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Saturn Vue becomes Buick plug-in hybrid crossover

Saturn Vue becomes Buick plug-in hybrid crossover

The mid-size Vue crossover will become a Buick in 2011, and a plug-in hybrid will be part of the program. The Two-mode hybrid system that was originally scheduled to launch in the Vue last November will... 

Hummer H2 tuned by Geiger yet again

Hummer H2 tuned by Geiger yet again

Despite the crisis and the uncertain future of the American automobile industry, the fan base has not shrunk at all, in contrary the US car scene is as lively as ever. Karl Geiger, the founder of GeigerCars.de... 

BMW X5 G-Power Typhoon RS goes even faster

BMW X5 G-Power Typhoon RS goes even faster

Earlier this year, European tuners G-Power released the BMW X5 G-POWER TYPHOON with 525 hp. Since then BMW has confirmed the power figure of the standard X5 M to be 555 hp. Not to be upset by the factory... 

Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen royally modded by A.R.T.

Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen royally modded by A.R.T.

If you continue to wonder how the oil sheikhs are spending your gas money, here is yet another example. This Mercedes-Benz G-Class was developed specially at the request of the Royal Family of Abu Dhabi.... 

Kumho tire company creates Fortis SUV

Kumho tire company creates Fortis SUV

Kumho claims to be a tire manufacturer with a conscience. It produces millions of tires for today’s SUVs, but is acutely aware that such vehicles will have to change dramatically if they are to... 

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class tuned by Carlsson

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class tuned by Carlsson

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is the model with the most opulent dimensions within the entire Mercedes motorcar product line. With the new RS-Kit, Mercedes-Benz tuners Carlsson now give the GL an oddball... 

2010 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Balrog luxury tuning

2010 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Balrog luxury tuning

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo Balrog is the work of car stylist Jeremie Paret, former editor-in-chief of the French luxury tuning magazine Modify, who last year branched out into a new business to start Balrog’s... 

Suzuki celebrates 100 years in business

Suzuki celebrates 100 years in business

Suzuki, best known among the offroader community for their small-yet-capable Vitara, and a company popularized decades ago by the Samurai rollover controversy, is celebrating its centenary this October,... 

Velozzi SOLO crossover plug-in hybrid announced

Velozzi SOLO crossover plug-in hybrid announced

A new company called Velozzi has released the first image of its future “green” crossover model. Dubbed the SOLO, it is designed to be “the most environmentally efficient, lightweight,... 

2011 Ford Explorer may get 2.0L Ecoboost turbo engine

2011 Ford Explorer may get 2.0L Ecoboost turbo engine

For 2010, Ford is introducing powertrain advancements that range from an entirely new line of powerful, efficient EcoBoost engines to minute transmission tweaks that reduce friction. The challenges of... 

SEMA votes Ford Flex & F-150 as most tuner-friendly

SEMA votes Ford Flex & F-150 as most tuner-friendly

The 2009 Ford Flex and the new 2009 Ford F-150 are the most “accessory-friendly” SUV and truck respectively, according to votes by media who selected winners for the most recent SEMA (Specialty Equipment... 

2010 Acura RDX first photo leaked

2010 Acura RDX first photo leaked

New images of the 2010 Acura RDX facelift have been leaked onto the internet. The photo shows the RDX with a drastically-restyled front end as part of the limited facelift.  ...

Chevrolet Captiva Moonlander by fahrmitgas.de

Chevrolet Captiva Moonlander by fahrmitgas.de

With a motto saying “Drive me to the Moon,” fahrmitgas.de presents a special MOONLANDER tuner vehicle based on the Chevrolet Captiva on occasion of the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing... 

2011 VW Touareg undergoing tests in desert

2011 VW Touareg undergoing tests in desert

Spy photographers have caught Volkswagen’s redesigned 2011 Touareg SUV undergoing hot-weather testing in the isolated deserts of the United States.  ...

Porsche Cayenne Diesel tuned by Cargraphic

Porsche Cayenne Diesel tuned by Cargraphic

Oddly-named European tuner Cargraphic has unveiled a new range of styling and performance accessories for the Porsche Cayenne Diesel.  ...

Porsche Cayenne Diesel gets Techart upgrade

Porsche Cayenne Diesel gets Techart upgrade

Porsche tuners Techart has come up with their own custom tuning kit for the Porsche Cayenne Diesel.  ...

2010 Ford Ranger to debut in U.K.

2010 Ford Ranger to debut in U.K.

Ford will supply the new European-spec 2010 Ford Ranger pick-up as a support vehicle at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom. It will serve as the vehicle’s world debut.  ...

Audi Q5 with kit that adds Caractere

Audi Q5 with kit that adds Caractere

European tuner Caractere is introducing a new body kit for the Audi Q5 this October. The styling package is rather comprehensive.  ...

Hummer H1 aerodynamically modified

Hummer H1 aerodynamically modified

Claimed to be one of only two slant-nosed Hummer H1 trucks ever produced, this aerodynamically-enhanced abomination has been put on sale by a dealer on Ebay Motors.  ...

2010 Lexus GX Toyota Prado twin leaked

2010 Lexus GX Toyota Prado twin leaked

An image of the 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has been leaked onto the internet. The photo appears to be real, and has “internal use only” marked across it. The current Prado forms the basis...