
Cool Victory was established as a speed machine development and exotic car racing team to compete on the international gran turismo (GT) circuits. Founded in 2008, the team’s livery is hot yellow and black. Cool Victory upcoming campaign highlights, “Challenging and exciting high-speed Endurance Racing events around the world, Our international Fan Team Members are supporting us and putting their Names on the racing Lamborghini, In development,...

The facelifted Skoda Octavia vRS has a redesigned front grille featuring the vRS logo and bold headlamps, which for the first time can be fitted with xenon headlights combined with the adaptive front lighting system. The car has two more completely new features: front fog lamps with optional cornering function and LED lamps for daytime lighting. The rear lights have been redesigned to look more attractive and new 18″ Neptune alloy wheels are...

Reykjavik-based Arctic Trucks, the specialist company which engineered the Hilux to cope with the extreme conditions of the Top Gear challenge, is offering trips of between two and five days and longer expeditions through the wild landscape of Iceland. Its fleet of vehicles includes two Toyota Hilux Invincible Double Cabs equipped with special features to meet the demands of tackling the country’s tundra, glaciers, lava fields and mountains,...

Displacing 2.9-litres, the engine of the Boxster develops 255 bhp (188 kW) in the Boxster, an increase of 10 horsepower over the prior 2.7-litre model. The 3.4-litre power unit in the Porsche Boxster S now features Direct Fuel Injection, and delivers 310 bhp (228 kW), up by 15 bhp. An impressive power-to-weight ratio imbues the two Boxster models with optimum driving dynamics. For example, with the new six speed manual transmission fitted as standard,...

BMW has announced the latest version of their convertible 2 seater. The Z4 features extensive styling changes, along with options like a 3 liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 producing a very broad torque output of 300 lb-ft @ 1400 – 5000 rpm. Along with the standard 6 speed manual, the Z4 offers an optional 7-speed sport automatic with double clutch and 6-speed sport automatic with paddle shifters.

Rated at 45 kW, an asynchronous electric motor powerfully drives the front axles. The Trabant nT Concept achieves a maximum speed of 130 km/h and is fed by a lithium-ion battery located in the design space between rear axle and the vehicle’s transmission tunnel. That allows for a range of max. 160 km. Absolutely sufficient given that the majority of daily rides in Germany are shorter than 50 km. After driving that distance, the “Trabant nT”...

Since the early 1980s, Mercedes-Benz has presented 13 research vehicles. Many systems that were first used in research vehicles are now found in Mercedes-Benz production cars, including the DISTRONIC proximity-controlled cruise control, which was first installed in the F 100 in 1991 and made its series production debut in the S-Class in 1998. Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Concept is continuing this approach with its Plug-in Hybrid, new DISTRONIC PLUS,...

Nissan Motorsports International announced that NISMO just signed the official partnership agreements for the FIA GT1 World Championship with Sumo Power GT (UK) and Swiss Racing Team (CH). Both teams will run two NISSAN GT-Rs respectively in the inaugural World Championship. NISMO will provide technical support to its new racing partners. Other details including driver line-up will be announced at the later date.

Mercedes refiner Piecha Design extensive programme gives the SLK the finishing touch for perfection. Piecha Design enhances the already very Mercedes-Benz SLK sportive appearance of the aerodynamics package with an additional front spoiler lip (435 euros including VAT), flaps at the back (185 euros) and an improved rear diffuser (485 euros). The new front lip is custom-made and perfectly fitted and glued to the side spoiler. The design emphasises...

Skoda has officially introduced its fifth model line and entered the crossover segment, Skoda Yeti. The very first Yeti spotted leaving the production hall was an Aqua Blue, four-wheel drive model, fitted with a 1.8 TSI engine. The Skoda Yeti comes with either a 1.8 TSI petrol or a 2.0 TDI diesel engine. Both models, fitted with a 4×4 system, underwent testing in Oslo, Norway. The Skoda Yeti has been tested on forest roads, as well as on an extreme...