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Jun 6, 2010

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May 22, 2010

Tuner - DMC Tuned Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 - Quattro Veloce

The Quattro Veloce - Lamborghini Murciélago LP-640
German tuning company, Deutsche Manufaktur Company, DMC has just reveiled their new styling and tuning package-kit for the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 this week. Owners out there can now start treating their "baby" with the new DMC's styling kit - the Quattro Veloce, which was inspired by the SV version. With the right combination of racing, aggression and luxury, the Quattro Veloce reveiled the true and purely precision of DMC's quality, as well as the carbon fiber technology. Well, the pictures below speak for themselves. Video Teaser & More after the JUMP!!

May 21, 2010

First Official Photos - 2011 BMW M3 Competition Pack

New Frozen Black BMW M3 Competition
BMW has introduced a new color for it's recently launched 2011 BMW M3 Competition Pack ; the Frozen Black paint. Another color that is available with the Competition Package (ZCP) is the Monte Carlo Blue. - and a set of carbon fiber front splitters and boot spoiler. Also features a modified lights with glass covers in a homogeneous red colour with two harmoniously illuminating light-banks fed by LED units.
With the priced of $2,500, all you can get for the new M3 Competition Package (ZCP) is a new light wheels in the size 9 x 19 inches at the front and Y-spoke design at the rear and the pack lowers the suspension of the car by 10mm as well as a new sport mode within the Electronic Damping Control system (EDC) and a revised stability control program. The new M3 will also receive a new stop-start system which will help the owners to obtain an average fuel consumption drop of 8 percent. The engine remains the same 4.0-liter V8 engine capable to deliver 420 hp or 309 kW. More pictures after the JUMP!

May 19, 2010

Latest News - Tuner, Uwe Gemballa Disappearance Updates

Tuner Gemballa Might Have To-Shut-Down, Founder Still-Missing
Gemballa Tuning, a tuning firm that provides after-market parts for mainly Porsche and Ferrari vehicles, might have to close it's famous tuning company following the disappearance of their founder, Uwe Gemballa. Uwe was reported missing back in February when he was travelling to Johannesburg, South Africa on a business trip. Hit the JUMP to read more!!

May 18, 2010

Perodua Cut Short Waiting-Time For Alza

Great news for Perodua Alza want-to-be-owner out there, you are only 3 weeks away to get your hands on your new car instead of normally 2 months waiting time. The increasing productions of Alza in the past few weeks contribute to this matter, said by Mr Aminar Rashid Salleh, the Managing Director of Perodua. So far, Perodua has delivered 20'000 units from the 30'500 bookings they received.

May 17, 2010

New Volkswagen Bettle Design Proposal

New Beetle Design Proposal Could Be On The Table
Rumours and speculation on the next generation of Volkswagen Beetle are still hot out there. Many has been talking about on how the next generation VW Bug is going to look-like including the engine. Many has criticised the previous version of the Volkswagen Beetle for not using the same technology as the one Ferdinand Porsche has design during the World War - the purely air-cooled engine - but they still accepted the same-looks and shape of it.
According to an independent designer, David Cordoso - who designed this next generation Volkswagen Beetle (pictures) - he envisions the New Beetle as an emissions-Free, a fully electric vehicle and judging by the latest development at the Volkswagen Group. A gasoline-electric hybrid motor or maybe a fully electric version of the New VW Beetle could be on the table. More pictures by David Cordoso after the JUMP!

Brand New Volvo S80 2.5T

Volvo Malaysia launched a new facelift for their S80 model. "If C30 is all about fun, then the new S80 2.5T is all about exclusiveness, power and speed", quoted from Mr. Goran Larsson, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM). The upgrade done on the new S80 2.5 Turbo increases an extra RM10'000 on the current S80 price (OTR without insurance - 3.2L RM285K, 2.5T RM295K). Let see what the RM10'000 is all about.

May 15, 2010

New Release - Limited Edition BMW M3 GTS

Green Light Production For The Ultimate M3 GTS 
"The BMW M3 is an icon and internationally synonymous with the highest level of dynamics," Dr. Kay Segler, CEO of the BMW M GmbH.
BMW has announced that they will produced the limited edition BMW M3 GTS which based on the E92 M3. High revving V8 engine technology at its best with larger displacement, high performance and higher torque - The M3 GTS is officially a road legal race car produced at the BMW GmbH manufacturing facility in Munich. The engine has been stroked to a 4.4-liter and produced 450hp (8,300rpm) - 30hp more than the standard M3 - 331kW and 440Nm of torque - available at an engine speed of 3,750 rpm. The weight of the car has been reduced 419lbs less than the standard M3 and runs from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.4seconds with a top speed of 305km/h. Power-to-weight ratio has been lowered to 3.4kg per hp. The transmission has been fully tuned using the 7-Speed M Dual Clutch Drive-logic gearbox developed specially for motorsport and permits the gearshift without interruption of traction for extreme use. Hit the JUMP to read more and VIDEO!

May 11, 2010

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi - Formula Rossa

Formula Rossa - Fastest Roller Coaster On The Planet - 0 to 60mph In 2seconds
Strap yourself into the F1 cockpit and hold on, as you blast away on the fastest roller coaster on the planet. You will accelerate to 240km/h and see what 1.7 Gs really feels like. You will scream over the track and 52 meters into the sky before flying through the chicanes and across the finish line on the Formula Rossa. Formula Rossa celebrates speed, aerodynamics and technical innovation. A featured attraction at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world's first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind, Formula Rossa will take you on the most thrilling ride of your life. Video and More after the Jump!

May 6, 2010

Latest News - GM Recalls All Hummer H3 Models

Hummer H3 - Recall For Hood Issue
General Motors has just announced a recall on it's latest Hummer H3 models which manufactured between year 2006 and 2010. The recall were made according to Consumer Reports, soon after they found-out that the H3 model have a defective hood louvers that could come loose over time and detach from the vehicle while driving.

The precaution were announced and owners need to look-out for any vibration of the louver assembly as that may lead to an indicator failure. A total of 162,000 Hummers H3 are covered under the recall, and General Motors says that technicians will apply an adhesive in order to keep the louvers from coming loose at no cost. Owners can visit the NHTSA recall site or go to the nearest dealer for support.

May 5, 2010

Latest News - Is Mika Hakkinen Up To Be Hamilton's Manager

Former World Champion Could Become Hamilton's New Manager
 Lewis Hamilton (left) has a good ties with the former world champion, Mika Hakkinen (right).
After being successfully handled by his father Anthony for years, 2008 World Formula 1 Champion, Lewis Hamilton has decided to stand alone without any manager. His professional split move to race with McLaren without manager, was not the right thing to do, said McLaren team boss.
While Hamilton's career is currently handled by McLaren itself, the team boss, Martin Whitmarsh is pushing and encouraging Hamilton to appoint a dispassionate and independent new manager.
Read More about the rumours right-after the Jump!

May 4, 2010

Latest News - BMW DTM Returns

BMW Returns To DTM - 2012
After being absence for almost two decades, BMW has moved closer in returning to the DTM Race  (German Touring Car Masters) in 2012.  BMW last raced in the DTM was in 1992 when they used the all-time-favourite BMW M3 Evo. And now are busy restructuring it's Motorsport programmes in the wake of it's Formula 1 pull-out last year. MORE AFTER THE JUMP!

Apr 28, 2010

Latest News - Porsche Recalls All Panamera

Porsche To Recall All Panamera Sold Up To Date
Porsche SE announced today that all Porsche Panamera that has been sold till up to date to be recall due to sealbelt issue. The recall from the German automotive manufacturer of luxury high performance automobiles is for the safety of the users.
READ MORE after the Jump!!

Apr 27, 2010

Latest News - Mercedes Brings Back The G-Class

The Returns Of Mercedes Benz G-Wagon
Mercedes Benz G Class recently celebrates it's 30th birthday in Stuttgart for being the oldest Mercedes Benz in production till now. After being absence from the UK market for ten-years, the German's G-Class will make a return to it's biggest right hand drive market in Autumn this year. The return will brings back the oldest Mercedes Benz line-up up to date with a new variant choice of the diesel engines or the supercharged petrol engines. MORE after the Jump!

Apr 23, 2010

New - Volvo C30 Polester Performance Concept

Volvo Teases Polester Performance C30
Volvo Group recently has merged in cooperation with their racing partner, Polester Performance to build this Volvo C30 Polester Performance and this is the first official photograph of their creation. The C30 Polester Performance was revealed at the Gothenburg Motor-Show yesterday and the awesomely modded C30 features a fully modified version of the 2.5litre Turbocharged Inline-five with a larger KKK-Turbo and intercooler together with uprated after-market pistons and conrods as-well-as the inlet camshaft.
More Details After The Jump.

Apr 22, 2010

News - Alfa Romeo Aims For Better Market In America

Alfa Romeo Will-Be Back In America With Variety
- Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta by Pininfarina -
Fiat has officially confirmed that the Alfa Romeo brand will make a return appearance to the United States starting 2012.  Sergio Marchionne speaks for Fiat saying that the first vehicle should be the midsize Giulia, which will come in both sedan and wagon variants. They also plan to produce a compact SUV which will be built in the States using European Giullietta hatchback as underpinnings. Later, they plan to start producing a five-door version of the beautiful MiTo hatchback and a new Alfa Romeo Spider in the States. He also said that later, in 2014 model year, Alfa will redesign it's compact Giullietta hatchback and ship it to America for production. Another larger SUV vehicle will be introduce as well in the same year and will be built in America too. 
Enjoy the Pictures below of Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta which was design by Pininfarina.

Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup Race Bio-CNG

The New Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup Race
The new race event for 2010 calender, the Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup which will be held for the first time this weekend at the famous German track Hockenheim which they will be using only Scirocco-R cars. Legends from the world of motorsports will be line-up on the grid for the first round of the new Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup on the 23rd and 24th of April. Read More

Bentley Continental Special China Edition

Special Edition Bentley Continental Models For China Market
Bentley Motors has confirmed the new production-line for the it's Bentley Continental models for the China market. They has released photos and details of the two special edition Continental models that have been designed exclusively for the China market and will debut at the Beijing Motor-Show tomorrow, 23rd of April. Read more and check on the Pictures after the jump.

Apr 21, 2010

New Release - The New Honda CR-Z

2011 Honda CR-Z Sports-Hybrid Promo Video
Video released by Honda for its new recently revealed CR-Z Hybrid Coupe for the Europe, Middle East and Africa continent. The Honda CR-Z sports-hybrid coupe will be in the market somewhere early 2011. The CR-Z comes with a hybrid powertrain that combines a 1.5-litre four-cylinder i-VTEC engine with an IMA electric motor that makes 113 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,800 rpm. Mount with a six-speed manual transmission in place of the common CVT. The electric motor meanwhile produces 13 bhp at 1,500 rpm and 78Nm at 1,000 rpm.
The film below was produced by Gaucho Productions, directed by Ben Hume-Paton and produced by Kwok Yau, the clip was shot over a day and two nights in southern Spain.
Enjoy the PROMO video after the jump!

Apr 20, 2010

Porsche Panamera Techart Special Edition

 Panamera Techart Special Matte-Black Edition
 
Techart Automobile Design recently unveiled the Panamera Black Edition with special matte black features.

Black – the most dominant of all colors. In various cultures of the world, it symbolizes characteristics such as individuality, independence and experience – concepts that characterize TECHART and its customers. Reason enough to put the combined experience and individuality from TECHART to work in order to give the Panamera a unique appearance – the TECHART Black Edition. More pictures & press-release after the jump!