Pirelli Is Rolling Out The Intelligent "Cyber" Tyre

Pirelli has announced a further innovation in the ongoing quest to remove the driving from driving. Sensors have been stashed in tires already for the hasty implementation of TPMS, but Pirelli has taken it a step further, putting a sensor package on the tire carcass itself. One implementation of the "Cyber Tire" is the "Lean," which harnesses power from the vibrations of the vehicle and beams information including tire pressure, temperature, and load to the vehicle's computer.

Cyber Tire Lean is setting things rolling for the eventual trotting out of full-blown Cyber Tire, which will be built into the tire. The high tech rubber will be more sophisticated and capable of communicating directly with stability control and anti-lock brakes to improve the effectiveness of dynamic safety systems. Cyber Tire will also carry a three-axis accelerometer that will facilitate real-time calculations of friction coefficients, contact force, and load. Pirelli is most proud of the edge the Cyber Tire will give the nanny systems to catch and correct idiotic driving faster than ever before.

p.s. Pirelli tires are the best tires I have ever bought for my car.

Source: Auto Channel

2010 Lotus Europa i6 concept

The Europa i6 concept study is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive sports car inspired in terms of design by the classic Europa and Elite as well as by the latest Lotus models. The independent designer supports that ideally, the Europa i6 would weigh in at about 2,030 lbs (920 kg) with power coming from a 2.0-liter supercharged inline six-cylinder engine.

In theory, he says that the sports car would sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62mph) in 7 sec (kind of slow...) and on to a top speed of 165 mph or 265 km/h. Leaving aside the theoretical technical specs, Idries’ take on a compact mid-engined Lotus sports coupe hits the spot. Too bad it exists only in the digital world, but I would really be surprised to see it on the streets someday.

Coming Soon: The Mind Blasting Corvette ZR-1

The Corvette ZR-1 raises, at best, a polite eyebrow of interest on this side of the Atlantic. The Americans, on the other hand, have gone potty for it.

And you know what? This time, they're right.

In a nutshell, here's the deal. The ZR-1 has a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 doing 638bhp, and it weighs just 1518kg. It does 0-60 in 3.4, 0-125 in 10.3 seconds.

It tops out at 205. It has carbon brakes as standard. And it's not just a point and squirt machine. It has the current Nurburgring production-car lap record. Yup, faster than a GT-R or any Porsche. See why the Americans are excited?

We on the other hand have allowed ourselves to be hoodwinked by the fact that this is a supercar disguised as a regular £46-grand Corvette - a car with a steel frame and fibreglass panels.

This one costs £100,000 (about $120,000 in the U.S.) but for that you get an entirely different and very trick car: aluminium and magnesium frame, carbonfibre panels, magnetorheological adaptive suspension, the blower, titanium conrods, head-up display et cetera et cetera.

The performance is just sensational. The one gizmo it does without is a semi-auto box, and you have to cope with a mildly clunky manual shift. But you don't have to use it often because this engine is a hallucinogenic wall of torque.

The handling and grip do nothing to let the side down. In as much as a car so fiery can be amenable to a mutt like me, this one is. And anyway, you've got the well-tuned safety net of StabiliTrak (aren't the Americans great at hype? That's their name for what the boring Germans call ESP.)

I am very excited for the ZR-1, I can't wait to test one.

Nicely Modded Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X

It’s amazing what the right set of rims combined with a lower suspension can do to the appearance of a car. And although the owner of the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X, Ryan Gates, is actually setting the car up for track use and in particular, for the NASA TT-A class and the Street AWD class at select Redline Time Attacks, those absolutely stunning black-colored 18-inch rims could make any EVO X look totally sick.

See the rest of the pics here ---> Car Scoop

Insane Chinese Speed Block

The most simple and cost effective way to force drivers to slow down their pace is to add a speed bump on the road. An alternative solution is 3-dimensional speed bump images like the ones used in the city of Philadelphia –see here. But in the case of the local government in China’s ShanXi province, neither solution was good enough. Instead of using a speed bumps like the rest of the world, authorities decided to build a miniature version of the “Great Wall” in the form of a 30 meter (about 100 ft) long and 2.7 meter wide (approx 9 ft) ‘S’ shaped road barricaded with a 60 mm tall cement wall (around 2 ft).

According to reports from the Chinese media, the speed block has surpassed the local government’s expectations as not only did it slow down drivers, but it has actually created massive traffic jams on a daily basis… And if that isn’t enough of a problem, due to the fact that the road is so narrow and twisty, a large number of drivers have ended up scrapping their vehicles on the cement wall.

2006 BMW X3 Recall

GM has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 C Series Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick trucks equipped with caterpillar C9 diesel engines. They stated that the fuel pump pipe impede hype may be cracked which could trigger fuel to spray and leak. Fuel seepage, in the poise of an ignition fund, could findings in a fire. General Motors is running with Caterpillar. Caterpillar will swap the fuel pump section unbound of indict. Owners may link Caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or GM landlord highlight at.

2008 HONDA ELEMENT Recall

Honda has announced that they will recalling certain models of the 2008 Honda Element. They avowed the, the front bushing rank of the left trailing arm of the rear suspension may have been improperly welded and could detach from the trailing arm. A separated bushing bracket could cause the suspension to delivery the junior portion of the controls hub, causing a failure of influence and harm to the brake technique which could pilot to a fail. Owners will be contacted by telephone and advised to hinder lashing their vehicle awaiting they have full their vehicle to a dealer for inspection. Dealers will inspect the left rear trailing arm and, if needed, trade it gratis of price. The withdraw is likely to arise during July 2008.

2005 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall

Chrysler has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500. They avowed that on certain restart trucks equipped with diesel engines and routine transmissions, in a stab to exit the vehicle hurriedly lacking closing off the engine and removing the key, the driver may inadvertently defer the routine spell manage in showed undo. This error is an unintended action that may product in a need of transmission square pawl engagement and probably delayed backward travel of the vehicle. Dealers will preform a software modification to equip these vehicles with an out of commons dread.

2007 HONDA VT600C SHADOW VLX Recall

Honda has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 Honda VT600C Shadow VLX. They avowed that on certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owners manuals delimit imprecise information for the native highway travel security administrations (NHTSA) vehicle wellbeing hot line. The idiom in the owners manuals is not in accordance with the stream mandatory requirements. Honda will hurl a postcard to dealers and owners with the truthful NHTSA vehicle wellbeing hot line information and with instructions to enclosure the license into the “exposure safety defects” divide of the owners manual. Owners may friend Honda at 1-800-999-1009, Acura at 1-800-382-2238 or Honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

Team HUMMER driver Emily Miller is an Ironwoman

Last weekend, Emily Miller of Rod Hall Racing was out to become the first Ironwoman in the history of the TSCO Vegas to Reno off-street rush to finish the rough competition solo. To do so, she'd have to maneuver the, her H2 the complete 457-mile separate. She did it in a time of 16:40.30 after having stumped the front passenger sweep at mile 80 and having to rebuild the front end. And she still came in third in the routine-inclusive hall. Teammate Chad Hall took first in a H3 Alpha, and was the first production vehicle to intersect the line. The other Halls -- Rod and Josh -- also took first in their respective module. Congratulations to Emily, -- and if you're looking for her at hope races, she'll maybe be the one bearing a wrap. Thanks for the tip, 4x4 King!

2009 Ford Falcon could go front-wheel drive

"You guys are obsessed with rear controls appeal," Alan Mulally mused to the Australian prosecute after a browbeating about which pair of wheels might thrust the Falcon into the coming. Try as they might, the Ford Chief would not be pinned down about the skeleton architecture of impending Falcons, aphorism only that the option would be buyer ambitious, and plugging front and all-circle send vehicles as "cute spectacular." Mulally is right that Ford's worldwide boost to put exceptional small cars in showrooms is what the automaker's focus is and should be. The Falcon has long fallen off its sales acme from the quiet time of two decades ago, and while Mulally agrees that it's "an absolutely destroy vehicle," small cars in the hope will crutch up the more function-y vehicles like the FG Falcon. Mulally went onto say that Australia will serve as an engineering and significance development station for Ford, and the big-vehicle aptitude in Oz will be practical regardless of present. As Ford pulls its total platforms together, the Ranger and Focus will come at us from Australia, too.

While we all hope we could load our driveways with a FPV GT generous Paul Stanley eye frame and Boss V8 motivation, we're not share our breath. Ford doesn't look to be next GMs advantage bringing its Australian cars stateside, and the V8s time may be numbered. Mulally acknowledged that fuel efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions are departing to be tremendously important departure onward, which will expected spur an alter to lesser four- and six-cylinder powerplants with forced induction portion as the performance option. A FG FPV with an Ecoboost four underhood? Heck, we'd still take it - it's sure to be better than the mush-tastic fleet-only Crown Victoria.

2009 BMW M-tuned X5 and X6 in Spartanburg

Despite former assertions to the divergent, all indications are now that BMW is preparing its first batch of M-tuned sport-utilities, including a X5 M and X6 M. Advancing-period examine mules for both have now been spied by an earnest photographer right here in the United States, at BMW's Performance Center suffering footprint in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The prototype X5 and X6 M have enlarged air intakes with fair LED headlamps up front and aerodynamic rear bumpers with square pipes poking out the back. The trademark M section feature gills have been camouflaged, but the exhaust remarks are a reported inert steal: the X5 M prototype sounding like a twin-turbo V8, while the X6 M sounds more like a V10 or V12. The appearance of the M-tuned crossovers on American soil instead of on the Nurburgring gives us an idea of just who BMW will be targeting with the performance sport-utes. Check out all the spy shots in our arcade below and hit up the font for two spy videos. Mad props to PalBay for the tip and the shots!

2009 Cadillac CTS-V performance test published

It's been over 60 days since the Americans have so thoroughly conquered the Germans, but Inside Line has the figures to show it. The Edmunds news overhaul had a chance to take the new Cadillac CTS-V (which we're major in minion New York as we converse) and it's supercharged V8 for a spin around GM's Milford proving reason and brought along its difficult gear. The resultant bombardment should to have the Germans thoroughly embarrassed and rebuilding for decades to come.

The CTS-V ran the part mile in a scant 12.5 seconds, besting the 12.7 it takes for either the BMW M5 or the Mercedes E63 AMG. Getting back to a standstill was another hit to the Bimmer and the Benz, with the Caddy stopping from 60-0 mph in 109 feet – five feet minus than it takes the M5 and six shorter than the AMG. And if your belief that brakes and warrant are cool to upgrade and that the Cadillac couldn't probably best the Germans on the managing course, think again: the CTS-V ran the slalom at 71.1 mph, while the M5 and E63 ran it in 68.5 and 65 mph respectively. Deutschland über alles indeed.

2008 Jeep Compass Sport 4x2

We weren't actually constant what objective Jeep course when it introduced the Compass in 2007. Building on a mutual platform with the Dodge Caliber, the Compass goes against what we usually think a Jeep should be – tough, tough, clever, and... Well... Settle. The departure from classic Jeep styling hasn't normal rave reviews, and the interior has been a well of complaints, as well. Does the Compass deserve the review it's been receiving? We designed to find out and safe a 2008 4x2 Sport brand for the Autoblog Garage.

We weren't certain what incline our Compass would be, but we indeed weren't expectant Sunburst Orange Pearl. The paint is new for 2008, and while we don't think it'll be check off very regularly on options lean, it did open to grow on us after a the being. Other upgrades for the 2008 classical year enter chromed clasp knobs, interior door handles, and radio knobs, as well as a weary anxiety monitoring practice, existing navigation logic on the Limited mold, and the AutoStick appear now comes with the CVT2 transmission. Our particular Compass was optioned with the Group "E" packet ($2,115) that adds premium cloth bucket seats, remote keyless account, carpeted flooring mats, illuminated record, and more. The Security and Convenience embalm, CVTII transmission, and all land tires brought the absolute MSRP to $22,265.

Coming to America: Street legal KTM X-Bow

Although KTM has been making motorcycles since 1934, it's new to the car business. Evidently, no one told them that if you're going to go back on something you said in the auto business, it's supposed to be really disappointing. Instead, KTM has announced its intention to bring the X-Bow track car to the United States and make it street-legal to boot, despite previously saying that the X-Bow would only be sold in Europe and Asia and that it would be confined to the track.

The announcement was made by KTM sales and marketing chief Hubert Trunkenpolz at the recent annual gathering of KTM bike dealers from across North America in Salt Lake City, Utah. Apparently the company has received some 600+ requests from American KTM dealers for the X-Bow to make the transatlantic trip. Trunkenpolz (now we just like saying Trunkenpolz) noted that they will need cooperation from Volkswagen/Audi, who supplies the running gear, and from local authorities, but that the company "will do whatever is possible to bring the car to the U.S. – that, I promise."

Source: DealerNews

H&R Dodge Challenger: Suspension for a thoroughbred

The new Dodge Challenger has the looks and power to capture the enthusiasm of any seasoned sports-car driver. To drive this impression home, H&R now introduces the matching suspension components. The result does not only look good; you will also feel the difference in handling of the V8. The 35 mm spring kit makes a noticeable improvement to the Challenger's behaviour in curves - virtually without any loss in ride quality. The 50 mm version may be more interesting for those who prefer a more extravagant look.

H&R's adjustable suspension can be set to increase steering accuracy while minimising pitching and rolling, giving the car a noticeable improvement in road performance; the adjustment options allow you to set the wheel loads according to the circumstances.

Naturally, all of the suspension components developed for the Dodge Challenger can be combined with optional H&R sport stabilizers/ anti roll bars. Ultra-sturdy aluminium alloy H&R TRAK+ spacers in 50 and 60 mm widening per axle also add character on either standard or custom tyres, in putting an end to the unsightly visual appearance left by the gap between the edge of the tyre and wheel arch.

The whole H&R programme is available for more than 1,200 vehicle types and is available at good specialist dealers; apart from the high quality we have come to know from the brand that H&R products always come with general permission for road use (ABE) or a TÜV part certificate for German residents. In Germany the Dodge Challenger suspension components are only available at a special distribution partner.

Eat my sand: Dakar Rally

It's a good day for big cool stuff. Earlier, we saw that giant Volvo riot van/powerwasher thing, and now this: the probably-somewhat-faster but equally excellent-looking Mitsubishi Racing Lancer.

These are the first pictures we've seen of Mitsu's new cross-country rallier, which is shortly to make its race debut ahead of next year's Dakar rally.

Yep, that's the Dakar rally in South America. Confusing it may be, but Mitsubishi is out to win it, and reckons the Racing Lancer is the car to do it.

It's powered by a three-litre V6 turbodiesel - aye, diesel - with, we assume, enough torque to spin South America upside-down.

It looks pretty awesome, no? When the robots take over the cities and we're all forced to live a nomadic, hand-to-mouth existence, roaming the deserts and plains, we want one of these for company.

Sorry, did we say "when"? If. Obviously we meant "if".

Source: Top Gear

2011 AMG Gullwing

Mercedes-Benz and its performance divisions AMG and HWA are working on a host of new sports cars with a number of prototypes already spotted testing at both the Nurburgring and America’s Death Valley. Yesterday, spy images of a new Black Series version of the facelifted SL surfaced and last month images of another prototype dubbed the SLC turned up. We now have new renderings of a third Mercedes sports car said to be in development, a gull-winged coupe based on a shortened SL platform described as a spiritual successor to the original 300 SL.

Rumored to hit the streets in 2010 or 2011, the new car will feature an upgraded version of AMG’s hand-built 6.2L V8 with power levels in excess of 600hp. The car is being developed internally by Mercedes and AMG engineers and production numbers are expected to range between 3,000 and 5,000 units per year.

Although the gull-wing doors draw obvious styling cues from the original model from the 1950s, the new car won’t be shamelessly retro. As these renderings suggest, the car will feature a sleek, aerodynamic body, circular headlights and SLR-style side vents.

2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan

If it doesn't impress you that Hyundai is about to bring its first rear-drive sedan to the U.S., starting under $30,000 and rising to $36,000 to $40,000-plus with the optional all-aluminum V-8, think of General Motors and Ford. Think of what GM is going through to bring sub-Cadillac rear-drive sedans back to the market. Of how Ford Motor Company doesn't have the cash to develop one.

Read the rest of the article here ---> Motor Trend

The Scorpion is a Hydrogen/Gasoline Mix Supercar

Meet the Texan answer to the $150 oil barrel

Genius and madness often seem to share the same shoes, but rarely with such gleeful abandon as they do here, in the RNNM Scorpion.The brainchild of Ronn Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer of Ronn Motor Company, no less - a Texas outfit that simultaneously deserves a slap and a biscuit for its blind optimism. The Scorpion is a hydrogen/gasoline mix supercar that generates its hydrogen on demand by fracturing molecules from a small onboard water tank.

'A Texas outfit that simultaneously deserves a slap and a biscuit for its blind optimism'

If that wasn't complicated enough, it then mixes it with petrol at a ratio of about one to three, achieving the not terribly impressive fuel figure of around 40mpg.
There are no official performance figures given yet, but order books are open, apparently, and the first customer cars are - time to get out another biscuit here - going to be ready by the autumn.

Source: Top Gear

The 2009 Dodge Hornet - Concept

This tiny yet tall new car will be Dodge's attempt at breaking into the subcompact segment. Currently, Dodge is trying to find a partner with whom to set up a joint venture. Dodge wants to pitch this car in Europe and Asia, so it is unclear whether it will come Staeside. The concept packs a 1.6L super-charged 4-cylinder with 170 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque.

Nissan GT-R R35 Convertible Concept

Check out these interesting and unofficial Nissan GT-R R35 Convertible Renderings which recently showed up on AutoJunk.nl and DeviantArt.com. With all the hype surrounding the recently released Nissan GT-R and the sold out level of demand it has endured, it’s hard to fathom that Nissan would contemplate a convertible version.

I know most purist or GT-R cult leaders would drop their jaws if a convertible version would ever make its way out of momma Godzilla’s womb. Either way what do you think of the renderings? I think they are pretty slick, however I wouldn’t be caught dead owning or driving one (unless it was the GF’s).

Source: Zimbio

Audi Q5 by ABT

The Audi Q5 is not yet available in the U.S., and we can already show you the second tuner package for the car. After Digi-Tec, the Audi Q5 received another tuning program from another major German tuner, ABT. The new body kit consists in a new front grille in the ABT style, a completely re-designed front bumper with integrated fog lights, new stylish side sills, a new rear bumper with integrated exhaust system and rear air diffuser and a rear roof spoiler.

Under the hood, the 2.0 TDI engine received a power boost of 20 hp, developing now 190 hp, while the 3.0 TDI engine develops now 310 hp. The 2.0 TFSI engine was also boosted from 211 hp to 240 hp. More details when the official information will be released.

Source: Top Speed

2010 Chevrolet Cruze Threaten Cobalt

Although the 2010 Chevrolet Cruze isn’t scheduled to make its public debut until October’s Paris Motor Show, the Bowtie brand decided to show those gathered at its Lordstown, Ohio plant today a ‘foam’ version of the upcoming sedan.

Read the full article here ---> Left Lane

2008 Wolf Ford Kuga

With the Ford Kuga, the Cologne-based automobile manufacturer once again presents a car from a still booming vehicle class: a compact SUV. The Ford Kuga is an emotionally and technically perfected vehicle which can now even be further enhanced by the exclusive Wolf styling programme. The Ford specialist already devised a power enhancement which improves the serial performance from a standard 136 hp with 320 Nm to 158 hp with 375 Nm. The (German) retail price is 795 euros. The Wolf Race rims measuring 9 x 20“ ET40 in a silver design with high-grade steel lining of the outer rim are not only elegant, but also sportive. The set comes with 275/30 R20 Pirelli tyres. The overall price for the light alloy rim set by Wolf is 2,850 euros (Germany). The Wolf sport springs which lower the car by 40 mm render optimal road holding and can be obtained at any Ford dealer or directly at the company Wolf Racing Neuenstein GmbH & Co. KG for 199 euros (Germany).

The light alloy rim programme for the Ford Kuga is also available in the measures 8,5 x 18“ and 8,5 x 19“. The light alloy rims which were exclusively developed by Wolf stand out by their lower weight compared to the serial rims. This does not only reduce the unsprung masses and renders more comfort, it also minimises the fuel consumption, as every additional and unnecessary load leads to a higher total weight and therefore also to a higher fuel consumption. The light alloy rim programme by Wolf is available in various surface finishes. The complete Wolf styling programme can be directly ordered from Wolf Racing, Neuenstein or from your local Ford dealer.

SEMA Preview: Rossi 66 melds Corvette C2 looks with C6 hardware

There is a trend in the works that takes a modern Corvette chassis, jettisons the stock fiberglass bodywork and adds a new shell that mimics the look of an older, classic 'Vette. We have seen Classic Reflection Coachworks' take on the '62 'vert with C5 underpinnings, and now a company by the name of Blue Fusion has tackled the iconic split window. One problem: their press release continually refers to the 1966 split window, which doesn't exist as the only year the two-piece rear glass was produced was '63. But, let's not let silly little things like facts get in the way. The resultant Rossi 66 cribs the workings of a modern C6 Corvette and adds a unique Sting Ray look.

Blue Fusion plans to debut its Rossi 66 at the upcoming SEMA event in November, assuming that the company is able to find the funding it needs to actually produce its first car. So far, all we have to look at are the renderings below, though we can clearly see that the '63 body looks much better grafted onto a modern platform than the '62 does. We'll see if it makes an appearance in Sin City later this year.

Source: Auto Blog

2009 new Mercedes Benz E Class

Possible preview of the new Mercedes Benz E Class ? The newest number of german sedan magazine AutoBild has a very interesting front page section about the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, screening it the first time without camouflage. The pictures show quite a different car as counter to the tide generation. The front walled stands out with the new bony lead light, which supplant the old sequence ones, to found a edgier and agresive look. On the rear, we find new rear lights which tear between the trunk lid and sides of the car, and, in my oppinion, prompt me of the BMW 3-chain rear lights. The boxy angular theme is found also in the interior, which according to Mercedes, is imaginary to recap clients of the 80’s era cars. The new Mercedes Benz E-Class is set to be offered at the Geneva Motor Show in March next year.

2009 Nissan Murano Convertible is new coming

Nissan Murano Convertible is coming? Just when you thought that the BMW X6 was uncanny, here comes another gem for the path: Nissan Murano Convertible. They guys at Edmunds cultured about this first and insolvent the good/bad newscast for the rest of us. Seeming that the roof will be image to keep some mass down on an otherwise sweet gray car. As far as the engine goes, we’ll the same old 265 bhp 3.5 liter engine. The convertible should hit the stands in 2010. And we’ll be able to delight our senses with a prototype in 2009. This should give you time to horde, since the value is said to be more than $40,000, which is the assess of a top spec 2009 Nissan Murano. I can “hardly” stay! How about you?

2009 New Lexus Nuaero Concept by Jon Radbrink

Lexus Nuaero Concept by Jon Rådbrink The bizarre view you see in these photos signify the Lexus Nuaero, shaped by Swedish scholar Jon Rådbrink. The figure represents his closing mission at the Vehicle Design Dept. At the Royal College of Art and “proposes a new model style to communicate ecological efficiency through an architecture inspired by aerodynamics”. The Nuaero concept skin a flowing catamaran underbody (made potential by in-wheel motors and hub-middle steering) that tops in an enormous venturi tunnel between the rear wheels. A super low-drag body is achieved by using an airfoil (wing profile) core, that blends between the almost fixed backward conical sides. Smoothly to direct the air around the bungalow, the approach of dose of the airfoil is optimized for efficiency while creating denial take. “I’ve been looking at different major principles and ideas about aerodynamic efficiency and then joint them into a unique vehicle architecture. Usually aerodynamics is an absolute stage in car figure, so this mission kind of happening where most projects determine” Jon said.

2009 new Renault Symbol Thalia unveiled

The new Renault Symbol/Thalia unveiled Today, the French manufacturer announced the new Renault Symbol, which will make its world entrance at the Moscow Motor Show which starts on August 26. Targeting towards markets like Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, Turkey and the Maghreb countries, the car is 4.26 meters long and 1.43 m high and it follows the new Clio’s draft with robust outline and chrome garnish for the framework and the rear panel. To be good, I didn’t like the old one and I certainly don’t like this one. Renault claims that the new Symbol will supply “generous boot place which is as ideally apposite to professional use as it is to a weekend in the country”. Unde the cover, the car will be open with a limit of gasoline and diesel engines (probably the same ones from the Clio II, which also shares the suspension with the Symbol). That’s about all the details we’ve got so far, but Renault will make ample goggles free after the Moscow debut.

2009 new Ford Kuga Wolf tuning program

Wolf tuning program for the new Ford Kuga This is one of the first tuning programs for the new Ford Kuga and, to be honorable, I’m a little astounded, because the car looks very good and I was expecting more tuners whirling their notice to Ford’s crossover. anyway, the course from Wolf include a vigor upgrade from 136 hp and 320 Nm to 158 hp and 375 Nm (795 Euros), a set of 20 creep Wolf Race alloy wheels (2,850 Euros), Wolf sport springs kit that lowers the car by 40 mm (199 Euros). The absolute Wolfed styling programme can be directly prepared from Wolf Racing, Neuenstein or from your confined Ford dealer.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Pebble Beach

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport debuts at Pebble Beach One of the highlights of this weekend’s episode at Pebble Beach was the debut of the new Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, the convertible rendering of the Veyron. The Grand Sported features slightly upper windscreen, stylized daytime operation light, and lightweight, transparent polycarbonate roof. As you’d presume in a high-performance car, the highest challenge resulted from the sole assembly of the fixed-roof Bugatti Veyron. As the roof is a connected part of this, removing it meant the oppress paths had to be completely redesigned to keep the vehicle’s stiffness and collide wellbeing, and to agreement additional protection from changes and rolling. As an effect, the monocoque formation has been reinforced around the boundary skirts and the transmission tunnel. The B-pillars have been opposed-stiffened using a carbon fibre maintain, and an inner carbon plate has been positioned beneath the transmission tunnel to guarantee the vehicle suffers from excluding torsional flexing than any other roadster.

The doors of the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport are made of carbon fibre, and house an integrated longitudinal beam. In the significance of an accident, the transfers the encumber from the, A to the B-column, thereby dissipating force energy. Furthermore, the two redesigned air intakes for the 16-cylinder mid-engine now trait 10-centimetre open carbon-fibre basics to deal protection should the car rotate. When the roof is clogged, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport can attain 407 km/h, while speeds of up to 360 km/h are likely with roof off. In situation hail starts, a folding roof stored in the luggage compartment can be opened like an umbrella at any time. When this folding roof is in place, the car can tour at up to 130 km/h.

2008 GeigerCars: Dodge Viper

The true elemental force of the New World, the very essence of power, the snake with the sharpest bite, are just some of the headlines attempting to sum up the unmatchable strength of the Dodge Viper. The crew at Karl Geiger’s Munich headquarters for US Car Imports has opened a new chapter in the history of Dodge Viper. The 2008 Version of this impressive seller has been newly granted the TÜV seal of approval. This snake has all the attributes needed to leave all others behind in the dust.

Read the rest of the article here ---> Tuning News

Diesel rush begins: VW Jetta TDI Officialy Out

Lovers of both fuel mileage and torque can finally rest easy, Volkswagen of America is now officially selling its 50-State-approved, clean diesel engine in either the Jetta sedan for $21,990 or Jetta SportWagen wrappers for $23,590. Equipped with the six-speed DSG transmission, both Jetta gets an EPA rating of 29 miles per gallon in the city and 40 on the highway. We expect to see better real-world numbers, though we're a bit wary of VW's advertising its alternate rating of 38/44 -- a number that is impossible to compare with anything else currently available. In any case, the $2,000 premium for the TDI engine will be lessened somewhat by the Fed's $1,300 tax credit which applies to either TDI model. Look for an early test of the oil-burner on these pages shortly.

Source: Volkswagen

Gurt Geiger': Ford F-650

Not for sandal-wearing beardies, this Ford F-650 has received the GeigerCars treatment.

One of the less subtle tuning houses in Germany, GeigerCars modifies things that don't really need modifying. Like this.

To be honest, the F-650 hasn't received a huge amount of tweakage - at 21.3 feet long and 5.2 tons, the standard version is a bit of a bruiser.

However, for 9,800 Euros Geiger will fit chrome side tanks, and for another 2,800 Euros it will install chrome 'high pipes'.

Other mods available from the German nutjob include leather trip, entertainment and navigation systems and - get this - a gullwing door conversion.

Power comes from a 6.7-litre Cummins six-cylinder diesel producing 320bhp and a mighty 737.6 lb ft.

Chris Eubank, we presume, is already making arrangements to have one delivered...

Source: Top Gear

Dinan to boost 2008 Bmw M3 to 628 hp

Since its launch, the 2008 Bmw M3 made quite a buzz, but now Dinan is pushing it to its limits. Dinan, a well-respected BMW tuner known for working miracles on the Bavarian cars, said today that its new version of the M3 will be powered by a 5.7-liter engine capable to develop 628 hp. The “standard” M3 is powered by a V8 engine developing 420 hp and can go from 0-60 mph in just 4.8 seconds. With a boost to 628 hp, the Dinan M3 will beat out its brothers, the M5 and M6. No launch date has been set, but of course we’re going to stay on top of this hot M3.

Source: Top Speed