Category: Auto News

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  • 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Synergy Series revealed

    Chevrolet has exclusively revealed its all-new 2011 Camaro Synergy. Planned to celebrate its first public appearance at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, the special-edition Camaro represents the second model from this series after the last year’s 2010 Synergy Green special-edition. (more…)

  • Chevrolet presents Camaro XM Accessory Package at SEMA

    At the Chevy booth at SEMA 2010, the iconic American brand is about to showcase fans and buyers a brand-new, flawless combination between power, efficiency and styling through its newly developed XM/Accessory Appearance Package for the famous and affordable Camaro 1LT model. (more…)

  • Electric vehicle with I6 or V8 sound? Audi presents the solution

    Electric cars are virtually silent at speeds up to 25 km/h ( 15mph), because of that the risk to others is obvious. This is the reason, why Audi is working on the acoustics of the EVs.

    You will be able to choose between a sound of a six-cylinder engine, which according to us is the best or the silky smooth V8. The sounds of combustion engines are a constant of road traffic that everyone can associate with a car.

    “The obvious approach would be to work on the basis of the familiar sound of a combustion engine,” says Christian Schüller, Head of Brand Development/Corporate Identity. (more…)

  • Tuned Lexus cars at the 2010 SEMA Show

    Lexus will present some tuned cars at the 2010 SEMA show in Las Vegas. Their vehicles will features giant rims, flared wheelarches, dazzling paintwork and outrageous body kits, plus high-performance axles, suspension systems and brakes.

    The CT 200h F Sport Concept features 8J x 18” alloys with Pirelli PZero Nero 225/40R/18 tyres, adjustable suspension and shocks and a high-performance Big Brake Kit, with mighty 12.9 x 11-inch cross-drilled front discs. (more…)

  • Hyundai Equus refined by Mummbles Marketing

    Mummbles Marketing has revealed tuned Equus, which will go to the 2010 SEMA Show.

    This version will feature performance package as well as styling upgrades and last, but not least – interior goodies. The tuned Equus will be boosted by a turbo kit, which will bring the horsepower up to 450bhp. The car will need also a new brake and suspension kits to handle all new power.

    Mummbles Marketing Hyundai Equus stands on enormous rims – 9.5J x 22” at the front and 10.5J x 22” at the rear fitted with high-performance tires. (more…)

  • 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Jake Edition ready to strike at SEMA

    Ready for its grand premiere at the today’s starting SEMA 2010 in Las Vegas, the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Jake Edition is an exceptional Grand Sport Coupe ride, which carries the tenacious attitude and spark of the Corvette Racing team. (more…)

  • Chevrolet Camaro Red Flash hits SEMA 2010

    For today’s starting SEMA show in Las Vegas, Chevrolet has prepared an exclusively mean supersports ride based on the highly acclaimed Camaro SS. Dubbed Chevrolet Red Flash Camaro SS, the stunning show car demonstrates new visual and sound heights, combining Chevrolet Accessory parts available today with some specially designed elements from the brand’s in-house design studio. (more…)

  • Ford Stealth Police Interceptor concept – “undercover” premiere at SEMA

    At the SEMA show in Las Vegas, which starts tomorrow, Ford plans to reveal a stunningly packed stealth concept version of its hyper-strong Police Interceptor ride. Boasting a stylish yet massive stance, the tweaked undercover stealth version is developed by the Ford designer Melvin Betancourt. (more…)

  • Gillet Vertigo .5 Spirit

    Vertigo .5 Spirit is a creation of Gillet Automobiles. The car is a little strange, because it features mighty engine combined with low weight and sporty luxurious interior. On the top of this, it looks rather aggressive.

    The car is built on a carbon-fiber chassis and weighs just 950kg. It is powered by 4.2 liter V8 from Maserati delivering 420hp. The engine is mated to a 6-speed Sequential gearbox.

    Vertigo stands on 19” wheels fitted with high-performance tires – 225/35 at the front and 275/35 at the rear. (more…)

  • ABT Performance packages for small VW’s power units

    ABT now offers a new package of performance upgrades for the 1.2TSI, 1.4TSI and 1.6TDI engines.

    The 1.2 liter TSI with 105PS (77kW), which powers VW Polo, Golf and Scirocco models, and Seat Ibiza, too. The performance package adds 35PS (26kW).

    The more powerful 1.4 liter TSI with 122PS (90kW) can be boosted to 160PS (118kW), which is an improvement of 38PS (28kW). This engine can be found in A3 and Jetta. (more…)

  • 2011 Dodge Avenger – a “facelifted” Chrysler

    Dodge has announced a facelift of the popular model – Avenger. The new car will be available to buy in the end of this year. However, you can still recognize Chrysler 200, but with some additional touches – modified front fascia, a new grille and new taillights.

    The interior is not bad, at all. It features a new a new dashboard, a revised center stack, and more comfortable seats. Furthermore, Dodge Avenger boasts a new instrument cluster, a sporty steering wheel, and “soft-touch” armrests. (more…)

  • Arden AR 6 – a modified Range Rover Sport

    Arden Automotive refined Range Rover Sport by adding aerodynamics kit consisting of newly designed front apron with LED daytime running lights and the handmade stainless steel grilles. Furthermore, the vehicle boasts widened fender flares and side skirts present the perfect connection to the rear bumper and complete the impressive appearance of this wide body kit.

    Arden AR6 also features stainless steel sidebars that can be illuminated on request. (more…)