News By Topic: vehicle customizing

Mazda MX-5 Superlight Bows at 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA)

Sep 15, 2009

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editro No car lover misses the fact that the Mazda MX-5 is the world’s best sold roadster. After 20 years of global success the MX-5 is still very popular. But Mazda wants the MX-5’s name to remain in the spot lights and not being at the IAA in Frankfurt, is missing a lot of pu ... Continue reading

Ferrari Input for Limited Edition 180 bhp Abarth 500 at Frankfurt

Sep 9, 2009

Abarth has teamed up with Ferrari to create the ultimate version of the Fiat 500 with a 'red' paint job, more power a 6-speed paddle shift transmission and interior upgrade, this limited-edition model will be unveiled in Frankfurt next week. ... Continue reading

The ABT TT-RS - Comeback of the Famous Five

Sep 9, 2009

Five cylinders, plenty of power with four wheel drive - that was the original "ur-Quattro", a sports coupe which caused a furore around 30 years ago and is also one of the highlights of the 50-year tuning history of ABT. ... Continue reading

Dodge Ram Is Mopar's Most-Accessorized Vehicle

Sep 8, 2009

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 8 -- -- Dodge Ram owners spend an average of $389 on Mopar accessories -- Mopar offers more than 70 accessories for Dodge Ram -- Mopar announces Top 10 accessories and performance parts for Dodge Ram -- Complete list of accessories and performance parts at www.mopar.com And the most popular a ... Continue reading

The Economic Downturn Appears to have Impacted Vehicle Maintenance Behaviors, According to Survey by Frost & Sullivan

Sep 8, 2009

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 8 -- Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, recently completed an end-user study, U.S. Vehicle Owners' Attitudes and Behaviors toward Vehicle Maintenance. The research focuses on U.S. vehicle owners' performance of regular vehicle maintenance such as engine oil changes, air filte ... Continue reading

Ten Cylinders. 600 HP. The Abt R8 5.2 FSI

Sep 1, 2009

These figures make the hearts of sports car drivers beat faster: 600 HP (441 kW), acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, top speed of 322 km/h. The car to which these impressive performance figures belong is the ABT R8 5.2 FSI. Its V10 engine draws plenty of power from its large 5,204 cubic centimetre cap ... Continue reading

Electric Hummer H3E by Raser Drives over 50 Miles on Batteries in Test Drive

Aug 26, 2009

PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , an energy technology company, announced results from a recent test drive demonstrating over 50 miles of all-electric range by its electric Hummer H3E during a preliminary road test. “I am very proud of our team and their work to reach this important milestone,” said Jim ... Continue reading

JE DESIGN Refines the New Estate Seat Exeo ST

Aug 26, 2009

Only that Seat introduced its first limousine, it already presents the estate version. JE DESIGN immediately again accompanies the market introduction with an extensive refining programme. JE DESIGN follows right two strategies with the new Seat Exeo ST. Outside the engineers turn the estate car into a sports car, whil ... Continue reading

Sportec Launches 400 BHP Stage One Performance Upgrade for New Flagship Audi TT RS

Aug 25, 2009

APS of Brackley, UK importer for the Sportec range of vehicle performance enhancements, is pleased to announce the launch of a Stage One engine performance upgrade for the new 335 bhp, turbocharged five cylinder Audi TT RS ... Continue reading

Karl Schnorr Kraftfahrzeuge - Saturated Capacity for the Fiat 500 Abarth - Up to 200 hp

Aug 25, 2009

The Fiat 500 Abarth is currently the head in the range of Fiat. Those who wait for a really fast 500 will be satisfied as soon as this athlete passes through the school of capacity of tuner Karl Schnorr Kraftfahrzeuge ... Continue reading

Gemballa Mistrale: More Luxury and Sport or New Porsche Panamera

Aug 25, 2009

Right at the market introduction of the Porsche Panamera, GEMBALLA Automobiltechnik GmbH & Co. KG for the first time publishes images of the GEMBALLA MISTRALE and presents fascinating features. The design of the GEMBALLA luxury limousine is even more dynamic, more striking and significantly more exclusive than its seri ... Continue reading

Porsche Panamera by 9ff - up to 650 horsepower

Aug 24, 2009

9ff shows its first performance packages simultaneous with the launch of the Panamera. 9ff also offers a bodykit for the brand new sports limousine. ... Continue reading

Citroen DS3 - the charm offensive

Aug 24, 2009

Citroen is revealing the Citroen DS3! A few months ahead of its showroom debut, the DS3 is inaugurating the DS line in style. The new DS line will feature a range of distinctive models with more radical design content, rounding out the Marque's main range. As its name suggests, the new line is a further symbol of Citro ... Continue reading

A 'Woody' with the Works

Aug 24, 2009

'Woodies' have always been treasured by American enthusiasts, with a private collection of these distinctive timber-paneled vehicles from the 1930s and 1940s selling earlier this month for AU$8.5 million in California. Now with Australians warming to Woodies, Shannons are offering the ultimate timber twosome at their A ... Continue reading

Audi TT RS Sets The Tone on New Soundtrack

Aug 21, 2009

To mark the launch of the new Audi TT RS, and equally importantly to celebrate the distinctly different sound of its evocative new five-cylinder engine, Audi has commissioned a very special music track created entirely from sounds recorded on the move in the new flagship 340PS sports car. ... Continue reading