2008 Edo Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

April 2, 2009 Filed Under: Lamborghini, Tuning
Edo Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera 2008 - Front View

With the modified Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera edo competition Motorsport has now added a second high-profile Italian racer to its tuning program after the Murciélago LP 640. Like its bigger brother, this sports car with the bull in its logo excels through its highlighted racing genes and more aggressive appearance after being modified at edo competition. The most remarkable feature is the sensational acceleration. edo competition achieves these... 

2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia

March 9, 2009 Filed Under: Ferrari
Ferrari 430 Scuderia 2008 - Front View

The new Ferrari 430 Scuderia will join the road-going V8 line-up alongside the F430 coup and the F430 Spider. The 430 Scuderia is a truly high-performance 2-seater berlinetta which demonstrates how Ferrari’s Formula 1 know-how is carried across to its production cars. The new model is a special series based on the F430 and is aimed specifically at Ferrari’s most passionate and sports-driving oriented clients. Development focused on light... 

2009 Toyota 4Runner

March 22, 2009 Filed Under: Toyota
Toyota 4Runner 2009 - Front View

The 2009 Toyota 4Runner full-capability sport-utility vehicle adds an optional Trail Edition package. Available exclusively for the 4Runner SR5 with V6 and 4WD, the Trail Edition package combines enhanced off-road capability with unique design. For better off-road performance, the package adds a locking rear differential, Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), Bilstein shock absorbers and unique 16-inch alloy wheels with 265/70R16 tires. Externally, the... 

2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet Dark Flint

May 22, 2009 Filed Under: Volkswagen
Volkswagen VW New Beetle Cabriolet Dark Flint 2005 - Front Angle View

The New Beetle Cabriolet will begin the next open-air season in an attractive, limited “Dark Flint” version: the anthracite coloured open-top New Beetle will be available with a garnet red hydraulically-operated top and Bordeaux red leather interior trim in a limited series of 250 vehicles from January 2005. The special model moves on 17-inch alloy wheels with colour-coordinated trims to match the top. Design is the central focus of this model:... 

2008 Konigseder Smart Fortwo

May 14, 2009 Filed Under: Smart
Konigseder Smart Fortwo 2008 - Front View

Adequate to the warmer temperatures, konigseder used the smart fortwo cabrio to set an example in times of disputed emission values and co2 taxes. That tuning does not necessarily have to go hand in hand with large engines. It can also be expressed by the floral shaped stickers that decorate the white paint. In contrast to the color of innocence, the body has been broadened by 3cm per side for a more aggressive appearance and for a better handling... 

2007 BMW Alpina D3

April 19, 2009 Filed Under: BMW
BMW Alpina D3 2007 - Front View

”It has phenomenal pull,” was the first impression that Andreas Bovensiepen had of the BMW 320d race-diesel that he raced along with Hans Stuck, Marc Duez and Christian Menzel. Together they took the overall win in none other than the 1998 24 Hours of Nurburgring, the track whose North Loop was and is referred to as the ”Green Hell”. This remains the biggest racing victory for a diesel-fired vehicle to date, with thanks going to an intelligent... 

2009 ABT Volkswagen Polo V

October 6, 2009 Filed Under: Tuning, Volkswagen
ABT Volkswagen Polo V 2009 - Front Angle Picture

The new Polo is an impressive vehicle: Its processing and technology set standards in the small car class – and that is the reason why the worldwide largest tuner of vehicles from the Volkswagen group turned his attention to the Polo. The result is a little sports car in a form which makes a man’s heart beat faster. And which women will also love. From the outside the small car from Bavaria exudes character, the rear spoiler and rear apron... 

2010 Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid

October 14, 2009 Filed Under: Suzuki
Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid 2010 - Front Side Picture

The Swift Plug-in Hybrid is a series hybrid incorporating a propulsion motor, a battery, and an engine-powered generator. Reflecting a close focus on daily convenience, it’s designed primarily to be driven only on electric power on short day-to-day drives. For the short distances involved in daily shopping or commuting, the Swift Plug-in Hybrid is powered by a battery that’s charged from a household mains socket. When the battery runs... 

2009 Honda EV-N Concept

October 24, 2009 Filed Under: Honda
Honda EV-N Concept 2009 - Front Side Picture

The Honda EV-N is a small, 4-seater battery electric vehicle, inspired by the N360, Honda’s 360cc micro car launched in the 1960s. It features solar panels in the roof, which could be used to charge the on-board battery. The Honda EV-N is purely a design study and there are no plans for production. The Honda EV-N will be on display in the HELLO! zone (for Honda Electric mobility Loop), which will also include the FCX CLARITY, a fuel cell electric... 

2007 Nissan Skyline 350GT Type SP

March 26, 2009 Filed Under: Nissan
Nissan Skyline 350GT Type SP 2007 - Front View

The sportier SP and P series feature a steering-column mounted shift paddles that allow the driver to operate in manual-shift mode. The paddles are made of solid, light-weight magnesium. In striving for the perfect balance in vehicle dynamics, the Skyline responds to the driver’s command under various driving conditions – agility and comfort for city driving, stability and smoothness for open highways, and precision handling for sinuous... 

2008 Bentley Brooklands

March 5, 2009 Filed Under: Bentley
Bentley Brooklands 2008 - Front Angle View

The Bentley Brooklands is a stunning new model that marks the company’s return to the luxury coupé market and reaffirms its reputation as creator of the world’s most exclusive coupés. It is the ultimate Bentley: a stylish, four-seat, grand touring coupe with classic British proportions and muscular performance. Bentley’s chairman Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen describes the motivation behind the new coupé: “Bentley’s proud... 

2007 Vauxhall Antara

March 17, 2009 Filed Under: Vauxhall
Vauxhall Antara 2007 - Front Angle View

The Opel Antara is a mid-size crossover SUV, which is based on General Motors’ Theta platform. It is closely related to the Chevrolet Captiva (made in Korea by GM Daewoo, also sold as the Daewoo Winstorm), and shares the engine lineup with it, but has a different exterior and interior, as well as different exterior dimensions. The Antara is scheduled to be launched towards the end of 2006. In the UK, the model will be sold as Vauxhall Antara. Engines ... 

2009 BRABUS SV12 R Mercedes-Benz S-Class

September 8, 2009 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz, Tuning
BRABUS SV12 R Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 - Front Side Picture

With the business version of the Brabus SV12 R Brabus presents the world’s fastest and most powerful luxury sedan. The high-performance automobile reaches a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph). It is built based on the latest Mercedes-Benz S600 facelift model and is powered by a Brabus SV12 R Biturbo 750 twelve-cylinder engine with 750 hp (740 bhp) / 552 kW and a peak torque of 1,350 Nm (995 lb-ft). The Brabus SV12 R Biturbo 750 engine is a prime... 

2005 Blaupunkt Acurabot

March 3, 2009 Filed Under: Acura
Blaupunkt Acurabot 2005 - Front Angle View

The Acurabot, the newest showcar in Blaupunkt’s sponsorship stable, was unveiled in its new form at this years CES in Las Vegas. This highly modified 1994 Acura Integra LS was completely rebuilt over a seven week period between November’s SEMA show and the January 7th start of CES. Owner Tajai Das of Xclusive Concepts first bought the car in 1998 as a stock, non-Vtec, Integra LS. By 1999 he had begun to customize the car’s appearance,... 

2007 Peugeot 908 V12 HDI

March 17, 2009 Filed Under: Peugeot
Peugeot 908 V12 HDI 2007 - Front View

The PSA Peugeot Citroen group is today a world leader in diesel technology. Common rail direct injection HDi technology can be found on more than 60% of vehicles sold by the brand in Europe in 2005 and more than 70% in France. In 2000, Peugeot confirmed its commitment and strategic policy to reduce exhaust emissions, by fitting as standard equipment on the HDi engine in the 607 a diesel particulate filter system. In December 2005, Peugeot celebrated...