Rossi 66 with Corvette C2 Looks and C6 Hardware Coming to 2008 SEMA

Rossi 66 with Corvette C2 Looks and C6 Hardware Coming to 2008 SEMA



The 2008 SEMA

Blue Fusion is the latest company to join in on the latest trend here in the States of re-bodying new Corvettes to look like the second generation model of the 1960s. Dubbed the Rossi 66, Blue Fusion’s Corvette will use the current C6/Z06/ZR1 platform and dress it with a body that mimics the lines of the 1966 C2 split window ‘Vette. Or at least that’s what Blue Fusion supports as the only year that the split window made its appearance on the C2 Corvette was in 1963 – talk about a big booboo..

Model-Year blunder aside, the first production version of the Rossi 66 will be displayed at the SEMA 2008 in Las Vegas this fall. The car will be built to order at he company’s facilities from a new C6, a C6/Z06/ZR1 or a customer supplied C6 donor chassis. Along with the coupe version, Blue Fusion says that it is also preparing a fully functioning convertible and various stages of Sport and Competition versions that will include a GT2 class type for full on-track racing applications.

2009 Toyota Hi-Lux Receives Subtle Facelift

2009 Toyota Hi-Lux Receives Subtle Facelift




Toyota’s official Malayisian website has gone ahead and revealed the first image of the mildly facelifted 2009 Hi-Lux pick-up truck. Unless you own a Hi-Lux, you will probably have a hard time spotting the differences between the 2008 and 2009 model. Minor changes on the outside include a heavier profiled front bumper, a new grille, restyled wing mirrors with integrated indicators and new alloy wheels. Toyota Europe has yet to make an announcement but expect the revised Hi-Lux to hit European showroom floors towards the end of 2008 or early 2009.

Pininfarina’s Rolls-Royce Based Hyperion Unveiled

Pininfarina’s Rolls-Royce Based Hyperion Unveiled




This is the first picture of Pininfarina’s Hyperion that will make its official debut at the Pebble Beach Concours classic car show in Monterey, California on August 13. The Hyperion is a one-off coach-built model that was commissioned by an unnamed and apparently, very rich enthusiast. Based on the Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe, the Hyperion is supposed to pay homage to the great pre war cars with its style, size and overall presence.

Heffner Lamborghini Gallardo with 930HP at the Wheels!

Heffner Lamborghini Gallardo with 930HP at the Wheels!




Heffner, as in Heffner Performance has introduced a special tuning package for the Lamborghini Gallardo that could stir the same havoc as a pin-up model on Hugh Hefner’s Playboy magazine centerfold. The Florida-based firm has enhanced the Gallardo’s 5.0-liter V10 engine with the addition of twin-turbos, polished crankshaft journals, a new custom exhaust system and a series of other mods that help boost power to an outrageous 930 HP –at the wheels… It is not clear if Heffner Performance offers buyers the option to disable the Gallardo’s AWD system sending all that massive power to the rear wheels as it has done in the past with other modified Lamborghinis, though that’s something we’d like to see in action –from a safe distance of course. More super cars>>>

Inside Performance BMW 3-Series Tuning Package

Inside Performance BMW 3-Series Tuning Package



The crew at Inside Performance has developed a new styling package for the BMW 3-Series Sedan and Touring models. The most prominent features of the package are the M6-themed alloy wheels and the sport exhaust system that includes quad tailpipes similiar in design with those found on the M3. The exhaust system that is priced at €1,150 can be combined with carbon fiber rear diffuser that will cost you an extra €650. Inside Perfomance’s styling package also includes an array of carbon fiber accessorises ranging from the carbon-mirror housings to the carbon rear spoiler lips and from the carbon air intakes to a complete carbon interior.

BMW 2015 Concept

BMW 2015 Concept

The 3rd year students of the IED – European Institute of Design, Turin designed the BMW of 2025 concept. This project was supported by BMW and the special commission was set up by the car manufacturer to pursue designs through their internal stages.

The commission was built up of Thomas Plath (Director, Model Techniques & Process Management, BMW), Anders Warning (Director, Exterior Design, BMW) and Chris Bangle.

The students were received directive in designing BMW of 2015, and was to “interpret the language, evolution & trademark essence, in the view of company’s future viewpoints”.
In specific, the works ‘Africa, Decompose concept’ by Mihai Panaitescu and Raphael and ‘Snug’ by Kevin Schlaepfer, David Raffai, Alberto Usai and Andrea Torchia were gathered with the high praise from BMW commission.

2009 VW Golf VI to be Auctioned for Charity in London on October 15

2009 VW Golf VI to be Auctioned for Charity in London on October 15





Don’t mind the blue veil covering the new Golf; the organisers of the London Press Club Ball had no idea that pictures of the car would be unleashed online. Surpassing the leak, the London Press Club Ball on October 15 will mark the first public appearance in the UK of the sixth generation Golf as VW’s new hatch will be the star charity auction prize at the glitzy mingling of 450 of Britain's most influential journalists and PRs. All proceeds from the auction will go to the “Journalists' Charity”, which is a UK charity organization for all journalists in need.

Ball committee chairman Philippa Kennedy said: 'It was a real coup to secure the next generation Volkswagen Golf as a prize. In the past we have had generous support from Audi, Peugeot and Honda providing cars as auction prizes. But this is the first time we will have unveiled a prize car before it has even been officially launched in Britain."

“The timing seemed perfect and, happily, Volkswagen agreed. So it's a great scoop for us and of course for whoever successfully bids for it. And those at the Ball will be among the first in the UK to see it up close.”