2010 HEICO SPORTIV Volvo C30 1.6D Drive

Volvo tuner HEICO SPORTIV has unveiled the new tuning program for the new 2010 Volvo C30 1.6D Drive Facelift. The reprogramming of the original engine control unit generates a maximum power of 92 kW/125 bhp (for the 80 kW/109 bhp model) and maximum torque of 280 Nm (240 Nm). As a result, the Volvo C30 1.6D Drive does zero to 100 km/h in just 9.2 seconds, beating its series-produced complement by 2.1 seconds! A maximum speed of 200 km/h is also within reach, 10 km/h faster than the series version.



The HEICO SPORTIV Volvo C30 1.6D Drive features a remodeled design rudiments at the front and rear. The HEICO SPORTIV front spoiler - which replaces the original lower base section of the bumper - consists of fiber-strengthened polyurethane and is fixed using the existing anchorage points. The same applies to the rear valence which mimics the front spoiler's crossways arranged air vents and has a centrally placed diffuser element. The rear valence serves to accommodate the HEICO SPORTIV four pipe stainless steel exhaust system.


The Volvo C30 1.6D Drive is available from HEICO SPORTIV with a starting price tag of ca. EUR 29,900; the parts will naturally also be deliverable individually from spring 2010.

2010 Fesler-Moss Chevrolet Camaro Rivalry

The Fesler-Moss Chevrolet Camaro Competition provides all the presentation, management and style the hardcore muscle car fan could desire. Features include 30-way adaptable coil over suspension; billet, carbon fiber or black OE replacement taillights; billet, carbon fiber or black OE replacement taillights; billet, carbon fiber or black OE replacement taillights; billet, carbon fiber or black driving light bezels; billet, carbon fiber or black reverse light bezels; stainless steel hood struts; stainless steel trunk struts; carbon fiber grille; carbon fiber body kit; painted racing stripes; carbon fiber interior accents; carbon fiber gauge pod; heat and sound barrier; sound system upgrade; upgraded, deep cycle battery; supercharger; high performance air cleaner; 6-piston Fesler branded brake upgrade; 22-inch Fesler branded wheels and tires; car cover plus and alarm/remote start system.




Fesler-Moss Chevrolet Camaro Competition Options includes: Carbon fiber cowl induction hood; carbon fiber trunk lid; carbon fiber spoiler; custom paint; custom leather seating; sueded headliner; short throw shifter; custom sound system; engine swap (LS7 or LS9); dynotune, exhaust system; extreme Fesler branded, 6-piston brake system upgrade; sway bars; Bondurant driving course.

2009 MTM Audi TTRS

MTM, the German tuning expert presents the MTM Audi TT-RS with the renewal of the 5 cylinders engine as perfect motorization for drivers who like their vehicle being suitable for racing. After the MTM power therapy, the sport car from Audi gets a power of 424 BHP and 560 Nm of torque and shows it with a new aerodynamic which is based on the Ur-Quattro.



The MTM Audi TTRS can be prepared in 3 different stages of power enhancement. moreover the maximal stage of 424 BHP with 84 BHP more as the 340 from the series car, MTM also offer 2 stages with 404 and 408 BHP and 550 Nm. MTM sports rims with the original BIMOTO design in 19 and 20, as well as suitable spacers in 20 mm and 30 mm are available.

2010 Mcchip-Dkr Porsche Panamera

Mcchip-dkr has unveiled a new power upgrade for the Porsche Panamera. The Mcchip-dkr Porsche Panamera provides a performance of 550 hp and vigorous 775 Nm to the new series from Zuffenhausen (series performance 500 hp and 700 Nm). regarding the Sport chrono-Version with 770Nm the torque is even raised up to 845Nm.


The performance is available over the complete rmp-range. The final velocity also increases about 8 km/h. Thus the Panamera achieves 311 km/h. The tuning at mcchip-dkr costs 1499,00 Euro.


The Mcchip-dkr Porsche Panamera features include a wheel set (7.969,00 Euro) in 9×22 and 10,5×22 from Car graphic with high performance tires from Continental labeled 265/30 R22 and 305/25 R22. Otherwise available are Dunlop Sport tires (wheel set with tires from Dunlop 8.089,00 Euro) in size 265/30 R22 and 295/25 R22. The surcharge for the finishing of the rim stars in semi matte is 179, 00 Euro per tire.

2010 Mercedes E-Class Best Bodyshell

The Mercedes E-Class wins the popular "Euro Car Body Award 2009". At Euro Car Body, the world's largest car body benchmarking meeting, a judges made up of about 400 conference delegate and board members voted the E-Class as the car with the best body shell. A total of nine new series-production bodies were presented in detail and scrutinized at the Euro Car Body event held in Bad Nauheim, Germany at the end of October. The candidates included the Jaguar XJ, Audi R8 spyder and BMW 5 Series GT.

"We are charmed to receive this award. Euro Car Body is after all the foremost conference for car body experts worldwide, meaning that it attracts top-ranking delegates," explains Dr. Jorg Langner, who heads the Detachable Front End Body Parts team at Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. "Plus, it means we have come full circle: seven years ago, the previous E-Class model was crowned the winner of the first ever Euro Car Body Award, which has been presented annually ever since."

The model series owes its success primarily to the top results it secured in the two voting categories "Customer value" and "Innovative process, production and plant concepts". As for all other product characteristics, the body shell forms a foundation here on which the experts from the other specialist disciplines build. Dr. Langner analyses the result as follows: "It wasn't a particular innovation which clinched it, but the harmonious overall concept." In the "Customer value" category, for instance, the jury rewarded the exemplary safety concept and comfort level in the E-Class and its outstanding aerodynamics. For all these qualities the body shell is the most important element.

The active bonnet is just one of many features which show how development of the E-Class body focused on customer value at all times. It reduces the risk of injury to pedestrians as well as offering E-Class owners a further crucial benefit: the active bonnet has a reversible design. So, if it is trigger by a minor parking bump, for example, Mercedes customers can simply return the bonnet to its original position - reactivating the system in the process - then continue with their journey.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen have today released its revise 2010 Jetta range featuring a new range of engines, smart and specification levels - as well as a aggressive decrease in pricing - across the whole Jetta line up.

Car Advice this afternoon joined Volkswagen Group Australia for a drive day in Victoria's picturesque Yarra Valley wine region for a taste of what next year's Jetta has to offer.


The 2010 Jetta range now kicks off with a new entry-level model, the 1.6 77TDI, which as the name suggests, is powered by a 77kW turbo-diesel common-rail engine of just 1.6-litres in capacity.

The base model power plant shares much of its technology with Volkswagen's familiar 2.0-litre (103kW) unit, albeit with a reduced capacity, and although some 6kg lighter, is no light-weight when it comes to providing competent on-road performance.

With 250Nm of torque - delivered from a low 1500rpm - the 1.6 77TDI is mated to a choice of traditional five-speed manual or silky smooth seven-speed DSG transmissions which in both instances deliver a fluid drive with only a hint of turbo lag noticed from the stick-shift offering.

In both instances a standard diesel particulate filter sees particulate emissions reduced keeping hand-in-hand with the 1.6 77TDI's low CO2 emissions of just 127 grams per kilometer.

Frugal fuel consumption figures of just 4.9L and 5.0L per 100km (combined) for the manual and automatic models respectively further highlight the economy on offer from this new budget model.


Inside the quiet cabin new Jetta 1.6 77TDI features a generous standard kit list that includes front and rear acoustic parking sensors (optical parking system available as a cost option), revised instrument cluster with white "driver-centric" illumination, updated seat and decorative trims, air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, remote central locking (with window-down and boot release function), chilled glove box, cruise control, and a single CD tuner with steering wheel mounted remote controls.

Jetta also picks up a new sports routing wheel as first seen on the brand's Mark VI Golf models. The air-conditioning system has also been modified to now offer 'soft' and 'rapid' settings.

Outside, the 1.6 77TDI offers 16-inch 'Toronto' alloy wheels in adding to subtle aesthetic changes that include a chrome V-shaped grille (familiar to pass at) and LED tail lamps.

Standard safety tools, common across the whole 2010 Jetta range, includes ABS with EBA and EBD, ESC with Traction Control, EDL (Electronic Differential Lock), a full-size spare wheel, plus front, side and curtain airbags (six in total). Anti-whiplash, height-adjustable headrests and three-point seatbelts are offered in all five seating locations.

2010 AC Cars Cobra MK VI

The UK's oldest car marques have announced that it is structure its new AC MK VI in Germany. The AC MK VI will be launched at the Top Marques car show in Monaco on April 16.

The AC MK VI, a faithful activity of the ultimate sports car icon - the AC Cobra, is now being produced in Germany for worldwide sales. AC has entered into a long term considered alliance with Gullwing GmbH in Heyda, Germany. The AC MK VI is being produced in a modern facility and AC is extremely proud of the quality of the finished product which is due to the skills of the craftsmen at the Heyda facility.

AC's Chairman Alan Lubinsky summarised the main specification of the new AC MK VI:

* " car has fully triangulated, jig welded roundtube spaceframe chassis, with racecar derived suspension, suitably adapted to be road compliant.
* 4-pot Porsche brake calipers with vented discs, 332 mm front-298 mm rear.
* Differential with variable powerlock.
* Corvette V-8 engine, 6.2 Litre, 437 bhp for the GT and 647 bhp for GTS version, both compliant to current emission laws.
* Handmade aluminium-hybrid bodies, handmade to last forever, with increased, air conditioned cabin size for taller drivers.
* Finest German carpets and leather hides, craftsman made to create a luxurious and comfortable interior".


"AC is one of the most admired and respected marques in the world," stated Juergen Mohr, CEO of Gullwing GmbH. "Their sports cars ignited a passion that still burns inside enthusiasts today. For over a century, the company has built cars with superb engineering, old world craftsmanship and classic designs. We feel extremely honoured that we can now be part of the future of the brand."

"Every year approximately 1,500 copies of the cars AC built in the 1960s are sold in America," says Alan Lubinsky. "Why would anyone buy a replica when they can own an authentic AC roadster that is lighter and better and has been engineered and built to such demanding standards?"

Weighing only about 1,025 kg, the lightweight AC MK VI GTS sports car can hit 100 kph in approximately 3.3 seconds.


"The AC MK VI is wickedly addictive," says Gullwing's Juergen Mohr. "One drive in this scorchingly fast sports car creates an adrenalin rush that will last a lifetime. The AC MkVI offers heritage, performance and timeless styling that stirs the soul."

The AC chassis has been at the heart of some of the most legendary cars in history. Texan Carroll Shelby imported a number of rolling chassis from AC in the 1960s to build the legendary "Cobras" that dominated international sports car racing. The Shelby American