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manhart bmw mh3 v8rs clubsport

Manhart BMW MH3 V8RS Clubsport

Manhart Racing has revealed the most brutal E92 3-Series, which you can imagine. After the previous project – MH3 V8R with 655PS (482 kW), the tuning company is ready with the new one - the MH3 V8 RS Clubsport. Firstly, the exterior is entirely modified in order to get maximum downforce. The aerodynamics package includes a front spoiler, modified hood, a pair of side skirts, wheel arch extensions, trunk li, an enormous adjustable rear wing and a rear diffuser. All parts are made from carbon f

tokyo auto salon 2012 with ten exciting exhibitions

Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 with Ten Exciting Exhibitions

While there is much talk about the forthcoming NAIAS, few are aware about the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon which will also be held on January 13-15 at the Makuhari Messe exhibition hall in Chiba prefecture. The organizers (Autech Japan and Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. A.K.A Nismo) promise an exciting event partl

cadillac burning rubber on the nürburgring

Cadillac Burning Rubber on The Nürburgring

The Nordschleife, the Northern Loop or quite simply the Nürburgring is the name of the notorious racing track based in Germany. Why notorious? Well, tragically many people have lost their lives along its corners. There is some silver lining to the story however, as it has also helped shape the automotive industry by providing grounds for testing, fine-tuning and refinement. And now a Cadillac team of engineers along with Dave Mikels (energy and powertrain integration engineer) have traveled all the way from from M

vorsteiner bentley br-10 [teaser]

Vorsteiner Bentley BR-10 [Teaser]

Brace yourselves! This is the latest teaser from Vorsteiner which features the 2012 Bentley Continental GT Coupe.It is said that Vorsteiner – a company with experience in modifying luxury performance vehicles – have applied a lightweight carbon fiber autoclave aerodynamic kit and some new wheels, exclusively forged for the Bentley. Other than that we can only wait for the full release on the Vorsteiner Bentley BR-10. Source: Vorsteiner

honda crosstour with a fresh lineup

Honda Crosstour with a Fresh Lineup

The Honda Crosstour will be available with a new 4-cylinder engine and two trim levels next month. It will be cheaper than it's V6 predecessor and also more economical – the mpg has gone up with 3 and 2 points (EPA) respectively for urban and extra urban driving. In terms of design, the Crosstour is a warehouse on 17' wheels, wrapped around in a curvy, slippery body. Two new paint finishes, with matching door handles, will be available for these newcomers - Twilight Blue Metallic and Basque R

2011 jm cardesign mini one r50

2011 JM Cardesign Mini One R50

This Mini One R50 undeniably could win innumerable cups thank to its unique design. The latter is made by the talented creatives from JM Cardesign. The company from Bergheim is responsible for turning the mini from a serial car to a motorsport look show car. Moreover it has huge range of modifications and detail improvements! First of all in the fascia of the MINI JM Cardesign integrated with the characteristic air inlet motor hood (which is usual for its big compressor brother Cooper S and i

2011 top 5 tunings of small cars

2011 TOP 5 Tunings of Small Cars

We have seen this year some incredible tunings which have left a big impression in our mind. However, some of the greatest tunings were made on … the tiniest car segment. In this top 5 are presented some of the most remarkable tunings made on small cars such as Smart for two and Volkswagen Beetle. The selection is based on the overall outlook of the car, i.e. the tuned exterior, the improvements made to enhance its performance, and of course - on the interior. SMART FORTWO DISCO BALL Numbe

jeep launches 2012 ‘jeep arctic yeti dig’ sweepstakes

Jeep Launches 2012 ‘Jeep Arctic Yeti Dig’ Sweepstakes

Exciting news from the Jeep® brand! It would like to send one lucky person home from the “2012 Winter X Games 16” with a new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Arctic edition! The brand kicked off the “Jeep Arctic Yeti Dig” sweepstakes on the Jeep Facebook page, Twitter and blog sites. The details are that six sweepstakes participants

2011 je design audi q7 s-line

2011 JE DESIGN Audi Q7 S-Line

The car-tuning manufacturer JE DESIGN is offering all Audi Q7 S-Line models of the Facelift generation an astonishing enhancement in exclusivity with a multipart bodywork kit and 22-inch alloy wheels. Thus the result is that is being provided more individuality and more prestige! The JE DESIGN bodywork kit includes door trims and aligns harmoniously with the Audi Q7's contours and more importantly - enhances the SUV's design. The high-class wheel arches were glued to the bodywork. Therefore t

2012 mercedes-benz e 300 bluetec hybrid

2012 Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Today we have very special and „ecological“ news from one of the most famous luxury brands. Mercedes-Benz launches hybrid offensive, starting with a world's most economical luxury-class model. Mercedes-Benz is beginning a new chapter in its brand's core segment, while at the same time making new standards for luxury-class business vehicles. Firstly, there is the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, which will be available as a Saloon and Estate. More importantly it impresses with new record values concerning t

2012 audi a1 quattro - 333 units worldwide

2012 Audi A1 Quattro - 333 units worldwide

Audi A1 Quattro will be released in limited series of just 333 examples worldwide. The special edition premium subcompact car comes with superb equipment, brutal turbocharged petrol engine, and exclusive exterior and interior. The A1 Quattro is powered by a directly injected, turbocharged 2.0 litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 265PS (195 kW) at 6000RPM and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque from just 2500RPM. With such power, the performance is exceptional - 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 245 km/h

2011 subaru forester 2.0d xs navplus price - £29 070

2011 Subaru Forester 2.0D XS NavPlus Price - £29 070

The latest version of Subaru Forester has been named “Junior Crossover of the Year“ by the famous -roading magazine - Total 4x4. In other words, this is the perfect vehicle for going to a picnic with your family. It offers a good combination of quality, practical usability, value and driving fun. 2011 Forester c