Archive for January, 2010

Hand-Built Supercar: Mercedes SLS Production Started

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 14:51 by Arman Barari No Comments

Today Mercedes announced that their new and highly anticipated supercar, the SLS AMG is going into production at their plant in Sindelfingen, and the amazing thing is that like Aston Martin and Bentley, each car is crafted by hand! Now considering the production volume for this car, it’s kinda incredible. Of course AMG says that [...]

This was posted under category: Mercedes Benz Tags: Mercedes Benz, Mercedes Sls

Vauxhall Astra ecoFLEX For UK Market

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7:54 by Arman Barari No Comments

The new generation of Vauxhaull/Opel Astra is a very fine car and has already attracted a lot of attention. And the company has just made it more desirable by introducing an ecoFLEX variant for the British market. Equipped with a 1.3 CDTi diesel engine, the Astra ecoFLEX averages 67.3mpg while emitting only 109g of CO2 [...]

This was posted under category: Opel Tags: ecoFLEX, Opel Vauxhall, Vauxhall Astra

Mansory Previews New Kit For Porsche 911 Turbo

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7:38 by Arman Barari No Comments

Geneva Motor Show has always been a special occasion for Mansory, and they always reveal their hottest product during this event. For this year too they seem to be coming with some amazing cars! Here’s a preview of their latest package for the 997 Turbo based on the recently launched 2010 model. Read More… Although [...]

This was posted under category: Porsche, Tuning Tags: Geneva Motor Show, Mansory, Porsche, Porsche 911 Turbo

HAMANN HM670 Based On BMW X6M

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7:15 by Arman Barari No Comments

Hamann Motorsports revealed their latest tuning package for the BMW X6M, and to be honest it is the best job they’ve ever done on any car! You see the X6M is already quite monstrous with a 4.4 liter twin-charged V8 developing 555 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque. But Hamann HM670 packs an insane 670 [...]

This was posted under category: Bmw, Tuning, featured Tags: Bmw, BMW X6M, Hamann

PRIOR Design Tweaks Porsche 911 GT3

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:53 by Arman Barari No Comments

We think Porsche 911 GT3 is the best version of 911, because everything about this car is just right! It is not as mad and uncontrollable as a GT2, and yet much more exhilarating to drive than standard models and even the Turbo. Now German tuner PRIOR Design has come up with a new aerodynamic [...]

This was posted under category: Porsche, Tuning, featured Tags: Porsche, Porsche 911 Gt3, Prior Design

Video: Ken Block’s 2010 Ford Fiesta Revealed

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:35 by Arman Barari No Comments

As you know the world famous stunt driver Ken Block has switched from Subaru to Ford to compete in WRC and X-Games, you know to start a professional career where he can put his mad skills into good use, instead of just wandering around a deserted air strip! In world rally championship, he will be [...]

This was posted under category: Ford, Motorsport, Videos Tags: Ford, Ken Block, Videos

Spyker Acquires Saab for $74 Million

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:24 by Arman Barari No Comments

General Motors and Dutch supercar maker, Spyker Cars NV finally reached an agreement on the Saab deal after any ups and downs! Apparently, Spyker will pay GM $74 million in cash in two installments, yet GM retains $326 million worth of redeemable preference shares in the Swedish company. So the actual worth of the deal [...]

This was posted under category: Gm, Saab Tags: Gm, Saab, Spyker