BMW i8 Spyder Concept

A Czech website has dropped the first photos of BMW's new i8 Spyder Concept. And since some of you may be wondering if they're real or not, we asked around and can confirm their authenticity as sources told us that the study will make its world premiere at the Auto China Show in Beijing at the end of April. The open-top study is based on the production-intent i8 Coupe Concept that we've seen in several shows this past year.
Aside from the absence of the roof and the elimination of the rear seats, the Spyder also sports solid instead of transparent, rotating doors with different mirror housings and a restyled boot section.
The Spyder retains the i8 coupe's plug-in hybrid powertrain with a mid/rear mounted 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder gasoline engine developing 220HP (164kW) and 300 Nm (221 lb.ft) connected to the rear wheels, and an electric motor driving the front wheels.
The system delivers a total output of 349-horses and peak torque of 550Nm (405.6 lb.ft). The BMW can also run on either powertrain separately.

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Bodykit and Interior Mods for Porsche Cayenne

In the British tuner Project Kahn's own words, "toning down the look of the Porsche Cayenne in favour of a sleeker vehicle" equals a wide bodykit and an assortment of spoilers wrenched together with over-the-top 22-inch wheels, but who are we to disagree… In detail, Kahn's exterior package include wheel arch extensions on all four corners to make space for the 22-inch RS600 rims, integrated LED daylight running lights on the front wheel arch vents, a lower boot lid spoiler, red brake calipers, full color coded bumpers with matt pearl grey inserts, carbon fiber detailing up front, and undercar white LED illumination.
Also included in the package are a sports suspension kit that lowers the Porsche SUV's ride height for a more aggressive stance and polished exhaust tail pipes.
There's more going inside where the British company has applied its expertise to redress the interior in two-tone, red and black quilted claret and perforated leather with the speedo and rev counter fascia finished in red and cream hues.
The Cayenne's mechanical parts remained unharmed during the transformation.

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Car Audio for The Big Boys

As you get older, the "toys" that you get for yourself gradually change. Now as someone announces a car audio sale and you, the man comes thundering with your cheque book and wallets ready to purchase it. As a man myself, I can fully understand why is this so.

You are able to find car audio sale in car accessories store, and every now and then, there will be discounts available to attract you to buy it. Whenever a car audio manufacturer launches a new product model, the price of prior models will drop drastically. When this happens, the car store will offer car audio sale for the public. Still remember the time when compact disc technology being launched? Suddenly the price of all cassette player car audio became very cheap as the stores want to get rid of them quickly.
To look for car audio sale, other than from car accessories stores, you can also visit expos and conventions. Whenever there is a gathering of car audio manufacturer at a convention, you absolutely must go down. However, in these kinds of convention, the audio

models that manufacturers display are usually very new. Therefore, if you have the cash to spend and want to invest in a powerful car audio system, you should look out for these kinds of conventions.
Before you splurge your cash, make sure that you know what it is you want to buy. You must first understand what kind of system you need. This is because in a car audio sale, there are many items for you to choose from, which can be overwhelming. Loud, shiny, glittery items are temptations for you, and it is up to you to not buy on impulse. If you are a newbie, make sure that you do your "homework" first before you visit the store.

So what do you need to prepare before you visit a car audio sale? Firstly, take a good look at your current system. What does it need? Do you need to change the stereo system? If you find that you do not need to change anything to your current system but you just want to upgrade it, make sure that what you are going to buy is compatible with your current system. Do not buy a high watt speaker if your amplifier cannot handle it. It will just be a waste of your money. Buy the right parts and save yourself trouble from having to re-sell them again.
If you want to know more about car audio, read car audio magazines. These magazines contain information that you may need before you purchase a system. There are reviews and price listings of the items that you intend to buy. Through these magazines, you will also be able to find out new products and will surely open uo your options.

Lastly, going to a car stereo sale is a good way to meet other audio system enthusiasts. Some of them may even be willing to trade items with you and this will save you the money.

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Ferrari CEO Confirms V12 Hybrid, Says Six-Cylinder Engines are Also on the Table

A V12 engine is a rare sight indeed in the automotive world and if we had to pick one maker closely associated with it, then it would have to be Ferrari. Even the very first model to bear the prancing horse logo, the 1947 125 S, was powered by a 1.5-liter V12 designed by Gioacchino Colombo and it would set the specs for Ferrari’s V12s until the end of the 1980s, long after its creator had left Maranello.
The thing is, even though Ferrari had stayed loyal to the V12 layout in its Formula 1 cars for more than five decades, in 1996, the F310 driven by new signing Michael Schumacher was powered by a V10 –simply because it was a better. Moreover, subsequent rule changes meant that today a V8 is mandatory.
During the launch of the F12berlinetta, it was mentioned that the 730HP engine nesting behind the coupe's sculpted nose was “the first in a new generation of V12s”.
The next car in line is the Enzo replacement. However, traditions don’t necessarily last forever. Are V12-engined Ferraris going to be a thing of the past because of tightening fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions?
Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa said that the F1-developed kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) will ensure that the company will keep the V12 in its engine line-up for years to come.
“We will roll out new technology that is there first and foremost to introduce a green factor to our cars and ensure that we can keep our product where it is in terms of CO2”, Felisa told British publication Autocar.
Having experimented with other layouts as well, Ferrari decided to go the hybrid way. It gave us a sneak preview of what it has in store for its future V12s at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show with the 599-based HY-KERS concept.
The hybrid system comprises a compact and light electric motor coupled to the dual-clutch gearbox and a battery pack encased in the underbody. It cuts CO2 emissions by 35 percent while, at the same time, adding another 100HP to the car’s total output, verifying Felisa’s claim that “our hybrid system won’t be just about creating power, but saving energy too”.
Felisa commented, “This technology is expensive today, but it has been designed to fit all our future architecture”. So, will all future Ferraris be hybrids? “If we go ahead, it will be fitted as standard. It’s not the sort of thing you offer as an option," explained Felisa.
Finally, Ferrari’s CEO did not dismiss the notion of offering six-cylinder engines on future models: “Why not six cylinders? It’s far away in the future, perhaps, but it is clear that perceptions have altered. Even in the US, where until a few years ago eight cylinders was the minimum, it is clear attitudes have changed”.
For those of you that baulk at the idea of a Ferrari with less than eight cylinders, we’ll just say that the company’s first mid-engined road car, the 1966 206 Dino, was powered by a V6. So maybe it won’t be merely downsizing, but a return to the company’s roots, as well.

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Egyptian Refuses to Pay $150,000 for BMW 1M Coupe, Shoe-horns M3 V8 into a 120d Coupe

If you live in the States and can justify spending a little under $50,000 on a car, the $47,010 BMW 1M Coupe (335hp) is a sound choice for those looking for a fast and fun to drive bimmer as it only costs $7,710 more the $39,300 135i Coupe (300hp) and $13,090 less than the $60,100 M3 Coupe (414hp).
However, in other parts of the world where governments apply ridiculously high taxes on cars, not even the 1M Coupe is a reasonable choice. Take Egypt for example.
According to 1addicts forum member “hatembmw”, the 1M Coupe costs some US$150,000 in Egypt because of the insane taxes! Who can blame him for not wanting to pay that much money for BMW's entry-level M model?
“Hatembmw” settled on a different solution: he took a 120d Coupe, stripped it down and swapped the four-cylinder diesel engine with a 414hp 4.0-liter V8 from the latest M3!
The tune, which was completed in less than a month and cost him around US$45,000, also included the 1M's wider fenders and bumpers, side skirts, mirrors, and wheels, plus uprated suspension and brake bits.
You can check out the car in the photos and the videos that follow below.

[From Hatembmw's posting]
"Complete mods cost around $45,000. In Egypt we pay 300% custom charges on imported vehicles above 2000 cc, which makes a 1m cost a fortune to buy here. (more than $150,000 custom charges+ original car price) so we had the idea of having a standard e82 and fitting it with a bigger engine."
"The V8 dream came to mind since the whole car is gonna be stripped. I thoght the V8 has more roar sound than the turbo six 1m engine, more hp , and of course more challenge. The idea was thoroughly studied and thank god, it went perfect."

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2012 Mazda6 SKYACTIV technology with super-efficiency of hybrid engines.

       2012 Mazda6 SKYACTIV technology with super-efficiency of hybrid engines. Have you ever thought if a hybrid car with all its fuel saving and fuel efficiency, but performs like a race car gasoline .. It is a car design that will come from the leading car manufacturer Mazda - SkyActiv technology.  

      This means not only fuel the engine is lighter, more responsive and more efisien.With any performance held by the 2012 Mazda6 will be a tough rival for cars such as the BME class sedan, mercedes benz, Audi or sedan lexus is famous for its luxury. . 2012 Mazda6 I'm sure marketing will only become more sophisticated sedan on the market skyrocketed, especially in America and in continental regions EUROPE and ASIA .Marketing 2012 Mazda6 in 2012 will be ogled by young people and the elite. 

      2012 exterior design is very sporty and dynamic aero highly visible from the side and front view of a halogen lamp .. Carrying the 2012 Mazda6 Diesel uses an electric performance and taillights use LEDs with designs like a cat's very stylish this fits with the youth of today . The redesigned body design with a dynamic style and futuristic sporty 2012 Mazda6 is a car show looking FRESH.

    Desain curved and flat body that will make the acceleration increases and aerodinamis.look the photo above, and if you are interested to buy a sedan with a sporty style, highly sophisticated machinery and fuel efficient, are all available in the 2012 Mazda6. 

      Machines that perform sophisticated system Skyactiv diesel powered engines, Mazda6 i Sport 2012 that will carry the 2.5-liter engine with a standard, 170-horsepower I4 engine that achieve 21-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway this is a record good for a hybrid sedan. 

      This car has a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional of course more aggressive with a new system for gear box design rasio.Saya think this engine is very sophisticated and technology Skyactiv promoted by the 2012 Mazda6 will be a weapon in the luxury sedan market in 2012.

      For the interior affairs of the Mazda 6 has some equipment that canggih.Airbag front and back of the head to the main safety in driving, Dual front side mounted airbags, Auto delay off lights, 2 front headrests are comfortable to sit, Passenger sensing passenger airbag deactivation, the Center rear 3-point belts, Front seatbelt pretensioners, stability control, traction control, Electronic Brakeforce distribution, Height adjustable front headrests, so easier for you to sit down and adjust the headrests, the equipment features of the Mazda 6 will remain in 2012 Mazda 6.

       Mazda 6 provides key features such as simplicity and touch screen for navigation system. Tilt steering wheel, and arranged with the driver's seat can be set with 8 ways to make the driver comfortable to drive. Equipped entertainment system with 6 speakers and CD player, bluetooth connection, and seat design quality elegant.Pricing Information:
MSRP: $ 20.240 - $ 29.570,Invoice: $ 18.712 - $ 27.329,Destination: $ 795

Nissan Altima Teaser No4 is All About the Profile

Another week, another teaser clip from Nissan for its brand-new 2013 Altima mid-size sedan that will be fully revealed at the New York Auto Show in April. After showing us the front, rear and top views of the Altima in the previous videos, Nissan is now completing the exterior set with a glimpse of the car's profile, which as you can, is distinguished by the more sculpted bodyside surfaces.
We're still not getting any additional information on Nissan's proposal in the mid-size sedan segment, but we reckon that aside from the already confirmed hybrid drivetrain featuring a 2.5-liter supercharged four-cylinder engine, the Altima will most likely get a regular four-cylinder variant as well as a flagship V6 model.

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