Maserati GranTurismo S received a complete tuning kit from Mansory

September 8, 2010 by Rikk · Leave a Comment
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The Italian supercar from Maserati received a special treatment from the tuners at Mansory. The tuners developed a complete tuning kit, this kit coming with both performance and aesthetic improvements. The Maserati GranTurismo S received 20-inch alloy wheels painted in the same tone as the body, a carbon fiber front grille, an air diffuser in the rear and new side sills. The model benefits also from a 30mm lowered ground clearance and a black strip on the body.

Mansory Maserati GranTurismo S

Mansory Maserati GranTurismo S

On the performance chapter, by recalibrating the ECU unit and mounting a new air filter, the tuners squeeze extra 30 hp and 40 Nm from the model’s engine, Maserati’s GranTurismo S reaching an amount of 440 horsepower and 490 Nm of torque.
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2011 Peugeot 508 Sedan and SW coming at Paris revealed

September 8, 2010 by Rikk · Leave a Comment
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The French manufacturer Peugeot decided to reveal the 2011 Peugeot 508 in both body versions ahead of the Paris Auto Show. The new Peugeot 508 will be manufactured in two body styles, sedan and SW, and the model its expected next weeks at Paris.

2011 Peugeot 508 SW

2011 Peugeot 508 SW

The all-new 508 model benefits from a wide range of engine including six diesel propellers, the engines ranging between a e-HDi 1.6-liter and 120 horsepower to a 2.2-liter HDi engine able to develop 204 horsepower. The petrol units include a 120 horsepower VTi engine with a capacity of 1.6-liter and a 1.6-liter THP engine able to deliver 156 horsepower and available with both six-speed automatic or manual gearbox.

2011 Peugeot 508

2011 Peugeot 508

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VIDEO: Bentley Continental GT facelift unofficially revealed ahead of Paris

September 8, 2010 by Rikk · Leave a Comment
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It seems that the incoming Paris Auto Show was too far for the facelift version of Continental GT from Bentley. Anyway, we should mention that the details and the photos are unofficially but more important let’s go ahead with the details. No seriously, with a video revealing the new Bentley Continental GT facelift, with alot of photos and details you should expect that the new model will look very different?

Bentley Continental GT facelift

Bentley Continental GT facelift

Hehe, just kidding. Well, the facelifted version of the British model will benefit from the known W12 6-liter engine able to increase the power to 575 horses and 700 Nm of torque. The Bentley Continental GT decreased in weight by about 60 kilograms thus the supercar is able to reach 318 km/h hitting the first 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds.

Bentley Continental GT facelift

Bentley Continental GT facelift

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Saab announced 9-3 facelift for Paris Auto Show

September 7, 2010 by Rikk · Leave a Comment
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The facelift version of Saab 9-3 model comes to make its debut at the Paris Auto Show next month. The Swedes at Saab announced that the facelifted 9-3 model will be revealed within the incoming Auto Show in Paris but until then, we have some informations on the new Saab model that we want to share with you.

Saab 9-3

Saab 9-3

Saab prepared a significant amount of changes for the 9-3 facelift, these changes regard both the performance and aesthetic chapters, the new 9-3 revealing new and more environmental friendly engines. According to the first information, the Saab 9-3 facelift comes with petrol engines developing up to 220 horsepower and diesel engines capable to develop between 130 and 150 horsepower.
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European Suzuki Kizashi Sport debuts at Paris Auto Show

September 7, 2010 by Rikk · Leave a Comment
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The Auto Show in Paris will host the debut of Suzuki’s Kizashi Sport model designed for the European market. Together with the new generation of Swift hatchback, Kizashi Sport will be introduced by Suzuki next month at the French Auto Show. The Suzuki Kizashi Sport was already introduced for the U.S. market at the New York Auto Show and the European version of the model will mostly benefit from the same specifications.

2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport

2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport

Thus, Suzuki Kizashi Sport comes with redesigned front and rear spoilers, 18-inch alloy wheels, side sills, a new front grille, chromed trims at the interior and a leather steering wheel. The Japanese model will come with a lowered ground clearance by 10 mm while the engine range will remain the same as the U.S. version.
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Renault Laguna facelift confirmed for the Paris Auto Show

September 5, 2010 by Rikk · Leave a Comment
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Due to more critics than expected regarding the current Renault Laguna generation, Laurens van den Acker and his design crew created the facelifted version of the Renault Laguna will be unveiled at the Paris Auto Show this month and is expected to improve the overall bad impression created by the current generation Laguna.

Renault Laguna facelift

Renault Laguna facelift

The facelift is available for both SportTour and Sedan version and will benefit from some visual improvements because this is the main fact why the Laguna model isn’t too loved by people while the performance level will suffer also some insignificant changes at the first sight but some important changes for the environmental lover in you.
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Wraptivo Honda CR-Z Type-F concept scheduled for 2010 SEMA Show

September 5, 2010 by Rikk · Leave a Comment
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People at Wraptivo together with the help of other numerous companies will prepare the CR-Z Type-F concept that is waited to hit the 2010 edition of SEMA Auto Show that will start in early November. The concept model received a more complex body paint being wrapped in Wraptivo™ Matte Black and Carbon Black Film.

Honda CR-Z Type-F concept by Wraptivo

Honda CR-Z Type-F concept by Wraptivo

Honda CR-Z Type-F will benefit from Honda Accessories, a Tein suspension, Recaro seats for the interior but also a set of Volk TE37 wheels. Also some more improvements will be seen in the interior, Alcantara trim will be available together with a new shift knob.
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Audi R8 received “Enigma” package from RENM tuners

September 4, 2010 by Rikk · Leave a Comment
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Enigma is the name choosen by the Australian tuners for their latest tuning package, a package developed from the R8 supercar of the manufacturer from Ingolstadt. First of all, let’s talk about the visual improvements brought by the tuners at RENM, because this tuning package comes with both performance and visual improvements.

Audi R8 by RENM tuners

Audi R8 by RENM tuners

The Audi R8 received an air deflector together with a redesigned front spoiler while a new set of forged rims with a size of 20-inch were fitted. Regarding the performance, we will discuss two cases. First one is regarding the 4.2-liter V8 engine that equipps the Audi R8, an engine that benefited from ECU recalibration, a new exhaust system but also an improved cooling system.

Audi R8 by RENM tuners

Audi R8 by RENM tuners


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2011 Dodge Durango Coming at the End of the Year

September 2, 2010 by George B. · Leave a Comment
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People should be on the lookout for Dodge because the car manufacturer is returning to the Sports Utility Vehicle market with a vengance and it has a new trusty sidekick in the form of the 2011 Dodge Durango. The model promises both good looks and performance while combining a roomy interior.

2011 Dodge Durango Front

2011 Dodge Durango Front

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Ghostbusters Cadillac Auction in September

September 2, 2010 by George B. · Leave a Comment
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Fans of the movie Ghostbusters will be especially thrilled by this piece of news. There is going to be an auction for a Ghostbusters Cadillac on the 25th of September at Historics at Brooklands. More info about the Cadillac’s story bellow.

Ghostbusters Cadillac

Ghostbusters Cadillac

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