Fernando Alonso Gets A New Maserati GranCabrio

June 17, 2010
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Ferrari’s new employee, and probably the most famous, Fernando Alonso, has been recently presented with what most of us could just dream of having: a Maserati GranCabrio. And it’s not just any other; the famous F1 driver will have his own choice of the said car.

The two-time F1 champion Alonso got to choose a GranCabrio outfitted to his liking and selected one in Grigio Granito, or Grey Granite, for the exterior while the inside comes in a two-tone combination of Pearl Beige and Bordeaux leather, which also matches the soft-top canvass roof that covers the GranCabrio on its wetter days.

The GranCabrio is the first ever four-seater cabriolet model for Maserati.…

Smart & Brabus Spring Accessories for ForTwo

June 17, 2010
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A new set of spring accessories has been released by Smart for the new Smart & Brabus ForTwo. The enhancements are strictly aesthetic though, with no performance upgrades in regard to the Brabus.

Included in the styling kit are foil stickers created to show off one of “six colourful motifs.” The art stickers based on the passion product line feature skyscrapers and illuminated windows, skyline prints and yellow colour accents. The pulse product line is also reflected in the stickers with brown and orange colouring and a line pattern. The art sticker with flowers will transport you to sunny climes. The pattern with light orange and brightly coloured Hibiscus petals evokes…

Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition Announced

June 17, 2010
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Chevrolet has now released more images of its latest Z06-based, limited-edition Corvette. The 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition is a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the model’s first appearance at Le Mans.

Besides the carbon ceramic brakes also from the Corvette ZR1, the Carbon Limited Edition also comes with unique dark gray metallic calipers. Those brakes will help stop a special set of black alloy wheels clad in Michelin PS2 tires. The Carbon Limited Edition will also include the Corvette’s Magnetic Selective Ride Control, marking the first time that the adjustable suspension package will be available on the Z06.

“For track use, the Z06 Carbon is the best balanced Corvette…

Enco Exclusive Revises Audi Q5

June 10, 2010
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Enco Exclusive develops yet again another set of modifications for the Audi Q5.

The package, which can be bought as a whole or in parts, is developed for the five-door vehicle to reflect a similar look as the Enco Q7. The two cars may be distinguished though by the distinct differences between the two bumpers.

The Enco Audi Q5 has LED daytime running lights built in alongside its enlarged air inlets. A new hood has been installed above it all. New sidesills lead to a remodeled rear that now includes a rear spoiler and dual oval exhaust pipes seen on the Q7.

The inside of the Enco Audi Q5 has been made with…

2011 Peugeot Hoggar Bound For Brazil

June 10, 2010
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Peugeot has announced the 2011 Hoggar pick-up. The vehicle is re-developed solely for the Brazilian market. The name Hoggar, taken from a Peugeot concept car, suggests a world which combines strength, durability and action.

The 2011 Hoggar is based on the 207, which in Brazil is a revised version of the 206.The new pick-up truck from Peugeot “subtly combines the robustness and reliability of a pick-up with the design and dynamism that distinguishes” Peugeot from the competition. The truck also boasts a payload capacity of 742 kilograms (1636 pounds) and a bed that holds 1151 liters (40.6 cubic feet) of cargo.

This vehicle will be manufactured at the Porto Real factory in…

Alfa Romeo, Pininfarina Collaborate On 2uettottanta Concept

June 10, 2010
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Italian design firms Alfa Romeo and Pininfarina team up for a new concept car which evokes the “Duetto” Spider of the 1960s. This new concept car, the 2uettottanta, also previews the next-gen Spider.

After its 2006 debut, the current Spider has not fared well when it comes to the brand’s critical enthusiasts. It has indeed been styled with class but, when it comes to performance, both the BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz SLK outruns it. The current Spider is based on Alfa Romeo’s front-wheel-drive platform.

With the 2uettottanta, Alfa Romeo hasn’t exactly revealed many details about its powertrain configuration. But according to the automaker, it uses a small displacement 1.75-liter four-cylinder—an obvious upgrade…

Nissan Gives European Murano Diesel Engines

May 31, 2010
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This coming September, Nissan’s European-market Murano crossover will be offered with a diesel engine for the first time ever.

The vehicle will get Nissan’s 2.5-liter dCi four-cylinder that can churn out 187 horsepower and 332 lb-ft. of torque. The engine will then be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Although Nissan has not released fuel economy figures, the automaker says that the diesel Murano will be capable of meeting Euro 5 emissions standards all because of the integration of a diesel particle filter to the vehicle.

The diesel Murano will come standard with an all-wheel-drive, as well as a leather-trimmed interior, navigation and a smart key with push-button start. Pricing has not been…

Nowack Motors N700 4.8 Based On BMW X6 M

May 31, 2010
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Nowack Motors has announces a new performance package for the BMW X5/X6 M, the N700 4.8.

The package features a complete overhaul of the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine of the BMW car. According to Nowack, customers simply need to “deliver a standard X5 M or X6 M” and they’ll ‘strip it back to a skeleton.”

This is no ordinary tune up as Nowack completely takes apart the standard engine (leaving only the external parts of the engine unchanged) so it can be bored and honed. Then, the company installs oversized pistons, a new crankshaft, high performance connecting rods, new valve pockets, larger intake valves, free-flow cylinder heads, and special valve springs.

Nowack also…

Lexus Gearing Up LFA Nürburgring Track Edition?

May 31, 2010
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Japanese automaker Lexus is purportedly readying a limited edition of LFA Nürburgring Track Edition of the two-door supercar. And to somewhat confirm the hearsays, images of the said model has been leaked in the internet a few days ago.

The Lexus LFA Nürburgring Track Edition will be a more track-focused take on the standard LFA. Just looking at it—the larger front spoiler and fixed rear wing—it is very obvious that it is not just your regular LFA.

Reports out of Japan also said that the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Track Edition features a revised sports suspension and stickier tires. No word if the Nürburgring edition is any lighter than the standard car, but…

2011 Nissan GT-R Base Model Priced For North America

May 28, 2010
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Nissan releases the pricing details for its US-spec 2011 GT-R.

Many may be surprised at the biggest change, which is the elimination of the $80,700 base model (in the 2010 model year). For 2011, the sole model is the $84,060 GT-R Premium (a $1020 increase over the 2010 GT-R Premium). The price increase will give you options which include ‘Super Silver’ paint for $3,000 and floor mats for $280, while the ultra-high performance tires and a cold weather package comes free of charge.

The 2011 GT-R also gets a retuned suspension, strengthened rear bushings, darker wheel center caps, and a thicker layer of clear coat on the front and rear fascias. Other…

BMW M Bike Unveiled

May 28, 2010
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A new speed bicycle has been developed by BMW’s M division which will surely attract the more serious cycling enthusiast’s out there. The BMW M Bike will be produced in a limited edition, and will be sold both online and through certain BMW dealerships.

The 12.9 kg (28.4 lb) bike will be offered in three different frame heights. It is made out of high-grade aluminum, and also shows off the Manitou Match front suspension fork. The springs used in the suspension have an 80-millimeter deflection.

The M Bike also features fi’zi:k saddle, which is made with the highest quality leather, with a red insert. Other features of the bike include disc brakes,…

Lotus-Cosworth IndyCar Series 2010 Rendering

May 28, 2010
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Lotus and Cosworth is coming back at the IndyCar Series with an especially dedicated car for this year.

The technical and commercial partnership, which has KV Racing Technology also included, is expected to be bear fruit on the track. Lotus Racing previously competed in IndyCar in the 1950s and 1960s, concluding with Jim Clark winning the Indianapolis 500 in 1965. That car, from which the new one drew design inspiration, wore classic Racing Green and Yellow livery. Former Formula One driver Takuma Sato will be piloting the new vehicle this time around.

“Racing has always defined Lotus and on many occasions in motorsports history Lotus’ numerous innovations have re-defined racing,” Dany Bahar,…

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