Giggidy Giggidy Goo or What the Deuce? Miss Tuning Calendar 2012

For better or for worse, tuning shows are modified as the cars are waiting Girls - and that regardless of where they occur. Just wait and see at the SEMA Show next week.

But just to get your motor running - or, so to speak, we have a special treat for you, and no, we mean the Nissan 180SX/200SX ...

On the other side of the Atlantic, is one of the most important commercial devoted to German car tuning Tuning World Bodensee, which hosts the event each year in the finals of the competition Miss Tuning with the winner taking several price.

As part of the contract, the winner is also featured in the adjustment year's World Bodensee calendar pin-up, which leads to 24 years, Mandy Lange who won the competition in 2011.

If you are still with us, enjoy the photos and a behind the scenes (do not take it literally ...) video after the break.
For better or for worse, tuning shows are modified as the cars are waiting Girls - and that regardless of where they occur. Just wait and see at the SEMA Show next week.

But just to get your motor running - or, so to speak, we have a special treat for you, and no, we mean the Nissan 180SX/200SX ...

On the other side of the Atlantic, is one of the most important commercial devoted to German car tuning Tuning World Bodensee, which hosts the event each year in the finals of the competition Miss Tuning with the winner taking several price.

As part of the contract, the winner is also featured in the adjustment year's World Bodensee calendar pin-up, which leads to 24 years, Mandy Lange who won the competition in 2011.

If you are still with us, enjoy the photos and a behind the scenes (do not take it literally ...) video after the break.

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BMW Begins Regular Production of new 2012 3-Series Sedan

With the opening of the road, BMW Group has begun mass production of its new premium sedan, the 3 Series, 2012, is a plant of Munich, Germany, where he is preparing for launch on the world market in February next year.

"The BMW 3 Series is the line of greatest volume of BMW Group products and the best-selling model in the premium segment further," said Frank-Peter Arndt, Member of BMW AG responsible for production management.

"To ensure that the sixth generation of BMW 3 Series also comes standard with perfect quality, we invested approximately 500 million euros in Munich's main factory. And that means that sites security 9000 work," said Arndt .

BMW said that in three months from now, the production of the 3 Series sedan plant in Munich will reach its maximum of 680 units per day, while total production exceed 900 vehicles per day.

In addition, 3-series range, the factory also produces Monaco of Bavaria BMW conventional gasoline engines and power plants, high-performance M and the BMW Rolls-Royce models.

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Ferrari California with a Power Upgrade for 2012

When Ferrari launched in California in 2008, hardtop roadster model of innovation in Maranello. Although purists protest, Ferrari has proved correct, and California was a great commercial success.

Not only increase sales of the brand, but it was also achieved his original goal of bringing the buyers who just want to watch Aston Martin, Porsche and Bentley, like Ferraris, found to be impractical.

However, according to car magazine, Ferrari front-engined V8 model becomes a major overhaul for 2012, with production of the updated version beginning in January.

According to the report, you can not see a change in the aluminum shells will remain unchanged except for some details, such as the (optional), silver grille, but the 2012MY, California, is totally different under the skin.

First, the 460hp, 4.3 liter direct injection V8 will improve as an internal machine "take micro optimized" exhaust manifold and a remapped ECU that offer a significant increase in production.

The improvements will result in California, won an extra 30 horsepower for a total of 490 hp while torque increases from 485 to 505.7 Nm (373 lb-ft).

The use of lighter materials in some parts of chassis shaving 30 kg (66.1 lb) for the current model. The new California is still available with a 7-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission, the car will be displayed indicating that a 0-100 km / h (0-62 mph) time of 3.85 seconds, compared to 4.0 seconds of predessecor.

In addition, a Special Handling option package features upgraded suspension control ECU SCM Magnetorheological reduces the response time of only 50 percent of 5 ms. Who will fall, but the panels can move softer and harder setting just 8 ms, which improves the responsiveness and agility.

Finally, Ferrari by increasing the capacity of the infotainment system HDD 30 GB to 40 GB and it will synchronize with Apple and Android smartphones.

Of course, there was no word on pricing yet, but considering all the changes, buyers should expect a label higher than the 2011 model.

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New Toyota Yaris sport car at SEMA Show

The annual exhibition of the alternative that is known as the SEMA Show will host the debut of the Toyota Yaris Club B-Spec Racer, competing in the category SCCA racing class B-spec next year with Star Action Sports and legend Jamie Bestwick BMX behind the wheel.

Bestwick, said Toyota will try to qualify and participate in the 2012 SCCA flows National Championship, held at the Road America circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wiscosnin.

Built by SportsCar Magazine, Toyota's new racer is based on the new Yaris sedan and second generation 2012 has given a special tribute to 1998, the Japanese firm pole Mans winning GT-One race car.

The three-door hatch was stripped and fitted with a roll cage and a racing wheel-spec and the seat for the driver. Other changes include performance improvements to the chassis and the engine while the car rides on P205/50ZR15 tires race.

TOYOTA YARIS CLUB B-SPEC CLUB RACER FEATURES

EXTERIOR

- Toyota Le Mans GT-One inspired graphics
- OMP tow hooks

INTERIOR

- Autopower Industries 8-point SCCA-spec roll cage
- Autopower window net
- OMP AFFF 2.8L fire system
- OMP HTE FIA race seat
- OMP 805 6-point FIA harness
- OMP WRC steering wheel
- RLC Racing Track Commander data acquisition system

TIRES/WHEELS

- Hoosier Racing Tire A6 P205/50ZR15
- Enkei RPF1 15x7

SUSPENSION

- Cusco Zero-3 Series Suspension kit
- Cusco Center Lock Pillowball Upper Mounts

BRAKES

- Pagid RS29 brake pads

POWERTRAIN

- Toyota 1NZ-FE 1.5 liter with VVT-i
- AEM Performance Electronics EMS Series 2
- Beta Motorsports cat-back exhaust
- Church Automotive Testing custom tune
- Joe Gibbs Driven XP1 Racing Oil
- Joe Gibbs Driven Super Speedway Gear oil
- K&N air filter
- K&N oil filter

 

 

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Tesla CEO Confirms Plans to Launch All-New Roadster in 2014

Model S sedan, which had looked at earlier this month in beta, version of the future performance of the same model, and RAV-4 EV that is produced in collaboration with Toyota, not only Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans to have a minds of Silicon Valley-based brands.

The company is also working on EV crossover based on the S model, while the moss to Autocar magazine recently said that Tesla is also planning to launch the BMW 3-series competitor, and a totally new roadster in 2014.

Musk said that the second-generation electric sports, no longer based on the Lotus Elise, but the "third generation, the more mass-market platform for cars such as the Series-3 and the new roadster."

Tesla's CEO remains optimistic about the future of his company, despite posting losses in 2010 and have lost money on every sale Roadster "Bob Lutz said GM Roadster led the Chevrolet Volt," in said. "We are trying to change the industry."

 

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Chevy Teases Two Corvette Concepts Ahead of 2011 SEMA Show

If anything, General Motors' Chevy brand will have one of the most extensive features at this seasons variation of the Specialized Equipment Market Organization display in Las Nevada.

We've already given you a example of the updated Sonic hatchbacks, Cruze sedans and Camaro Car and Sports car aspects that are going down to the line, and now it's time to exhibit you a pair of Corvettes strategy motors.

The first 'Vette study is the Carlisle Glowing blue Fantastic Activity known as after its new blue hue. The strategy also gets pearl-white sporting lines while it comes on a unique set of gold aluminum tires and functions a number of operation and appearance improvements.

The second strategy is the Corvettes Z06 Ron Guys Area of Reputation Honor variation, which of course honors the induction of Corvettes sporting drivers Ron Other into the Nationwide Corvettes Museum’s Area of Reputation. The Z06 was increased with numerous unique components and functions personalized design.

[From GM Press Release]

 

Corvette Carlisle Blue Grand Sport Concept

This Corvette celebrates 30 years of “Corvettes at Carlisle,” one of the largest annual Corvette events in North America. It introduces a new Carlisle Blue exterior, new Silver-painted Torque 2 wheels and Pearl White full-length racing stripes. The Carlisle Grand Sport also showcases all-out performance with a dual-mode exhaust and Magnetic Selective Ride Control. Corvette was born to race, and that performance DNA runs through every inch of this unique Grand Sport.

Vehicle highlights

• LS3 6.2L with dry sump oil system – hand-built at GM’s Performance Build Center


• Six-speed manual transmission


• Magnetic Selective Ride Control


• Gray six-piston brake calipers (2012 option)


• Goodyear^® F1 Supercar Gen 2 tires


• Dual-mode exhaust system


• New Carlisle Blue Metallic exterior


• Cyber Gray headlamps (2012 option)


• Genuine Corvette Accessory Torque 2 silver-painted wheels in 18x10-inch (front) and 19x12-inch (rear)


• Genuine Corvette Accessory Carbon Fiber Ground Effects – front splitter and rockers


• Genuine Corvette Accessory full-width rear spoiler


• Genuine Corvette Accessory GRAND SPORT hood blanket


• Genuine Corvette Accessory Pearl White full-length stripe kit


• 4LT trim level with Ebony/Titanium leather color interior and blue stitching


• New-for-2012 Bose^® Premium Audio with nine speakers, USB port and audio jack with iPod^® integration on the touch screen


• Genuine Corvette Accessory GRAND SPORT Ebony floor mats


• Genuine Corvette Accessory GRAND SPORT console lid


• Genuine Corvette Accessory Racing Pedal Package

 




 

Corvette Z06 Ron Fellows ‘Hall of Fame’ Tribute

Ron Fellows has a long, distinguished racing career, including driving on the championship Corvette Racing C5.R and C6.R teams. That resume helped earn him an induction to the National Corvette Museum’s Hall of Fame in 2011. This Torch Red show car honors Fellows’ service behind the wheel, using accessories offered from Chevrolet matched with custom graphics. It’s a fitting salute to one of the fastest men ever to drive a Corvette.

Vehicle highlights

• Z06 Performance Package (Z07)


• Magnetic Selective Ride Control


• CFZ carbon fiber package with splitter and rocker moldings


• Carbon fiber raised hood


• Black headlamp housings and mirrors


• Red brake calipers


• Ebony interior with red stitching


• Suede-trimmed steering wheel, shift knob, parking brake handle and armrests with red stitching (from the 2012 Centennial package)


• Centennial-model seats


• Genuine Corvette Accessory Racing Pedal Package


• Racing-style graphics that honor racing wins, National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame, Spring Mountain Driving School and Mosport.

 

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