Posts Tagged ‘1.6’

ABT Sportsline tweaks the Audi Q5

Sunday, August 24th, 2008
Click above for a hi-res gallery of the ABT Q5Every time a new Volkswagen or Audi is released, German tuner ABT Sportsline can be relied upon to come up with performance and appearance packages to enhance them. The latest ride to get attention is the Audi Q5, and as you can see in the renderings ABT......

Cobb Tuning gives the GT-R a serious bump in power

Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Cobb Tuning has re-engineered its AccessPort control unit for the new R35 Nissan GT-R. For those of you lucky enough to own a GT-R and not content with its performance out of the box, the $995 AccessPort will reflash the ECU to any one of six different tuning levels.There are three levels each for S......

Hyundai releases teaser of extra large Equus sedan

Monday, August 18th, 2008
Until now, we've had to be content with only spy shots of Hyundai's Equus replacement, usually in heavy camouflage. But now we're treated to the image you see above, though the camo has been replaced with heavy shadows and a glaring spotlight.Don't bother taking it into Photoshop to bring out more d......

Infiniti G37 Convertible revealed ahead of L.A.

Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Click above image to enlargeNote to the Lexus SC430: it is now beyond over for you. Infiniti, Nissan's BMW-hunting luxury brand, has unveiled the 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible, a retractable hardtop 4-seater that preserves the Coupe's good looks even with its 3-piece folding metal roof neatly tucked......

VW planning new Golf GTI and R variant

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of the VW Golf VIIn what may be the least shocking news you will read today, Volkswagen will indeed be launching a revised GTI model shortly after its recently revealed sixth-generation Golf (or, Rabbit, as it's known in the U.S.) hits the market. According to Autoca......

Nissan GT-R Spec V specs revealed by R&T

Monday, July 28th, 2008
Road & Track just spilled the beans on the new Nissan GT-R Spec V, so we can now share their data with all of you. Thanks guys. While the "regular" GT-R is busy bringing down giants and collecting hardware in the process, the new GT-R Spec V promises to improve on the formula, and probably cure ......

Triumph introduces new 2010 Thunderbird

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Click above for a few more shots of the 2010 Triumph ThunderbirdWe've seen plenty of spy photos circulating the web of Triumph's long-expected parallel twin cruiser, so the introduction of the new 2010 Thunderbird is anything but shocking. We are a bit surprised, though, by how plain-looking the bik......

GG Quadster: Impending doom on four wheels

Friday, May 23rd, 2008
click above for high-res gallery of the GG QuadsterWe took a look at the original GG Quad a little while back and poked fun at its piddly 106-mph top speed, which is primarily due to its mild-mannered 85-horsepower air-cooled boxer engine that displaces 1150cc. Consider that small problem resolved. ......

Spy Shots: Facelifted Maserati Quattroporte, with California GT engine?

Monday, May 19th, 2008
Autocar's spies have caught the next Maserati Quattroporte undergoing testing, and judging by the copious quantity of camo covering the front end, a serious facelift is underway. The new fascia is expected to take cues from the Gran Turismo, complete with an elongated schnoz, gaping maw and deeply d......

Alfa building super-limited Spider Mille Miglia edition

Friday, May 16th, 2008
Click image for a high-res gallery of the Alfa Spider Mille MigliaThe 500 Abarth Asetto Corse isn't the only limited-edition Fiat Group vehicle that'll be available for order at this year's Mille Miglia. Alfa Romeo will also be taking orders for the 11 Spider Mille Miglia editions it's building to c......