A battery has two jobs. One is to supply electricity to the starter motor so the starter can turn the engine crankshaft rapidly enough for the engine to start. The other is to provide current to operate electric accessories, such as the radio, heater, and lights, when the engine is not running. Read More… When [...]

For the hot hatch-loving Brits Seat has released the latest edition of its Leon Cupra R which with 265 hp is the most powerful production car they’ve ever produced. The source of power is a 2.0 liter 16v turbocharged four cylinder petrol engine featuring a new high-pressure fuel pump injector and increased turbo pressure, which [...]

You never see a sportscar maker like Ferrari or Lamborghini to hold such a big event to reveal their high-end cars, but VW does that for an economy class car such as the new Jetta! The car itself costs form $16,000, but they must have spent a helluva lot more to take over NY’s Times [...]

A surface scratch or isolated chip in paint can usually be eliminated. Scratches First try polishing compound. Fold a soft cloth into a pad. Dip the pad into water, wring it out, and scoop a small dab of compound onto the cloth. Then, rub the scratch using straight back-and-forth strokes. Do not press. Read More… [...]

Cargraphic is developing various packages for the all variants of the new 2011 Porsche Cayenne. Even the hybrid model will get a special treatment with a new sport exhaust system designed specifically for it. They are also working on ECU upgrade programs for all engines in the range. Other features of Cargraphic Cayennes include a [...]

Senner has come up with a comprehensive tuning package for the handsome Audi S5 Sportback. Of course they have not done anything to the body, and that’s good because the S5 has a very nearly perfect shape and a body kit would ruin it. But they do give it massive 20-inch wheels which look super [...]

GWA-Tuning is a new name in the business, but the first project they’re presenting is a rather interesting one. It’s a full body kit for the new Mercedes E63 AMG Station Wagon, consisting of modified bumpers, spoiler lip, side skirts, carbon side vents, roof wing, huge rear diffuser and a pair of twin mufflers. The [...]