Infiniti, Europe’s newest premium car brand, has launched an internet based ‘reservation list’ in response to demand from customers eager to be among the first in their country to own one of the company’s range of performance cars when deliveries start from October 2008. Potential Infiniti owners can sign up by visiting www.infiniti.eu where the list has now opened. The process is very simple. After entering a few details, Infiniti allocates the customer a (...)
In the past several years the convertible were a real success. But there are up and downs: the segment fell below 300,000 new registrations last year for the first time since 2003, according to data by R.L. Polk & Co. Polk said convertibles maintained about a 2 percent share in the U.S. light-vehicle market even though registrations dropped by more than twice the rate of the overall market decline. "Although the convertible market continued to grow in 2005 and 2006 despite declines (...)
Important occasions such as its 30th year of activity, the planned opening of a new IDEA Institute facility in Brazil and Turin’s year as World Design Capital, have prompted IDEA Institute to present ERA at the forthcoming Automotive News Europe Congress in Turin. ERA will be presented at the Company’s headquarters on Thursday May 15, just before its official debut at the Automotive News Europe Congress on May 19 and 20. ERA, the first in a series of models, represents a (...)
Scion announced today that the third limited-production Scion for 2008, the xD Release Series 1.0 (xD RS 1.0), will be available at dealer showrooms beginning in June. The 2008 xD RS 1.0 features Hot Lava exterior paint. This first limited edition xD will turn heads with a DAMD body kit, rear spoiler, Release Series wheel covers and TRD lowering springs. Inside, the xD RS 1.0 will feature Hot Lava accented seats and interior trim, and a RAZO Release Series shift knob. Like all Release (...)
GM Powertrain Europe’s comprehensive Tech Show provides answers about how cars will be propelled in the future. As part of the global GM Powertrain organization, GM Powertrain Europe has global responsibility for small diesel engines, diesel control systems, small gasoline engines and manual transmissions. Its footprint encompasses 15 facilities in 7 European countries, employing 9,000 people and producing on average more than 17,000 engines and transmissions per day. “The top (...)
Today we continue the cheats series with a new code for the well-known GTA IV. The new video shows you how to unlock some great sports cars in oder to make the game even more interesting! .
BMW will launch a new generation 1-Series in 2011, and here are the first spy shots of the test mules that prove this. Even if the car looks pretty much the same, it is considered that BMW is testing the chassis, drivetrain and other components. The next-generation 1 Series will be using four-cylinder engines developed by BMW and PSA. The engines will range from 1.4 liter to 2.0 liter and they will include the twin-turbo as well. We can't tell you for sure if BMW will bring the (...)
Chrysler confirmed the official debut of the drag-racing package for the Dodge Challenger for this summer. The idea was first announced back at the 2007 SEMA Show, when a Challenger drag-racing package was shown with competition-bred versions of the third-generation Hemi engine. The drag-racing Challenger will be a latter-day version of the late-'60s Hemi Dart and Barracuda package cars from Chrysler, says Georgevich. (...)
We were reporting yesterday that Audi will launch 15 new models by 2011. One of those 15 is the future generation A6 that will be unveiled in 2010. It will come to compete with the next generation BMW 5-series and Mercedes E-class. The 2010 A6 will feature a multi-material space frame in order to improve handling, economy and emissions in the process. It's body architecture will be inspired by the new TT. It will be made of aluminum, but there are steel and foam reinforcements where (...)
The Mille Miglia represents a well-known endurance race which took place between 1928 and 1957 and was revived recently as a road rally event. Alfa Romeo took 11 victories in the Mille Miglia race and decided that these victories need some special celebrating: presenting Alfa Romeo Mille Miglia Special Edition. Limited to just 11 units, the Alfa Romeo Mille Miglia Special Edition features a special plate between the two seats each containing the name of one of the vehicles which won the (...)
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Hardy Brothers Jewellers, makers of the Melbourne Cup and the only Australian company to hold the Royal Warrant, have been commissioned by V8 Supercars Australia to produce the Peter Brock Trophy.
The trophy was completed on the 3rd of October 2006 after over 200 hours of work in just three weeks. The trophy will be presented on Sunday afternoon to the winner of the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 by Peter's brother Phillip.
The trophy has "King of the Mountain" inscribed on it as a fitting tribute to the late Peter Brock.
With the massive success of Nissan's Silvia range, compliance for the Nissan S15 Silvia Autech version is available now with all 1999 to August 2000 models eligible for import - the normal import requirements apply so you can still only purchase cars that are free from previous accident history and major modifications.
Autech (an aftermarket tuning company connected with Nissan) took the Nissan Silvia Spec-S (non turbo) and performed a number of modifications to increase flow and volumetric efficiency of the SR20DE engine. The result is an impressive 147kW which, remarkably, is the same power output as turbo charged local Australian delivered S15 200SX! Although torque is less than the turbo version, the closer ratio gearbox and the Autech version being around 60kg lighter make for very similar performance between the Autech non turbo and Australian delivered turbo 200SX.
The advantage with the Autech is better fuel economy for regular driving, in some cases cheaper insurance, and the Autech version is legal for P-platers in all states being naturally aspirated and just scraping in under the 125kW/ton limit enforced in some states. The Autech version is also typically slightly cheaper than a turbo Spec-R in Japan for similar condition and mileage vehicles.
Autech tuning modifications compared with regular Spec-S include: - Raised compression ratio to 11.7:1 (versus 10:1 for Spec-S and 8.5:1 for turbo Spec-R) - Stainless steel 4 into 1 exhaust manifold - Altered cam profiles - Tweaked NVCS variable timing - Retuned ECU - Sodium filled valves - Lightweight flywheel and clutch - Closer ratio 6 speed manual transmission - Helical LSD with 4.083 final drive - 4 piston front brake calipers - More rigid chassis due to additional chassis bracing
Autech versions have a red engine cover however this is not indicative of the 'red top' engine of earlier SR20 variants, it is closer to the better 'black top' spec SR20. Autech tuned S15's were available in pearl white, blue and silver paint only.
Typical prices for an Autech version Silvia (they were only available in 6 speed manual) are around $19,000 - $30,000 landed and complied for good condition vehicles
Stay tuned for our Adelaide Motorshow Coverage/Pics later today courtesy of Jen/Justin! The Evo was ugly. Ugh. Long live the IX. The 35GTR on the other hand was awesome!
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Good music out this month again folks...'Mash Up Mix 2008' from MOS is awesome as always, Utah Saints remixes, Very nice stuff. Will post a list. -- oh and I fixed the posting delays
