We’ve all seen those Lexus commercials where a cheesy significant other surprises the love of their life with a brand new car. Do you think that really happens out there in the real world? Are you a perfect example of such a story and did you receive a brand new vehicle for Christmas? Let us [...]
We’ll be taking the day off today for obvious reasons. We wish every reader of egmCarTech Happy Holidays and a very safe and Merry Christmas. In the mean time, Ford of Europe is helping Santa go green with a new concept sleigh design. Santa if you’re reading, this redesigned Evos Concept-based sleigh is powered by a [...]
Until the SSC Tuatara delivers on its promise on being the world’s fastest road-legal car, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport will hold the crown. Either way, have you ever wondered what it must be like to drive or even see a Veyron Super Sport driving down the regular streets of the world? Click here for [...]
According to a report by Japan’s Nikkei business daily, Honda plans to adopt a new design and production method that will make its vehicles a little lighter while increasing fuel-economy. The reports suggest some of the methods will including welding outer panels to the frame which will in turn reduce the use of nuts and [...]
An attractive tuning kit has just been released by Schmidt Revolution for the Mk5 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The visual highlight of the kit would be the 19-inch red and black wheels, wrapped in Margangoni tires. Schmidt Revolution also dropped the car, added a dual exhaust system, sport tuned suspension and fitted the rear with the [...]
‘The Giant’ is German tuning house ASMA Designs latest over-the-top kit based on the second generation Porsche Cayenne Turbo. With no modifications to power at all, ASMA leaves the focus of the tune on the aesthetics. A carbon-fiber wide-body aero kit was fitted to the car that changes the look of the Cayenne with lines [...]
Manhart has crafted a follow up to its 646hp BMW M3 E92 coupe with the MH3 V8 RS Clubsport, with more power and upgrades. For the Clubsports impressive power upgrade, Manhart swapped the stock 4.0-liter V8 out for the X5 and X6’s 4.4-liter V8. An upgraded set of turbos, bigger intercooler and full titanium exhaust [...]
China is on its way to overtake Germany as the world’s second largest market for luxury cars. Who is number 1? The United States. The demand in China for luxury cars is being fueled by two brands fighting for the top spot – Audi and BMW. According to research firm LMC Automotive, the number of [...]
Toyota plans on selling a total of 8.48 million vehicles when it comes to global sales in 2012. The company is planning even a bigger year in 2013. In 2011, Toyota’s sales were heavily battered by the March earthquake and Tsunami in Japan. Toyota has been lagging behind General Motors and Volkswagen so far this [...]
Massachusetts based A123 Systems, a produces of batteries for electric-vehicles, said that it has found a ‘potential safety issue’ in the batteries that it supplies to Fisker Automotive for its Karma plug-in hybrid sedan. Check out out Top 10 things you need to know about the Fisker Karma. The company said that hose clamps that [...]
