
KLEEMANN is proud to present a new and highly improved version of the scissor door system, now available with a fully automatic hydraulic opening and closing system. The KLEEMANN scissor doors system is a truly unique styling product for the stunning Mercedes-Benz roadster SL (R230). Many companies through the years have built “Gullwing” or “Pivot” door mechanisms. Historically these door mechanisms have been nothing more than...

The 2006 Acura RL combines performance, technology, style and safety in an athletic luxury package that pushes the boundaries of automotive design on multiple fronts. No production car at any price has ever offered more advanced electronic technology or drive-system sophistication. And none has made its driver more connected-with real time traffic information, personal assistance, phone communication and audio entertainment. True to form for Acura,...

Mercedes-Benz has improved the already exemplary long-distance comfort of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class even further in the new saloon, including intelligent bodyshell technology with up to 30 percent greater rigidity, further improved seats and a newly developed suspension whose shock absorbers automatically adjust to the current driving situation. The optional air suspension now works together with an electronic damping system. The outstanding safety...

The GT500 specification Nissan GT-R racing car, which will vie for the 2008 SUPER GT series, will make its public debut at the upcoming “Tokyo Auto Salon with NAPAC” (January 11-13, 2008 at Makuhari Messe), followed by the “Osaka Auto Messe 2008″ (February 9-11, 2008 at Intecks Osaka), the country’s two largest annual custom car shows. The new works livery – which will be featured across Nissan motorsports activities...

Attractive bodywork design in optimal harmony of forms: FAB – DESIGN makes the new Mercedes CL-class even more exciting. Enough is never enough: This is the motto behind FAB DESIGN’s extensive refinement treatment of the grand Mercedes coupe. The new wide body aerodynamic programm fits in harmony into the entire picture and gives the vehicle a more sporty appearance. The FAB DESIGN wide body front bumper forms a unit with the...

German tuner SpeedArt has unveiled the first details of its latest project, known as the 997 TTR (Twin Turbo Racer). Based on the 997 Carrera S, the TTR will be available with either 450 bhp or 500 bhp power upgrades, thanks to the fitment of two modified K24 blowers to the 3.8-liter flat-six engine. Also part of the TTR package is a new sports exhaust with turbo headers and sports cats, while a new intake system and intercooler ensures as much...

At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe is revealing the first of a fleet of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) prototypes based on the Ford Focus, and specially developed to participate in the UK Government’s “Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicles” demonstration initiative next year. The research programme aims to test the technology’s suitability for potential future application in Ford’s European passenger car range. A consortium...

Novitec’s versions of the new Ferrari F430 Coupe and F430 Spider were displayed for the first time at the 2005 International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany.

Renault Twizy ZE Concept is an innovative response to the challenge of urban mobility. With its fourwheel chassis, Renault Twizy ZE Concept offers the driver and passenger – seated one behind the other – an all-electric means of transport which produces no CO2 emissions. Renault Twizy ZE Concept is compact, nimble and practical – everything you need in city traffic. The wraparound bodywork creates a safe, reassuring cocoon which...

The next-generation Odyssey adds sleek styling, new functionality and higher fuel economy to best-selling minivan The Honda Odyssey Concept, on display at the Chicago Auto Show, introduces a sleek and distinctive exterior styling direction for the next generation of the industry’s best-selling minivan, set to debut this fall, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The Odyssey Concept dramatically departs from conventional minivan styling...

Brimming with genuine character, the new Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is set to take the world of compact SUVs by storm. Yet it is not just the distinctive all-rounder’s practical and appealingly compact body form that sets it apart from the competition. It also brings together what were previously seen as entirely contradictory attributes. The Agility Control suspension serves up a unique blend of outstanding handling dynamics, exceptional driving...

747 Bi-Compressor Horsepower, 738 Nm, 0 – 300 km/h in 22.9 Seconds, a Top Speed of 351 km/h and a Spectacular Color Combination It takes its name from its rated power output of 747 horsepower: To mark the farewell of the Ferrari 430 Scuderia, NOVITEC ROSSO presents the Edizione 747. The world’s leading tuner of the super cars from Maranello turns the lightweight model into one of the most powerful super sports cars of our time. And with...

Mercedes-AMG has developed an uncompromisingly sporty SLK 55 AMG for an Asian investor. The two-seater includes suspension, brakes and a cooling system that have been specifically tuned for the planned “AMG Ultimate Experience Asia” lifestyle event; plus numerous lightweight construction features which provide exhilarating handling dynamics. The design of the 360-horsepower eight-cylinder roadster is based on the SLK 55 AMG safety car, which...

With 3.6 sqm of photovoltaic cells giving an exceptional yield of 21%, and covered by a film composed of nano-prisms enabling denser concentration of solar energy, Venturi Astrolab is the first high-performance solar vehicle to be commercialized in the world. ELECTRO-SOLAR HYBRID Capable of working with very little energy (16 kWc engine) and of recharging even when in motion, this vehicle of another era does not need to be permanently exposed to the...

When the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR launches this spring don’t be surprised if there’s some confusion over what the letters “KR” stand for. While the super car has been known to racing fans as “King of the Road” since 1968, it’s about to star in a remake of the hit TV series Knight Rider making mix-ups inevitable. “It’s purely a coincidence and a nice one at that,”" said Al Uzielli a senior...