15 May 2014, 10:20 AM
Following the findings in a recent survey, company car and business owners are more likely to prove careless than private vehicle owners. The research carried out recently by the Institute of Advanced Motorists in Britain concluded many shocking results as part of their IAM Drive and Survive campaign.
Whilst discriminating against company car drivers as a whole is a vast sweeping generalization, certain precautions need to be taken to improve the safety of the offenders and the larger motorin
15 May 2014, 09:44 AM
Cam Shaft & PP-Performance has teamed up to create their latest project based on Porsche 911 997 Carrera Cabriolet. The sports car has received both styling and performance upgrades.
The exterior boasts a set of Ultraleggera OZ rims - 8.5J x 20” with 235/25 ZR20 tires at the front and 12J x 20” with 305/20 ZR20 on the rear axle. The wheels are finished in nice gold paint. The chassis is improved thanks to B16 Bilstein coilovers.
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15 May 2014, 09:05 AM
Brabus has unveiled their tuning program for the latest Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. The performance saloon has received the same performance package as the S63 AMG and some other interesting stuff.
The bi-turbo V8 engine is enlarged to 6.0 liters thanks to increasing the cylinder bore to 99mm and stroke of 96mm. Two new special turbochargers by Brabus and modified exhaust manifolds are also present. The result is spectacular – 850HP (625 kW) at just 5,400RPM and a maximum torque of 1,450Nm (1,069 lb-ft), which is
14 May 2014, 02:11 PM
Renault has finally unveiled the more powerful and faster Megane RS 275 Trophy. The limited edition ultra-hot hatchback comes with a number of improvements, which will help to reclaim the crown: “King of Nurburgring”… for FWD street cars, of course.
2014 Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 275HP (202 kW) at 5,500RPM and 360Nm (265 lb-ft) of torque at 3,000RPM – an increase of 10HP compared to the previous model. The result is thank
14 May 2014, 10:59 AM
JMS Tuning has unveiled their latest project based on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176. The German styling specialists fitted the hatchback with a lot of new elements and soon a performance kit will be available.
Outside, the tuned A-Class comes with a more aggressive front bumper with a new splitter, new side air intakes and a pair of new side skirts. The new front bumper is priced at just €289 and can be installed directly without any modifications. There is also a set of new wheels
14 May 2014, 10:18 AM
Hennessey Performance has introduced the Chevrolet SS HPE1000 coming with an extremely powerful 7.0 liter twin-turbo engine. It features forged low compression pistons, forged steel connecting rods, callies 4340 forged steel crankshaft, ARP main studs and head bolts as well as CNC ported cylinder heads, upgraded valvetrain, custom HPE camshaft, fast LSX intake manifold, new injectors, improved fuel system and twin-ball bearing turbochargers.
The result is spectacular – 1,000HP (735 kW) at
14 May 2014, 10:03 AM
2014 Peugeot 208 Style is a special edition which is currently going on sale. The car features additional equipment and includes company’s new PureTech engine technology. 208 Style is based on the best-selling Active trim level and will be offered in three- or five-door variant. The car includes some additional extras.
14 May 2014, 09:45 AM
Chrysler Group’s Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne officially dedicated the Company’s new Tipton Transmission Plant and celebrated the production launch of the fuel-efficient nine-speed transmission today. During a ceremony at the plant, Marchionne told the audience, which included Tipton Mayor Don Havens, Tipton
14 May 2014, 09:39 AM
2015 Land Rover Freelander Metropolis is the most luxurious Freelander built so far. The flagship vehicle is based on the previous HSE LUX specification. It will offer its occupants premium Windsor leather, electrically adjustable seats and a panoramic sunroof. In addition, standard features also include xenon headlights, reversing camera and 19-inch diamond-turned alloy wheels. Metropolis is joined in the range by the new SE and SE Tech models,
14 May 2014, 09:10 AM
Skoda Citigo is one of the most successful cars in the line-up of vehicles that the company has built over the years. The model was introduced for the first time in September 2011 and since then it has created a strong presence in the automotive industry. We have seen so far many derivatives of the Citigo, but now it is time to get to know the 2014 Citigo Monte Carlo.
The car will be offered in both three-and five-door body styles. The new trim level is based on the mid-range SE grade. However, it will deliver t
14 May 2014, 09:05 AM
BMW is going to launch global campaign for the new i8, this month. The manufacturer’s first plug-in hybrid is a visionary vehicle with outstanding design that redefines the concept of premium and sheer driving pleasure. The BMW i8 combines the performance of a sports car with the fuel economy of a small car and therefore represents the next stage of development in the BMW Efficient Dynamics philosophy.
“We deliberately decided on a campaign that tells of the genesis of the BMW i8 – a jour
14 May 2014, 07:14 AM
2015 Buick Enclave will come equipped with a standard rearview camera. The same will count for every 2015 Buick model. With this step the company shows how important is the safety and technology. As a matter of fact, in 2013 the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute conducted a study which found th
