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honda cars will be aided by aero kit at indy 500

Honda Cars will be aided by Aero Kit at Indy 500

So, this is Honda’s Super Speedway aero kit, which will be used at this year’s Indianapolis 500. The event happens in its 99th running and has just had its first public competition this Sunday. Company’s aero kit features aerodynamic upgrades and components which were added to the chassis of Honda-powered Dallara Indy car. They will endow the vehicle with superpowers, thus giving it the capability to maximize performance at the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The cars will compete in the Verizon IndyCar Se

the vengeance: kahn teases new project

The Vengeance: Kahn Teases New Project

Kahn Design has been lately famous for the Flying Huntsman project. After the successful Flying Huntsman 6x6 concept revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the latest addition in the family was the Defender Pick-up that caused a lot of controversial comments. They were mainly in terms of the strange front to rear lengthening. The two-door Defender-based pick up actually includes more than 15 inches to the standard 90-inch wheelbase. The lengthening adds 400 mm to the bonnet and 150 mm ad

mercedes-benz sls amg receives one-off prior-design aero tuning

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Receives One-Off Prior-Design Aero Tuning

The tuner Prior-Design has surprised us with a new and extreme project. After a long and silent time, the specialists have finally released a car which is worth the attention. This time under the spot is the emblematic gull-wing Mercedes SLS AMG. The car alone looks fantastic, but after the addition of the PD widebody kit, it surely turns heads. The sporty and elegant car was actually teased in the middle of February, when the tuner released j

peugeot gives with more information on its mysterious supercar concept

Peugeot Gives with More Information on its Mysterious Supercar Concept

Do you remember when we told you about the mysterious Peugeot concept car? Well, we received further information about it. To be precise, it’s not written details, but pictures which actually tell a lot more. If with the previously released video, the French manufacturer invited us to solve the mystery behind the new project. These photos and sketches actually reveal and confirm a lot more. The first thing they support is that this concept wil

hyundai with one more award for the tucson fuel cell

Hyundai With One More Award for the Tucson Fuel Cell

The Tucson Fuel Cell, which is Hyundai's hydrogen powered zero-emission environmentally friendly vehicle has won a Silver Edison Award  in Energy and Sustainability at the Edison Awards Gala. The award honors only the best in innovation and premium quality development of products. The Tucson Fuel Cell is, as you might

tesla model s by larte design gets upgraded to 900 hp

Tesla Model S by Larte Design Gets Upgraded to 900 hp

It is hard to forget the spectacular lava-infused Tesla Model S by Larte Design, isn’t it? The car was revealed two weeks ago at the Top Marques Monaco and caused a big furor. And if you think that there is nothing new going on around this project then you are definitely wrong. The car is getting a performance upgrade,

cadillac shows its most powerful model ever released

Cadillac Shows its Most Powerful Model Ever Released

Cadillac announced, that the US market is ready to take orders for the next-gen 2016 CTS-V. This is a 640 hp (477 kW) sedan and it is one of the two V-Series models, that will be offered in the market in Summer of 2015. In fact, the 2016 V-series mark a big expansion of Cadillac luxurious line. The luxurious ride ha

the most powerful evora 400 validated at hethel

The Most Powerful Evora 400 Validated at Hethel

In February we saw the birth of the most powerful Lotus ever – the Evora 400. Then, at the Geneva Auto Saloon we witnessed its official public reveal. Now, the company has finally proved this with early tests, carried out by the Technical Manager for Lotus Motorsport, Gavan Kershaw. He drove the new Lotus at Hethel, boasting an advantage of six seconds per lap. During the tests he drove an Evora with standard road specifications, running on road tyres and suspension. The Evora 400 is the latest supercar Lotus ha

jeff gordon sits behind the wheel of corvette z06 for indy 500

Jeff Gordon Sits behind the Wheel of Corvette Z06 for Indy 500

Jeff Gordon is not an unknown name for the motorsport enthusiasts. But if you are not among them, maybe it is a nice idea to tell you that he is a five-time Brickyard 400 winner and four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion. Why these facts are so important? Gordon will be driver behind the steering wheel of a Corvette Z06 pace car. This will happen at the 99th edition of Indy 500 mile race on May 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Another inte

volvo seems to have created the best hybrid engine

Volvo Seems to Have Created the Best Hybrid Engine

Volvo XC90’s T8 Twin Engine is one of the best powertrains currently on the market. It can deliver spectacular power and has very low needs for fuel. This of course, corresponds to the lowest emissions for a seven seater. They have dropped by 10 g/km and now measure only 49 g/km. The fuel economy is rated at 134.5mpg,

audi r18 e-tron quattro demonstrates refreshed design and features

Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro Demonstrates Refreshed Design and Features

Audi R18 e-Tron Quattro debuts with refreshed styling and bodywork features. In fact, the whole concept is different, compared to the Audi model, that won the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC season at Silverstone. As you know, it is kind of a tradition for Audi team to create different bodywork concepts for each individual race. Just to be prepared for everything. And this proofed to be a successful strategy. As you might remember, the vi

2015 nissan versa note defends its position in the kelly blue's list

2015 Nissan Versa Note Defends its Position in the Kelly Blue's List

This year marks the second time, that Nissan Versa Note stays on Kelley Blue Book's "10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000". The car won the award, thanks to the Around View Monitor, the numerous tech options, that include the hands-free texting, Bluetooth and Pandora Connectivity. In fact, Nissan Versa in on the sixth place on the prestigious list. The companion to the Versa sedan, the Versa Note demonstrates some wonderful features, distinctiv