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APS Sportec Volkswagen Golf R
UK importer of Sportec tuning components, APS are launching a Stage One ECU upgrade for the new Volkswagen Golf R. Thanks to the revised electronics that optimize the fuel, ignition timing and boost pressure settings the APS Sportec Volkswagen Golf R is able to produce 300 BHP (224 kW) @ 6,000 rpm and 440 Nm (321 lb-ft) of torque @ 2,750 rpm. This means the APS Sportec Volkswagen Golf R now takes 5.3…
2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak
The 2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak is a program launched by Mopar for the non-street legal version American musclecar. Based on the STR8 variant powered by a 6.1-litre HEMI engine that sends power to the rear wheels via a 5-speed or 6-speed automatic, the 2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak is obviously aimed at drag-race customers. Besides undergoing a 1000 lbs weight reduction program the Mopar engineers…
MercedesSport for E-Class Saloon, Estate, Coupe and Cabriolet
Mercedes is launching a factory individualisation program called the MercedesSport available for the E-Class Saloon, Estate, Coupe and Cabriolet models. The MercedesSport products will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show next week and customers will be able to customize their…
2010 Nissan Pathfinder and Navara Facelift
Details and photos with the facelift versions 2010 Nissan Pathfinder and Navara have just been released. Among the list of improvements the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder and Navara facelift now include the new 3.0-litre V6 diesel and 2.5-litre dCi diesel as powering options and overall the new range is more powerful with improved fuel economy. At the exterior both the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder and Navara facelift…
Lotus PROTON Concept
The British Automaker announced it will unveil the Lotus PROTON Concept in Geneva next week. Powered by a 3 cylinder, 1.2 litre Lotus Range Extender engine and an electrical drive system, the Lotus PROTON Concept is a city car designed by Italdesign intended to offer low emissions. The Lotus PROTON Concept will be able to run in electric-only mode, and power will be sent to the wheels via a single-speed…
Audi RS5 Price
We’ve seen the Audi RS5 leaked photos earlier today, and now the German automaker decided to reveal complete details along with pricing and a new set of images with their stylish sports coupe that will debut in Geneva next week.
The Audi RS5 price starts at 77,700 Euro and market launch is scheduled for this spring.
Under the bonnet the Audi RS5 accommodates a 4.2-litre V8 FSI engine that delivers 450…
Video: Hill Climb in Iceland
We know the Hill Climb in Iceland video below is not quite part of the news category but nevertheless I’m sure everyone will agree this is just awesome and intense, and even if its not the first time you see it this stuff can never get old. Some of the scenes in the Hill Climb in Iceland video are just epic, and even though most of the competitors end up rolling their buggies down hill, we have to admit…
Hamann BMW X6 M TYCOON EVO M
Well known tuner Hamann will introduce the TYCOON EVO M based on the BMW X6 M at the Geneva Motor Show next week. Performance figures for the Hamann BMW X6 M TYCOON EVO M are impressive as the German SAV with a considerable size can boost 670 horsepower (493 kW) and780 Nm of torque, sprinting from 0 to 100 Km/h in 4.2 seconds and reaching a maximum speed of no less than 300 Km/h…
Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Awards Edition
The Italian sports car manufacturer announced that they will debut the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Awards Edition at this year’s 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The company’s flag ship car received over time no less than 56 awards from various car magazines and publications so the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Awards Edition is celebrating just that, with a combination of luxury, hand made features…
2010 Jeep Patriot Price
The 2010 Jeep Patriot price for UK was just announced, with a new entry level model making its way into the automaker’s lineup. So for 2010 the Jeep Patriot range will include 5 models, adding a 2.0-litre diesel (138 bhp) linked to a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 2.4-litre petrol (168 bhp) backed by a 5-speed manual as new powering options. The 2010 Jeep Patriot price for UK starts at 13,995 GBP for…