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AC Schnitzer BMW 5 Series GT
The AC Schnitzer BMW 5 Series GT featuring visual and performance upgrades, is ready to debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Starting with the power upgrade available fo the 530d version, the AC Schnitzer BMW 5 Series GT is able to pack an 286 HP (210 kW) thanks to a revised ECU, meaning 41 horsepower more than the standard model. Moving on to the visual enhancers the AC Schnitzer BMW 5 Series GT comes …
Mercedes G 350 BlueTEC
Daimler is introducing the Mercedes G 350 BlueTEC, a version that uses AdBlue and features an emission reduction technology for diesel vehicles. The Mercedes G 350 BlueTEC is much more efficient especially when it comes to nitrogen oxide emissions due to the fact that it uses an aqueous urea solution that is injected into the exhaust-gas stream. The resulted…
2011 Audi A8 by Hofele
As the 2010 Geneva Motor Show opening date is almost here, tuners are rushing to release details with their modified cars scheduled to debut in Switzerland this week. One of them is the 2011 Audi A8 by Hofele which includes an aerodynamic kit plus power upgrades for both the gasoline and Diesel equipped models. So starting with the exterior modifications that are not only aesthetic but also functional…
Audi ABT R8 GTR
The highlight at the ABT Sportsline stand at this week’s Geneva Motor Show will most likely be the Audi ABT R8 GTR. With only 25 units to be engineered, the Audi ABT R8 GTR has undergone a weight loss program that stripped the German sports car ofaround 100 Kg and besides a power increase the tuner added a custom body kit, a modified interior plus various other accessories. The revised 5.2 FSI…
2010 Carlsson C25
The German tuner revealed photos and complete details with the 2010 Carlsson C25 just as the Geneva Motor Show is ready to open its doors to the media. With only 25 units to be produced the 2010 Carlsson C25 is an exclusive car that features extensive technical improvements as well as well as exterior and interior modifications. The 2010 Carlsson C25 is based on the Mercedes SL600 and power is…
Cobra Kia Soul
Cobra Technology & Lifestyle decided to make the Kia Soul a more unique vehicle adding a number of custom made features. One of them is the Cobra CITYGUARD which is basically a stainless steel bar at the front of the Kia Soul that protects the front apron and also has two high-beam projector lights attached to it. The second feature added on the Cobra Kia Soul are the 19 inch light alloy wheels in ten…
ABT Volkswagen Golf R
ABT Sportsline has also just revealed a single teaser like photo with their ABT Volkswagen Golf R that will debut in Geneva this week along with the ABT Audi R8 Spyder and the ABT AS8 Audi A8. Due to revised engine electronics, the ABT Volkswagen Golf R and its 2.0-litre TSI engine will pack 310 horsepower (228 kW) which means 40 horsepower more than the stock version, and improved performance figures…
ABT Audi R8 Spyder
A second customized car to be showcased by ABT Sportsline at this year’s Geneva Motor Show besides the ABT 2010 Audi A8 is the ABT Audi R8 Spyder. This time the tuner when for an even more aggressive appearance, and among exterior enhancements the German tuner has fitted the ABT Audi R8 Spyder with a new front grill and front spoiler lip, new side skirts, a redesigned rear spoiler with exhaust covers…
ABT 2010 Audi A8
ABT Sportsline will introduce a custom version of the newly introduced 2010 Audi A8 at the Geneva Motor Show this week. The list of exterior modifications featured by the ABT 2010 Audi A8 is a bit more discrete than usual, ant it includes a a new front spoiler, side skirts, a rear apron and spoiler underline, a new exhaust system and 20 and 21 inch double spoke design rims. On the technical side the…
2010 BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid
A highly efficient vehicle developed by the Bavarian automaker that will premiere in Geneva next week is the 2010 BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid. The 2010 BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid powertrain is composed from a straight six gasoline engine featuring the company’s TwinPower Turbo technology plus an electricmotor that produces a additional 40 kW. The whole system is backed by a high-voltage…