Friday, July 31, 2009

French Tuner Outfits Porsche Cayenne with a Wide Body Kit

French Tuner Outfits Porsche Cayenne with a Wide Body Kit


Former editor-in-chief of French tuning magazine 'Modify' and now owner of his own tuning firm, Jeremie Paret, has released a new wide body kit for the Porsche Cayenne. The styling package that bears the name 'Balrog' gives the German SUV a new nose complete with Cayenne Turbo side lights and fog lights with angel eyes. There's also chunkier side skirts, a roof spoiler and a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser while the widened fenders house larger alloy wheels.

For those that want more, Jeremie Paret's homonymous tuning company also offers a custom interior, engine mods and various other individual accessories.



2011 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 159's Successor Illustrated

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 159's Successor Illustrated


What you see pictured above is an artist's impression of the Alfa Romeo 159 replacement that is reported to revive the Giulia nameplate as the Italians are swapping their current system of numeric names for more personal ones (e.g. the 147's successor will be named Milano). The CGI, courtesy of Motorionline, is apparently more of a wild guess on the Guilia's styling than anything else, but in any case, we'll let you decide if you like it or not.

The Giulia, which isn't expected to surface on the market before the second half of 2011, will make use of Fiat Group's new versatile C-Evo platform that will also underpins the forthcoming Milano hatchback.

And yes, unfortunately this means that the Giulia will not make the transition to rear-wheel drive. Instead, Alfa's 3-Series challenger will be offered with front-wheel drive with the option of the Italian firm's Q4 four-wheel drive system.

It's too early for any official information on the engine range, but we suspect that the Giulia will most likely be offered with Alfa's 1.75-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol as well as with a V6 petrol and numerous turbo diesels.

And how about a GTA variant? Well, that's a tough one especially since Alfa abandoned its plans for a 'hot' 159, but hopefully the Italian automaker will make it up with the presentation of the Giulia GTA.

Photo: Motorionline - Thanks Maurizio!


Nissan's Forthcoming All-Electric Hatchback Rendered

Nissan's Forthcoming All-Electric Hatchback Rendered


On Sunday, 2nd August, Nissan will reveal its new global electric vehicle to the media at the company's new headquarters in Yokahama, Japan. We've already shown you a couple of teaser shots released by Nissan, but today we found a new rendering of the dedicated EV that was created by the crew over at Japan's Best Car magazine. Judging by the teaser photos, the CGI shouldn't be too off from the actual production model. For more detailed information on Nissan's upcoming EV

Monday, July 27, 2009

Senner Tuning Mods the Nissan 350Z

Senner Tuning Mods the Nissan 350Z

While most tuners are working on the new Nissan 370Z, Senner Tuning decided to show some love for the previous 'Z model by releasing a new sport package with styling and mechanical enhancements. The body mods consist of a front apron, a large rear wing, new side logos and LSD doors complemented by a new set of 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in beefy high-performance tires (245/30 up front and 275/30 at the rear).

Senner's offerings for the 350Z Coupe and Roadster also include a lower suspension kit and a power package that boosts the 3.5-liter V6 engine's output to 338 horsepower.

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