Mar 12
0

Noblesse Honda CR-Z

The generation of CR-Z tuning has begun!

Noblesse Honda CR-Z

After visiting Tokyo Auto Salon and seeing how rampant hybrid-tuning was over there, it's no surprise that Honda's new CR-Z would become a hit with the aftermarket.  We've already seen iterations from Mugen and Spoon Sports and now Noblesse has thrown their black on black CR-Z into the mix.  This one seems to have received quite the treatment, hitting the track to put it to the test.  We're still not sure on how the CR-Z will fare here in the States with only 122-hp and weighing in at over 2,500 lbs.  Will it bring Honda back on the map with stateside tuners?  More pics after the jump along with a video.


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Tags: noblesse, honda, honda cr-z, cr-z, japan, suzuka, hybrid
Mar 05
0

Carlsson C25 - One to Die For

The ultimate super car from the aftermarket?

Carlsson C25 - One to Die For

It seems Carlsson has reached new heights on this transformed C25 that sports over 700 hp with twin turbo power.  The Halloween theme throughout the inside and outside is unique and definitely fitting for the menacing project that resembles an aggressive widebody and look that never seems to find its way off the Mercedes-Benz production line.  Based on the SL600, this is one of the unique times where concept went to reality and executed perfectly.  More photos after the jump.


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Tags: carlsson, mercedes-benz, sl600, c25
Feb 19
0

Awol Goes Live

Air & Water on Land

Awol Goes Live

The guys from Wagenwerks and Dub Korps have finally launched their well anticipated site AWOL.   The first volume features R32 get together in the North Carolina,  the Worthersee  tour, and a trip to the German Nurburgring, and finally back to New York for a feature of a sweet GTi on bags.  Watch the the video at AWOL Episode 1


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Tags: awol, vw, audi, nurburgring, germany, worthersee
Feb 19
2

Video: 1114hp K Series Honda Civic

WOw

Video: 1114hp K Series Honda Civic

This is something you just don't see too often, TD Autowerkes has put together a Turbo charged K- Series Civic that's pushing out 1114hp.  Just amazing!  Watch the video after the break.


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Tags: honda, civic, video, k-series, k series, turbo, td autowerkes, autowerkes, td
Feb 16
0

Upper Class Magazine Issue 5

New issue is out!

Upper Class Magazine Issue 5

Another month another great issue of Upper Class Magazine, this time bigger and better than ever, featuring 4 car shows, 4 car feature and of course a model feature.  This months cover features the Lexus IS C built by Fox Marketing, and you will have to check it out for yourself to see what the other features are all about..  Click to check out Upper Class Magazine Issue 5


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Filed under: Features
Tags: upper class magazine, upper class, magazine, fox marketing, tokyo auto salon, scion xb, mclaren slr
Feb 08
2

Video: Porsche Carrera GT U turn

Proper U turn

Video: Porsche Carrera GT U turn

An old video, but just gotta share how a proper u turn should be done.  Watch the video after the break.


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Tags: porsche, carrera, gt, u turn, turn, drift, slide
Jan 29
0

Carlsson C25 Mercedes SL600

World Premiere at the Geneva Motor Show

Carlsson C25 Mercedes SL600

Carlsson who are approved as an automobile manufacturer by the Federal German Motor Transport Authority, for the first time presents an own developed automobile at this year’s Geneva Motor Show – the Carlsson C25. The concept of this Super-GT is based on the vision of combining maximum driving performance with an entirely new design and high exclusiveness. The result is a breathtaking and beautiful sports coupé with 753 hp in a limited edition of only 25 cars world-wide. Thereby, each automobile will be as individual as its future owner. “We exclusively make the cars to order and the delivery quantity for 2010 is already sold out”, says CEO, Dipl. Ing. (FH) Markus Schuster



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Tags: mercedes, carlsson, c25, sl600
Jan 29
0

Prior Design Porsche 911 GT3

Fine tuning the 911 GT3

Prior Design Porsche 911 GT3

Based on the Porsche 911 GT3, Prior Design 911 PD3 features a complete aero kit which was designed with aerodynamics in mind from the beginning. A new carbon-flex fiberglass composite was developed for this car, which include the spoiler blade, inlets, rear diffuser, and rest of the added kit.   More pics of this beauty after the break.


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Tags: porsche, 911, gt3, prior design, bodykit, tuning
Jan 25
1

Video: Gallardo Exclusive Trailer

Check it out!

Video: Gallardo Exclusive Trailer

Carnutz Customz and Montesa Entertainment have teamed up for this exclusive trailer featuring a tuned Lamborghini Gallardo.  Check out the video after the break.


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Tags: lamborghini, gallardo, tuned, video
Jan 21
1

Cardboard Epson NSX

ill take one please..

Cardboard Epson NSX

After spotting this cardboard NSX at the Tokyo Auto Salon, I decided to dig into it deeper to see what I can find on this cool car.  Found this page on Epson's site showing the complete  build of this thing.  They should so sell this as a kit, I wouldn't mind one sitting in my garage :-)  Check out after the break for some build pics.

Source: Epson

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Tags: epson, jgtc, acura nsx, nsx, acura, cardboard, tas, tokyo auto salon, auto salon
Jan 15
0

Upper Class Magazine Issue 4

New issue is out!

Upper Class Magazine Issue 4

The latest issue of Upper Class Magazine issue 4 has been released and is packed with the latest and greatest!  The cover features a turbo charged Volvo S60 T5, and other rides included in this issue includes a Ferrari F430, Audi R8 and a sweet BMW 645CI.  Check out the complete issue for more.

Source: Upper Class Magazine

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Tags: upper class magazine, upper, class, magazine, gt40, ferrari f430, volvo s60 t5, s60, volvo, f430
Jan 06
2

Lamborghini LP570-4 Superleggera

We can't wait to see the actual result!

Lamborghini LP570-4 Superleggera

Looks like Jon Sibal has been busy helping bring this LP570-4 Superleggera to reality.  The debut for this new Lamborghini is set for the 2010 Geneva Auto Show and we're very eager to see it in person.  Sporting the same LP560 gear box with a 70 kg weight reduction and 10 more hp, the LP570-4 Superleggera has a 2.35 power to weight ratio and a 0-60 in just 3.5 seconds.  We'll take a couple please.

Source: Teamspeed.com

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Tags: teamspeed, lamborghini, lamborghini super leggera, super leggera, legerra
Jan 04
2

ASI Green 2010 Prius Tease

hybrid tuning

ASI Green 2010 Prius Tease

We have all seen the rendering from ASI's Prius Project we have posted couple months ago.  Fast forward a bit and ASI is ready to unveil their Prius with their new bodykit at the Tokyo Auto Salon.  Don't worry speedmotiv will be making the trip out to Japan to check out the show and we will be sure to bring you all the coverage.  For now this teaser pic from ASI will do.

Source: ASItuning.com

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Tags: asi, tuning, hybrid, prius, bodykit
Dec 27
1

Honda HSV-010

Honda's new Super GT entry is frighteningly beautiful

Honda HSV-010

Batmobile impressions aside, Honda's HSV-010 Super GT entry is menacingly evil, beautiful and something we hope Santa will bring to us in the near future in production form.  It looks like Honda is replying to Lexus' LF-A entry to the market and perhaps we may see the HSV-010 available for production some day.  We can only dream.  But its stylish and all carbon body flows into a nice futuristic design.  The HSV-010 GT sports a 3.4L V8 that pumps out 500 some horsepower in a rear-wheel drive layout, conforming to the 2010 GT500 regulations.  More pics after the jump.


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Tags: honda, super gt, gt500, honda hsv-010, hsv-010, nsx replacement
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