
As with the standard production vehicle, KTM relied heavily on the extensive experience of Dallara in developing the X-BOW GT4. The racing car was tested for the first time as early as February 2008. The official debut followed in March, along with the compulsory FIA crash test, which was passed at the first attempt. In April, the X-BOW competed in its first official race – the legendary ‘Tourist Trophy’ at Silverstone – not only winning the...

The Ford Taurus – the car that changed America’s view of full-size sedans – is all-new for 2010 and ready to take on the world’s best, with an upscale new design, impeccable driving dynamics, class-leading technologies and an unbeatable price tag. “The new Ford Taurus sets the pace for Ford’s growing new car launch momentum,” said Mark Fields, president of the Americas. “This sedan completely redefines...

The Peugeot SR1 Concept comes with incorporates HYbrid4 technology, which will be launched in the Peugeot 3008 in 2011. In the Peugeot SR1, at the front, a 1.6 litre THP petrol engine with a power of 160 kW (218 bhp), is combined with a rear electric motor developing 70 kW (95 bhp). In electric only mode, the car becomes a ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle), while its combined cycle fuel consumption is only 4.9 litres/100 km or 119 g/km of CO2. When the...

The Kogi xD Mobile Kitchen by MV Designz is a special solution for those who love both driving and cooking. The Scion Kogi xD Mobile Kitchen by MV Designz features a MV Designz front fascia, MV Designz rear fascia, MV Designz side skirts and MV Designz Hood. The Scion Kogi xD Mobile Kitchen by MV Designz rear seats are ditched in favour of a fridge incorporated into the left rear door and an ice chest and sink fitted to the right rear door. At the...

The Volkswagen Golf VI GTI kit by MR CarDesign includes an ECU upgrade plus the XDS system which improves traction for front-wheel-drive cars. With these two components, the MR CarDesign Volkswagen Golf VI GTI develops 260 hp and 380 Nm of torque and is able to get from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. It’s top speed is 263 km/h. The power upgrade will cost you 949,00 Euros. MR CarDesign Volkswagen Golf VI GTI is equipped with a KW-thread-sport...

For the 2010 model year, the Mercury Milan adds an all-new hybrid model. The Ford Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Milan Hybrid join the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Hybrids, doubling both the size and volume of Ford’s hybrid lineup. Additionally, the propulsion system for the Mercury Milan Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid transitions between gas and electric power and back more efficiently and seamlessly. The overall system upgrade allows the Mercury...

Sportec unveiled its Sportec SC 200 which is based on the Volkswagen Golf VI 1.4 TSI. The agile Golf is here turned into a real GTI that at the same time has the typically discreet Sportec external look. From a modest 1.4 litre cubic capacity the masterly electronic manipulation of the Swiss vehicle summons a full 200 PS with a torque of 300 Nm, which lies between 1,800 and 3,000 U/min (VW Series 160Ps/240 Nm by 1,500 U/min). This ensures impressive...

AC Schnitzer have announced that their BMW 335d Coupe has broken the world diesel speed record. The new world record of the AC Schnitzer ACS3 3.5d Coupe was set on the Nardo race track in Italy at 288.7 km/h. This is 8.7 km/h faster that the previous one set in 2006. Naturally the power upgrade which took the latest world record holder to success is part of the extensive AC Schnitzer special accessory range and available for all vehicles based on...

Making claims of perfection is a dangerous thing to do, especially in the exclusive and demanding world of supercar tuning. But there is one man who can actually make this claim of perfection, and even go as far as to name his incredible automotive creation Perfectus. And this Designer is Erturul ASMA and this is his amazing, all carbon fiber ASMA Mercedes McLaren SLR 722. Carbon is the customizing material of choice for hardcore tuners alike, but...

The Renault Koleos White Edition is based on the Dynamique trim level and features two-tone leather upholstery as standard, as well as Carminat Bluetooth® DVD navigation, the Bose® Sound System, new aluminium alloy 18-inch wheels and a specific Mineral Beige body colour, plus chrome skid plates, extra-tinted rear glass and a rear lip spoiler. Prices range from €29,350 (dCi 150 DPF) to €32,850 (dCi 150 DPF 4×4 automatic). The new White Edition...