
Ferrari has chosen to unveil the new Scuderia Spider 16M at the World Finals in Mugello in celebration of its recent victory in the Formula 1 Constructor’s World Championship 2008. This new high performance sports car features the very best of Ferrari’s latest mid-rear-engined 8-cylinder technology. In fact, the Scuderia Spider 16M is faster round the Fiorano circuit than any other Prancing Horse open-top road car yet built. This truly...

Based on the facelifted Audi Q7 3.0 TDI, the ABT Sportsline Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel performance is increased from the standard 240 HP (177 kW) to 278 HP (204 kW). At the same time the torque is increased to 580 Nm (standard: 550 Nm) and the diesel engine can meet all demands and always provides sufficient reserves of power. At the world’s largest tuner of vehicles from the VW Group, SUV now also stands for “Sporty Und Versatile”....

For the period of its six years of life, the Maserati Quattroporte has received no less than 56 awards from automotive and lifestyle publications in 14 countries over four continents. The Quattroporte Sport GT S “Awards Edition”, which will make its official debut at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show, is launched to mark the celebration of Maserati flagship. Based on the Quattroporte Sport GT S, the Quattroporte Sport GT S “Awards Edition” presents...

The MINI Beachcomber Concept is a four-seater concept car designed consistently for maximum driving pleasure, taking up the enhanced options of the new MINI and combining these potentials with the vision of a radically open body concept. Extending far into the side of the car, the headlights additionally emphasise the short front overhang. The powerfully designed wheel arches on the MINI Beachcomber Concept boast large 17-inch light-alloy wheels and...

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 features considerable innovations in terms of body design and mechanics. And also with a new name: Murcielago LP640, which refers to its engine position – longitudinale posteriore – and to its power 640 bhp. Designers and engineers have not only focused on reworking the engine, suspensions, gearbox, exhaust system, brakes and electronics, but also the interior and exterior design; improvements that make the...

The Hyundai Santa Fe European version will be shown next week at Frankfurt Auto Show with updated fascias and powertrains. The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe comes with a new 2.2-liter turbo diesel engine, which produces an output of 197 horsepower and peak torque of 422Nm (311 lb-ft) between 1,800 and 2,500 rpm. Combined with a new 6-speed manual gearbox, the new 2.2 CRDi engine launches the Santa Fe from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 9.5 seconds and on to a top...

What comes out if JE DESIGN his special painting “Red Rocket” with his Audi Q7 aerodynamics kit “Street Sports” combined? The JE DESIGN “Street Rocket”! A fine luxury car with a built-show effect. His importance of sport occurrence of JE DESIGN wins “Rocket Street” with the chassis set “Street Sports” (5,719, – €). JE DESIGN combined here a new front spoiler, twin headlights with...

V-GT Carrera is the latest aerodynamic package for the latest facelifted Porsche Carrera MKII from Vorsteiner. The V-GT aero package will be available for the Porsche: C2, C2S, C4, C4S, Targa 4, Targa 4S & Cabriolet models. Up front end the V-GT Carrera shows off a functionally designed front add-on spoiler constructed of pre-preg autoclave carbon fiber. The V-GT front spoiler extends the profile of the factory front bumper to improve downforce...

Scion announced that its first limited-production vehicle for 2009, the xB Release Series 6.0 (xB R.S. 6.0), will be available at dealer showrooms in February. A 2009 xB RS 6.0 will be on display in the Scion booth at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 11-25 for media and public days. The 2009 xB Release Series 6.0 comes exclusively in Absolutely Red exterior paint. A unique front grille with custom black finish and Release...

Daimler has launched the special edition Smart ForTwo Edition Highstyle. The smart fortwo edition highstyle is available with a 52 kW/71 hp or a 62 kW/84 hp petrol engine. The 52 kW variant is fitted with a comfortable automatic start/stop system as standard which shuts down the engine when the vehicle is stationary, noticeably reducing fuel consumption. The smart fortwo highstyle comes with a special exterior paintjob in chocolate brown metallic...