Seeking to underscore the performance potential of the all-new 2006 Honda Civic Si, Honda announced today it will campaign two in the annual “25 Hours of Thunderhill” endurance race on December 3 and 4. Billed as the “most severe endurance race on the planet,” the 25 Hours of Thunderhill will mark the first time the 2006 Civic Si will compete in a sanctioned motorsports event. Cars in the race will be piloted by two teams...
The third generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee has arrived and Startech presents an exclusive refinement program for the SUV. The extensive product lineup is characterized not only by its professional engineering and innovative design: All components also offer exceptional quality. For the 3.0 CRD model with common-rail turbodiesel engine STARTECH offers the new SD6 performance kit and a particulate filter. Equipped with the new STARTECH SD6...
Sierra’s versatility also expands with new models, including an Extended Cab with short-length cargo box (available with 2WD or 4WD) and new base-model 1500 SL Crew Cab models (2WD and 4WD) that carry a lower MSRP than previous Crew Cab models. In addition, the availability of 20-inch chrome wheels expands on 2WD and 4WD Extended Cab and Crew Cab models with the Sierra Special Edition, available on SLE/SLT trims.
To help celebrate 100 years of the taxi cab in New York City, General Motors is placing into the city’s taxi fleet service the only vans approved to transport individuals with mobility-restricting disabilities or spinal cord injuries. “General Motors is dedicated to making automotive transportation easier and more accessible for the millions of persons with disabilities,” said John Gaydash, director of marketing for GM Fleet and Commercial...
Already has a modernized A1 before, this time Senner Tuning AG at Ingelheim gives the first ascertained options for new A1 models the possibility to have a bit more individuality on the road. These options are dedicated to those who are not completely satisfied with the individualized optics produced by the Audi manufacturer. With coordinated power increase specially for corresponding motor, Senner provides the motor power of Audi A1 with 1.6 TDI...
The Lotus Exige S – breathtaking performance from the fastest accelerating Lotus ever to come off the production line. A small lightweight sportscar weighing just 935 kg (2057 lbs), powered by a 162.5 kW (218 hp, 221 PS) high revving supercharged engine, giving a zero to 100 km/h time of just 4.3 seconds (0 – 60 mph in 4.1 seconds). It comes straight off the production line and isn’t an “aftermarket special”. Is this...
“The Chopster is a luxury-class life-style SUV that was designed specifically for automobile enthusiasts who appreciate a sporty and highly extroverted appearance in the SUV segment,” say Rinspeed chairman Frank M. Rinderknecht and EDAG board spokesman Matthias Topp about their joint project. Given that goal the designers of both companies came up with a vehicle whose ambitious exterior immediately commands respect. To emphasize its sporty character...
The Lexus LS 600h, the full hybrid Lexus flagship, gains a range of technological and styling improvements for the 2010 model year, changes that have been unveiled for the first time at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. With redesigned seating, updated equipment, a new ECO driving mode and new brakes, the Lexus LS 600h and the long wheelbase Lexus LS 600h L achieve advances in comfort and driving dynamics. Lexus Hybrid Drive system The full hybrid Lexus...
The BMW 3-series coupé was only launched recently and already AC Schnitzer offers a Sports programme for the latest member of the 3-series family. The range comprises aerodynamic components in sports elegant design, performance upgrades and silencers, alloy wheels in various designs and sizes, specially developed suspension solutions and numerous interesting accessories for the interior. As for all current BMW models with 3.0d engine (M47 D30...
LUMMA Design launches a special edition based on the E-Class W 212. This special edition convinces through a lot of design as well as horsepower. To achieve perfect visual appearance and high speed – aerodynamics is of extreme importance. At the front the tuner from Winterlingen mount a front spoiler bumper with integrated daylights. Unobstrusive side skirts (optional available with LED-entrance lighting) and design sport fender with integrated...