Five Axis Tunes Up Scion’s iQ

September 28, 2010
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Scion’s upcoming iQ received a tune-up from California-based Five Axis tuners. The tuned up version of the vehicle is displayed at the New York International Auto Show.

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Outside, an aerokit with new fenders flares was integrated. Painted in titanium with a dark chrome line, the company used dark 7.5×18-inch wheels wrapped in Yokohama S.drive tires. TRD brakes were also installed, with four-piston front, two-piston rear calipers, as was a Twin suspension.

The interior of the car was adorned with leather seats, leather door inserts, Ultrsuede headliner and a revised trim.

Pricing and availability of Five Axis’ Scion iQ has yet to be released.

BMW Long-Wheelbase 5-Series Sedan Exclusively For China

September 28, 2010
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A brand new long-wheelbase 5-series sedan has been officially announced by BMW. The new model will be exclusively offered to the Chinese market alone. It will be added to the long-wheelbase 5-seriess the Chinese consumers received last October 2006.

Three straight-six engines making between 150 kW (201 bhp / 204 PS), 190 kW (255 bhp / 258 PS) and 225 kW (302 bhp / 306 PS) for the 523Li, 528Li and 535Li models respectively will be available for the new sedan. Acceleration from zero to a hundred kilometers per hour will record 8.5 seconds, 7.2s and 6.1s respectively. All are paired to a standard 8-speed automatic gearbox. Fuel-saving technologies provided by…

Nissan Teases 2012 Quest

September 28, 2010
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The public has been treated to a teaser image of the redesigned Quest minivan of Nissan. Its all-new design can be described as a mix of sophistication, security and thoughtful utility for both families and the like.

The Quest, which is based on the Japanese-market EL Grand van, will likely run with a 3.7-liter VQ V6 engine that can produce up to 300 horsepower (224 kW / 304 PS). It will come standard with front-wheel drive feature. Front-wheel drive will be standard, but there are rumors all-wheel drive may be offered as an option. It will also feature a prominent grille, huge mirrors, and stylish headlights.

Nissan has described the all-new Quest…

Cosworth Subaru Impreza STI CS400

August 11, 2010
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A special edition Impreza STI will be introduced by Subaru and Cosworth. The collaboration will go on sale in June.

This newly announced collaboration between legendary Cosworth and Subaru has provided one of the fastest accelerating hatchbacks ever created. The Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 will boast 395 horsepower and a 0-t0-62 sprint of just 3.7 seconds.

Although Subaru and Cosworth have not yet fully revealed the details of the special edition STI CS400, it can be surmised that the Cosworth Edition will be more impressive than the standard Impreza WRX STI with 296 horsepower and a 0-to-62 time of 5.2 seconds. Six-pot calipers and front 355 mm discs that are developed with…

2010 Jaguar XJ with Startech Styling

August 11, 2010
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German tuners Startech is planning on a new kit for the Jaguar XJ sedan. The package will include modifications to the car’s aerodynamics, a lowered ride height, 21-inch forged wheels, and a redesigned interior.

The Startech Jaguar XJ will also feature a new front end that is attached on the OEM bumper. Larger air ducts will also be included in the kit, as well as LED daytime runners.  Front fenders and rocker panels that will lead back to the car’s rear will also be forged in. A new apron, tailpipes, and diffuser will be found at the rear. A decklid spoiler will also be mounted to the car.

The suspension will be…

Audi To Present Revised TTs At Leipzig

August 11, 2010
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Audi is planning to showcase 25 production and two show cars at the 2010 AMI Leipzig which will start on April 9th. The German auto show will also host to a number of home soil debuts for the Audi brand, including the new A1 premium mini car, A8 and RS 5 Coupe.

Included in 25 exhibits are the facelift TT Coupe and Roadster. The two are making their world premier at Leipzig nearly four years since the current 2007 model appeared. Whether a facelift TT RS will make it to the show has not yet been confirmed.

Other models lined up for an appearance in the show include the Detroit e-tron show…

Subaru Teases New York With Upcoming 2011 WRX STI

August 11, 2010
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A teaser image of the 2011 WRX STI has been recently released. The release pre-empts the vehicle’s official unveiling at the New York Auto Show.

Subaru still though is withholding precious information about the vehicle. But the event has been publicized as “The wing is back!” More importantly, the image seems to suggest the STI could be offered in sedan form, since the current STI is only available as a hatchback.

A closer analysis of the photo by the Australian based The Motor Report shows that the vehicle could be either a hatch or a sedan. However, the sedan seems to match closely up with the teaser image. When they tried inserting…

2011 Nissan Juke North America Debut

August 11, 2010
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After making its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show, Nissan now drives the 2011 Juke at the New York International Auto Show. It also marks the North American debut of the vehicle.

Inspired by the Qazana show car exhibited at last year’s Geneva show, the Juke will go on sale this fall in both Europe and the United States as a 2011 model.

The Juke will run with a 1.6-liter inline-four, direct-injection turbocharged gasoline engine that produces over 180 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. The engine will be mated to a Xtronic CVT with S-Mode or a six-speed manual transmission. The Juke comes in either front-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive…

Sportec SP560 Upgrades For Porsche Panamera

August 11, 2010
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Sportec, known Swiss tuners, announces a new set of upgrades for the Porsche Panamera.

The Sportec Panamera SP560 uses modifications to the biturbo V8 engine to produce 552 horsepower (412 kW / 560 PS) and up to 790 Nm (582 lb-ft) of torque. Changes to the car allow for a 0-100 km/h time of 3.8 seconds, with a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph).

An ESC control unit has also been installed which lowers the car’s with air suspension, and is fully adjustable. Also included in the kit are 22×9-inch front, 22×10.5-inch rear light alloy wheels wrapped in Continental tires. Six-piston calliper front, four-piston calliper rear brakes are used with ventilated…

2011 Infiniti QX56

August 11, 2010
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Infiniti’s QX56 SUV debuts at the New York Auto Show. This Nissan Patrol-based SUV is set to compete with Lexus’ LX 570 and the Range Rover.

The QX56 is powered by a V8 engine – at least for U.S. consumers. The outgoing QX features a 320 horsepower 5.6-liter V8, and the latest QX will likely receive the same engine with little to no changes.

Up front and center is the bold Infiniti grille which is flanked by more stylized headlights evocative of the recently unveiled Infiniti M sedan. A new bumper is also integrated, as well as new fender vents just behind of the front wheels. The rear of the QX has…

BMW Technik Think Tank’s 25th Year Of Concepts

August 11, 2010
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It has already been 25 years ago when BMW created a new subsidiary to act as a think tank for their vehicle development. Since then, BMW Technik GmbH has been brainstorming concept cars, one of them is the BMW Z1 Coupe design study shown off in 1988.

And Ford followed up that release with a thorough write-up of BMW Technik’s history, as well as a 5m 42s video about the think tank’s functions.

And that led to more success stories and the production versions of the Z1 Roadster, as well as the BMW Z3 and Z4. The group also conducted research on the BMW 1-series fuel-cell hybrid, and the 2001 BMW Z29…

A Early Reveal For Ford Focus RS500

August 11, 2010
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With the reportedly overwhelming interest to the Ford Focus RS500, the automaker has decided to release the car ahead of its schedule.

The limited series hatchback will feature a retuned 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine. The engine produces 345 horsepower (257 kW, 350 PS) and up to 460 Nm (339 lb-ft) of torque. That’s a 15% power increase, and a 4.5% torque increase. With all that power, Ford has managed to improve the car’s 0-100km/h sprint time to 5.6 seconds, down 0.3 seconds from the Focus RS.

Top speed is also slightly faster at 265 km/h (165 mph). The improvements are due to a software update to the ECU, larger air intercooler, bigger air…