Brabus presented a power upgrade kit for the Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI, the BRABUS D3 S POWER XTRA. The electronic engine control unit has an integrated injector drive that increases C220’s power output from standard 170hp to more impressive 217 hp and torque from 400 Nm to 480 Nm. With this kit, the C200 CDI goes from 0 to 62 mph (100km/h) in 7.8... ...read the full post
Here is the official list of the cars which will compete for the 2008 European “Car of the Year” award. The jury, which features 58 journalists from 22 countries across Europe will announce the winner on November 19th with the trophy presentation planned to take place in Hamburg in January. There’s some tough competition there, but... ...read the full post
German tuner Novitec Rosso will bring a modified version of the Ferrari 599 GTB at the Frankfurt Motor Show. With sales scheduled to start immediately after the Show, the tuning package consists of a subtle styling kit plus some power and handling upgrades. Exterior kit features a new front lip, side skirts with larger air intake openings, side flaps,... ...read the full post
Mercedes’ factory tuner AMG released a special version of the SLK, the Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG Back Edition. Powered by a modified 5.5-liter V8 engine that delivers 400 hp, the roadster also has modified air intake, reduced-resistance sports air filters, new high-performance headers and a new valve-timing scheme. Fitted with an AMG Speedshift... ...read the full post
Now why would you do that to your Porsche? The only good reason I find is that the owner is a woman, because nothing else makes sense. This Porsche was spotted on Moscow streets, in Russia. …read the full post Read More →
The Nissan “Micra Colour + Conceptâ€, which will be presented at Frankfurt, will introduce a new painting technology that was developed by Nissan Design Europe. The Micra concept’s gold and white two-tone scheme, look like a regular two tone car paint job, but that’s so wrong. A closer look at the gold finish shows an apparently... ...read the full post
The original Dodge Charger Concept, introduced in 1965 was recently sold for $1.1 million, though estimated somewhere between $1.5 to 2.0 million. The car had several owners until 1999, when show car collector Joe Bortz acquired it and he managed to find and fit the car with one of the original 15 engines produced for the racing circuit, complete with... ...read the full post
We presented earlier the official announcement of the 2008 Audi A4. Here are some more goodies, including some great official photos plus an awesome video presentation.Click the ‘Read More’ link to see more official photos. …read the full post Read More →
Scheduled to debut at Frankfurt, the Mitsubishi CX Concept will be powered by a 1.8L diesel engine and a twin-clutch transmission. The environmental-friendly concept is Euro 5 emissions compliant and features a variable-geometry turbocharger, a diesel oxidation catalyst, and a diesel particulate filter. The interior of the car is made of environmentally-friendly... ...read the full post
Scheduled to debut at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the Nissan Mixim concept, targeted to younger drivers, is powered by an electric motor/generator situated on each drive axel. The all-wheel-drive car is shorter and lower than the Nissan Micra an has the driver’s seat positioned in the middle of the cockpit while two persons can sit... ...read the full post
German tuner TechArt, specialized in Porsche tuning, made a press release in which announced what world premieres it will bring at the Frankfurt Motor Show. These will be the new TECHART Magnum with the luxury interior line “de Sede of Switzerlandâ€, the TECHART Aerokit I for the new Porsche Cayenne as well as the one-piece forged aluminum... ...read the full post
After the recent buzz created around the 2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan, it looks like the Japanese company is preparing another new car for the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Honda Accord Tourer Concept, beside replacing the current Accord wagon generation, will also feature a new Honda’s upcoming low emission diesel engine. Other green initiatives... ...read the full post
In a preview of the Frankfurt Motor Show, Maserati announced the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S, which will be a more exclusive version of their 4-door coupe currently in production, the Quattroporte. The Sport GT S version will have the same 400 hp engine, but it’ll be lowered by 10mm in the front and 25mm in the back, plus new aluminum and... ...read the full post
Some time ago we presented a great photo gallery of a modified Chrysler 300C by Webb Bland, a freelance automotive photographer. Now Webb has another cool gallery, of two Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe. Click ‘Read More’ to enjoy the rest of the photos. …read the full post Read More →
Only good news came recently from Aston Martin. I have to admit I’ve always been a fan of the British producer, because I always thought that is has more style and it had “that something” that Ferrari or Lamborghini never had. So I’m probably not being subjective at all, but I don’t care, I love these cars. So, let’s... ...read the full post
