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lancia flavia “red carpet” special edition debuts at venice film festival

Lancia Flavia “Red Carpet” Special Edition debuts at Venice Film Festival

During the Venice Film Festival the brand Lancia will make a debut of a special edition convertible of its model Flavia. The new car was designed in collaboration with Poltrona Frau, which this year will celebrate its one hundredth anniversary. Lancia Flavia “Red Carpet” can be seen on show at the Festival both on the catwalk on the red carpet and inside the Lancia Café area. The vehicle is characterized by its seats and armrests which have be

2013 volkswagen jetta hybrid is world’s fastest hybrid

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is World’s Fastest Hybrid

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has been announced as the world’s fastest hybrid ever created. The reason for this is that it as just set a world speed record at 185 mph. This remarkable result was achieved at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The Volkswagen was driven by Motor Trend Associate Road Test Editor Carlos Lago. In

sr auto audi a6 vossen cv7

SR Auto Audi A6 Vossen CV7

Another exceptional car that SR Auto has just transformed is the famous Audi A6. This powerful A6 generates 245PS (180 kW) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft), thus being able to cover the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds. An in order to make it even more aerodynamically inclined, the tuning team combined forces with Vossen wheels. The result is a great visual upgrade in the stance of this brand new Audi. Vossen’s new CV7 model perfectly fitted the A6. The seven spoke wheel reaches from edg

sr auto range rover with agetro c100

SR Auto Range Rover with Agetro C100

This SR Auto Range Rover is a unique SUV which comes with a V8 diesel engine fitted with 8-speed transmission. Its 4.4 litre LR-TDV8 develops 313 hp and 700 Nm of torque. The performance is more than satisfying – 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds, 50-70mph in just 4.0 seconds and top speed of 130mph. However, what makes it even more perfect is the customization made by SR Auto. In the opinion of the team, proportion is the comparative relation between things or magnitudes as to size. Hence, the proporti

2014 citroen ds3 cabrio - first pictures released

2014 Citroen DS3 Cabrio - First Pictures Released

2014 Citroen DS3 Cabrio will make its first world debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. This is the cabriolet version of the multi-award winning DS3 which uses intelligent design to make top-down driving considerably easier and more enjoyable. The DS3 line-up was launched two years ago and immediately captured the hearts of many with its distinctive style and improved personalization options. Adding a convertible to the range, DS3 Cabrio doesn’t lack all the hallmarks and thrills of DS3, but instead delivers even

2013 lada kalina debuts in moscow

2013 Lada Kalina Debuts in Moscow

Another debut for the brand Lada: it has presented in Moscow the new face of 2013 Lada Kalina. Again, as a main person in the modernization process of the vehicle, was Steve Mattin. He adjusted the style of the front of the Kalina, which is a second generation vehicle. In fact, the car provoked a great deal of interest among the visitors of the 2012 Moscow Motor Show. From the bran announced that they are going to officially launch the car on the market in the beginning of 2013. In additio

2013 lada x-ray concept world premiere in moscow

2013 Lada X-Ray Concept World Premiere in Moscow

2013 Lada X-Ray Concept has just made its first world appearance at the 2012 Moscow Motor Show. There AvtoVaz gave the audience first look into a crossover which might eventually go for production. The concept vehicle X-Ray conveys everything about the future design philosophy of the carmaker. In fact, this Lada was designed by Steve Mattin. Those of you who are familiar with Mattin know that he was involved with the design of many Volvo and Mercedes-Benz vehicles. In addition, designer lines are mixing the fro

2013 nissan almera for russia [video]

2013 Nissan Almera for Russia [video]

Nissan has officially unveiled the new 2013 Almera model at the Moscow International Motor Show. The vehicle is specially designed for Russia. It combines exceptional roominess and genuine refinement with a robust chassis and proven drivetrain, while the design mixes contemporary Nissan styling cues with classic features to create a modern yet timeless look. "We have ambitious expansion plans in Russia and the new Almera will play a central role in that growth," commented François Goup

russian premiere for bugatti veyron 16.4 grand sport vitesse roadster

Russian Premiere for Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Roadster

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Roadster is the fastest production roadster ever created! And it has just made its first appearance at the International Motor Show in Moscow. This open-top version of the Grand Sport delivers 882 kW (1200 hp) reached at 6,400 rpm. The remarkable maximum torque of 1,500 Nm (at 3,000–5,000 rpm) it delivers from its 7.9-liter W16 engine. These figures allow the car to reach 100 km/h in unbelievable 2.6

depth of speed: back to life [video]

Depth of Speed: Back To Life [VIDEO]

We are always awaiting the next Depth of Speed video passionately! This time Josh Clason has made an incredible footage about a legendary car which was so uniquely transformed that no one could possible imagine that this is achievable. Joel, the owner of a 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit, entirely modified his car implementing an interesting theme and details onto it. For example the leather hood straps were made from belts. The steering wheel was wrapped in leather and the emblems were hand-painted.

lumma design porsche cayenne s clr 558 gt - contrast program

Lumma Design Porsche Cayenne S CLR 558 GT - Contrast Program

The latest model modified from Lumma Design is on their favorite Porsche Cayenne. We’ve seen so far many tunings by these folks made on this Porsche model. Now what we are to see is the Contrast Program by the tuning company manifesting as the Lumma Design Porsche Cayenne S CLR 558 GT. At first sight it impresses with its elegant combination of white and exterior elements in high-gloss black. This not only emphasizes the sporty and luxuriou

1983 volkswagen golf i chocolate brown becomes car of a special kind

1983 Volkswagen Golf I Chocolate Brown Becomes Car of a Special Kind

This elaborately modified 1983 Volkswagen Golf I Chocolate Brown won the first place in the Show & Shine competition at the 2012 TÜV Rheinland Tuning Night. In addition to this the lucky winning Volkswagen will become a showcase car for TÜV Rheinland at the Automechanika 2012 in Frankfurt. Marco Mueller is the name of the owner, and he is proud to demonstrate that spectacular tuning trim. The guy was trained as a master mechanic, so it is