Archive for October, 2009

  • Wolf Racing Modifies The Ford Focus RS To 360 HP
    Along with Loder1899, German tuner Wolf Racing has released a new modified Ford Focus RS. The new sport package for the RS will include a revised engine system for a total of 360-hp with 559Nm of torque. The package is called the RS360, and it benefits from a new engine software and turbocharger. The engine kit has been set at around $1920 USD. There will be...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 06:10 pm
  • Audi Releases A Special Edition 100 Year TT Coupe In Japan
    Audi has launched a special edition TT 2.0 TFSI Coupe. The new TT will be for the Japanese market and it will only be built in a limited production of 100 units. There will be be two special colours available, blue pearl and bright orange. The upgrades include a carbon fibre exterior trim as well as a set of 19-inch wheels. The inside has new black leather seats. ...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 05:10 pm
  • The Cadillac CTS-V Challenge Is Over.. GM Beats Jalopnik
    The Cadillac CTS-V Challenge at the Monticello Motor Club race track is finally over. The winner around the track was GM’s Performance Division Executive, John Heinricy as he lapped the track in 2 minutes and 46 seconds. The top three places featured Cadillac CTS-V’s, while the fourth place was owned by a privately owned BMW M3 sedan. Bob Lutz came...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 05:10 pm
  • Hennessey Performance Modifies The Chevrolet Camaro
    Hennessey Performance has unveiled their brand new 2010 HPE700 LS9 Chevrolet Camaro before teh 2009 SEMA Show. The Hennessey Camaro will be built in a limited production of 24 units where 10 have already been sold. These models are based on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS and they will feature 6-speed transmissions. Expect a 6.2-litre supercharged engine with an...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 05:10 pm
  • General Motors Extends The 60 Day Satisfaction Program
    General Motors has announced that they will extend their 60-day satisfaction guarantee program as a part of the new “May the Best Car Win” program. The program was meant to finish at the end of November, where it will now run until the 4th of January. “It’s been very successful, and the third phase of the advertising campaign will launch in magazines...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 05:10 pm
  • BMW’s New Wind + Model Tunnel
    BMW latest press stunt involves a model as well as a wind tunnel. Good match? Who knows. Anyway, BMW has invited model, Sylvie van der Vaart over for a photoshoot in a convertible car. The shoot is called the “hairdo experiment”. The first experiment started with Sylvie wearing “an eighties-style Bordeaux-colored dress” which hinted towards the...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 05:10 pm
  • 2010 Saleen S281 Mustang For SEMA Show
    A few images regarding the 2010 Saleen S281 Mustang has been released online. The new Saleen will be on show at the SEMA Motor Show where it will feature a unique body kit with a new hood, grille and front fascia. There will be a new set of side skirts and rear window louvers. Expect a sleek spoiler, a rear diffuser and an aggressive four-tailpipe exhaust system...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 05:10 pm
  • VizualTech Creates The ALMS 2010 Camaro
    VizualTech Design, a Swedish firm has released a new proposal for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The new kit will include a massive rear wing, a front spoiler and extra lighting. There will be new steeply carved panels along with new side sills. There is no word on any performance upgrades yet, but lets see what the future has in store for us. ...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 05:10 pm
  • Porsche, Infiniti & Ferrari Release New Themes For Microsoft Windows 7
    Those interested in customizing their new Windows 7 install with some sports car materials, you will be happy to know that Microsoft has teamed up with Infiniti, Porsche and Ferrari to get this done. While Windows 7 pretty much tops every other release out there, it’s good to know that Microsoft is pushing forward with it. The new package will allow for...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 01:10 am
  • Geely Shares Hit All Time High — Volvo Bid Does The Company Well
    Geely has been announced as the preferred bidder for the Volvo brand. The official announcement from Ford has now boosted the shares of the Chinese brand by about 4.5 percent. This increase has given the company it’s highest value ever since the first listing in 2004. How Geely will obtain the brand, and handle it’s project we do not know. “I...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 01:10 am
  • BMW Has Created A One-Off M5 CSL
    BMW are celebrating a very special anniversary as it seems to be the 25th year of the M5 sport saloon. As a present to themselves, BMW has created a new one-off E60 M5 CSL model. The Motorsport division at BMW has said that this is “the M5 CSL we never built”. The special edition M5 CSL boasts a 5.5-litre engine with a about 580-horsepower and 540Nm of torque...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 01:10 am
  • Opel Has Released News On Their New 2010 Corsa ecoFLEX
    Opel has released its new Corsa ecoFLEX which is powered by a 1.3-litre CDTI diesel engine using a variable geometry turbocharger. The engine will allow the Corsa to move towards a greener future of lower emissions and better fuel consumption. The power on the new Corsa ecoFLEX has been boosted by 28 percent, while the CO2 emissions are down by 10 percent. The...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 01:10 am
  • VW Has Released Another Sketch Of The New Mid-Size Sedan
    Volkswagen has revealed a new sketch regarding the up and coming mid-size sedan. The new NMS will be produced at the Chattanooge plant in Tennesee where it will rival the Honda Accord. The new sedan from VW is yet to be named, but it is expected that it will replace or simply just fall in line with the Passat model. At the moment there are no details on the sedan,...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 01:10 am
  • Acura Has Announced That They Will Introduce The TSX Sport Wagon In 2011
    Honda has announced that they will add the TSX Sport Wagon to their 2011 vehicle line up. The TSX Sport Wagon is pretty much the same as the Accord CrossTour which is currently sold in the European market. The TSX Sport Wagon will not differ much from the European model, except for the fact that it will be sold at Acura dealerships with a different name. There...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 01:10 am
  • Mazda RX-Z — The Diesel-Electric Hybrid Design Study
    While this might not be the real-deal, it is however really interesting and yet pretty, quaint. The new 2+2 sports coupe rendered here features reverse opening doors and a smooth curvaceous look which could be used as a replacement for the Mazda RX-8. The Mazda RX-Z (pictured) was created by Romanian design student, Adrian Ciprian, who took an usual approach...
    by Dean at October 30th, 2009 at 01:10 am