
The ULTIMATE 112 is based on the smart fortwo and is a true city sports car. And as such it represents a unique combination of extravagant equipment, sporty performance and agile handling.The exterior is custom-painted a flaming mother-of-pearl/orange color, the interior is upholstered in black BRABUS leather and Alcantara with orange seams, and it has lots of power under the hood: BRABUS (www.brabus.com) presents the limited-edition special model...

The Jaguar XKR-S coupe is the fastest production XK to date. Powered by Jaguar’s acclaimed 4.2litre V8 supercharged engine, it has been developed for the true Jaguar enthusiast. It is faster and more agile than the XKR, taking the Jaguar sports car experience to a new level, whilst retaining the refined, dynamic excellence and crafted luxury that is unique to Jaguar. Sharing the XKR’s highly advanced lightweight aluminium body architecture,...

HAMANN-Motorsport had demonstrated once again its exclusive refining of super sports cars with the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. For the new SLS AMG, this Laupheim tuner company in southern Germany focuses its refinement on excellent road handling and great visual appearance. HAMANN highlights for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG are the progressively wound suspensions which lower the centre of gravity of the SLS at the front and rear axle by 30mm. They are...

Honda (UK) is introducing a sporty Si grade of its popular British-built supermini – the Jazz. The Jazz Si’s enhanced looks and stylish extra features should appeal to younger drivers who want their car to stand out from the crowd. The Si option will be available across the Jazz model range – which first went on sale in 2008. The Si grade tops the 1.2-litre range, with features over and above the SE specification. In 1.4-litre Jazz...

As a dealer installed accessory, Honda’s in-house HFP products carry the same 3-year/36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty as the rest of the vehicle and are designed to genuinely enhance the ownership experience. Similar to the Civic Si Coupe HFP package on sale since spring 2006, the Civic Si Sedan HFP package includes a wide range of performance- and style-enhancing products. High-performance springs reduce ride height by about one-inch...

The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S opens up astonishing dimensions when it comes to open-top driving. Delivering 478 kW/650 hp, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a maximum speed of 335 km/h, this two-seater cabriolet surpasses the existing benchmark among open-top super sports cars – the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster. Both vehicles feature a fully retractable folding soft top capable of withstanding the high...

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is one of the world’s most fascinating sports cars. Following their credo that the best is just good enough for BRABUS the engineers and designers at BRABUS (www.brabus.com) have developed an exclusive sport program for the two-seater. It lets owners of the top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz models further individualize their vehicles. BRABUS equips the SLR with a special self-locking differential. Its 40 percent locking...

Body build in steel, aluminium and kevlar-carbon. Rollover protection in A-pillar and in birdcage. The birdcage forms a torsion resistant unit with the front chassis by joining to the sill beam and the A pillar. Front structure steel, zinc dipped Safety passenger compartment steel, zinc dipped Engine and transmission frame space frame and birdcage Front bonnet and doors aluminium Body shell Kevlar-Carbon composite Engine Type turbocharged boxer Cylinders...

‘Stock Body Extension’ lineup was brought to fruition by taking into account a great number of customers’ feedback. It was to keep the quality of products at the same high level as those of Version.01 and 02 yet make it easier to attach to stock body. It can be attached to Stock Bumper / Side Skirt with ease (*) and it’s even easier to take it off when selling your cars. JNH’s pursuit of functionality is almost too honest to a fault...

In its first-ever appearance at the Detroit Motor Show, EDAG will exhibit two show cars as proof of its competence when it comes to innovative development solutions, including small series production. A world premiere will be the display of the Pontiac Solstice in a hardtop version. The American sports convertible comes from the factory with a cloth top which disappears under a flap in the back when retracted. The EDAG designers have designed...

Volkswagen will complete the development phase of the new Volkswagen Tiguan with a final extreme test in Namibia. During the final acceptance drive on the African continent, the electronic components and chassis of the new SUV are the primary focus of testing. Considering the electronics, a technical highlight on board the VW Tiguan is of special interest for the testers: the completely new generation radio and navigation system. This was developed...

The Toyota Prius, the best-selling gas-electric hybrid vehicle in the United States and the world, offers a more engaging driving experience for 2007 with the availability of a new Touring Edition model. In addition, the 2007 Prius gains standard driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags, which were previously optional. The new 2007 Prius Touring Edition provides more spirited driving responses...

The Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport combines the Corvette’s LS3-based powertrain with unique, wide-body styling and a racing-bred suspension for a distinctive model that delivers a great balance of road and race track performance. It is offered in both coupe and convertible body styles, with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The LS3 6.2L engine is rated at 430 horsepower (321 kW) and 424 lb.-ft. of torque (575 Nm)...

The Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar has been developed from the award-winning Evora road car and is built to FIA regulations and safety standards. The Type 124 (pronounced One Twenty Four) Endurance Racecar is the next step in the evolution of the Evora. The car will make its 24 hour racing debut at the ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours which provides a great test for the Evora’s performance, efficiency and durability under tough and demanding...

The Ibiza ST is no less than 18 centimeters longer than the Ibiza. This 2011 Sporty estate model is 4.23 meters long with 430 liters of base capacity, which can be increased in stages by folding the split rear seat. This makes the Ibiza ST interior more spacious than the previous two models in the Ibiza line-up, Reference and Style. The SEAT Ibiza ST is delivered in six modern engine variants and with a broad palette of equipment and technologies....