22 December 2011
We have seen this year some incredible tunings which have left a big impression in our mind. However, some of the greatest tunings were made on … the tiniest car segment. In this top 5 are presented some of the most remarkable tunings made on small cars such as Smart for two and Volkswagen Beetle. The selection is based on the overall outlook of the car, i.e. the tuned exterior, the improvements made to enhance its performance, and of course - on the interior.
SMART FORTWO DISCO BALL
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21 December 2011
So you have 30 000$ laying around and you want to buy a car? Well great! Always willing to give reasonable consumer advice, we at automobilesreview.com have compiled a list of the best cars out there that go effortlessly under that limit.
Mazda RX-8 - Starting at $26,795
It's nice to have something exclusive just to tackle the mundane day-to-day life. So why not try the Mazda RX-8? Yes, it has been around for over 7 years now and soon it will be gone but it still is capable to put a smile
16 December 2011
The annual North American International Auto Show is an event of unparalleled importance. Set to be open to the public on the 14th of January 2012, it will act as the New Year's Day for the automotive industry. More than 150 companies will showcase their products, innovations and plans for the whole year ahead. 5000 media representatives will provide extensive coverage while around 750 000 members of the public will have the pleasure to moon about amidst lush automotive pieces of art.
And now
22 November 2011
The CoverEFX & CFC StylingStation company in Erftstadt has two tuned MINIs.
The first one is foiled in Sunflower yellow and the second is finished in Smurf-blue. Both MINIs have all attached parts painted black, including the interior lights and Wiecher’s cage. The plastic wheel arches had to be reworked after the assembly of the suspension and brakes.
The performance upgrades include a modified PreKat and an ECU re-map giving the engine additional 17PS (13 kW) and 22Nm (16 lb-ft). T
21 November 2011
A new MINI Cooper B-Spec race car will take place in the 2012 race season in USA. B-Spec vehicles are production-based cars that are equalized on power and weight to make the racing as competitive as possible and all four of the major racing sanctioning bodies will host B-Spec races in 2012.
"B-Spec racing is a great fit for MINI because the car is developed with racing heritage in mind and the races are run with vehicles very similar to those already sitting in the driveway," said Jim McDowe
07 November 2011
MINI now offers to a new level of sophistication with the launch of a stunning collection of premium options, called MINI Yours.
MINI Yours is pure differentiation by design, a vast catalogue of exclusive and design-led exterior paints, tattoos, interior trims and upholsteries that are completely new to MINI. It will ensure a bespoke and truly stand-out result for every owner.
Buyers can select a MINI limited edition such as the MINI Inspired by Goodwood, MINI Soho, Clubman Hampton or the
31 October 2011
There is no doubt that MINI Cooper is one of the best cars on the market. Now, there is a new version, which brings even more pleasure and excitement – 2012 Cooper Roadster. The car is practically the same as the MINI Roadster Concept.
MINI keeps the nice and primary go-kart feeling, but with a number of safety features like bespoke chassis set-up, low centre of gravity, torsionally rigid body and optimised aerodynamic properties. 2012 MINI Roadster comes with Electric Power Steering and DS
26 October 2011
Here is a discoteque on wheels – Mac Audio MINI Clubman. The specially created MINI received a serious exterior and interior tuning by Mac Audio, who manufacture amplifiers and loudspeakers. The show car is based on the most powerful version – Clubman S, probably because only this is enough powerful to create electricity for all these loudspeakers.
The exterior includes a new matte white paint and some mods by Wimmer Rennsporttechnik team. The tuned MINI now delivers 230PS thanks to an
29 September 2011
MINI will launch 2 012 units of its new London 2012 special, limited edition model to celebrate the monumental London Olympic Games, next year.
There will be just 2,012 of these special edition models built, which are available in Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S and Cooper SD trims and come in the Union Jack themed colours; Chilli Red, White Silver or Lightning Blue. All models boast white mirror caps and a white roof featuring the iconic London 2012 Olympic graphic.
The exterior boasts a Unio
26 September 2011
2012 MINI Coupe is priced at just £16 640 on-the-road. The brand offers industry leading tlc servicing packages available on all MINI Coupe models.
The engine range includes outputs from 122PS (90 kW) to 211PS (155 kW) powering the flagship MINI John Cooper Works Coupe. There is also a 143PS (105 kW) Cooper SD – diesel engine.
Fuel economy on the combined cycle stretches from 39.8 mpg in the MINI John Cooper Works Coupe to a frugal 65.7mpg in the Cooper SD model while CO2 emissions are
08 September 2011
MINI Cooper D is one of the best options on the market, when it comes to fuel saving and good comfort at decent price.
The small city car is powered by a 1.6 liter four-cylinder turbocharged diesel with 112PS (82 kW) at 4000RPM and 270Nm (200 lb-ft) at just 1750RPM. It is not astonishingly fast, but it is superbly efficient – 74.3 mpg on combined cycle and just 99g g/km of CO2. That’s why, the Cooper D was named What Car?’s ‘Fun Green Car’ at the publication’s 2011 Green Awards.
01 August 2011
MINI has announced two new Soho Edition models – Hatch and Convertible. MINI Soho will be launched in limited edition and will be available in both Cooper and Cooper D models from July until March 2012.
Thanks to the MINI Cooper D Hatch’s frugal credentials it is exempt from London Congestion charging with CO2 of just 99g/km and a whopping 74.3mpg fuel consumption on combined cycle.
MINI Soho Edition comes in exclusive White Silver metallic paint, which is not available on any other c
