07 March 2009, 10:54 AM
The latest creation of Arden is the Arden AJ 21, which was developed on Jaguar XF basis. This wildcat will thrill you, with a stronger engine, extensive aerodynamic modifications and elegant interior. It will offer a genuinely Jaguar pleasure with an individual Arden mark.
The new AJ 21 will receive a complete new front apron with typical Arden style, which will not only impress with a big radiator grill in handmade stainless steel mesh, but also with its large air vents for perfect cooling
07 March 2009, 10:15 AM
Already a world leader in advanced diesel engine technology, Fiat Group has just launched MultiAir, a fundamental breakthrough in petrol engine design that will dramatically cut fuel consumption, as well as significantly boosting power and torque, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by between 10 and 25 per cent, and up to a 60 per cent reduction in other engine pollutants.
With two generations of common rail direct injection diesel
07 March 2009, 10:00 AM
Arden has dedicated itself for over 30 years to the tuning of British cars and is one of the leading addresses for customers looking to emphasise the typical features and customise their Jaguars and Range Rovers. Arden offers an extensive range of modifications for the XKR model from Jaguar. As the Arden XKR AJ 20 Coupe, this big cat stands out with a displacement-increased engine and offers pure, unadulterated Jaguar enjoyment plus that distinguishing Arden touch.
Compressor power
Arden rebuilds the 4.2 l V8
06 March 2009, 03:56 PM
The Tata Motors Limited stand hosts the world première of the Tata Pr1ma (Italian for “First”), a styling model designed and built by Pininfarina for the Indian company, first official project - hence its name - of the Tata-Pininfarina cooperation in the fields of research, design and engineering. As part of a strategy outlined early in 2008, Pininfarina has set itself the goal of establishing itself in India where it offers its design and engineering services to local carmakers.
Based on the
06 March 2009, 03:32 PM
Carlsson breaks new grounds. With the wheel 1/5 REVO the refinder for Mercedes-Benz cars self-confidently presents a revolutinary design.
Eye-catching provocative the new wheel design shows its double spokes with a rigid colour contrast in matt black and gloss-turned silver.
The drawn design from the struts o
06 March 2009, 01:30 PM
There hasn’t been much good news for the UK midlands motor industry of late – but UK-based electric car specialist Zytek has received a boost with the contract to build and fit the electric drivetrain for the second-generation Smart Fortwo ED at its facility in Fradley, Staffordshire.
Zytek has developed an integrat
06 March 2009, 01:20 PM
As car manufacturers start to feel the economic pinch, they are looking to outsource more and more of their product development work to suppliers. That’s the view of Austrian-based Magna Steyr, best-known for its contract manufacturing for the likes of Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz.
The company is keen to show off its design and development capabilities, especially when it comes to electric vehicles. Magna Steyr already has a contract to help Ford develop an electric version of the Focus – and at Geneva it showed a
06 March 2009, 12:00 PM
The tC Release Series 5.0 in gloss black is the only limited-run tC for 2009. The car’s theme is Toyota Racing Development (TRD), so performance will be at its heart.
Trick TRD-edition 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, in matte black with red trim, and red TRD lowering springs provide this tC with its menacing presence. For additional stability when cornering, the tC is fitted with a red TRD rear sway bar. A TRD sport muffler gives the tC RS 5.0 an aggressive sound signature, while a TRD exterior badge marks the
06 March 2009, 11:56 AM
With a performance of more than 550hp, the SP 550mc goes out hunting in the territory of its fellow super cars. Thanks to Sportec’s sporty understatement, the 997 Turbo has become nothing less than a cheetah in a tailored suit – with significantly reduced CO2 emissions. In spite of the new CO2-reduced natural gas technology, the turbo performance could be considerably improved. Consequently, also the mean&clean version of the SP 550 delivers breathtaking performance and torque values.
The
06 March 2009, 11:43 AM
CONSTRUCTION
• Integrated Body-Frame with hydroformed members and advanced high-strength steels, including boron steel in the A- and B- pillars
• Outer-body panels are double-sided zinc-coated steel and aluminum alloy
ENGINE
NATURALLY ASPIRATED
Type 90-degree V8 Aluminum-alloy cylinder heads and block
Engine
06 March 2009, 11:02 AM
The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este drew visitors to Lake Como for the first time 80 years ago. For ten years now, BMW has organised the Concorso jointly with the Grand Hotel Villa d'Este luxury hotel. The longstanding tradition of this automotive beauty contest continues this year when, from 24 to 26 April 2009, a select range of classic cars will converge on the shores of Lake Como and be submitted to a vote by the public and a jury. At this anniversary Concorso, the BMW Group will itself be
06 March 2009, 10:31 AM
Ford’s 2010 Escape, the small SUV with the best crash test ratings of any vehicle in its class, is increasing its technology leadership with the addition of five new features that improve safety, reduce driver distractions and aid drivers by automatically parallel parking their vehicle.
The new Escape, in showrooms this summer, will add MyKey™ teen-safety technology, Integrated Spotter Mirrors – both offered standard (MyKey on XLT and above models) – optional Rear View Camera System and SYNC with real-time Traff
