Archive for March, 2009

Tiret Coupe based on LSE Design Range Rover Sport Coupe

New York-based jewelry designers Tiret and British auto designers LSE, known for their two-door Range Rover conversions, have worked together to build the new Tiret Coupe. Based on the Range Rover Sport, the Tiret model is built with “diamonds and Swiss precision,” along with other luxe materials.
The SUV includes a surprising amount of diamonds […]

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Acura X6-fighter officially named ZDX

After a series of spy shots and a handful of teasers, Acura has finally given a name to its BMW X6-fighting crossover: the ZDX. Due to arrive in concept form at next week’s New York Auto Show, the all-new ZDX is described by Acura as a luxury four-door sports coupe “with the added benefit […]

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Spy Shots: 2010 Audi RS5 spied one more time at the ‘Ring

The 2010 Audi RS5 has reappeared at the Nurburgring and these newest images give us the best glimpse yet of the production version of the 500 hp coupe. The standard RS fascia we’ve seen before is still present, but it’s joined by a beefier rear bumper, RS-specific dual oval exhaust outlets and slightly flared fenders. […]

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Hamann BMW 7 Series: First Images Released

Hamann announced that they now have a body kit to go with their tuning programme for the 2009 BMW 7 Series. Details are being kept under wraps for the moment except to say those tyres are running on 22-inch rims. Visually, components like a rear boot spoiler, a rear roof spoiler, four tailpipes and new […]

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

First Drive: 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible

It used to be that Japanese car companies were just copy machines: They seldom came up with anything original, preferring to replicate (while refining) someone else’s idea. That hasn’t been the case for decades, but there’s no doubt Infiniti keeps a close eye on what BMW does. If a sporty, well-appointed, front-engine, rear-drive, retractable hardtop […]

Monday, March 30th, 2009

BRABUS turns 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class into AMG-hunting beast

If you must have the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class and can’t wait for the AMG version, BRABUS has something to show you. The German tuning firm has launched its new program for the redesigned luxury sports sedan, the highlight of which is an enlarged 6.1-liter version of the V8 found in the E550 that now produces […]

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG returns as F1 safety car for 2009

AMG has been involved in Formula 1 for well over a decade now, starting with a Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG serving as the safety car back in 1996. Most recently, the SL63 AMG earned the spot last year, and it is returning for 2009 to set the pace at each F1 race this year. To ensure […]

Saturday, March 28th, 2009