2005 Carlsson A-Class Mercedes-Benz A 200 CDI

April 26, 2009 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz
Carlsson A-Class Mercedes-Benz A 200 CDI 2005 - Front Angle View

The second generation of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is significantly more elegant than its predecessor and is set to give Golf & Co. a fright. With modern styling and a host of technical improvements, the small Mercedes is an ideal candidate for the sporting and exclusive range of tuning components offered by Carlsson. For a better performance Thanks to the supplementary C-Tronic® Diesel POWER control unit developed by Carlsson, the... 

2009 Trabant nT Concept

October 9, 2009 Filed Under: Miscellaneous
Trabant nT Concept 2009 - Front Picture

52 years ago, the first Trabant was manufactured and delivered by VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerke Zwickau. In the production period from November 1957 until April 1991, a total of 3,051,385 vehicles were produced. After the Fall of the Wall in 1989, the Trabant’s era drew to a close. Seemingly. However, there were still enough enthusiasts who cared for and maintained their “Trabi” for it to live on as cult car. Which is why even today approx.... 

2007 Hamann Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

March 10, 2009 Filed Under: Ferrari, Tuning
Hamann Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 2007 - Front Angle View

The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is the perfect vehicle in the Maranello sports car stable for the gentleman driver. The Gran Turismo is already a very noble means of travel as standard equipment, however particularly optically it can still stand some flashier details. Therefore a modification of the body stood at the top of the HAMANN engineers’ to-do list. But the refiners from Laupheim didn’t neglect sound and handling either. Form and function... 

2006 LSD Honda Civic

March 18, 2009 Filed Under: Honda
LSD Honda Civic 2006 - Front Angle View

The recently launched Honda Civic shines with its flashy and sporty looks, which continues also in the inside. But of course there is enough room for improvements. With the backfitting of the japanese compact, LSD gives this car a much more spectacular appearance. The wing doors are complemented by a set of Oxigin „Lexor“-rims (see picture), which replace the smaller standard wheels. The icing on the cake of this tuning is the KW coilover suspension,... 

2008 Suzuki Kizashi 3 Concept

February 22, 2009 Filed Under: Suzuki
Suzuki Kizashi 3 Concept 2008 - Front Angle View

Performing onstage at this year’s New York International Auto Show in front of a packed house, American Suzuki Motor Corp. hosts the world debut of its sleek and athletic Concept Kizashi 3, which completes the company’s star-studded cast of media-acclaimed Kizashi concepts. In addition to the North American reveals of Concept Kizashi and Concept Kizashi 2, the global introduction of Concept Kizashi 3 coincides with Suzuki’s announcement that... 

2009 Dodge Challenger RT

February 26, 2009 Filed Under: Dodge
Dodge Challenger RT 2009 - Front View

The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger merges the best American muscle-car characteristics — unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful engines and technology — to delight driving enthusiasts across several generations. At the 2008 New York International Auto Show, Chrysler LLC unveiled its full 2009 Dodge Challenger model lineup. Pricing will start in the low $20’s. “Our all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger is a modern-day muscle machine... 

2007 BMW M5 Touring

April 19, 2009 Filed Under: BMW
BMW M5 Touring 2007 - Front View

Powered by the back-to-back International Engine of the Year-winning engine driving through BMW’s unique seven-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox, the new M5 Touring offers up to 1,650 litres of boot space for owners needing to move sizeable loads…… quickly. Performance With the previous M5 Touring (E34) only available in left-hand drive, the arrival of the new M5 Touring marks the first time the high-performance estate has been offered... 

2005 Carlsson CK55 Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG

April 24, 2009 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG Carlsson CK55 2005 - Front Angle View

The CLS 55 AMG is a treat to drive thanks to its balanced handling characteristics and excellent performance. Nevertheless, Carlsson Autotechnik GmbH from Merzig in Southwest Germany has decided to risk its own interpretation of this thoroughbred automobile, which is primarily aimed at the ambitious, discerning driver who wants more. And doing so has paid off because the Carlsson CK55 leaves no automotive wish unfulfilled. The Carlsson CK55: when... 

2006 Ford Explorer Limited Hydrogen Fuel Cell

April 20, 2009 Filed Under: Ford
Ford Explorer Limited Hydrogen Fuel Cell 2006 - Front Angle View

Los Angeles, Nov. 27 – Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] will raise the bar in the hydrogen fuel cell race today at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show when it unveils an all-new fuel cell powered Explorer that can travel 350 miles on a single fill-up, more than any fuel cell vehicle on the road. The six-passenger fuel cell Explorer is one of several vehicles with green technology that Ford will have at the show, including the new 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid,... 

2009 IMSA GTV Gallardo LP560-4

January 15, 2010 Filed Under: Lamborghini, Tuning
2009 IMSA GTV Gallardo LP560-4 - Front Side

Only very recently, the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560 appeared on the world stage of automotive prodigies – and, already, Lamborghini tuner IMSA has taken care of it. Here, for the fi st time, the legendary GTV kit for the LP 560 will shortly be available. Of course, it is also made of high-quality carbon from the autoclave. It consists of an aerodynamically optimised front apron, larger fenders for all four wheel arches and a rear bumper... 

2009 BMW Alpina B6 S

July 17, 2009 Filed Under: BMW
2009 BMW Alpina B6 S - Front Angle Picture

Few sportscars can emulate the ease which the supercharged V8 BMW ALPINA B6 S fuses seemingly incompatible qualities together. Enormous speed and power blend with luxury, comfort and relaxed control, creating a single harmonious entity. The B6 S unifies the elegant appearance of a Gran Tourismo with the performance of a super-sportscar. Numbers are not enough to communicate the Coupé’s acceleration accurately – in 4.5 seconds from 0-100km/h (0-62mph)... 

2009 Toyota FT-86 Concept

October 24, 2009 Filed Under: Toyota
Toyota FT-86 Concept 2009 - Front Angle Picture

A Small FR Sports Concept Vehicle that Combines Environmental Performance and the Joy of Driving TMC seeks to develop the ultimate earth-conscious environmentally-considerate vehicle with a focus on hybrid technologies without losing sight of the appeal of cars themselves or the joy of driving. Over the past several years, the need has been rising for motor vehicles that take into consideration global warming and other environmental issues, while... 

2006 Skoda Octavia RS Combi

May 13, 2009 Filed Under: Skoda
Skoda Octavia RS Combi 2006 - Front View

When the new Skoda Octavia was presented last spring the majority of professionals immediately asked if and when its RS sports version would be launched. This was just a natural response from both journalists and customers to the more dynamic shapes of the new model and the fame and positive evaluations of the preceding generation Octavia RS. Excellent engine, lowered chassis, sports charisma but still a useful family car. These are just some of the... 

2009 Peugeot 207 Economique

July 24, 2009 Filed Under: Peugeot
2009 Peugeot 207 Economique - Front Angle View

Europe’s top selling small hatchback, the Peugeot 207, is now even “greener” with the introduction of the new 207 Economique and Economique + which emit only 99g/km of CO2. In 2008, one in every six new cars sold that emit less than 120 g/km of CO2 was a Peugeot. Peugeot hold the protection of the environment as a key design strength in all its vehicles and is continuously developing them to reduce their emissions to the lowest possible level. First... 

2010 Subaru Legacy Tourer

October 31, 2009 Filed Under: Subaru
Subaru Legacy Tourer 2010 - Front Angle Picture

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Subaru’s flagship Legacy Tourer, and to celebrate, the marque has launched an all-new, fifth-generation version of its charismatic estate car. On sale from 1 October, the Legacy Tourer features a bold new look, increased space and comfort for all occupants, improved dynamics and refinement, and enhanced safety. Every Legacy Tourer offers the combination of Horizontally-Opposed ‘Boxer’ engine – in diesel...