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JMS Ford Focus ST
German tuning house JMS introduced two new bodykits available for the facelifted versions Ford Focus and Ford Focus ST. Both version are now sitting on custom Tomason TN6 wheels with 40mm front and 35mm rear closer to the asphalt thanks to the new H&R lowering springs. Among elements included in the aerodynamics package the JMS Ford Focus ST features a new front lip, a rear apron with integrated diffuser and a new high-grade steel exhaust system that will increase the vehicle’s output with 5 to 8 horsepower. Total price for the JMS Ford Focus ST bodykit is 3556 Euros and specific pricing for each modification performed on the car…
Hamann BMW 5 Series GT
Photos with the Hamann BMW 5 Series GT were just released by the German tuner, close to 5 weeks after the upper middle class car had its official debut. Other than the fact that the Hamann BMW 5 Series GT features various custom rims we can’t say much as no details were made public. It remains to be seen if Hamann is working on any modifications that will increase performance to the top of the line BMW 5 Series GT petrol burning version…
Nissan LEAF Electric Car
Nissan officially unveiled today in Japan the company’s new medium-size hatchback LEAF model. The Nissan LEAF electric car is a zero emission vehicle that is powered by a 107 horsepower (80 kW) electric engine with 280Nm (206 lb.-ft.) of torque linked to a lithium-ion battery pack, capable of covering more than 100 miles (160 Km) on a single charge. Thanks to its 100 percent environmentally-friendly electrical powering system the Nissan LEAF can reach a top speed of over 90 mph and charging the car’s lithium-ion battery to up to 80% takes under 30 minutes. For a full charge through a 200V outlet the Nissan LEAF electric car will need approximately 8 hours. As far as information regarding the Nissan LEAF…
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni Promo Video
Valentino Balboni has been Lamborghini’s test driver for over 4 decades, and in the video below he talks about he’s experience as part of the Italian manufacturer’s team who helped in shaping in fine-tuning the sporty characteristics of virtually every Lamborghini model starting with the Miura. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni edition is powered by the usual 550 horsepower V10 engine and in this case power is sent only to rear wheels, while the sportier suspension make it even more performance oriented. Valentino Balboni is very emotional when talking about the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 launched in he’s honor, and he deserves it as there is probably no other…
Prior Design MINI Cooper S
Tuning specialists from Prior Design have released a new aerodynamic package for the MINI Cooper S giving the small hatchback a more aggressive aspect. On the modification list for the Prior Design MINI Cooper S we find the new front bumper that was developed so that the car’s original fog lights were maintained, new side skirts, and a rear diffuser that allows center or left / right positioning for the exhaust system. The overall exterior look…
Suzuki Kizashi Promo Video
The first Suzuki Kizashi promo video that follows yesterday’s official global debut, shows the Japanese automaker wanting to take a hit on US’s established luxury brands. The main message that is sent says that luxury-performance cars are no longer just for rich guys and we have to admit that so far we like what we see even though the concept version was way cooler. The 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder DOHC aluminium engine and the vehicle’s size is comparable with the new Audi A4 sedan…
Police chasing 7 year old Dodge driver : Video
Have you ever had the feeling that your kid might prefer staying in bed longer or watch cartoons rather than go to church on Sundays? Well the 7 year old kid in the video below went as far as steeling a car just to avoid Sunday’s ceremony and got involved in a police chase after officers received a call about a dangerous driver. Even with the Police trying to pull him over, the 7 year old outlaw kept driving the stolen Dodge until he reached he’s parents driveway…
2010 Suzuki Kizashi
Official photos and details with the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi were released yesterday and with this debut the automaker marks its entry in the all-wheel-drive sport sedan segment. The 2010 Suzuki Kizashi will be assembled in Japan, and the company’s new flagship vehicle is expected to hit the US showrooms at the end of this year. Powering the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is a lightweight 2.4-litre 4-cylinder DOHC unit that features an aluminium block and cylinder heads which will send its power to the wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox with an continuously variable transmission (CVT) also available. Moving on to the interior the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi offers sport seats as standard and among hi-tech features the vehicle includes iPod connectivity…
2010 Toyota Avalon, Yaris, Highlander, FJ Cruiser, Rav4, and Tacoma price
The 2010 Toyota Avalon, Yaris, Highlander, FJ Cruiser, Rav4, and Tacoma price list for the North American market was released today by the Japanese manufacturer. Powered by a 4.0-litre V6 engine that offers 19 more hp than the previous version the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser price for the 2WD automatic starts at $23,680. For the first ever car-based SUV initially introduced in 1996 which is the Toyota RAV4 pricing for the 2010 year model 2WD version that comes equipped with a 4-cylinder engine starts at $21,500. The 2010 Toyota Highlander price remains unchanged meaning that the base 4-cylinder variant is $25,705 while…
Exclusive Zeus Honda Insight
In today’s economy tuning specialists tend to explore every niche possible, so they go as far as even customizing hybrid cars. The Exclusive Zeus Honda Insight is one of the few if not the first project of this kind and even though the sporty new aspect will not be linked to the car’s quiet engine we think the car looks good. The Japanese tuners gave the Exclusive Zeus Honda Insight a new front spoiler and front lip, a redesigned front grill, side sills and a new rear apron. The Exclusive Zeus Honda Insight has also received a lowered suspension…