2009 Mr. Norm’s 426 Hemi Challenger and 426 Hemi Cuda Convertibles

August 14, 2009 Filed Under: Dodge
2009 Mr. Norm's 426 Hemi Challenger and 426 Hemi Cuda Convertibles

Introducing the new 2009 426 Hemi Challenger and 426 Hemi Cuda Convertibles from Mr. Norm, the name that’s synonymous with the most incredible high performance Mopars ever built and offered to enthusiasts. Based on the Dodge Challenger SRT-8, the Mr. Norm’s 426 Hemi Challenger and 426 Hemi Cuda Convertibles echo the styling and performance of the original, iconic, E-Body muscle cars that inspired the creation of these vehicles. These drop... 

2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover

January 8, 2009 Filed Under: Cadillac
2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover

Cadillac unveiled the next-generation 2010 SRX Crossover, featuring a completely new design and more-efficient, high-technology engine choices. The new SRX is a mid-sized luxury crossover coming to the North American International Auto Show next week. “The all-new SRX is a fresh and compelling crossover aimed squarely at the priorities of luxury buyers,” said Mark McNabb, North America vice president, Cadillac/Premium Channel. “With... 

2009 Toyota FT-86 Concept

October 6, 2009 Filed Under: Toyota
2009 Toyota FT-86 Concept

The Toyota FT-86 Concept is a Small FR Sports Concept Vehicle that Combines Environmental Performance and the Joy of Driving TMC with a focus on hybrid technologies. TMC has developed the TOYOTA FT-86 Concept, a sports car equipped with a 2,000cc, horizontally opposed, four-cylinder, naturally-aspirated gasoline engine. The engine of the Toyota FT-86 concept is coupled with a rear-wheel drive system and a 6-speed manual transmission. The Toyota FT-86... 

2009 Ford Focus XRoad

May 11, 2009 Filed Under: Ford
2009 Ford Focus XRoad

The Ford Focus X Road is based on the Ford Focus Wagon Titanium and will be available in 300 units with a price tag of €25,175. The Ford Focus X Road comes with the 1.8-liter 16v engine that develops 125 hp and is able to run on both petrol and bio-ethanol. The Ford Focus X Road comes with a robust and sturdy black bodykit which includes front and rear bumpers and the black finish on the doors and side panels. The Ford Focus X Road sits on 17″... 

2009 VÄTH V63RS Power-C-Class CLUBSPORT wagon

May 28, 2009 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz, Tuning
2009 VÄTH V63RS Power-C-Class CLUBSPORT wagon

German tuner VATH have released their latest program upgrade for the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate, the VÄTH V63RS Power-C-Class CLUBSPORT wagon. The VÄTH V63RS Power-C-Class CLUBSPORT wagon outputs 585 hp and 690 Nm of torque thanks to an optimized exhaust system and a re-programmed ECU. The top speed of the VÄTH V63RS Power-C-Class CLUBSPORT wagon is limited to 325 km/h. The VÄTH V63RS Power-C-Class CLUBSPORT wagon comes with a new differential,... 

2009 Toyota Hilux High Power

December 23, 2008 Filed Under: Toyota
2009 Toyota Hilux High Power

There are few challenges left for Toyota’s mighty Hilux, a car that has toughed it out in the world’s most extreme environments for decades and which only last year made history by conquering the Arctic to become the first car to drive to the Magnetic North Pole. If those achievements alone didn’t leave the competition reeling, they are about to suffer another high-powered blow. The Commercial Vehicle Show marks the debut of a new... 

2009 RIDES Lux Motorwerks Hyundai Genesis Coupe

November 4, 2009 Filed Under: Hyundai, Tuning
2009 RIDES Lux Motorwerks Hyundai Genesis Coupe

The team at RIDES Magazine joined forces with LUX Design to take the curvaceous lines of the Genesis Coupe to the next level. Sarona Design created a custom body kit including a new front fascia, rear bumper, grille, sideskirts and vented fenders. The wheels, 20×8.5 and 20×9.5 in the rear Vossen Forged were painted matte black to match the roof and the bolts were painted GT3 RS orange to match the exterior. The vehicle’s wheels are... 

2009 SEAT Leon Twin Drive Ecomotive

January 25, 2009 Filed Under: Seat
2009 SEAT Leon Twin Drive Ecomotive

A radical new SEAT, conceived to run on electric power or a conventional petrol engine, has been unveiled in Spain. The green-minded Leon Twin Drive Ecomotive prototype made its debut at the SEAT Technical Centre in Martorell, near Barcelona. The ultra-low emissions concept was unveiled in front of Spanish Government minister Miguel Sebastián, as well as Catalan and local government representatives. As its name suggests, the innovative Twin Drive... 

2010 RDSport RS46 BMW M3

December 13, 2009 Filed Under: BMW, Tuning
2010 RDSport RS46 BMW M3

RDSport have released the RS46 program for the new BMW M3 E92. The RDSport RS46 new engine internals include larger, forged, light-weight, aluminum pistons, forged, billet connecting rods and new billet crankshaft with a longer stroke. All of these parts equate to a larger displacement 4.6 liter motor, up from the factory 4.0 liter. The exhaust system of the RDSport RS46 BMW M3 features race, tubular headers with F1-style merge collectors, metal-matrix,... 

2009 SMART ForTwo EV Concept

January 11, 2009 Filed Under: Smart
2009 SMART ForTwo EV Concept

The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive demonstrates the pioneering role of the young car brand. As an electric car it is locally emission-free, highly efficient and quite. It represents sustainability at its highest level. The next generation prototype of the smart fortwo electric drive is being presented in the US for the first time during the 2009 NAIAS Autoshow. At the End of 2009, smart will start the production of the smart fortwo electric drive with...