The Japanese people from Mazda announced their plans for the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, an event which, of course, will happen in the hometown of the well-known carmaker, a fact that requires more attention from the company. This is why they prepared a quite long list of concepts and prototypes for the upcoming automotive event. Mazda Concept at the 2013...

Today we got the opportunity to see a heavily modified version of the new Audi RS3, a model tuned by the Swiss specialists at Sportec. Christian Gebhardt from Sport Auto managed to take the German model for a spin at the Hockenheim circuit in Germany. Under the bonnet of Sportec's RS3 sits a retuned 2.5-liter five-cylinder unit producing 470 horsepower...

Here we have new details on the upcoming Mercedes E63 AMG, a model which will receive a more powerful V8 engine but also a 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. To be more specific, the 5.5-liter powerplant which sits under the bonnet is capable to produce 550 horsepower and 719Nm of torque. 2014 Mercedes E63 AMG The acceleration from 0 to 100...

Vilner, a Bulgarian tuning company, decided to take a look at the new Nissan GT-R and develop a special package focused on interior improvements. While the exterior remains untouched, Vilner provides a comprehensive styling kit for the interior. It starts with a new steering wheel wrapped in Alcantara, diamond-quilted seats and door panels, contrasting red inserts, piano black accents, a...

The tuning specialists at Gemballa Racing officially announced that two of the 25 units of the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 are currently up for sale. The special model is equipped with a 3.8-liter V8 engine capable to produce 608 horsepower which makes the 0-100 km/h sprint possible in just 3,3 seconds. McLaren MP4-12C GT3 by Gemballa Racing The British company also...

Here we have a closer view at the new Kia Pro_Cee'd GT, a sportier variant of the well-known Korean hatchback. Packing a new 1.6-liter GDI petrol unit capable to deliver 201 horsepower and 265Nm of torque, the Pro_Cee'd GT hits the tarmac but still retains its camouflage layer. The new gasoline unit receives a twin-scroll turbocharged and, thanks to a...

Mercedes-Benz releases first official renderings of the new CLA, a model inspired by the Style Concept Coupe revealed earlier this year. Officially confirmed to debut at the upcoming Detroit Motor Show next month, the German sports car will get a wide range of engines mostly borrowed from the A-Class. 2013 Mercedes CLA In terms of dimensions, the new CLA is...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) picked the 2013 Nissan Altima as the safest model thanks to its very good scores obtained at one of the most stringent tests. The Japanese model already received the most coveted five-star rating from NHTSA, IIHS' pick coming as a new confirmation that the Altima is a very safe car. 2013 Nissan Altima...

Prior Design officially unveils the GT650 package for the Audi R8, a tuning kit introduced few weeks ago at the Essen Motor Show in Germany. The new kit brings a set of styling improvements including new front and rear bumpers, a lip spoiler, new rear diffuser, larger alloy wheels and a rear wing. Audi R8 PD GT650 by Prior Design...

Here we have some spy photos with the upcoming BMW 2 Series, the Coupe model to be more precise. We already got the opportunity to see the open-top version of the new German model prototype few months ago. BMW 2 Series Coupe spied The new model will gain several centimeters in dimensions compared to the current 1 Series and will...