Automobiles Review

Author: Zahari Mladenov

  • 2011 Citroen C4 breaks cover

    Citroen, the renowned French automaker has published the first details on its new-generation small family ride, Citroen C4. (more…)

  • Tesla delivered its first Rodsters in Canada

    Tesla Motors has announced the first deliveries of its astonishing Roadster electric highway-capable high-performance ride to Canada. (more…)

  • Prior Design PD-Series kit for the Mercedes-Benz SL R230

    At the Tuning World Bodensee 2010 automotive fair, which took place two weeks ago, Prior Design, the German aftermarket body styling expert has unveiled its latest head-turning creation, the PD-Series SL R230. Inspired by the super sports ride SL65 AMG Black Series, the refined Mercedes-Benz SL R230 roadster now excels at more sculpted curves, flowing lines, massive air inlets and extraordinary muscular sides.

    At first glance, the PD-Series roadster boasts new front design. It includes re-styled fenders, face-lifted headlights, new front spoiler with large, greedy air inlets and custom grill design. On the sides, the Prior Design SL R230 sports massive side sills, bigger wheels arches and sleek 20-inch three-piece PD1 design wheels wrapped in high-performance tires in the size 265/30R20 at the front and 305/25R20 at the rear axle. On the back, the black mean monster renders new bumper design and race-inspired diffuser, which can be ordered in carbon also. Furthermore, the retrofitted ride is lowered by integrated electronic Airmatic module.

    Prior-Design Mercedes-Benz SL R230
    Prior-Design Mercedes-Benz SL R230
    Prior-Design Mercedes-Benz SL R230
    Prior-Design Mercedes-Benz SL R230
    Prior-Design Mercedes-Benz SL R230
    Prior-Design Mercedes-Benz SL R230
    Prior-Design Mercedes-Benz SL R230
    Prior-Design Mercedes-Benz SL R230
    Prior-Design Mercedes-Benz SL R230

  • Buick Regal GS goes in production

    At the 2010 North American International Auto Show, which took place in Detroit in January, Buick has stunned the crowd with its high-performance Buick Regal GS show vehicle. (more…)

  • Atomik 500 – The urban zero-emissions high-performance ride

    At the upcoming occasion for luxury rides – Salon Prive (21 – 23 July 2010), Atomik Cars, the French-based marque will celebrate the UK premiere of its all-new zero-emissions brain-storming vehicle, that excels at top-performance figures wrapped in urban dimensions. Exclusively for the event, Atomik Cars plans to bring two Atomik 500s, which will have to demonstrate in full the remarkable combination of smart styling, zero-emissions and exclusive performance.

    The compact eco ride is based on the Fiat’s sweet 500 model and is ready to amaze the crowd at Salon Prive with its unbelievable zero to 100 km/h acceleration sprint, which lasts less than 5 seconds. In addition to that, the Atomik 500 benefits from an advanced battery technology that allows a range of more than 200 km on a single charge.

    Jerome Griffart of Atomik Cars shares: “Atomik Cars offer a preview of tomorrow’s technology, in cars you can buy and use today.  Our cars offer avant-garde design, ambition and technological skill and Salon Prive gives us the perfect platform to reach customers looking for just that exclusivity.”

    2010 Atomik 500
    2010 Atomik 500
    2010 Atomik 500
    2010 Atomik 500
    2010 Atomik 500
    2010 Atomik 500
    2010 Atomik 500
    2010 Atomik 500
    2010 Atomik 500
    2010 Atomik 500
    2010 Atomik 500

  • Kia Soul Irmscher Edition 001 – pure Royal-ness

    The German-based aftermarket specialist Irmscher has uncovered its latest project, which transforms the urban mini MPV Kia Soul into a stunning eye-catcher with Royal character. (more…)

  • Vauxhall releases tempting Corsa Black & White Limited Edition

    Vauxhall, the British car manufacturer of right-hand Opel models has announced its latest addition, which is dubbed Corsa Black & White and comes as an exclusive limited-edition ride. (more…)

  • Opel Corsa with fresh flag stickers for the World Cup of Footbal

    Opel is setting on a pedestal the World Cup football fans across the Europe by offering them an exclusively stylish easy-to-install, easy-to-remove World Cup stickers and mirror caps, styled in huge variety of country flags. (more…)

  • Mazda unveils 90th Anniversary Biante 20S NAVI SPECIAL

    Mazda has announced a new limited-edition ride based on its Biante 20S MPV and exclusively dedicated to the brand’s 90th anniversary celebrations. (more…)

  • ASI LX570 Invader – ooops INVADER L60

    Few weeks ago, most automotive blogs and tuning news sites, including us have exclusively published information regarding the ASI’s latest tuning creation, the ASI LX570 INVADER. But according to the latest official information, which comes directly from Satoshi Kondo, the CEO of the Japanese aftermarket expert ASI, the Lexus LX570 Wide Body conversion is a project engineered by Invader Technologies.

    To clarify the things even more, Mr. Kondo has dropped few rows of info for the newly created Invader Company.

    “Invader Technologies Co. Ltd. is a new performance tuning studio established in Nagoya, Japan in 2009.

    Despite being very new, the company is no stranger to the world of high-end performance vehicles: it is created by people who have vast expertise at the top level of world motorsport and high-end luxury vehicles. Invader Technologies is an independent company working in close partnership with the Japanese high-end tuning manufacturer ASI Corp—an established tuner renowned for their work with luxury and sports cars like Bentley and Ferrari. Our companies share customer service facilities and closely collaborate on a number of projects. Moreover, the lead designer for Invader’s vehicles is Mr. Satoshi Kondo, CEO of ASI.

     

    But rather than developing tuning upgrades to be sold separately, Invader Technologies is focused on producing complete cars from start to finish, working with the top models of Japanese manufacturers. The studio’s aim is to offer its high-end clientele a combination of unsurpassed performance, luxury, cutting-edge design and the highest quality, something that is Japan is respected for around the world and which is summed up in the company’s motto: more power, more individuality, more freedom.

    All Invader Technologies production facilities are located in Nagoya, Japan. Vehicles branded with the INVADER logo are hand-built by some of the best engineers in Japan, people with racing in their blood, who know what it takes to be a winner. Invader Technologies’ tuning studio can be thought of as a luxury boutique, catering to exclusive high-end customers.”

    Now, with its new, real name – INVADER L60 – officially confirmed, the Lexus LX570 Wide Body transformation is the same off-roader that you have already read about. It boasts a stunning 5.7-liters V8 powerplant boosted to 600 horsepower via a specially crafted supercharger and carbon-tipped performance exhaust unit. On the outside, the top-end ride has aggressively styled wide-body kit reinforced by huge 22-inch alloys wrapped in high-performance tires.

    The INVADER L60 is capable to cover the classic sprint from zero to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds, before reaching its top speed.

    ASI LX570 Invader L60
    ASI LX570 Invader L60

  • G-POWER premieres the M3 TORNADO CS and the M3 GT2 S

    In order to celebrate properly the BMW Motorsport’s recent success in the 24 Hours Nurburgring 2010 racing event, G-Power, the BMW rides aftermarket performance expert has unveiled two Clubsport rides based on the current M3, the G-POWER M3 TORNADO CS and the G-POWER M3 GT2 S. (more…)

  • Alfa Romeo unveils the new 159 specs and prices

    Alfa Romeo has pulled off the curtain on its model year 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. Scheduled for market launch in June 2010, the new Alfa 159 has significant enhancements on both exterior and interior styling. (more…)