2010 Matech Ford GT1

February 12, 2010 Filed Under: Ford, Tuning
2010 Matech Ford GT1

Matech Concepts, based on the prototype fielded in the previous season, started developing a new Ford GT1 as early as 2009, before the regulations of the new GT Championship came into force. Matech Competition stopped in Spain at the Ascari circuit to perform the roll-out of the new car. With Thomas Mutsch at the wheel, the first metres of the Ford GT1 went according to plan, just as the driver and Martin Bartek had been hoping: “The car is completely... 

2011 Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet

February 8, 2010 Filed Under: Renault
2011 Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet

New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet completes the renewal style of the New Mégane family which is built on the strengths that forged the success of its predecessor. Its new appearance is supported by the large folding glass roof, high-gloss finish, black glass roof contrasts with the satin-effect chrome windscreen frame exterior, and the dark red taillights featuring a linear lighting pattern and LED brake lights to provide a distinctive rear lighting character. With... 

2009 APS MKVI Volkswagen Golf GTi

October 5, 2009 Filed Under: Tuning, Volkswagen
2009 APS MKVI Volkswagen Golf GTi

APS of Brackley unveiled a new Stage One engine performance upgrade for the MKVI Volkswagen Golf GTi. Thorough analysis by APS’s technicians has enabled the development of an effective ECU remap for the newly revised version of VAG’s renowned turbocharged 1984cc, EA888 TFSI engine. The standard Volkswagen Golf VI GTI produces 207bhp and 207lb.ft of torque. By comparison, APS’s Stage One ECU performance upgrade increases power to 250bhp at... 

2010 Ford Grand C-Max

September 12, 2009 Filed Under: Ford
2010 Ford Grand C-Max

Ford has released the first images of the new Ford Grand C-Max will premiere at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The Ford Grand C-Max engine options will include the usual petrol and diesel units from Focus and Kuga, as well as Ford’s new 1.6-liter EcoBoost. The seven-seat Ford Grand C-Max features a range of differences in comparison to the regular Ford C-MAX. The Ford Grand C-Max features an increase in length, a sliding rear door, and a redesigned... 

2010 Smart fortwo Electric Drive

June 22, 2009 Filed Under: Smart
2010 Smart fortwo Electric Drive

Daimler AG, confirm that the smart electric drive will go into small series production, with cars coming to the UK in early 2010. The second generation smart electric drive will also be taking part in projects in Rome, Milan and Paris. Several cities in the US are also due to start trials of the fully electric car and the invaluable feedback will be incorporated into the development of future production models. Featuring a lithium-ion battery the... 

2009 Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E.

May 7, 2009 Filed Under: Renault
2009 Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E.

Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E. is derived from the production version of Renault Kangoo be bop and Z.E. Concept car which was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Renault Kangoo be bop ZE is equipped with low-energy LED front and rear lighting to optimize energy use. Meanwhile, the car’s aerodynamics have been significantly reworked to reduce energy consumption. Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E. sits on 18-inch full disc wheels, and its ground clearance... 

2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante

February 25, 2009 Filed Under: Aston Martin
2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante

Aston Martin DBS Volante makes its debut at the 2009 Geneva Auto Salon. Completing the Aston Martin DBS line-up, the new Volante will afford customers the combination of the DBS’s already-established benchmark sports car characteristics with all the thrills of open-air motoring. Broadening the DBS’s character, the Aston Martin DBS Volante will appeal to drivers who wish to combine the excitement of driving a finely-tuned sports car with... 

2009 Bugatti Veyron

February 25, 2009 Filed Under: Bugatti
2009 Bugatti Veyron

The Bugatti Veyron is an impressive platform of top end automotive technology and – loyal to Bugatti’s heritage « nothing is too expensive, nothing is too beautiful » – only the best parts and materials in the trade are used in the production process. And the Bugatti Veyron is a truly international car. One of the key- and most sophisticated parts, the 7 speed-sequential-DSG – double-clutch-gearbox, is made by motor sport... 

2009 Volvo DRIVe range, C30, S40, V50, S80, V70, XC60, XC7

February 24, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
2009 Volvo DRIVe range, C30, S40, V50, S80, V70, XC60, XC7

At the Geneva motor show, Volvo Cars is presenting no less than seven fuel-efficient DRIVe models. All with best-in-class CO2 emission levels. The extremely low figures for the C30, S40 and V50 have been achieved thanks to an advanced Start/Stop system. * Volvo C30, 3.9 l/100km, 104g CO2/km * Volvo S40, 4.0 l/100km, 107g, CO2/km * Volvo V50, 4.0 l/100km, 107g, CO2/km * Volvo V70, 4.9 l/100km, 129g, CO2/km * Volvo S80, 4.9 l/100km, 129g CO2/km * Volvo... 

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

February 21, 2009 Filed Under: Volkswagen
2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

A new infotainment system (RCS 810 and RNS 810) as well as an efficient V6 gasoline direct injection engine, now with 206 kW / 280 PS, characterize the Volkswagen Phaeton of model year 2009 that has been perfected in numerous details. For example, all engines satisfy the Euro-5 emissions standard in the new model year. Other modifications include: three new types of alloy wheels (17, 18 and 19 inch), a slightly modified radiator grille, three new...