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Ford Mustang at 2009 SEMA Show
The Blue Oval released photos and details with their customized Ford Mustang lineup that will be showcased at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas from for 3 days starting November 3rd. In the $31.8 billion aftermarket industry, the Ford Mustang is the most customized car and the company says that around 1 million custom Mustangs have been built in the last two months though their 2010 Mustang Customizer at www.the2010Mustang.com . The Ford Mustang project vehicles to be present at this years SEMA Show are as follows : 2010 Ford Mustang by 3dCarbon, 2010 Ford Mustang by Galpin Auto Sports, 2010 Ford Mustang by H&R Special…
2010 Porsche 911 Turbo review video
We have seen the presentation video for the 2010 Porsche 911 Turboin with the company’s Executive Vice-President of Research & Development, Wolfgang Durheimer talked about the key features in the new version, and now it is time to see what do the guys from Autocar think about Stuttgart’s top range model in their review video below. The 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo is priced at 101,000 GBP in the UK market and its 3.8-litre engine with direct fuel injection can produce 500 horsepower and 650 Nm of peak torque at 1950 rpm. Watch the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo review video after the jump…
Kia Soul by Jeff Banks
This Kia Soul was designed by Jeff Banks for an in-store competition that will be launched by the retailer Matalan for its customers in the winter. The Kia Soul by Jeff Banks will participate in the ‘Unwrap a car for Christmas’ promotion from November 16th untill December 24th in the 200+ Matalan stores across UK. The unique Kia Soul version features a Tornado Red body colour with red alloy wheels and at the…
MTM Audi S5 Cabrio
Another customization proposal from MTM today who offers both visual and performance upgrades for the Audi S5 Cabrio named the ‘Michelle Edition’ .The MTM Audi S5 Cabrio features an optimizes 3.0-litre TFSI engine that is now capable of outputting 430 bhp (317 kW) and 515 Nm of torque enabling the sporty German cabriolet to reach a maximum speed of 287 Km/h. The MTM Audi S5 Cabrio has also received a new suspension and better brakes to accommodate the power increase. At the exterior the tuner added a few body elements highlighted in red, a set of 21 inch set of Bimoto MTM rims with a 9-spoke design wrapped in Michelin tires plus a handmade exhaust system for maximum…
MTM Audi TT RS
Photos with the MTM Audi TT RS appeared today on the German tuner’s site. So far we don’t know if this is just a visually enhanced vehicle or the MTM Audi TT RS will feature performance upgrades as well. On the MTM Audi TT RS the tuner has added a set of decals on the sides, as well as a ‘TT RS’ logo above the right headlight. A rear wing has also been fitted plus the MTM Audi TT RS now sits on 18 inch forged alloys. No details regarding the…
Renault Sport Megane 250 vs Ford Focus RS video
In a second video coming from Autocar we see the Renault Sport Megane 250 trying to keep up with the Ford Focus RS on a Spanish mountain road. The Renault Sport Megane 250 has a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine under the bonnet that delivers 250 horsepower and 340 Nm of maximum torque and is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 6.1 seconds The Renault Sport Megane 250 price starts at 22,995 GBP. On the Ford Focus RS side, the 2.5-litre 5-cylinder unit can spit out 305 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, enabling the hot hatch to sprint from 0 to 100 Km/h in 5.9 seconds. The Ford Focus RS price starts at 26,395 GBP. Watch the Renault Sport Megane 250 vs the Ford Focus RS…
Supercar Test Drive Video
In their latest test drive video the guys from Autocar take five supercars for a ride on a sunny day on one of Britain’s twisty roads. The five supercars are a Bugatti Veyron, an Audi R8, a Porsche 997 GT3 RS, an Aston Martin DB9 Sports Pack and a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. Each and everyone of these true sports cars offer an unique feel when behind the wheel and even though comparing them against eachother is kind of pointless the Bugatti Veyron rises above all in all areas of performance and ride quality. Watch the…
Volkswagen Polo Golf and Passat BlueMotion
Volkwagen released further information regarding their environmental friendly Polo, Golf and Passat models that are under the BLueMotion badge. In 2006 the Volkswagen Polo was the first BlueMotion Generation that was able to return 3.9 litres per 100 Km due to its advanced technologies. Now the second generation Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion can cover 100 Km on just 3.3 litres of fuel or the equivalent of 3.50 Euros. Statistics show that the average German driver who covers a total of 11,000 Km per year will need to fill-up a Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion only eight times and spend around 385 Euros per year. For the Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion owners travelling 100 Km will…
Hamann Mercedes SLR Volcano Yellow Edition
After the Hamann Mercedes SLR Volcano Red Edition was showcased at this years Frankfurt Motor Show, the German tuning house decided to launch a Yellow Edition as well. Featuring a black and yellow colour scheme both outside and inside the Hamann Mercedes SLR Volcano Yellow Edition offers the same kind of performance as the previous version. The 5.2-litre V8 from under the bonnet packs 700 horsepower and 830 Nm of torque, meaning…
JMS Opel Zafira B
The German tuning shop launched a new styling kit offering a sporty look for the Opel Zafira B. As far as engine performance no modifications have been performed. The JMS Opel Zafira B is fitted with a redesigned front spoiler that is 3.0 cm lower than the original front bumper and costs 229 Euro, while at the end the car received a stainless steel bumper protection for 69,90 Euro. The JMS Opel Zafira B also received a set of H&R lowering springs that make the compact MPV sit closer to the ground with 45 mm at the front and 35 mm at the back. Overall the JMS Opel Zafira B exterior design is completed by a set of 18 inch Barracuda wheels that come with a 1399 Euro price…