Archive for September, 2009

  • A Quick Look At The Renault Fluence Zero Emission Concept
    Renault are currently focusing on a new zero-emission vehicle for the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new model will fall under one of the four models which Renault recently teased before the show started. The new model in question here is the Fluence Zero Emission Concept which will have a panoramic sunroof that acts as a solar panel. The images reveal a recharging...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 05:09 pm
  • Peugeot Kind Of Reveals Their New BB1 Concept
    The Peugeot BB1 Concept will be revealed at the Frankfurt Show very soon, where we will finally be able to see the scooter-car inter-breed in full force. The Peugeot mini site said that Its mother is a scooter. Its father is a car.” The images reveal a city driving machine which will have two rear seats, as well as the original front seat layout for an...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 05:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: Lamborghini Unveils The New Reventon Roadster
    Lamborghini has announced the official news on their Reventon Roadster, the limited edition drop top. Lamborghini will only produce 20 versions of the Reveton drop top and all of them will have extremely satisfying performance. The body will be built from carbon fibre and high-strength steel in order to keep the safety standards top notch, where the overall weight...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 05:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: Audi Officially Drops The Top On The R8 Spyder
    Audi has now officially revealed their R8 Spyder to the public where it will have a V10 engine, and new side air intakes instead of the trademark R8 side blades. So the new drop-top R8 is pretty different to the standard models, as of course the roof is dynamic. There will be loads of carbon fibre parts on the new R8 Spyder, as well as Audi’s aluminium...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 05:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: The Limited Edition Range Rover Sport Model
    Land Rover will be at the Frankfurt Motor Show with a new limited edition Autobiography limited edition model that will use the 3.6-litre TDV8 and Supercharged body styles. The special edition will include a new body kit with a new grille, side air vents, 20-inch diamond wheels and a duo-toned premium leather interior. The Sales for the UK will start in January...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 05:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: The Seat IBZ Sport Tourer Concept Revealed
    SEAT has also used the Frankfurt Motor Show to unveil their brand new IBZ Concept which is actually a new production version of the new Seat Ibiza Sport Tourer that will be on show at the next Geneva or Barcelona Motor Show. The new Seat model will fall under the company plans to create a new set of 10 models for the future. The Volkswagen-owned brand has recently...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 05:09 pm
  • Bugatti Unveils Their 16 C Galibier Concept
    The latest Bugatti news revolves around the 16 C Galibier Concept which will sadly, not be at the Frankfurt Show. The news of the 16 C Galibier not at the Frankfurt show pretty much ties in with the previous reports stating that the Bordeaux will not be on show. However, at Frankfurt or not we’re happy to announce that the new Bugatti is however here....
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 04:09 pm
  • Sportec’s New RS425 – The High-Powered Audi S4 Avant
    Sportec has once again taken it upon themselves to boost the performance on a soccer-mom-mobile. The Audi S4 Avant has been modified in order to get kiddies to soccer practice on time. Okay, so we’re being a bit sarcastic with the above, but hey there is some truth to it. Either way, all performance modifications are welcome in our garage, and we’re...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 04:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: The Volkswagen L1 Concept Unveiled
    Volkswagen’s new 1-liter concept car called the L1 Concept has been updated and pretty much release for the Frankfurt Motor Show. The L1 Concept from VW is pretty different to the original version unveiled in 2002, where the latest model houses most of the new design traits from the latest Volkswagen models. The up-to-date looks essentially means that Volkswagen...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 04:09 pm
  • GM Might Use Reva Electric Technology For Their Chevrolet Spark
    General Motors in the Indian region has announced that they are currently in talks with the Bangladore-based Reva Electric Car company with a possible chance of a joint venture for future models. The report said that GM are looking to use Reva EV technology for their own electric Chevrolet Spark. “We have been pursuing opportunities for commercial application...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 04:09 pm
  • Magna Will Drop Around 10,500 Jobs At Opel
    People should start to worry that Opel’s future might not be as sweet as originally proposed. The new owner, Magna & Sberbank has announced that there will be a job cut of 10,500 people in the Europe market. It was said that nearly half of those jobs will be cut from the German market alone. This is exactly what the government didn’t want, however...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 04:09 pm
  • Manhart Racing’s Brand New BMW M3 With A V10 Engine From The M6
    Manhart Racing has dropped the news on their latest BMW upgrade kit called the BMW M3 E92 5.0 V10 SMG, aka the “Porsche Chaser”. The funny name was awarded to the Manhart modified BMW after the performance figures of 420-horsepower V10 engine from the M6 was added to the 3-Series shell. Although this mighty upgrade is more than a worthy change as...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 04:09 pm
  • Frankfurt-Leak: The Volkswagen Golf R With Four-Wheel-Drive
    The American customers that feel betrayed as Volkswagen will not offer the Scirocco R in the US can now smile as the latest performance news reveals that the German based company will release the Golf R to the market. The new VW Golf R for 2010 will make its debut at the Frankfurt Show, but this leak will cover a bit of information until we have the real news. The...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 04:09 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: Toyota’s Brand New Land Cruiser For 2010
    Toyota has unveiled the brand new Land Cruiser for 2010 a day, or so, before the official Frankfurt Motor Show starts. The new Land Cruiser from Toyota will lose some of it’s weight when it takes up its new shape on the market. The new 2010 Land Cruiser will boast a better off-road ability along with a new, adjusted road performance with the benefits of...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 04:09 pm
  • Fiat’s Abarth Grande Punto Boosts Its Way Down To Frankfurt
    The new Abarth Grande Punto SuperSport has been launched by Italian automaker, Fiat. The new Fiat Abarth model will house a 1.4-litre petrol engine with a good, and more than capable 180-horsepower and 270Nm of torque at an average 3,000 RPM. The SS will not be too slow, as the 0-100km/h comes in at 7.5 seconds with the top speed being set at 215km/h. These figures...
    by Dean at September 15th, 2009 at 04:09 pm