
AC Schnitzer presents the new styling and performance package for the BMW X6. The new BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) enhanced in the workshops of AC Schnitzer in Aachen. The result is a visual and technical masterpiece which further magnifies the core qualities of the X6. In the BMW X6 by AC Schnitzer, the front skirt with its diagonal air intakes and repositioned fog lights are exposed. The drive-under protection has been removed in favour of...

Fiat announced that it will premiere the special edition Fiat 500 Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. The Fiat 500 Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari is powered by a 1.4 Turbo T-Jet 16v, tuned to develop over 180 HP. This is combined with an MTA (Manual Transmission Automated) electromechanical gearbox with race-inspired paddle gearshift that makes full use of the engine’s performance by reducing gearshift times. The Fiat 500 Abarth...

The all-new Holden Cruze made its Australian debut at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show signalling the company’s latest entrant in the competitive small car segment. Holden Cruze is the first of General Motors’ new wave of global products and enters Australia’s small car segment equipped with striking road presence, advanced interior comfort and high levels of safety features. Powered by a 1.8 litre 4-cylinder ECOTEC petrol...

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,...

Jeep has thoroughly updated its Grand Cherokee range for 2008, with a range of new features and a new interior that makes this Jeep the most luxurious Jeep ever. New soft-touch interior dashboard materials, interior colours and new textures all help to make the new Jeep Grand Cherokee even more desirable while a host of new features – tilt and telescope steering column, improved steering wheel and armrests for improved ergonomics and comfort,...

The Hybrid Apollo uses both an 100 kW electric motor and a 3.3 liter V8 bi-turbo petrol engine and produces 630 hp. The electric motor will be recharged when the car brakes. During its maiden race, the hybrid-concept took on race cars like the Porsche 911 GT3, Dodge Viper, Lamborghini Gallardo, BMW Z4 and Chevrolet Corvette. Gumpert is fully aware of the 2009 Formula 1 rule that teams must use hybrid engines and has therefor formed a team around the...

Sportec RS700 offers from now on a complete refining program for Audi RS6. The main point consists in the increased performance of the 5.0 litre V10 Biturbo aggregate. For that purpose the Swiss specialists exchange the original catalysts by high-performance catalysts with higher flow rate. As an option the originally installed exhaust system can be substituted by a Sportec high-performance exhaust system with four ø76mm tail pipes and sportive sound....

The AC Schnitzer ACS1 2.3d Police Car is based on the BMW 123d Coupe. AC Schnitzer has upgraded the 2.3 D engine to 241 HP (177 kW) and 480 Nm. The police car with 6-speed automatic transmission now accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, so would acquit itself well even in the fastest pursuit. The latest AC Schnitzer wheels Type IV BiColor are fitted with tires from TUNE IT! SAFE! main sponsor Hankook. The low, safe road position is achieved...

The all-new Hyundai Tucson features precedent-setting engineering including advanced weight saving technology and the eco-efficient Theta II 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine delivering up to 31 mpg on the highway. The Theta II engine delivers about the same amount of power and acceleration as its predecessor’s V6 engine with 20 percent better fuel economy than the old four-cylinder engine. The Theta II is rated at 176 horsepower (26 percent more...

Audi announced that the price for the highly anticipated 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro V10 sports car will start at $146,000. The Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro 10-cylinder 525 hp engine is the same power plant found in the R8 LMS GT3 racecar and is capable of delivering breathtaking performance. The Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro delivers 391 lb-ft of torque and achieves a 0-60 mph time of just 3.7 seconds. Other Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro standard equipment highlights...