September 1st, 2010 
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It’s time for the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 to get some tuning attention. RENM Performance has taken care of the model, giving it more power to boot and enhanced looks. The end result was called “Axiom”, and as the Greek word, looks and performance are in a perfect balance. RENM Murcielago Axiom The most important modifications took place under the bonnet.
The Murcielago LP 640 already sported 631 hp and… Read the rest
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No Comments » August 31st, 2010 autocardeal 
The German model Audi S5 received the attention of the Swiss people at APS Sportec, the tuners developing a performane tuning kit that succeeds to increase significantly the horsepower amount of the V6 3.0-liter engine. In order to achieve the performance that will told you in few seconds, the APS Sportec tuning house recalibrated the ECU unit but also changed the air filter of the model. APS Sportec “Stage One”… Read the rest
Posted in Car Reviews Tags: APS Sportec, audi s5, Audi S5 Stage One, auto, Auto Show, car, cars, Modification No Comments » July 17th, 2010 admin 
Filed under: Aftermarket , SEMA Show , Coupe , Performance , Chevrolet CGS Camaro for SEMA 2010 - Click above for high-res image CGS is a lock to bring something unique to the annual SEMA show, and after the ReFlex and FlatBack Mustang of the last two years, the tuner has left the Ford family for GM. This year, a 2011 Chevy Camaro will step into the modification chamber,… Read the rest
July 17th, 2010 admin 
Filed under: Performance , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Earnings/Financials , Motorcycle , Rumormill , Luxury Amidst recent rumors, Ducati has officially announced that its CEO of North American operations, Michael Lock, will step down at the end of July to pursue other opportunities. Since Lock took the reins in North America in late 2003, Ducati has bridged the gap from something of a novelty brand to what is perhaps the most… Read the rest
July 8th, 2010 admin 
Filed under: Performance , Europe , Plants/Manufacturing , Videos , Hatchback , Ford Ford Focus RS 500 on the assembly line - Click above to watch video after the jump It takes quite a bit to build one of the world’s hottest hatches. We are, of course, talking about the Ford Focus RS 500. While the car may start life as nearly identical to the standard Focus hatch, the… Read the rest
July 8th, 2010 admin 
Filed under: Etc. , Safety It seems most studies of amber lights focus on whether cities are using them to gather revenue. The theory - and let’s face it, sometimes the fact - is that the light time is so short that drivers end up tripping the red light camera and getting a fine. Conversely, a new study by the University of Cincinnati and Ohio Department of Transportation has… Read the rest
July 2nd, 2010 admin 
Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Tesla Motors , UK , Th!nk (Think) , Racing Think City Racers and Tesla Roadster begin Eco Car Trials - Click above to watch video after the jump In September, the Prince of Wales will be hosting “A Garden Party To Make A Difference” as part of his Start initiative . One of the highlights of the 12 day event will be the “Eco Car… Read the rest
July 2nd, 2010 admin 
Filed under: Sedan , Volkswagen , Diesel , Long-Term Garage 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition - Click above for high-res image gallery Since we took delivery of our 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition - henceforth know as the Jetta TDI Cup , for the sake of brevity - we’ve managed to rack up a little over 1,100 miles on our long-term Salsa Red tester. We’ve… Read the rest
July 2nd, 2010 admin 
Filed under: Convertible , Performance , Specialty KTM X-Bow - Click above for high-res image gallery According to reports streaming out of Italy, KTM is set to debut new versions of its X-Bow sportscar. Good news indeed, as the last we heard the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer was putting the brakes on its four-wheeled endeavors in the wake of losses due to the economic downturn. If you thought 0-60 in… Read the rest
July 2nd, 2010 admin 
Filed under: Motorsports , Performance , Hatchback John Haugland Rally School with Subaru - Click above for high-res image gallery Our goal here is pretty simple: drive consecutive laps around a varied and technical rally training course without killing 63 year-old world rally competitor and all-around good guy John Haugland . You see, the man has been brave enough to strap himself into the copilot’s chair of the same… Read the rest
