
As in 2008, the role of the Official F1 Safety Car is also being fulfilled during this year’s new season by the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG. Its distinctive driving dynamics are a basic requirement for its challenging Formula 1 assignment: the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine has a power output of 386 kW/525 hp, providing acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. A newly developed AMG sport exhaust system with larger pipe diameter and special rear...

Renault will unveil its brand-new coupé-roadster – Wind at the Geneva Motor Show on 2 March. Renault Wind is a two-seater coupé-roadster of 3.83 metres in length which features a highly innovative way of opening up. With its novel electric roof that pivots open in just 12 seconds, Wind brings a completely different take on a car for drivers who enjoy open top motoring. Wind is aimed at motorists who lust after a car that is not only distinctive...

The front spoiler of the Volvo XC60 is the first HEICO SPORTIV design element fulfilling the latest pedestrian protection guidelines. To fulfill this EG directive, the vehicle must undergo a crash test during the development process. “Compared to the conventional process, this involves considerably more effort, but it also represents a USP vis-à-vis cheaper suppliers,” explains project manager Alexander Lode. “With this, we are...

The Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary Camaro SS based on 2010 Camaro 2SS 6 Speed with RS package and sunroof in Silver Ice Metallic will come with 582 bhp and do the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.9 seconds. The additional horses coming by way of an Eaton TVS supercharger along with some engine management tuning as well as a new air filter and sport exhaust system. The Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro SS limited edition model will...

Mallett Cars has developed a full 24000 mile/ two year guaranteed 999 hp Twin Turbo engine upgrade, which makes the Mallett Z03 the most powerful Corvette series ever produced. After the first testings of the 999HP engine upgrade, acceleration times from 0 to 60 mp/h have been clocked under 3 seconds and the top speed of reaching 220 miles per hour. The Mallett Z03 will be available with two optional performance packages based on the GM’s LS7 engines,...

GM UK Special Vehicles has pulled the wraps off the all-new Police specification version of the Vauxhall Insignia. Three versions are available. A high-speed pursuit car featuring either 2.0-litre 220PS turbo or a 2.8-litre 260PS petrol engine and all-wheel-drive, or a 160PS 2.0CDTi patrol car. The Police Insignia is available to order direct from GM UK Special Vehicles and comes equipped from the production line with all of the necessary patrol car...

The all-new 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), now in its seventh generation, continues to carry its incomparable reputation for quality, durability and reliability. This Land Cruiser, known as the 200 Series, adds significantly to the quality, dependability and reliability (QDR) equation by including new components, and more comfort, sophistication and value than ever before. The Land Cruiser, with its incredible reliability and...

Honda has announced the new-look 2010 Honda CR-V, with a new diesel engine and an eagerly-awaited automatic gearbox for diesel models. The 2010 Honda CR-V features a new 2.2-litre i-DTEC diesel engine that produces 150PS at 4000rpm (up 10PS) and torque of 350Nm at 2000rpm (up 10Nm). The gearbox choices offered by the 2010 Honda CR-V include a manual and a 5-speed automatic. The 2010 Honda CR-V includes a new front bumper and grille, a revised rear...

The long-awaited new CSX 9000 series Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe MKII with a number of improvements, upgrades and new features has arrived in the USA. The new model will be allocated CSX9000 series chassis numbers and will come complete with a Shelby-issued MSO certificate and Chassis tag. The Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe MKII CSX9000 new models are available with a fiber glass body or aluminum-body. Asked how the Coupe had had progressed from a Shelby-approved...

Aston Martin unveiled one of the most eagerly anticipated cars of the year when the new DBS is revealed at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 16th, where the company takes a starring role as the featured marque. Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez, said: “The DBS is the ultimate expression of Aston Martin’s engineering and technical ability. It offers pure performance without compromise. “The DBS...