While automakers do their best to make hybrids and electric-cars look sexier, a company by the name of ‘Pump Rebels’ is already doing so by placing beautiful women in front of fuel-sipping vehicles. It seems that every day that goes by, horsepower is becoming old news while high MPGs steal the headlines. So put aside [...]
AC Schnitzer assembled a crisp-looking tuning kit for the BMW 1-Series F20 that will be making its debut at the 2011 Essen Motor Show. The German tuner gave the new 2012 Euro 1-Series a new front apron and roof spoiler, a graphic option, and a selection of 18- or 19-inch wheels. Interior mods add aluminum [...]
French tuning company Delavilla has been tuning Porsche models since they were established back in 2007. One of its latest projects is the Cayman R1, with a Cayenne, Panamera, and Speedster in the works. Click here for more news on the Porsche Cayman. The Delavilla’s Porsche Cayman R1 was released at the 2011 Lyon International [...]
Gumpert, the maker of the Apollo supercar, has released a teaser for its new and upcoming model that will debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. No details on what the model is or what it will be called but Gumpert said it recently tested the car at Altenburg airport. It would be nice to [...]
Sources at Mercedes-Benz have apparently confirmed to AutoWeek that the Maybach brand will officially be killed in 2013. The decision comes after 10 years of disappointing sales of its Maybach 57 and 62 sedan. Daimler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche has decided against developing successors to Maybach modes, which were supposed to hit roads in 2014. [...]
Ready take a break from eating turkey? Well, here is something to keep you entertained – 4:50 second video of Fifth Gear’s Tiff Needell testing the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0. Check out the video after the jump. Refresher: Power for the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 comes from a naturally aspirated 4.0L [...]
BMW of North America has announced that it is ‘modestly’ increasing prices on its vehicles starting Jan. 1, 2012. All BMW vehicles (except the 7-Series) now see a less than one percent increase. The reason? BMW says that”tough economic times a careful balance was attained between the competitive situation, inflationary conditions, and market realities.” The destination and [...]
Mansory has crafted a tuning kit for the Audi R8 Spyder that is difficult to miss, with bold color choices and plenty of detailing. The exterior gets a hefty carbon fiber treatment with a front grill, hood, side skirts, rear spoiler, and additional front, side, and rear detailing. A set of 20-inch alloys have also [...]
The 2012 Mercedes SLK R172 gets a tuning kit by Vath that adds quiet styling details and noticeable power upgrades. Performance packages are available for each variant, starting with the SLK 200 CGI, which kicks out 207-hp at 229 lb-ft of torque. The SLK 250 CGI is upgraded to 241-hp at 265 lb-ft of torque, [...]
BMW recently announced that it will be making its first appearance at the upcoming Essen Motor show. The Essen Motor Show is Europe’s take on Sema, and will be held from November 26th through December 4th. BMW has decided to participate via its BMW Performance and BMW M Performance divisions. Models that will be in [...]
