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  • 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…)

  • Corvette ZR1 and Camaro at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

    2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed will be supported by many famous brands. One of them is Chevrolet, which will make presence of two models – Camaro and the Corvette ZR-1.

    Both of the US supercars will join in the event’s Moving Motorshow on Thursday July 1 and will perform in run up Goodwood’s famous hillclimb circuit on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

    Chevrolet UK Managing Director Mark Terry said: “These iconic cars, such as Corvette and Camaro, are clear indicators of how strong Chevrolet’s brand heritage is” (more…)

  • Project Kahn rolls-out Cosworth Sport RS300 in Bali Blue

    Kahn Cosworth Sport RS300 is the latest high-end-tuned luxury SUV designed by the renowned British rides expert Project Kahn in collaboration with Cosworth. (more…)

  • JAGUAR XKR 75 takes a part at Goodwood Festival of Speed

    Jaguar is going to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the company with the debut of XKR 75 at Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 2. The new sports car combines enhanced performance, superb chassis and steering control to bring extraordinary driving experience.

    “The XKR 75 will provide owners with exclusivity, excitement and a hint of Jaguar’s great heritage. This is a fitting way to celebrate the sporting credentials of the XK marque in the 75th year of the Jaguar name,”, said Mike O’Driscoll, managing director, Jaguar Cars. (more…)

  • 2011 Ford Mustang V-6 recorded stunning results at its 1,000-Lap Challenge

    The ultimate Mustang 1,000-Lap Challenge is over and the guys at Ford are more than pleased by the results achieved with its astonishing 2011 Ford Mustang V-6: 1,457 laps on a single tank at Bristol Motor Speedway while averaging 48.5 mpg. (more…)

  • Skoda Fabia Estate Greenline on sale in the UK

    Skoda Fabia Estate Greenline II is the most ECO-friendly car, which goes on sale in the UK next week.

    The second generation Greenline is powered by 3-cylinder turbocharged 1.2 TDI CR engine with 75bhp. It features DPF common rail (high-pressure direct injection) engine and returns an shocking 83.1 mpg (combined cycle) and produces CO2 emissions of only 89g/km, which means the Fabia Greenline II is exempt from road tax. (more…)

  • GM Performance Parts head-turning E-ROD 1955 Chevy

    At the Barrett-Jackson Orange County auction on 25-27 June, GM Performance Parts (GMPP) will showcase its head-turning E-ROD ’55 Chevy show ride, a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air fitted with the brand’s innovative E-ROD crate engine pack. (more…)

  • Kicherer unveils a ultra-powerful SLS Supersport Black Edition

    Kicherer, the renowned Germany-based Mercedes-Benz cars tuning expert has released its second and even more exclusive project based upon the recently launched, stellar Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The refined gullwing ride bears the name Kicherer SLS Supersport Black Edition and boasts some significant improvements in the area of performance and styling. (more…)