
Due for its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Kia Venga is based on the Kia No3 Concept shown at Geneva in March 2009. Designed, engineered and manufactured in Europe, the 4,068 mm long Kia Venga features an unusually long wheelbase for its class of 2,615 mm – and a 1600 mm high roofline to maximise cabin space. Every engine in the Kia Venga line-up will be available with Kia’s fuel-stretching Intelligent Stop and Go technology...

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...

After a 20-year hiatus, ALPINA celebrate their return to racing with the BMW ALPINA B6 GT3, to compete in the FIA European GT3 championship – a relatively new racing series in which 12 renowned automotive brands, such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche, compete. Based on the BMW 6 Series, ALPINA have developed a competitive weapon for touring-car racing that will be offered to clients, collectors and race teams alike. Furious forward...

Gemballa have released the GT 600 AERO 3 Sport Design package for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo 957 which features both performance and looks upgrades. The Gemballa GT 600 AERO 3 Sport Design Porsche Cayenne Turbo comes with the Gemballa’s 600 hp engine kit, 22″ GEMBALLA RACING rims, a custom exhaust system and a modified suspension with electronic lowering. The Gemballa GT 600 AERO 3 Sport Design Porsche Cayenne Turbo also comes with a new...

Customisation specialist Irmscher for the first time presents the upgraded Opel Astra with the nationwide sales start on 17th September. Irmscher offers a comprehensive sports programme for this volume model from Opel Rüsselsheim, Irmscher has come up with a strikingly sporty design coupled with pure driving dynamics. The Irmscher accessories are characterised by unusually high quality and the seamless integration into the look and design of the...

The Lexus IS350C F-Sport by Toyota Racing Development (TRD) was unveiled at the 2009 SEMA Show. As if gracing this IS350C with every F-Sport accessory available wasn’t enough, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) took it to the next level with a Vibrance Orange Glow candy paint job and ground effects by Five Axis. The Lexus TRD IS350C F-Sport highlights include: F-Sport ten spoke 19-inch forged aluminum wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport, F-Sport performance...

Inspired by the style of young, urban professionals, the Chevrolet Camaro Dusk concept rolls with a contemporary tuner aesthetic. It is understatedly aggressive looking, with a lowered ride height, new 21-inch wheels, the rear spoiler from an Chevrolet Camaro SS model and a custom ground effects package. The ground effects package includes a racing-inspired front splitter, rocker extensions and a rear diffuser. They are prototype parts that may enter...

The Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta is the second car in a new Special Projects programme created by Ferrari to meet requests from the most discerning clients and collectors to create truly unique models. The Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta is based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and was inspired by a Carrozzeria Fantuzzi-designed Ferrari built specifically for the 1968 Fellini film, Toby Dammit, itself inspired by one of the tales of Edgar Allan Poe. The...

Conquest Vehicles Inc., the Toronto-based company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of fully armoured, ultra-luxurious, handcrafted sport utility vehicles has unveiled its flagship vehicle, the KNIGHT XV at the 2008 SEMA show in Las Vegas, announced William Maizlin, President, Conquest Vehicles, Inc. Inspired by the Gurkha military vehicle, the Conquest Knight XV is an ultra-luxurious handcrafted, Bio-fuel powered fully armoured SUV....

Hennessey Performance Engineering unveiled the new 2010 HPE700 LS9 Camaro which is inspired by the Corvette ZR1. The Hennessey HPE700 LS9 Camaro production has been limited to just 24 examples. The HPE700 LS9 Chevrolet Camaro is powered by Hennessey’s tweaked LS9 engine, the supercharged HPE700 Camaro cranks out 725 bhp and 741 lb-ft of torque twist. 0 to 60 mph is achieved in just 3.5 seconds. The HPE700 LS9 Camaro is able to whoa as well as it...