Archives

You are currently viewing archive for September 2006
Category: Aston Martin
Posted by: nektotigra on 30/09/06
Aston Martin V8 Vantage features new Sportshift gearbox
The smallest in the family of British super-cars Aston Martin V8 Vantage will soon get a new manumatic -- an automated manual transmission with shorter shift times and three driving modes: Auto Drive, Reverse and Neutral.

»Read More...

Category: Audi
Posted by: nektotigra on 29/09/06
Audi R8 supercar unveiled in Paris
Designed to compete against the Porsche 911, the new Audi R8 features quattro permanent four-wheel drive, space frame aluminum body and the mid-mounted 420 bhp V8 FSI engine borrowed from the latest Audi RS4 sport cars.

»Read More...

Category: Chevrolet
Posted by: nektotigra on 28/09/06
2007 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado get their price
The new GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado light pickup trucks will sell for almost the same money as their outgoing ancestors, but with much better standard equipment.

»Read More...

Category: Volkswagen
Posted by: nektotigra on 26/09/06
2007 Volkswagen Cross Golf: first official pics
Ahead of international motor show in Paris, Volkswagen has unveiled its new VW Cross Golf crossover-hatchback. The VW presumes that the Cross will compete against such small crossovers as Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.

»Read More...

Category: Porsche
Posted by: nektotigra on 25/09/06
Rinspeed Imola: Porsche Cayman's new skin
The new Rinspeed Imola is basically the same Porsche Cayman coupe with new body styling, unique effect-orange painting and a set of aluminum wheels.

»Read More...

Category: Volkswagen
Posted by: nektotigra on 22/09/06
2007 Volkswagen Touareg first photos
Upgraded VW Touareg SUV features significantly restyled front fascia, new rear styling as well as some changes to the vehicle's interior. Besides, the new Touareg will also be optionally equipped with the Dynaudio sound system.

»Read More...

Category: Ford
Posted by: nektotigra on 21/09/06
Ford Edge will cost less than $26, 000
The 2007 Ford Edge crossover will go on sale this November and will start below the $26,000 mark for the front-wheel drive model. The basic Ford Edge AWD model will cost almost $2,000 more.

»Read More...

Category: Land Rover
Posted by: nektotigra on 21/09/06
Land Rover Freelander 2 / LR2 price set
Prices for the new Land Rover Freelander 2 (aka LR2) will start from mere £20,935 and rise to more impressive £33,990 handling and taxes included.

»Read More...

Category: BMW
Posted by: nektotigra on 19/09/06
We are all doomed: AC Schnitzer TENSION Street Version to go into production
German super-tuner AC Schnitzer plans to assemble a small party of its extreme AC Schnitzer TENSION Street Version based on BMW M6 coupes. After almost a year of R&D, AC Schnitzer will produce only 50 TENSION Street Version vehicles.

»Read More...

Category: Maserati
Posted by: nektotigra on 19/09/06
Maserati GranSport Contemporary Classic edition
Maserati plans to present its new Contemporary Classic styling package for the Maserati GranSport super-coupe during the upcoming international motor show in Paris.

»Read More...

Category: Chevrolet
Posted by: nektotigra on 18/09/06
Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell crossover to arrive soon
New Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell full-size crossovers to be unveiled early next year. Only a hundred of the green vehicles powered by the next-generation fuel cells will be delivered to customers. If you want one, you'd better place your order right now.

»Read More...

Category: Audi
Posted by: nektotigra on 18/09/06
New Audi Q7 3.6 FSI Quattro with gasoline engine
As of today, Audi starts taking orders for the latest Audi Q7 'performance' SUV equipped with new 3.6-liter V6 engine with FSI fuel injection system.

»Read More...

Category: Land Rover
Posted by: nektotigra on 16/09/06
Arden makes the Range Rover SportAR6 Stronger
The new tuning program for the Range Rover Sport executive-class SUV by Arden makes the vehicle stronger in the literal sense. The tuned-up version of the SUV now features 520 horsepower and 500 lb-ft (678 Nm) of torque, which is enough to uproot trees in the Amazonian rain forests.

»Read More...

Category: Acura
Posted by: nektotigra on 16/09/06
2007 Acura MDX pricing announced
The upcoming 2007 Acura MDX next-generation SUV has at last received its pricing. As it was expected, the SUV will start below $40K for the base version, which comes with leather interior, sunroof and all-wheel drive as standard.

»Read More...

Category: Land Rover
Posted by: nektotigra on 15/09/06
2007 Range Rover
The latest Range Rover SUV, which debuted in May during the motor show in Madrid, Spain, will be offered in four trims and with a choice of two engines running on a diesel fuel or a gasoline.

»Read More...

Category: Volvo
Posted by: nektotigra on 15/09/06
Heico tuning for Volvo S80
German tuning specialist Heico Sportiv has presented its tuning program for the second generation Volvo S80 luxurious sedan. As usual, the program consists of engine and suspension modifications, as well as new set of wheels and some external enhancements.

»Read More...

Category: Hyundai
Posted by: nektotigra on 15/09/06
2007 Hyundai Tiburon: First official photo?
It seems that Hyundai has accidentally leaked an official photo of its upcoming Tiburon sport-looking coupe. Although, there is no technical specifications list or some kind of press release the picture speaks for itself.

»Read More...

Category: Audi
Posted by: nektotigra on 15/09/06
Audi S6 and S8 tuned by MTM
Audi S6 and Audi S8 vehicles have got a pair of tuning packages from the German tuner MTM. The tuning programs consist of some engine modifications, suspension adjustments and new sets of 21-inch bespoke wheels.

»Read More...

Category: BMW
Posted by: nektotigra on 14/09/06
BMW E30 M3 tuning kit by MK-Motorsport
MK-Motorsport has unveiled its new tuning suite for the legendary BMW E30 M3 jet-fighter. The most successful generation of all M3s that marks its 20th anniversary this year gets new range of engines and a carbon-fiber body kit. And you know what? It's never too late to get a face lift.

»Read More...

Category: Honda
Posted by: nektotigra on 14/09/06
Honda calls its 2007 Civic Type R a 'superhatch'. They've got to be joking
The new Honda Civic Type R, set to come to the Asian and European markets, is referred to as a performance version of the original dull and uninteresting Honda Civic hatchback. The main problem of this car is that some guy at Honda really thinks that it takes only one horsepower to make a 'superhatch' out of a motorized wheelchair.

»Read More...

Category: Maybach
Posted by: nektotigra on 14/09/06
Maybach 57 S to charm us in Paris
Maybach is going to present its refreshed Maybach 57 S study on wheels during the upcoming international motor show in Paris. The sporty Model 57 S will for the first time wear a pearl white tuxedo. Just like some waiter, yuck!

»Read More...

Category: Mazda
Posted by: nektotigra on 13/09/06
Mazda becomes an iPod's accessory
Got an Apple iPod? May be you should consider buying a set of goodies for the little bugger. There must be an advanced dock station, a wireless transmitter, a better pair of headphones. And maybe you could also get a new Mazda for it, too.

»Read More...

Category: Nissan
Posted by: nektotigra on 12/09/06
Nissan Micra tuned by ELIA. Can I have it in pink, please?
Some cars just can't be too cute. Take the new Nissan Micra for example. Not that I like it too much, but I would pretty much like one of these cuties for my wife, instead of the Hummer H2 she expects for her next birthday. Blokes at ELIA think that their new tuning kit for the Micra will bring it some additional sex appeal. Well...

»Read More...

Category: Mitsubishi
Posted by: nektotigra on 09/09/06
2007 Mitsubishi Pajero SUV (five door)
So, the 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero/Shogun sheds some extra fat to make visible its outstanding muscles. Why? Because, although spectacular and, er, very ethnic, sumo has a serious drawback: the most advanced athletes in most cases die young because of too much fat lying on their hearts, suffocating them.

»Read More...

Category: Porsche
Posted by: nektotigra on 07/09/06
Porsche 911 Turbo tuning package from TechArt
The new Porsche 911 Turbo (model 997) has been exposed to yet another set of modifications from a major tuning specialist. The German TechArt Automobildesign studio has offered its fresh tuning program for the super-coupe.

»Read More...

Category: Porsche
Posted by: nektotigra on 06/09/06
9ff tunes Porsche 911 Turbo fighter jet-style
Understanding that the latest Porsche 911 Turbo is itself a car that can put to the test driving abilities of the most skilled drivers, German 9ff Fahrzeugtechnik tuner offers its tuning package separated into three progressive stages.

»Read More...

Category: Opel Vauxhall
Posted by: nektotigra on 05/09/06
Opel Antara to debut in Paris
The new Opel Antara 4WD crossover will be presented to the public during the upcoming motor show in Paris, to be held from September 30 through October 15, 2006. The crossover is based on the three door GTC concept car, first unveiled at the IAA 2005.

»Read More...

Category: Mini
Posted by: nektotigra on 04/09/06
Mini Cooper S JCW Competition Edition arrives to Canada
A limited lot of Mini Cooper S JCW Competition Edition super-hatchbacks has arrived to Canadian dealerships. Select Canadian drivers may soon be able to get their hands on one of these beautiful cars, made in commemoration of original Mini's victory at the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally.

»Read More...

Category: Skoda
Posted by: nektotigra on 03/09/06
Skoda Octavia Scout goes off-road
The new Skoda Octavia Scout is the Volkswagen Golf 5-based version of the famous Audi Allroad. Of course, the car lacks Audi's luxurious comfort and safety features and you can't use it as a 'Thanks, I'm doing just fine' personal statement as well, but nevertheless the vehicle will get yourself from point A to point B even if there is no road between them.

»Read More...

Category: Jeep
Posted by: nektotigra on 02/09/06
2007 Jeep Wrangler will come at a reduced price
The new 2007 Jeep Wrangler and the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited will cost significantly less than their outgoing relatives. Chrysler has confirmed that an average price of the new generation Wranglers will be about $1,200 lower than that of the current models. Praise the Japanese, ladies and gentlemen!

»Read More...

Category: Smart
Posted by: nektotigra on 01/09/06
The Michalak C7: DIY Smart Roadster unveiled
While those reach and famous standing behind the Project Kimber are trying to make up their minds, whether to build the Smart Roadster in the UK or somewhere else, creative guys in Germany are trying to monetize this limbo situation. Behold the Michalak C7 -- the old Smart Roadster's new skin.

»Read More...

AR's sponsors