
Japanese tuning company, Abflug, has released a new aero kit for the Nissan GT-R R35 sports car. The complete upgrade package consists of a front lip spoiler, new side skirts, a rear apron housing the diffuser, all finished in black. There is also a carbon fiber rear wing and an optional set of new alloy wheels.

Since the Toyota Sequoia was introduced in 2000, the world has changed. With both gasoline prices and environmental concerns on the rise, Toyota’s engineers and designers have taken steps to increase not just the 2008 Sequoia’s performance and comfort, but also its efficiency and environmental awareness. Toyota unveiled the second-generation Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto...

Aston Martin has developed a new luxury commuter concept; the ‘Cygnet’ which will offer offer Aston Martin trademark design in a commuter car package based on the critically acclaimed Toyota iQ with a Euro NCAP 5-star safety package. The Aston Martin Cygnet Concept represents a creative, environmentally conscious solution, being small, yet with presence – and highly fuel efficient, now combined with the prestige of Aston Martin’s...

The 2010 Subaru Legacy Tourer will now be offered a choice of Subaru Boxer engines: either 2.0-litre diesel or 2.5-litre petrol. The diesel version of the 2010 Subaru Legacy Tourer comes with a six-speed manual unit comes as standard with the diesel, while the petrol benefits from the new in-house developed ‘Lineartronic’ automatic transmission. The Subaru Legacy Tourer top speed for the diesel-powered model – expected to be the most...

From racing to our everyday roads, but always with a sporty approach. This is the goal behind the debut of the long-awaited ‘500 Abarth’, announced for the 2008 Geneva International Motor Show. The new car was developed by the Fiat Group Automobiles Style Centre in the spirit of the legendary Fiat 500 Abarth of the 1960s, and will be marketed from July through the exclusive Abarth network. With a strong sporty personality, the new car...

Opel has announced Ampera as the name of its revolutionary extended-range electric car. The five-door, four-seat Opel Ampera will be revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show (March 5-15). “With the Ampera, Opel will be the first European automobile manufacturer to provide customers several hundred kilometers of non-stop electric driving,” said Alain Visser, GM Europe Chief Marketing Officer. GM’s ground-breaking electric propulsion technology,...

The Land Rover Defender 90 is powered by a 2.4 litre, four-cylinder engine, common with the 110. Torque output is higher than the outgoing engine right across the usable rev range, and the 360 Nm peak is delivered at only 2000 rpm; over 315 Nm of torque is available from 1500 rpm to 2700 rpm. The Land Rover Defender 90 engine peak power output is 90 kW, with more than 90 per cent of peak power available from less than 2200 rpm to over 4350 rpm –...

The new-generation Mazda3 five-door hatchback adopts the same characteristics as its sedan counterpart, offering sporty driving and a dynamic design, together with top class environmental and safety performance. Environmental-friendly qualities were top of mind during development, including efficient powertrains, Mazda typical lightweight engineering and amongst the best-in-class aerodynamics. All petrol engine versions of the new-generation Mazda3...

The Gemballa Tornado 750 GTS based on Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The combination of the sport exhaust system, the sport catalysers and the optimised racing header render the sporty and earthy sound of the V8. But, the main feature of the engine makeover is the increase of the cubic capacity up to five litres. Here, the GEMBALLA engine experts fitted fortified forged pistons, special connecting rods and racing turbochargers. An air intercooler with a 90...

Onyx are back to concentrate on one of Britain’s top luxury vehicles exhibition the Bentley Continental GT by moving away from the SUV market and performing some conversion. The conversion is conducted by revising the front bumper with carbon fiber inserts, DRL’s and a carbon fiber lower splitter, the sides with some clean cut arches and widened side skirts, the rear with rear bumper and smashing looking rear carbon fiber diffuser, and the boot...