GT-R, we were wondering how the added power would affect the Japanese sports car's acceleration times. Well, the wait is over as Nissan announced today that the facelifted GT-R with the tweaked 530HP twin-turbocharged V6 completes the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint in just 3.0 seconds, or a whopping 0.5 seconds...


BBR Re-Launches Turbo Kits for Mazda MX-5 Mk1 and Mk2

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 08:57 AM PST

In celebration of the 1990 launch of the original MX-5 BBR turbo, British tuning firm BBR has released a 20th Anniversary turbo conversion package for the Mk1 and Mk2 variants of the roadster model in both 1.6 and 1.8-liter guises, as well a more comprehensive tune for the Mk1 with additional chassis and styling mods. We'll remind you that BBR...


AC Schnitzer Turns All-Electric MINI E into a Police Car [with Video]

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 08:06 AM PST

In support of the German Automobile Tuner Association's "Tune it! Safe!" campaign, AC Schnitzer built the MINI E Police Look Concept, which is being showcased at the 2010 Essen Motor Show. The idea behind the campaign is to create a car that can satisfy tuning aficionados and also meet safety standards. The BMW Group's MINI E is powered by an...


Rinspeed Previews BamBoo EV Concept well Ahead of 2011 Geneva Show

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 07:12 AM PST

The 2011 edition of the Geneva Salon won't open its doors to the press and public for another three months and the organizers haven't even begun promoting the show yet, nevertheless, Frank M. Rinderknecht, the man behind wacky Swiss design house Rinspeed, has already revealed details about the company's all-new Geneva-bound concept model. The...


Kicherer Unveils Mercedes-Benz SLS 63 AMG Supersport with 610HP

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 06:40 AM PST

In Jeremy Clarkson's latest special, The Italian Job, the Top Gear host said that his new favorite car in the world is the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. While we're not sure if he would like a souped up version of the German supercar, fact is more and more tuners are turning their attention towards the Stuttgart's Gullwing model. Less than a week after...


Chevrolet Prices New Orlando MPV from £16,395 in the UK [Plus New Photo Gallery]

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 05:47 AM PST

The new Chevrolet Orlando compact minivan won't arrive in UK dealerships before Spring of 2011, but the company has already released detailed pricing and specifications. Available in three trim levels and with three engines including two diesel options, the 7-seater MPV will carry a base price of £16,395 (about US$25,400). The range kicks off...


Volkswagen Service Personnel make use of Virtual X-Ray Vision Tech

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 05:25 AM PST

At some point, every child would like to be a superhero with X-ray vision. Adults too, though they would use the ability for very different purposes... Until now, only a select few, like TSA personnel, have had the opportunity to see what's it like to have superhuman vision. Volkswagen is changing this by introducing the "Augmented Reality"...


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