2009 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works

February 1, 2009 Filed Under: Mini
2009 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works - Front Angle View

Motor sport has heavily influenced the engineering and development of these new MINIs that feature a larger twin-scroll turbocharger and direct petrol injection with common rail. The four-cylinder engine has had the same modifications as the MINI CHALLENGE race car, along with re-engineered brakes, suspension and strengthened gearing. Each upgrade combines to give the car a remarkable output of 132hp per litre combined with 40mpg. Production of John... 

2008 Toyota A-BAT Concept

February 22, 2009 Filed Under: Toyota
Toyota A-BAT Concept - Front View

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., returns to its compact pickup truck roots with its latest concept vehicle A-BAT. The environmentally advanced A-BAT provides modern versatility, roominess and style in a compact pickup architecture. The A-BAT will be on display at the Toyota exhibit in Detroit at the 2008 North American International Auto Show beginning Monday, Jan. 14. “Driving from beyond the suburbs to the city is a way of life for... 

2008 Mansory Rolls-Royce Bel Air

March 15, 2009 Filed Under: Rolls-Royce, Tuning
Mansory Rolls-Royce Bel Air 2008 - Front View

Right on time for the start of the open-top motoring season in Europe, MANSORY is presenting the convertible known as Bel Air on the basis of the Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupé. Named after the classy district of Los Angeles, the MANSORY Bel Air truly lives up to its name. Luxury as far as the eye can see. Even in the production version, this car belongs to the most exclusive money can buy. MANSORY, however, the specialist for super sports cars and luxury... 

2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

March 8, 2009 Filed Under: Chrysler
Chrysler Sebring Convertible 2008 - Front Angle View

Chrysler is raising the roof on the convertible segment, introducing the all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. This completely redesigned Sebring Convertible is built on the company’s new D-segment platform and offers what no other convertible on the road can offer: Chrysler’s sleek and elegant design, exhilarating performance with excellent fuel efficiency, a spacious interior that comfortably sits four adults and enough room in the trunk... 

2007 TechArt Porsche Carrera GT

March 28, 2009 Filed Under: Porsche, Tuning
TechArt Porsche Carrera GT 2007 - Front Angle View

Is it possible to make a Porsche Carrera GT even more sporty and exclusive Yes it is! TechArt Automobildesign ( www.techart.de ) now customizes one of the rare mid-engine super sports cars for one of its long-time customers. The TechArt designers have developed aerodynamically efficient custom-tailored body components made from exposed carbon fiber that serve as a visual contrast to the metallic-orange special paint. A new air outlet on the... 

2005 Volkswagen Passat B6

May 24, 2009 Filed Under: Volkswagen
Volkswagen Passat B6 2005 - Front View

WOLFSBURG, Germany – This is it – the new Passat. Initial photos and facts as a taster before the premiere in February 2005. The launch will follow in the first European countries in March, after which the sixth generation of the bestselling model – more than 13 million Passats have been sold to date – will also be launched on the other continents. The new Passat is a car which is just as stylish as it is functional, comfortable and well... 

2006 Skoda Roomster

May 13, 2009 Filed Under: Skoda
Skoda Roomster 2006 - Front Angle View

Skoda Auto presents the first official picture of the new Skoda Roomster that is going to become the fourth model family. Not only does the Skoda Roomster represent the Skoda brand’s step towards a new market segment, but also a step towards a new development stage. The Roomster made its first appearance as a design study at the International Motor Show (IAA – Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung) in Frankfurt in 2003. In the light... 

2010 Fiat Abarth 500C

February 25, 2010 Filed Under: Fiat
2010 Fiat Abarth 500C - Front Angle

The development of design, without losing performance, comes the new Abarth 500C. Is not the first time that the house of Scorpio prepare a convertible and once again intervening aesthetic and technical. So while the eye lingers on new colors, and attention is affected by the elegant two-tone, the dynamic spoiler stretched recalls that Abarth 500C is above all a true sports car class. Spoiler, in addition to providing its contribution to ensure a... 

2010 Skoda Yeti

June 21, 2009 Filed Under: Skoda
Skoda Yeti 2010 - Front Side Picture

People have never tired of talking about that mythical creature who, with his white fur coat and sharp teeth, lives high up in icy mountains. Although they have never met him, people still speak with great conviction of their encounter with that peaceful inhabitant of the dizzying heights, who is said to have shown many a lost soul the route from the regions of eternal ice to the safety of the valley below. At Škoda Auto we are celebrating a new... 

2010 ENCO Exclusive Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

February 23, 2010 Filed Under: Audi, Tuning
2010 ENCO Exclusive Audi Q7 3.0 TDI - Front Angle

Without question: the formidable but equally stylish Audi Q7 always has an imposing appearance and cuts a fine figure both on the promenade and on long stretches of motorway. The large Ingolstadt car does not even shrink from light offroad excursions and can therefore can be recommended for (almost) all cases. V12 look for all ENCO Exclusive from Chemnitz however saw further potential for optical and technical improvements to the high calibre SUV.... 

2010 Nissan Fairlady Z 40th Anniversary Edition

November 11, 2009 Filed Under: Nissan
2010 Nissan Fairlady Z 40th Anniversary Edition - Front Angle Picture

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the release of the new Fairlady Z Roadster, which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide. In addition, the Fairlady Z Coupe receives minor new model enhancements and a new “Fairlady Z 40th Anniversary” model, which marks the first four decades of the popular Nissan sports car, joins the lineup. Fairlady Z Roadster Based on the latest generation Fairlady Z Coupe, the all-new Fairlady Z Roadster... 

2007 Ford F-150 Saleen S331 Sport Truck

March 15, 2009 Filed Under: Ford, Saleen
Ford F-150 Saleen S331 Sport Truck 2007 - Front Angle View

The Saleen S331 Sport Truck threatened to redefine the sport truck segment when the prototype was released at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. Just as promised, Saleen has followed up with the production launch of both supercharged and 3-Valve versions of the Saleen S331 Sport Truck. Designed and engineered by the same technicians that hand-build the Saleen S7, the S331 merges the functionality of a truck with optimum performance and styling of... 

2007 Chevrolet Silverado Rally Sport

March 29, 2009 Filed Under: Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado Rally Sport 2007 - Front Side View

The 2007 Chevy Silverado Rally Sport recalls legendary Rally Sport Chevys, such as the first-generation Rally Sport Camaros. Those cars were all about good looks and affordable, sporty performance. The Silverado Rally Sport conveys that ethic and combines it with the capability of a pickup. This concept vehicle is powered by GM Powertrain’s 6.2L Vortec V-8 and is outfitted with high-performance four-wheel disc brakes, lowered suspension and chrome... 

2008 BMW 320i M Sport Convertible

February 19, 2009 Filed Under: BMW
BMW 320i M Sport Convertible 2008 - Front Angle View

The BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible ranges both have a new flagship model. The M Sport specification level is now the most dynamic and sporting incarnation currently available for the recently launched Coupe and Convertible ranges. Offered on all engine variants, M Sport cars come with a raft of additional equipment as standard compared to an SE model. An M Aerodynamic body styling package gives the cars a distinct, sporting look, while... 

2006 Porsche Cayenne TechArt Magnum

April 13, 2009 Filed Under: Porsche, Tuning
Porsche Cayenne TechArt Magnum 2006 - Front Side View

TechArt MAGNUM with 600 hp / 442 kW twin-turbo V8 and muscular designer outfit: This is the exclusive high performance SUV Made by TechArt Automobildesign. The TechArt engine department was hard at work developing an extremely powerful version. The TechArt TA 048/T3 performance kit consists of two larger turbochargers, a high performance intercooler, the TechArt sport exhaust system as well as a redesigned intake manifold. A newly programmed Motronic...