Category: Auto News

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  • Nowack presents the N635S 5.8 Hans Nowack Edition

    Nowack Motors has presented its latest masterpiece engine, the Nowack Motors N635S 5.8 Hans Nowack Edition. This exclusively powerful unit represents a farewell celebration for the high-performance naturally aspirated V10 by the BMW M division. (more…)

  • AUDI TT RS boosted to 401 bhp and 551Nm by SuperChips Ltd.

    Audi TT RS is powered by five-cylinder 2.5 litre turbocharged direct injected TFSI engine. All the power is transmitted to the road through the company’s trademark – Quattro four wheel drive system. The powerful engine produce 335bhp.

    Superchips ltd offer a perfomance package, which includes latest ECU remap, so the small sports car is boosted to 401 bhp, with a maximum power gain of 63bhp at 5989 rpm. The amazing result is achieved thanks to close examination of the TT RS’s Bosch ME9 ECU, so the experts revealed scope for performance improvements, realised through a combination of fine tuning ignition, fuelling and turbo boost settings. (more…)

  • Ford Thunderbird hit 55 years

    This weekend Ford’s iconic Thunderbird model hit 55 years of its first appearance. In Dearborn, Mich., nearly 300 Ford Thunderbirds and its owners celebrated the 55th anniversary of the classic car. (more…)

  • Audi wraps its Autonomous TTS in special motosport livery

    Audi, the renowned German brand for premium sporty rides has unveiled a new specially designed livery for the Autonomous Audi TTS as it is entering the final stage of preparations for the high-speed test up Pikes Peak in Colorado this fall. (more…)

  • MINI comes with special offers for the UK this August

    MINI UK will put on sale the new family model this August. The vehicle is refreshened both – inside and outside. The range will include two new diesel power units, which achieve CO2 emissions of 99 grams/km and the first MINI Convertible powered by a diesel engine will also make their debuts at the same time.

    Like the Countryman all new changes of the car will be available in MINI showrooms during September 2010.  (more…)

  • Honda restyles the Accord for 2011

    Honda has released the details on its updated for model year 2011 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe, which market launch is scheduled for mid-August. (more…)

  • Mazda Biante i-Stop SMART EDITION II and NAVI Special models on sale in Japan

    Mazda Motor Company marks its 90th anniversary by putting on sale special edition and limited edition versions of its mid-size, tall “high-roof” Biante minivan for the Japanese market. Both the special edition Mazda Biante “i-stop SMART EDITION II” and the limited edition Mazda Biante “i-stop SMART EDITION II NAVI SPECIAL” will be available with the newest technology – i-Stop. The vehicles are on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan. (more…)

  • Audi A1 by Damien Hirst sold for 420 000 Euro

    A unique Audi A1 specially painted by Damien Hirst for Sir Elton John’s White Tie and Tiara Ball. Audi sponsored the A1 for the auction held last night – making it the eighth consecutive year that the company has supported the AIDS charity event. Close to 700 VIP guests from all over the world converged on the private home of Sir Elton in Windsor, UK, to support his largest annual fundraiser for his AIDS Foundation.

    Damien Hirst’s A1 was sold for 420 000 Euro ( £350 000 ).

    “That’s the most exciting object we’ve ever had on auction at the White Tie,” commented Sir Elton John. (more…)

  • 2010 Ford Mondeo available for the UK in autumn

    2010 Ford Mondeo will make its official debut at the 2010 Moscow International Automobile Salon on August 25. The new model will be available in the UK in October. The vehicle features a restyled exterior and uprated interior, new high-efficiency Ford EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel powertrains, plus a host of new driver comfort and convenience features and safety technologies. (more…)

  • Switzer E900 – the top-performance Ethanol-powered Godzilla

    Switzer Performance, the Ohio-based engineering expert has amazed the tuning scene once again with its latest development, the ultra-powerful Switzer E900. (more…)

  • ABT Sportsline goes easy on the 2011 Audi A8

    Renowned for its astonishing VAG automobiles conversions, ABT Sportsline, the Bavarian aftermarket expert has exclusively unveiled the details on its astonishingly elegant creation, the new ABT AS8. The extraordinary luxury ride is based upon the recently launched, new-generation premium sedan 2011 Audi A8 and offers more sophisticated yet unobtrusive sporty vision. (more…)

  • 2011 Steeda Sport Edition 5.0L Mustang – less than $40,000 incl. base ride

    Few weeks after the world premiere of the newly developed 5.0-liter V8 2011 Ford Mustang GT, Steeda, one of the largest manufacturers of Ford aftermarket performance parts has announced that it is working on a program for the long anticipated pony-ride. Now, the guys at Steeda are proud to present us that high-end program, which bears the name 2011 Steeda Sport Edition 5.0L Mustang. (more…)