The NISSAN GT-R, winner of the 2009 World Performance Car of the Year, has improved its lap time at the renowned Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany to 7min 26 seconds 70 on April 23.This new time underlines Nissan engineering team's commitment to constantly challenge the GT-R's performance. Previous recorded lap times at the 'Ring' were: 7 minutes 27 seconds 56 on April 15, 2009 7 minutes 29 in April 2008 7 minutes 38
Six months into road testing of HydroGen4 vehicles in Berlin has shown the fourth generation of GM/Opel fuel cell cars are reliable and that the future of hydrogen mobility is viable, an Opel engineer told an audience of academic, government and industry professionals at the Electric Vehicle Symposium 24 (EVS 24). EVS 24, the world's premier conference on electric drive technologies, is being held in Stavanger, Norway. "The feedback from dr
Ferrari has announced that it will offering a very special car at the RM Auction due to be held this coming Sunday. The car, the very last F430 to leave the production line towards the end of this year, will be auctioned to raise funds for rebuilding in Abruzzo, central Italy, which was devastated by the earthquake on the 6th of April. Ferrari will liaise with the local authorities to ensure that the funds will go towards the most needy. The F
The first Skoda Yeti rolled off the assembly line at Skoda's Kvasiny, Czech Republic plant on Tuesday 12 May 2009. With the start of series production, Skoda has officially introduced its fifth model line and entered the crossover segment. The very first Yeti spotted leaving the production hall was an Aqua Blue, four-wheel drive model, fitted with a 1.8 TSI engine. Skoda has designed Yeti as it does all its models - for the way people use cars. Clever solutions include the flexible and prac
Integrating German engineering excellence, fluid sculptural design and accessible innovative technologies, the new Opel Astra captures the philosophy which quickly made the Insignia Europe's best-selling mid-sized sedan. Opel's new compact will premiere September 17 in Frankfurt at the IAA as a dynamic five-door hatchback with elegant touches that profits from the best of Opel engineering for a thrilling driving experience. The next generation Astra brings many comfort and safety features to the compact class th
When it comes to parking manoeuvres, a moment's inattention can cause a costly mistake. Scraped alloy wheels and dented bumpers might seem part-and-parcel of modern driving, but with the new RX 450h Lexus has gone further to make life easier and safer when it comes to navigating tight spaces. The new full hybrid luxury SUV is available with three different monitor systems that eliminate blind spots and provide handy guidelines to ensure drivers keep on the right track as they negotiate parkin
CAR BODY 99 49 3904 G - HARTGE insignia 140 x 16 mm 99 49 2904 G - HARTGE insignia, blue 140 x 32 mm COCKPIT / INTERIOR 41 46 0049 J - HARTGE set of aluminium pedals (2) for automatic gear box 41 46 0050 J - HARTGE set of aluminium pedals (3) for manual gear box 41 46 0051 J - HARTGE aluminium foot rest 99 49 0100 G - HARTGE aluminium emblem for steering wheel - "HARTGE" embossed O 45.5 mm for all BMWs from 09/98 62 85 0855 A - HARTGE speedometer 300 km/h (dial in silver
Lancia Delta reflects perfectly the concept of "Anticrisis Luxury" as it fulfils the current requirements of prestige and mobility thanks to the logic of downsizing - i.e. it ensures high quality and performance, reducing cost, size and fuel consumption. Thanks to these winning characteristics, in March this model became the leader of its car range in Italy and is fast growing at European level. In order to improve these results, today Lancia launches a new engine and a new version together with
We have pleasure in presenting you our latest body styling equipments for the new AUDI A3 FACELIFT 2009 models. These ones consist of: * a front spoiler in 2 parts (not compatible with the exterior "S-Line" package) * a rear spoiler with exhaust (L & R tips) (not compatible with the "QUATTRO" version) or without exhaust (foreseen for the original one) * a set of side skirts * a roof spoiler (2 versions : for the A3 and for the A3 Sportback) All these parts are
Off-roaders are only suitable for terrain; compact means sacrifice and sports cars only appeal to contortionists who have no spine: once prejudices were easier and the choice of the right car was therefore complicated. Who would have thought that the Mercedes GLK would one day turn all these clichés on their head and f
Infiniti today announced pricing on the 2010 Infiniti QX56 full-size luxury SUV, which is on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The QX56 is available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive models, both equipped with a standard 320-horsepower 5.6-liter DOHC V8, 5-speed automatic transmission, leather-appointed seating and a long list of luxury and technology features. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2010 Infiniti QX56 2WD is $56,050 and $59,150 for the Infiniti QX56 4W
HAMANN-Motorsport presents its new creation, the 22 inch design wheel HM EVO. This light alloy rim has been especially adjusted to the design vocabulary and technical requirements of the current BMW 7-series models F01 and F02, X6 E71 as well as X5 E70 - a rim with an exclusive character and highest technical standard. A typical characteristic of the modern style of this 22-inch rim is the glossy black varnish with the diamond-grinded rim star and the deep rim well which renders a noble impr
