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NOVITEC Tunes the Alfa Romeo MiTo

More power, great design and a sporty heart: NOVITEC presents the exclusive tuning program for the Alfa Romeo MiTo. Engine tuning for the two Diesel models and the gasoline-powered 1.4 TB model is complemented by a strikingly styled aerodynamic-enhancement package. The latter comes with a general operating certificate, eliminating the need for individual technical inspections. Also available from NOVITEC are 18-inch wheels and a height-adjustable coil-over suspension. NOVITEC POWERJET 2 is th

Peugeot 5008 - The New Compact People Carrier

With the 5008, Peugeot has created a new interpretation of the compact people carrier. This new model combines all the manufacturer’s key values but also builds further on the benefits expected by customers in this segment without any adverse effect on the vehicle’s road holding. The 5008 also introduces a range of cutting edge technologies to further enhance comfort, convenience and driving safety. As a result, the 5008 aims to set new benchmarks in the market for compact people carriers. Peugeot expands its ma

Audi and Xbox 360 join forces for the highly anticipated debut of Forza Motorsport3

The hottest name in racing games and the world’s most progressive maker of sporty luxury cars announced they have forged a partnership centering on the highly-anticipated debuts of the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro and Xbox 360’s “Forza Motorsport 3” later this year. “Forza Motorsport” has been at the pinnacle of racing video games since its arrival on the scene in 2005.  When “Forza Motorsport 3” hits the market in late October, it will set a

Volvo plug-in hybrid uses standard wall socket!!!

A Volvo that can be fuelled with electricity from a standard wall socket will be a reality in 2012. Swedish energy company Vattenfall and the Volvo Car Corporation are launching an industrial joint venture partnership to introduce plug-in hybrids on the market. The ground-breaking technology will considerably lower the environmental impact from traffic. In addition, owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle will be convenient since you can fuel up at home and fuel costs are significantly lower. In January 2007, the Volvo

Volkswagen Touran Freestyle

It is the most economical and sportiest Touran of all times. The new Touran Freestyle combines the best environmental technologies from Volkswagen, with an increase in driving dynamics, sporty look and elegant ease. So the special model consumes up to 0.6 liters less fuel and counts off only 144 g / km of CO2. Externally, the special model possess remarkable sporty look forced by the 16-inch light alloy wheels "Sedona". Inside, we find the radio-navigation system "RNS 310" and the multi-fu

G-POWER M3 TORNADO

For the current BMW M3, G-POWER offers an exquisite supercharger system that sets new standards in regards of design, quality and performance. Using gentle soft charging with just 0,3 bar (relative) boost, the output of the V8 engine is pushed from 420 hp to 500 hp and the torque increases from 400 Nm up to 480 Nm. After 9 months of intensive development, starting with the CAD design, followed by prototyping and completed with test drives and hot climate tests in the United Arab Emirates, the

First Zero Emissions MINI E Delivered to U.S. Customer

Peter Trepp has become the first of several hundred customers in the United States to take delivery of the MINI E — MINI’s fully electric, zero emissions vehicle. The other customers deliveries will be completed by the end of June. “Congratulations to Peter Trepp on being the first person in the United States to ta

2010 Honda Pilot Crossover

The 2010 Honda Pilot crossover combines car-like road manners and around-town driving ease with the most sought-after SUV traits by virtue of its spacious interior, rugged character and all-weather confidence. “The Pilot crossover offers practical SUV capabilities with the driving sophistication and refinement that people expect from a Honda,” said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of Product Planning for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “The combination of spacious eight-passenger seating,

JMS Racelook Carstyling Corsa D

For the perfect driving performance JMS offers a H&R monotube coil over kit with 50mm/45mm lowering (euro 1069). Racing optics purely with one-piece Racing rims 8x18 and 215/35R18 tyre (euro 1499). With this combination no bodywork needed. The selection of styling elements for the Corsa D is rarely. Now JMS create a new Racelook front lip spoiler for this car (euro 209). The part is easy to fit in a short time on the original front bumper. Other parts like aerodynamic, exhausts, air fi

Supreme Performance, Exclusive Style: The BMW M3 Edition Models

Powerful, aesthetic design, supreme performance and exclusive style - the unique characteristics of the BMW M3 are now available in highly attractive Edition Models focusing on the most outstanding highlights of these outstanding cars. Based on the BMW M3 Coupé, the M3 Edition Models offer a choice of no less than four highly individual cars boasting perfectly harmonised modifications in body design and interior features as well as special lig

brusa all-electric spyder car

BRUSA all-electric Spyder car

The Spyder is an all electric performance car by BRUSA Elektronik AG, dedicated to prove that mature new generation EVs are sporty, fun-to-drive vehicles, far away from sluggish or even boring vehicles one might have in mind when talking about EVs. Spyder is a really powerful and lightweight sportscar, reduced to the essential. Its drivetrain consists of 2x100kW BRUSA hybrid synchronous electric motors, each one connected to a rear wheel, each one with its own controller, and a single high power

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Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS

Presented at the only live supercar show in the world - Top Marques Monaco 2009 the Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS magnetize us with very aggressive front cab design stance with a dramatic side view. Inspired by the world of movies, carchases and violent atmospheres the Savage acquire high design-contrast in its form. The materials used in the interior scream for your attention, high finish carbon fibre, machined aluminium, alcantara leather, and wood. The car is based on Corvette C6 equipped