Category: Auto News

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  • Lexus releases upgraded RX SUV range

    Lexus has announced that an enhanced version of its RX SUV is now available on the Australian market. New on the 2011 model year Lexus RX SUV is the addition of an innovative Advanced Pre-Collision Safety system with pre-collision seatbelt and pre-collision brake assist functions. (more…)

  • 2011 Honda Fit gets more value and extras

    Honda has announced the details on its freshened and fitted with even more value for 2011 model year Honda Fit five-door hatchback subcompact ride. Exclusively for 2011, all Fit models will benefit from a Vehicle Stability Assist feature as standard, and will boast more comfort and convenience extras. (more…)

  • 2011 Buick GL8 will hit the Chinese market in January

    2011 Buick GL8 is officially unveiled for China. The van is priced at 288 000 RMB ($43 195) and deliveries are scheduled to begin in January next year.

    The vehicle is inspired from the Business Concept and features distinctive headlights, a new grille, and impressive vents. GL8 measures a 3 088mm wheelbase, 5 256mm long, 1 878mm wide, and 1 800mm tall. (more…)

  • Porsche confirmed Cajun for production

    Porsche Cajun will actually go for production. The car is practically a smaller version of Cayenne and it will compete directly against Audi Q5 and BMW X3.

    However, the company did not release any further information regarding the Porsche Cajun. Probably, the model will have the same quality and performance as the other models. (more…)

  • A.R.T tuning beutifies the Mercedes-Benz Viano

    A.R.T. tuning has released a new custom program aimed at transforming the multi-purpose vehicle Mercedes-Benz Viano into a true eye-catcher with unique and sporty styling, luxurious cabin ambience and more power. (more…)

  • NOVITEC Abarth 500 – small, stylish and speedy

    NOVITEC has released an extraordinary enhancement program for the staggering urban mini Abarth 500, boosting its performance, driving properties and styling to amazing, new heights. (more…)

  • Piecha unveils SLK R171 Final Performance RS Edition

    PIECHA Design SLK R171 Final Performance RS Edition is the tuning expert’s latest, staggering masterpiece based upon the renowned, small Mercedes-Benz roadster. As the name hints – SLK Final Performance RS Edition, this conversion represents the brand’s last tuning program for the current generation SLK, as it is getting a completely new face and specs in few months. (more…)

  • Wimmer RS enhances the Ariel Atom 3

    Wimmer RS, the Germany-based tuning specialist has exclusively boosted the performance of the Ariel Atom 3, one of the hottest, wild experience, adrenaline pumping rides on the nowadays market. (more…)

  • Baojun 630 is expected to cost $7000

    2011 Baojun 630 is expected to cost $7 000 (€5 283), but what it offers for such low price?

    The car is based on Buick Excelle and powered by 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine with 105HP (78 kW) and 135Nm (100 lb-ft) of torque. There is no information about the extras, but hopefully the car is equipped with power windows and at least 2 airbags. We are very sceptical for such cars costing a lot less than the others. (more…)

  • Porsche 997 V-RT Edition Turbo refined by Vorsteiner

    Vorsteiner refined Porsche 911 Turbo by installing an aerodynamics body kit and a set of huge alloys.

    Vorsteiner Porsche 911 V-RT  features body kit consisting of a larger carbon fiber air intakes without fog lights as in the GT2 version. At the rear, the tuning specialists installed

    The tuning package is already available to buy new bumper with a twin-finned carbon fiber rear diffuser for the quad exhaust system. (more…)

  • Pikes Peak – Porsche GT3

    Jeff Zwart has just released a video of one of his shakedown runs prior to this year’s Pikes Peak event.

    The course is at the mountain in the middle of the California wilderness.

    The 12-mile Pikes Peak course starts at 9 440 feet and ends at an altitude of 14 110 feet. Its 156 turns, mixture of asphalt and gravel surfaces and the sheer drops of up to 6 000 feet make (more…)

  • Lingenfelter LS9 Chevrolet Camaro – 1 243HP are enough for 8.99 at 1/4 mile

    The tuning specialists from Lingenfelter boosted a fully built LS9 V8 with Eaton supercharger in a Chevrolet Camaro to the staggering 1243HP.

    In order to do that, they almost completely reworked the engine – fully ported heads and loaded with titanium intake valves and hollow, sodium-filled exhaust valves. They also added a set of long-tube headers, a two-stage nitrous system and twin fuel pumps. (more…)