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Honda at SEMA 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:18:05 -0600

Celebrating its 50th year in America, Honda kicked off its week at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) show in Las Vegas with a variety of historic and accessorized Honda vehicles, a robust Honda Performance Development (HPD) racing display and the reveal of a 2010 Accord Sedan equipped with MUGEN accessories.

SEMA 2009: Ford Cobra Jet Mustang

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:56:28 -0600

Today, Ford Racing unveiled the 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang at the SEMA show, which marks the continued evolution of the CJ as a factory-produced turnkey race car. In honor of the SEMA introduction, Ford Racing built and unveiled a one-of-a-kind �SEMA Special� silver Cobra Jet complete with a charcoal Cobra Jet graphics package.

Renowned tuners customize Hyundai Genesis models for SEMA 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:32:26 -0600

Hyundai will showcase the rear-wheel drive, performance-oriented Genesis sedan and Genesis Coupe at the SEMA Show Nov. 3-6, 2009.

SEMA 2009: Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 concept

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:10:52 -0600

At a glance, it�s clear the Silverado ZR2 concept wasn�t designed to haul flowers back from the nursery. With its widened body, tall stance and powerful LS supercharged engine, it is ready to hit the berms, dry washes and gullies of the Baja Peninsula.

SEMA 2009: Accessorized Corvette Grand Sport with Heritage Package

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:07:27 -0600

Earlier this year, Chevrolet announced the return of the Corvette Grand Sport model. It�s a track-oriented Corvette with wider wheels and tires, special suspension tuning and unique exterior details. The Corvette Grand Sport achieves a 0-60 time of less than four seconds, pulls 1.0 g on the skid pad and still boasts an EPA-rated highway fuel economy 26 mpg.

SEMA 2009: Chevrolet Camaro Dusk

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:53:07 -0600

Inspired by the style of young, urban professionals, the Camaro Dusk concept rolls with a contemporary tuner aesthetic. It is understatedly aggressive looking, with a lowered ride height, new 21-inch wheels, the rear spoiler from an SS model and a custom ground effects package.

SEMA 2009: Chevrolet Camaro Chroma

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:50:16 -0600

It looks like the custom creation of a tuner shop, but the Camaro Chroma simply demonstrates how carefully selected accessories available through Chevy dealers can create a look like nothing else.

SEMA 2009: Chevrolet Camaro Synergy

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:45:25 -0600

The Camaro Synergy concept previews a new Synergy Green production exterior color that will be offered on a special-edition Camaro in the first half of 2010. It also features a host of the latest Camaro accessories offered through Chevy dealers.

SEMA 2009: The Jay Leno Camaro

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:30:07 -0600

Powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the 3.6L direct injected V-6 that is standard in Camaro LS and LT models, Leno�s Camaro blends high performance with surprising efficiency in a racing-ready package. A pair of Turbonetics T-3 turbochargers blows through a custom air-to-air intercooler, force-feeding the engine about seven pounds of boost and lifting its horsepower level to about 425.

New Super Sports Car IMSA GTV based on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:56:21 -0600

The new Gallardo LP 560 has only just seen the light of the world automobile stage. The result is one of the most exclusive cars of our time; one that presents a perfect symbiosis between extravagant design and driving performance and capability at sports car level.

GT Sport and GT Sport-R - Exclusive GEMBALLA design wheels for the Porsche Panamera

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:51:46 -0600

With the new wheels GT Sport and GT Sport-R, GEMBALLA presents two design versions for the Porsche Panamera at once. The rims which are especially attuned to the design language and technical requirements of the Porsche Gran Turismo are available in 20 and 22 inches.

Lexus LFA - Ultra-exclusive supercar announced for production

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:19:35 -0600

The highly anticipated LFA supercar, which just made its global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, will be on display for the first time in North America at two back-to-back premier venues - the 2009 SEMA trade show in Las Vegas this November and the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show in December.

The Lotus force has a dark side: Revealed - the exclusive 'Exige Scura'

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:40:31 -0600

Lotus Cars unveils its latest special edition - the Exige Scura, so called due to its dramatic matt black and carbon fibre theme, at the Tokyo International Motorshow on 21st of October 2009.

NOVITEC ROSSO Edizione 747: Ciao Scuderia!

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:59:53 -0600

It takes its name from its rated power output of 747 horsepower: To mark the farewell of the Ferrari 430 Scuderia, NOVITEC ROSSO presents the Edizione 747. The world�s leading tuner of the super cars from Maranello turns the lightweight model into one of the most powerful super sports cars of our time.

BMW M3 E91 5.0 V10 SMG by Manhart Racing

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:06:48 -0600

Attention all sporty, family men! The new BMW M3 is also available as a four-door saloon. That means it�s very easy to justify buying a new plaything to your sceptical wife (or, in fact, to your own conscience). It's just a shame that the Bavarian company hasn't yet been able to bring itself to make an M3 estate.

Masculine appearance for the Porsche Gran Turismo: MANSORY refines the Panamera

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:34:28 -0600

The specialist for exclusive refinement of premium automobiles turns the four-door Gran Turismo into a power pack which is even more dynamic and exclusive and most of all has a significantly more distinct appearance.

The new E-Class in white as a top-class Lorinser

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:07:53 -0600

The popular luxury car from Mercedes Benz already has six decades of model history behind it. It was only natural for Sportservice Lorinser, a company with long tradition, to take on the type W212 limousine with special devotion. The result is an optical and technical masterpiece, which is available from now.

ENCO Gladiator 700 GT Biturbo based on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:37:07 -0600

Up until the year 2002, it was completely unthinkable to most people in Germany, and especially to sports car fans, that Porsche would at some point in time make a sports utility vehicle. The name Porsche has always been synonymous with thoroughbred sports cars, in most cases rear or mid-engined.

GReddy to Debut Performance Parts for Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:37:14 -0600

To enhance the tunability of its most dynamic performance car ever, Hyundai has teamed up with GReddy Performance Parts to manufacture products for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. These high-performance parts will be displayed on the "GReddy X-Gen Street Genesis Coupe" show car at SEMA 2009.

Jaguar unveils 2010 XJL Supercharged Neiman Marcus Edition

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:13:21 -0600

Jaguar today announced that it will kick off the holiday car shopping season with a unique all new high-end entry to the market: The 2010 Jaguar XJL Supercharged Neiman Marcus Edition, exclusively through the celebrated Neiman Marcus Christmas Book.

The CRD tuning program for Infiniti FX

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:05:11 -0600

In March 2008 the premium brand Infiniti celebrated its market launch in Europe. Now Infiniti presents a concept car made by CRD. The concept car comes with two different engines. The FX37S is powered by a 3.7-liter (226 cu. in.) V6 engine that produces 320 hp (316 bhp) / 235.5 kW.

The STARTECH tuning program for all Jaguar XK and XKR models

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:30:26 -0600

Exclusive, innovative and individual: These three attributes best describe the STARTECH accessories program for the latest Jaguar XK and XKR models, which is available for coupes and convertibles.

Lorinser tunes the face-lifted Mercedes M-Class

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:35:53 -0600

In fitting with its recent face-lift, Sportservice Lorinser provides the latest refreshed M-Class with a special sporty kick in the form of a newly designed aerodynamic package. The traditional vehicle tuner from Winnenden has specifically worked on the sporty character traits of the powerful SUV.

The fastest sprinter from 0-100 and 0-200kph: Cargraphic's 997 Turbo GT RSC 3.6

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:23:41 -0600

Cargraphic set out to prove that exact settings of all the parts, as well as even power delivery and a kind clutch, are superior in many situations to just straight horsepower.

Carlsson CK50 based on Mercedes E 500 E-class Coupé (C 207)

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:22:31 -0600

For the new E-class Coupé (Type C 207) Carlsson introduces an entire individualisation kit on the occasion of the Frankfurt Motor Show. Based on the E 500, the performance is increased to 435 hp with a maximum torque of 600 Newton metres.

HAMANN LARGO - The dynamic broad modification for the Fiat 500

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:41:46 -0600

With the sportive accessory programme for the Fiat 500, the Laupheim-based technicians left their long-established grounds and joyfully and blissfully indulged in refining the trendy retro scooter.

Lorinser presents two exciting SLS studies

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:36:02 -0600

The legendary 300 SL Gullwing has thrilled generations and consequently has a regular space in Lorinser�s classic car collection. The designers of the Mercedes customer have now dedicated themselves to its successor, the SLS, which proved to be a show stopper at the IAA 2009 in just its series standard version.

Frankfurt Motor Show 2009 Gallery: Luxury & Sport

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:37:22 -0600

The most expensive and fastest cars always attract majority of the visitors. Please enjoy the amazing photogallery from this section of Frankfurt Motor Show!

Frankfurt Motor Show 2009 Gallery: Concept cars

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:37:43 -0600

Concept cars show us what will we drive in the future. The most interesting part of Frankfurt Motor Show is brought to you in this gallery.

Frankfurt Motor Show 2009 Gallery: Production cars

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:55:25 -0600

We'll soon see these cars in dealerships. At Frankfurt Motor Show visitors can see them all together in one place. It is easier to make a choice when you can compare real cars.

BMW Z4 by AC Schnitzer

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:56:09 -0600

Ready for its world premiere: the extensive product range for the BMW Z4 by AC Schnitzer. The Aachen-based tuning specialist has further optimised the brand-new classic from BMW, which has already received extensive accolades from the trade press.

Kicherer E-Class: Elegant and sporty

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:09:12 -0600

Kicherer has recently brought out onto the market its first complete tuning package for the new E-Class thus making the limousine from Schwabenland even more sporty and exclusive.

edo competition Enzo XX Evolution: 840 hp and 100 kilograms lighter

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:28:19 -0600

The Ferrari Enzo with its 660 horsepower is arguably one of the most exclusive cars in the world, both in terms of its driving dynamics and purchase price. Those looking for something considerably faster and more exclusive choose the edo Enzo XX Evolution.

Frankfurt 2009: Peugeot BB1 - Mobility for the future

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:18:45 -0600

With its BB1 concept car, Peugeot has pushed back the conventions and boundaries of current automobile manufacturing to create a totally new solution to the current and future needs of urban mobility.

Frankfurt 2009: Peugeot RCZ Limited Edition

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:42:06 -0600

With a strong tradition of "vehicles for pleasure" and nearly 200 years of industrial adventure, Peugeot is today launching a "Limited Edition" of the RCZ, reserved for its first 200 European customers.

Frankfurt 2009: SEAT Ibiza Concept IBZ

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:30:39 -0600

SEAT is showcasing the stunning IBZ Concept at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The star of the SEAT stand in Germany previews a new, family-sized version that will make its appearance in showrooms across Europe towards the middle of next year, further increasing the company�s B segment line-up in the process.

Frankfurt Motor Show 2009 gallery: Girls

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:20:03 -0600

Perfect curves... are in the focus of fascination at the IAA 2009 - not only those made of steel and metal sheets. As part of the exposition hundreds of charming hostesses present the world premieres and quite often they steal the show from many a vehicle.

HAMANN tuning programme for the Ferrari California

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:15:45 -0600

Refining super sports cars is more than just business for the company HAMANN Motorsport. Their passion for detail, for something special and unique is the main incentive for extraordinary modifications. The latest stroke of genius once again confirms this.

Frankfurt 2009: Saab 9-5 Sedan

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:25:35 -0600

Making its public debut at the IAA in Frankfurt, the all new Saab 9-5 sedan signals the start of a new era for the Saab brand. Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, it combines stand-out looks with advanced technologies and will bring a fresh alternative choice to the premium sedan segment when sales start later in model year 2010.

Frankfurt 2009: Renault Zoe Z.E. Concept

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:12:19 -0600

Renault Zoe Z.E. Concept is evidence that an all-electric zero-emission vehicle can also boast smart, appealing looks. Zoe Z.E. Concept features technology aimed at extending its range and enhancing the travelling comfort of all occupants.

Frankfurt 2009: Citroen Revolte concept

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:53:14 -0600

Citroën is once more proving its credentials as a bold forward-looking brand with the concept car REVOLTE, an ultra-chic city car combining luxury with a touch of cheek.

Frankfurt 2009: Lexus LF-Ch concept

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:55:52 -0600

Making its world debut at the Frankfurt motor show, the Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid concept is Lexus’s first approach to the competitive European premium compact segment.

Frankfurt 2009: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: The new 'Gullwing'

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:41:04 -0600

For automotive fascination and hi-tech at the very highest level, one of the absolute highlights of the IAA is the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which - like the E-Class Estate - is celebrating its world premiere in Frankfurt.

Frankfurt 2009: Ferrari 458 Italia

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:23:32 -0600

The Ferrari 458 Italia, that debuts today at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, is an 8-cylinder two-seater berlinetta with a mid-rear mounted engine, and represents a genuine break with the past in terms of Maranello�s previous high-performance sports cars.

Frankfurt 2009: The new Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG Estate

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:50:17 -0600

Pole position for the new E 63 AMG Estate: the high-performance estate develops 386 kW/525 hp, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, offers a maximum luggage compartment capacity of 1950 litres � all with a relatively low fuel consumption of 12.8 litres per 100 km (combined, provisional figures).

Frankfurt 2009: TechArt Porsche Panamera

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:12:49 -0600

TECHART is celebrating the world premiere of its individualization program for the Porsche Panamera models at the IAA 2009. The first phase of the TECHART program includes, among other things, exterior components for improved aerodynamics and a striking appearance that is typical of TECHART.

Frankfurt 2009: ABT Sportsline tuning program for Volkswagen Polo

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:39:17 -0600

The new Polo is an impressive vehicle: Its processing and technology set standards in the small car class � and that is the reason why the worldwide largest tuner of vehicles from the Volkswagen group turned his attention to the Polo.

Frankfurt 2009: Volkswagen Golf R

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:26:26 -0600

The most powerful and fastest-accelerating Golf ever produced � the Golf R � has been unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Developed by Volkswagen Individual, the special projects wing of Volkswagen, and following on from the Mk IV and Mk V Golf R32 models, the Golf R is equipped with a 2.0-litre TSI four-cylinder engine developing 270 PS and four-wheel drive.

BRABUS E V12 "one of ten" The World's Most Powerful High-Performance Sedan

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:50:33 -0600

BRABUS E V12 � The fourth E V12 generation based on the latest Mercedes E-Class once again sets new standards as the world's most powerful high-performance sedan.

Frankfurt 2009: Audi e-tron concept

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:20:35 -0600

Audi presents the highlight of the IAA 2009: the e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors � two each at the front and rear axles � drive the wheels, making the concept car a true quattro.