
Acura debuted an all-new V-6 model for its TSX sports sedan line-up at the Chicago Auto Show today. Scheduled to go on sale this summer, the 2010 TSX V-6 will be equipped with a powerful 3.5-liter engine, exclusive suspension tuning, larger diameter wheels and additional enhancements. “The automotive market may be slowing down, but not Acura,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. “With improved acceleration and handling,...

The Mazda Active2 Surf exterior showcases a more aggressive front bumper and rocker. Adding to the sport theme, 17″ wheels with 215/45/17 Yokahama Tires and H&R coil over suspension were applied. The sheet metal is finished in Spirited Green and detailed with Active2 graphics. These subtle effects are displayed on the hood and driver-side fender. The graphics are finished in graphite and white, with matching wheels and mirrors. To support...

Škoda has unveiled the first official photographs of the Fabia Scout. The new addition to the Scout family will make its world debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The design of the brand new Scout includes distinct features and attractive protective elements, giving this functional and economical car, new emotional dimensions. A uniquely-shaped bumper and plastic cladding give this new version of Škoda’s popular estate enhanced,...

Swiss tuner Sportec, announce the latest addition to its range, the Sportec SPR1 T80 Porsche 997 based supercars, which boasts 858 horsepower and a top speed of 236 mph. The SPR1 T80 starts with Porsche’s sensational twin-turbo 3.6-liter flat-6 engine, boosting output and punching up torque to 642 pound-feet. With power flowing to all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox and a Sportec high-performance clutch, the SPR1 T80 rockets from...

The 2010 Volkswagen GTI MkVI is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with direct-injection that pushes out 200HP at 5,100 rpm and 207 lb-ft. of torque from 1,800 all the way up to 5,000 rpm. Come with the standard six-speed manual transmission, the Volkswagen GTI MkVI an go from a zero to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds and on to an electronically limited 130 mph top speed, 7.5 second run from 37 to 62 mph in fifth gear, and finishes with...

Toyota unveiled the new Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show. The Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept is presented in a striking, white pearl finish. With a ride height lowered by 20mm, the Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept features under-body panels and a rear diffuser to smooth and control the flow of air beneath the car, further improving fuel efficiency. The Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid will accelerate from 0-100...

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...

Lamborghini Murciélago LP650-4 Roadster included a V12 engine with 571bhp, doors that scissored upwards, a clever four-wheel-drive chassis that promised not to throw drivers into the scenery, 0-62mph in less than 4sec and the top speed is around 330 Km/h (205mph). Lamborghini says that it will build a total of only 50 LP650-4 Roadsters for the worldwide market with a Grigio Telesto exterior that combines grey bodywork with a special bright orange...

AVUS PERFORMANCE has unveiled their latest upgrade program for the Ur-Quattro, the new AVUS Audi TT-RS. The AVUS Audi TT RS develops 460bhp and more than 472 lb/ft of torque. 0-60 will be passed in about 3.8s and top speed increases to 194mph. Therefore AVUS PERFORMANCE modifies the turbo, ECU software and the exhaust system from turbo back with racing cats. The matt black skin is something you will probably notice first when seeing the TT-RS. The...

MINI is increasing its model range with the value-packed, special edition MINI Graphite. Offering enhanced standard equipment levels over existing Hatch models, the MINI Graphite edition will be available in MINI One, Cooper and Cooper D guise. An impressive standard feature of every MINI Graphite edition is the inclusion of Dark Silver metallic paint, which is normally reserved for MINI Cooper S and John Cooper Works models. An array of similarly...