Archive for June, 2010

  • 2011 BMW 5-Series With M Sport Details
    Leaked images of the 2011 BMW 5-Series leaked onto the internet. The model in question boasts an M Sports Package which includes a M-style front bumper, more aggressive side skirts and a subtle boot lid spoiler. There’s a rear diffuser and chrome tail pipes. There will be two different wheel sets available, 18-inch multi-spoke 350M’s and 19-inch double spoke...
    by Dean at June 30th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
  • Mazda Takuya Special Edition For The United Kingdom
    Mazda’s Takuya special edition upgrades will be available for the Mazda2, Mazda3 and Mazda6 models in the United Kingdom. The Takuya upgrades will include cosmetic and equipment enhancements. The Mazda2 will boast a 1.3-litre engine with 86-horsepower and 16-inch alloy wheels. Styling includes a front spoiler, sports bumpers with fog lights, and side skirts. There...
    by Dean at June 30th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
  • Special Edition Mazda MX-5 Miyako Special Edition
    The latest special edition from Mazda is called the Miyako and it influences the MX-5 for Britian. The special edition MX-5 will go on sale tomorrow in the UK with a limited run of 500 units. There will be two versions available, a 126-horsepower 1.8-litre soft top and a 160-horsepower 2.0-litre roadster coupe with a hard top. Both versions will be available with a silver...
    by Dean at June 30th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
  • Sport-Wheels Add More Power To The VW Golf R
    Sport-Wheels, a German tuning firm, has created a new package for the Volkswagen Golf R. The tuner has boosted power from 201kW to 246kW with 450Nm of torque. The power will come from a re-calibrated ECU as well as a custom exhaust system. The suspension has been upgraded, while the wheels now come in a size of 20-inches. ...
    by Dean at June 30th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
  • Revealed: T.25 City Car By Gordon Murray
    The T.25 City Car from Gordon Murray has been revealed. The minicar will boast a three-seater layout similar to that of his previous creation, the McLaren F1. There will be no doors, instead the front end of the car will lift up allowing entry. Power will come from a 660cc three-cylinder engine in the rear, power will amount to about 38kW where torque will be set at 57Nm....
    by Dean at June 30th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
  • Audi CEO Says That They Will Be Number 1
    Audi’s CEO has said that they are well on their way to becoming the number one luxury automaker. Rupert Stadler said that he is confident that Audi can overtake BMW by 2015. The reason for optimism is that many people are interested in the A1 entry-level vehicle, and this should allow the brand to shoot past Mercedes-Benz in sales. During 2010, sales have grown...
    by Dean at June 30th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
  • Abarth Tuning For Alfa Romeo Models
    Abarth are planning to release a range of performance kits for the Alfa Romeo range. “The brand is doing so well that we plan to start producing more performance kits for Fiats, and even some Alfa Romeo models,” Alfa executive Antonio Labate told Autocar. “We won’t be working with the Mito since Alfa already has the Cloverleaf, but there are lots of other...
    by Dean at June 30th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
  • Rumour Has It: BMW M8 Hybrid Sports Car Based On Vision ED Concept?
    German news sources, namely – Auto Zeitung, are speculating that a new plug-in hybrid based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept could soon be created. There is a chance that the name could be the “M8″ where it would use a mid-mounted internal combustion engine with an electric drive motor sporting over 447kW. Instead of the original diesel-powered...
    by Dean at June 30th, 2010 at 09:06 pm
  • BMW Performance Offers Carbon Fibre Aerodynamic Parts For The M3
    Three new fibre glass accessories for the BMW M3 coupe, sedan and convertible has become available for consumers. There will be pieces designed to match the carbon fibre roof, the mirror caps, deck lip spoiler and front splitter. These pieces will be designed to reduce lift and offer better aerodynamics. All of the parts will be available through BMW USA. ...
    by Dean at June 30th, 2010 at 09:06 pm
  • Alfa Romeo 6C 3200 Design Study
    The Alfa Romeo 6C 3200 Cento spider was created by 1754 Fuori dell’ ordinario and it is a tribute which fits between the Spider/Brera and 8C models. There are no plans for a concept vehicle, however a real life model could be built if there was interest. [via:carscoop]
    by Dean at June 29th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
  • Audi TTS Pikes Peak Driverless Car — Pictured
    The first images of the driverless Audi TTS Pikes Peak racer is here. The driverless TTS is called the “Autonomous TTS” and it will travel up Pikes Peak in Colorado without any human assistance inside the vehicle. “With the changed appearance, the Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak is now squarely aligned with Audi cars that made motorsports history a generation...
    by Dean at June 29th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
  • Bentley Looking To Launch New Vehicles Every 18 Months
    Bentley are looking at an 18-month product launch cycle where they will create additional vehicles based on existing models. For example, the 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible which happens to be a similar model to the Coupe and GT models. Research from the Bentley team found that owners like to drive their vehicles for 12 to 18-months before they want something...
    by Dean at June 29th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
  • 2011 Ford Mondeo Facelift Revealed
    Ford’s 2011 Mondeo has been facelifted, and revealed prior to its Moscow Motor Show debut. The new facelifted Mondeo includes a new grille, a revised hood, restyled bumpers, modified headlights and LED taillights. The inside will boast a new centre console, new LED lights and a new satellite-navigation system. Power will include a 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine with various...
    by Dean at June 29th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
  • BMW Looking To Build Sub-1-Series Mini Car?
    One of BMW’s new promotional videos comes with reason to believe that the firm is still thinking about a sub-1-Series mini-car. The video shows a small vehicle in four different renderings and drawings. Around 14 seconds, and 20 seconds into the clip the car is visible in different forms. From sketch to clay-model. The sketches show that the car in question is a...
    by Dean at June 29th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
  • Gordon Murray’s T.25: Official Details & Images
    Gordon Murray Design has revealed the first bunch of images regarding the T.25 City Car. The T.25 will measure in at 2.4meters long, 1.3meters wide and 1.6meters tall. There will be a McLaren-like three-seat arrangement. Power will come from a 660cc three-cylinder engine with 38kW and 57Nm of torque. Connected to this will be a five-speed semi-automatic gearbox allowing...
    by Dean at June 29th, 2010 at 12:06 pm