2009 Mercedes-Benz Carlsson CK63S

April 9, 2009 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz, Tuning
2009 Mercedes-Benz Carlsson CK63S

Carlsson have launched their tuning package for Mercedes-Benz C-class C 63 AMG, the Carlsson CK63S. The Carlsson CK63S is powered by a 565 hp (415 kW) out of the 6.3 litre V8. This is nearly a quarter more output than the AMG engine which provides 457 hp (336 kW) out of the same cubic capacity. The maximum torque rises from 600 Newton metres in the AMG to an impressive 685 Newton metres in the CK63S. Therefore, the Carlsson CK63S accelerates from... 

2010 Volvo C30 R-Design

September 14, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
2010 Volvo C30 R-Design

The biggest changes in the new Volvo C30 R-Design, which make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, are actually hidden beneath the skin. The chassis of the 2010 Volvo C30 R-Design is 10 millimeters lower and the steering of the car has been tuned to be more precise. The 2010 Volvo C30 R-Design also comes with stiffer springs, dampers and roll-bars. The new Volvo C30 R-Design is also equipped with five-spoke Cratus wheels, just like the rest of... 

2010 ICON Vehicle Dynamics Equator

October 29, 2009 Filed Under: Suzuki, Tuning
2010 ICON Vehicle Dynamics Equator

Using Suzuki’s award-winning Equator platform as its base, ICON Vehicle Dynamics taps into a variety of Southern California-based suppliers to assemble a more aggressive interpretation of Suzuki’s off-road recipe. Under the hood, Doug Thorley long-tube headers and cat-back exhaust amplify the Suzuki Equator’s class-leading 4.0 liter V6. And for off-road exploration, the ICON Vehicle Dynamics Equator’s suspension is enhanced... 

2009 BMW M3 Race Version

February 10, 2009 Filed Under: BMW
2009 BMW M3 Race Version

Powered by a 485 bhp eight cylinder engine, this impressive race car has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) beginning in 2009. BMW M3 is based on the fourth generation of the BMW M3, the high-performance sports car produced by BMW M GmbH. In the course of developing the race version of the BMW M3, BMW’s engineers were faced with an ambitious task: to improve upon the sportiness of an already sporting car. A better... 

2009 Skoda Superb and Skoda Superb GreenLine

January 18, 2009 Filed Under: Skoda
2009 Skoda Superb and Skoda Superb GreenLine

The appearance of the new Škoda Superb is striking in its form. The implementation of the Škoda Auto design philosophy is mirrored in the strong three-dimensional form of the front grille, while its finely modelled chrome trimmings afford it a substantial and solid look. The contoured lines of the bonnet extend to the headlamps, intensifying the horizontal direction of these lines, giving the new Superb its appearance of sitting solidly and self-assuredly... 

2009 Lexus IS 350C by VIP Auto Salon and JTuned

November 4, 2009 Filed Under: Lexus, Tuning
2009 Lexus IS 350C by VIP Auto Salon and JTuned

While many custom-car builders prefer extreme designs, VIP Auto Salon and JTuned.com took a more subtle approach with their Lexus IS 350 C. Requiring approximately $15,000 and about one and one-half months of hard labor, the Matador Red IS C features a carbon-fiber hood, carbon-fiber trunk spoiler, a high-performance exhaust system, and custom tires and wheels. Lexus IS 350C by VIP Auto Salon and JTuned highlights include: Joe Z intake pipe and Performance... 

2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK Grand Edition

January 11, 2010 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK Grand Edition

The Mercedes-Benz SLK Grand Edition comes with a designo graphite paint finish, 18-inch light-alloy wheels with five triple spokes, silver-colored fins on the bonnet. The front of the Mercedes SLK Grand Edition also features headlamps that match the exterior paint finish and a third brake light. For the interior, the Mercedes-Benz SLK Grand Edition comes with the AIRSCARF system, the newly designed seats are upholstered in basalt grey nappy leather,... 

2010 Hyundai Tucson

December 6, 2009 Filed Under: Hyundai
2010 Hyundai Tucson

The all-new Hyundai Tucson features precedent-setting engineering including advanced weight saving technology and the eco-efficient Theta II 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine delivering up to 31 mpg on the highway. The Theta II engine delivers about the same amount of power and acceleration as its predecessor’s V6 engine with 20 percent better fuel economy than the old four-cylinder engine. The Theta II is rated at 176 horsepower (26 percent more... 

2011 Tata Sumo Grande MK II

January 7, 2010 Filed Under: Miscellaneous
2011 Tata Sumo Grande MK II

The recently launched Grande MK II is an upgraded version of Tata Motors’ premium Sumo offering, with substantial changes in the exteriors and interiors and improvements in driveability, ride and handling and comfort. The exteriors have been accentuated by a new chrome lined grill, side rub rails with chrome inserts and indicators on outer rear view mirrors (ORVMs). The interiors have been refreshed to give the vehicle a completely new, contemporary... 

2011 Nissan Micra

March 8, 2010 Filed Under: Nissan
2011 Nissan Micra

Combined 25 years’ experience of designing compact cars for city driving, Nissan Motor unveiled the company’s all new Micra, the fourth generation of the iconic city car, at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show. At a glance, Nissan Micra presents new features including spacious interior, all new 3-cylinder petrol engine with supercharged and direct injection version, New Continuously Variable Transmission, and all new platform. In Europe,...