2009 Ford Fiesta Pikes Peak Rallycross

July 23, 2009 Filed Under: Ford
2009 Ford Fiesta Pikes Peak Rallycross

The new Ford Fiesta may not be hitting the streets of America officially until next year, but high-performance motorsport examples of the Ford Fiesta make their U.S. racing debut when the Olsberg Motor Sport Evolution team from Sweden, managed by Andreas Eriksson, brings two new Fiesta Rallycross cars to compete in the annual Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado on July 19. Ford cars have been at Pike’s Peak since the very first... 

2010 Mazda CX-7

February 15, 2009 Filed Under: Mazda
2010 Mazda CX-7

For the 2010 model year the CX-7 is the recipient of an exterior and interior styling refresh to complement a host of engineering refinements. Leading the way is a new engine option. Making its first appearance under the hood of the CX-7 is Mazda’s all-new naturally aspirated DOHC 16-valve 2.5 litre MZR four-cylinder that produces 161 horsepower at 6000rpm and offers maximum torque of 161 lb-ft at 3500rpm. It is available with Front-Wheel Drive... 

2009 Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S

February 11, 2009 Filed Under: Vauxhall
2009 Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S

The Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S Edition joins the normally aspirated Bathurst Edition at the top of the Vauxhall family tree, with both cars receiving a raft of technical and cosmetic upgrades over the standard VXR8. Only a limited number of Bathurst Editions will be sold through selected Vauxhall retailers. To exploit the Bathurst’s greater power potential, six-pot front and four-pot rear callipers are now standard on both models, along with stiffer,... 

2010 Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 848 RACE

March 4, 2010 Filed Under: Ferrari, Tuning
2010 Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 848 RACE

NOVITEC ROSSO RACE 848, the two-seater based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano will celebrate its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2010. This limited model features an aerodynamic-enhancement kit developed in the wind tunnel, three-piece 21-inch wheels with matching sports suspension, a high-performance brake system and exclusive interior options. Powered by twelve-cylinder twin compressor engine conversion for the six-liter V12 four-valve engine... 

2010 Ford Taurus

January 11, 2009 Filed Under: Ford
2010 Ford Taurus

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... 

2009 Carlsson CK63 RS base on Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG

January 27, 2009 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz, Tuning
2009 Carlsson CK63 RS base on Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG

With its CK63 RS refinement, Carlsson brings significantly more pressure on the streets than the Mercedes Benz SL 63 AMG which provides the basis for the new vehicle. More performance, a complete aerodynamics kit, finest leather in the interior and an exclusive varnish are the hallmarks of the new roadster from the Merzig-based company. Carlsson, the automobile manufacturer specialized on Mercedes Benz models, invigorates the eight-cylinder with significantly... 

2010 Honda Freed Styling Study

January 14, 2010 Filed Under: Honda
2010 Honda Freed Styling Study

Honda Access will display highly customized Honda Freed Styling Study in its exhibition at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2010 with NAPAC, to be held from Friday, January 15, to Sunday, January 17, 2010, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. The Honda Freed Styling Study is a metallic purple MPV with glittery girlish details stuck all over. It features engraved metal touches, purple-tinged wheels, and well-incorporated fog lights. Inside the four-door drivers... 

2009 Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO Concept

December 30, 2008 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz
2009 Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO Concept

Mercedes-Benz will present two BlueZERO variants at the 2009 NAIAS show in Detroit: the BlueZERO E-CELL as a purely battery-powered vehicle and the fuel-cell version, the BlueZERO F-CELL – both of which are emission-free in local operation. Mercedes-Benz development engineers are also working on a third version with a range extender, the BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS. This is additionally equipped with a compact internal combustion engine as a generator... 

2009 Ford Fiesta S

February 8, 2009 Filed Under: Ford
2009 Ford Fiesta S

Designed and developed in Europe for sale in Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia and the Americas between 2008 and 2010, the all-new Fiesta is the first major product of Ford’s new global product development process. The all-new Ford Fiesta’s dynamic character is accentuated by its bold kinetic design. Its distinct character is further accentuated with major strides in craftsmanship, quality of materials and product choice while... 

2010 BMW X5 M and X6 M

April 6, 2009 Filed Under: BMW
2010 BMW X5 M and X6 M

The BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M are the first all-wheel-drive models to offer the supreme performance, dynamic driving features, athletic design, and premium quality of a typical BMW M Car. The BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M set new standards in this segment of high-performance models in terms of acceleration, lateral dynamics, steering behaviour, stopping power, and efficiency. Both models accelerate to 100 km/h from a standstill in 4.7 seconds and stand...