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Nissan Roox E and Highway Star
The Nissan Roox E and Roox Highway Star go on sale today across nationwide dealers in Japan. The Nissan Roox minicar witch offers a spacious interior (1365 mm wide and 2085 mm in length), designed for efficient operation and performance can be powered by a turbo or a non-turbo K6A engine. With the K6A intercooler turbo engine the Nissan Roox can delivers 47kW (64PS) while the non-turbo 2WD and 4WD models have fuel consumption figures of 21.5km/L and 21.0km/L respectively. The Nissan Roox E models are offered with a choice of six exterior colors and are recognized by the long, horizontal front grille while the Nissan Roox Highway Star features an exterior…
2010 Scion xB RS 7.0 price
Pricing information regarding the 2010 Scion xB RS 7.0 has been released and the car will be showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show that starts December 2nd. The 2010 Scion xB RS 7.0 features a 4-piece DAMD body kit that includes front and rear lower lips and side skirts along with a special ‘Murasaki’ body colour and a twin double-walled exhaust pipe. A rear roof spoiler can be optionally added plus the 2010 Scion xB RS 7.0 now sits more than an inch closer to the asphalt thanks to a set of TRD lowering springs. Inside the 2010 Scion xB RS 7.0 factory customization elements include black fabric seats with the ‘RS’ logo for the front passengers plus a leather-wrapped RAZO…
2011 Audi A8 – photos and details
Photos and details with the new 2011 Audi A8 have been released after last night’s world premiere in Miami. The automaker says the 2011 Audi A8 luxury sedan is the sportiest in its segment, combining unmatched interior and exterior styling with numerous functions in an intelligent way. The 2011 Audi A8 sits on Audi’s aluminium Space Frame (ASF) and is power by an updated 4.2-liter FSI V8 engine packing 372 horsepower and 445 Nm of torque witch is linked to an eight-speed Tiptronic gearbox. With this engine the 2011 Audi A8 can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 5.7 seconds and reach an electronically limited speed of 250 Km/h. Even though it is more powerful than the previous…
2011 Ford Mustang gets 305HP V6
The Blue Oval released details with the latest V6 motorisation added to the 2011 Ford Mustang. The 2011 Ford Mustang will pack 305HP and 280 ft.-lb. of torque under its bonnet thanks to a new Duratec 3.7-liter DOHC Ti-VCT V6 that will return 30 mpg, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission that sends all the juice to the rear wheels. With this new engine the 2011 Ford Mustang V6 will compete against the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro V6, and even though performance figures have not been released, the car’s new speedometer reads up to 160 mph while the tachometer goes to 8,000 rpm. In addition to the V6 powerplant the 2011 Ford Mustang also gets a new Performance Package that will…
JMS BMW E60/61
As the new 2011 BMW 5 Series was unveiled last week with market launch scheduled for March 2011, the JMS BMW E60/61 is probably one of the last customization proposals involving the current ongoing 5 Series. For 249 Euros the JMS BMW E60/61 receives a new front apron and for an extra sporty appearance the car can be lowered by 40mm thanks to a special H&R coil over suspension that carries a 849 Euro price tag. A set of 19 inch barracuda racing…
Senner Audi R8
German tuners are on a roll lately preparing one custom car after another, and the latest one called the Super Sport Concept comes from Senner and concerns the Audi R8. The Senner Audi R8 is based on the 4.2 V8 FSI version and offers both appearance and performance enhancements. So on the technical side the Senner Audi R8 received a new engine management, a special sport air filter and a new valve controlled exhaust system that help increase engine output to 458 horsepower ad 470 Nm of torque. A new body adjustable sport suspension was also fitted lowering the front and rear axles by 25mm and 15mm respectively. As far as aesthetics improvementsthe the Senner Audi R8 comes…
ATT Thunderstorm BMW M3
After customizing the 2009 BMW 335i tuner ATT Autotechnik is now offering a power boost program for the 2009 BMW M3 called the Thunderstorm M3. The ATT Thunderstorm BMW M3 has undergone engine retrofitting and the inbuilt compressor, the redesigned ECU together with the new exhaust system featuring optimized dynamic pressure enable the German sports car to develop 500 horsepower. In order to safely harness the power increase the ATT Thunderstorm BMW M3 has also received an KW coilover suspension Variant 3. At the exterior a set of 20 inch ATT-TEC LeMans alloys wrapped in Michelin „Pilot Sport 2“ tyres give the ATT Thunderstorm BMW M3 its uniqueness, while for the interior…
Brabus Mercedes GL Facelift
A third custom car to be showcased by Brabus at the 2009 Essen Motor Show is based on the Mercedes GL Facelift version. The Brabus Mercedes GL Facelift customization program comes with components made from Pur-R-Rim plastics, extending the German SUV’s width with 5 cm (2 inches) and offering a more impressive appearance. These components include the new front spoiler with large air-vents and integrated LEDs, iluminated rocker panels, rear roof spoiler and rear bumper and diffuser. The tuner also gave the Brabus Mercedes GL Facelift a new exhaust system with four stainless stell tailpipes and a set of 23 inch 9-spoke design Monoblock E PLATINUM EDITION wheels. On the technical side the Brabus Mercedes GL…
Brabus TESLA Roadster Sport
If you think tuning is all about power, then you must know that Brabus has prepared a TESLA Roadster Sport model that will premiere at the 2009 Essen Motor Show. he Brabus TESLA Roadster Sport received the Brabus Green Package that features a new RWE Quick Charger that enables faster charging. This high-tech charger fits easily in any garage and offers eco-friendly RWE Eco-Power for 30,000 kilometers. harging time for the Brabus TESLA Roadster Sport is three times faster when using the RWE charger compared to using a standard power outlet, offering the green roadster a range of 350 km in less than 6 hours. xterior upgrades on the Brabus TESLA Roadster Sport include a…
AC Schnitzer BMW 123d Coupe Police Car
The AC Schnitzer BMW 123d Coupe Police Car represents the German tuner’s proposal at the “TUNE IT! SAFE!” Association of German Car Tuners (VDAT). The BMW 123d Coupe was provided by BMW AG, and the “TUNE IT! SAFE” initiative was supported by the Police and the Federal Ministry for Transport, Building and Road Development. The AC Schnitzer BMW 123d Coupe Police Car can now output 241 HP (177 kW) and 480 Nm of torque, and now the upgraded 2.3 D engine enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 6.7 seconds. Besides engine improvements the AC Schnitzer BMW 123d Coupe Police Car received a sports suspension while at the exterior the aerodynamic kit includes a front spoiler…