SUVs
Kahn Design RS600 Kit Adds Personality to the Range Rover Sport Autobiography
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For those who got their hands on a limited edition Land Rover Range Rover Sport Autobiography, Kahn Design has just put together a tuning package for you. Already bored of the 510-hp from the supercharged 5.0L V8 engine? Turn over to Kahn Design and get that bumped up to 600-hp. Plus, Kahn also offers a…
2011 Jeep Patriot Gets Facelift, Improved Interior and Added Content
But like hardcore brother Wrangler, the changes on the inside are perhaps even more significant.
2011 Nissan Altima, Pathfinder, Frontier and Xterra Pricing Announced
As for the Xterra, the price bump is even more significant. the 2011 model commands a roughly $1,100 steeper price tag in base trim – up to $23,850.
Jesse Jackson’s Cadillac Escalade Jacked In Detroit
Noted civil rights leader Jesse Jackson had his Cadillac Escalade stolen in Detroit after making an appearance at a “Green Jobs” rally sponsored by the UAW as part of its “Jobs, Justice and Peace” demonstration. One day after the rally, the Escalade used by Jackson to tool around Detroit was found with its windows smashed…
JE Design Delivers Impressive Widebody Kit for the New Volkswagen Touareg
A little sad that you’re stuck with a Volkswagen Touareg now that you’re a family man and having to haul around your kids to their weekend soccer games? Variety is the spice of life, and JE Design has released a very clean widebody kit for the new VW Touareg that does a fantastic job transforming…
Kia To Upgrade Shock Absorbers On The 2011 Sorento
Kia‘s top of the line Sorento SX comes with special Dual Flow Dampers, which apparently offers a great blend of performance and comfort, while giving the Sorento a slightly lower ride height. However, the lesser Sorentos apparently offered a harsh ride of broken-up pavement, and Kia has taken notice. The DFD dampers will now be…
2011 Dodge Durango Officially Revealed
Dodge has just officially unwrapped the 2011 Durango SUV with impressive new bodywork and a more fuel-efficient standard V6 engine. Immediately notable is the new bodywork, which departs significantly from the more utilitarian styled first and second generation trucks, with a more up-scale luxury look that’s sure to be a hit with those who never…
Nissan Xterra Living on Borrowed Time
The Nissan Xterra may not have long to live hints Nissan product boss Larry Dominique. In a recent interview with Ward’s, Dominique commented that Xterra segment is, “falling apart.” According to Ward’s internal data, the mid-size SUV category in which the Xterra fits totaled just 211,042 vehicles last year, compared to an all-time high of…
2011 Jeep Wrangler Gets a Refresh With Updated Interior, Hard-Top Option
Several years ahead of a major overhaul for all Chrysler brand products, all models are getting tweaks to help keep them competitive in the marketplace. The latest model do go under the knife is the Jeep Wrangler (and Wrangler Unlimited), getting an updated interior and a new body-colored hard top as an option for Sahara…
Lumma Design First to Modify Second Generation Porsche Cayenne
Lumma Design has been busy lately, showing off its SUV creations like the BMW X6 M. Recently we also caught wind of their widebody BMW 760Li, and now joining their lineup is a rendition of Porsche‘s newest generation Cayenne. Though hardly as extreme as the BMW counterparts, Lumma really kept things mild on the Cayenne….
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Being Reconsidered for North America
Porsche is reportedly considering bringing a diesel version of the second-generation Cayenne to North America. News comes from Porsche Canada PR manager Laurance Yap, who even admitted that Porsche Canada is pushing Germany to at least bring the Cayenne Diesel there. Diesels have long had a stronger following north of the border with Volkswagen seeing…
JE Design Goes Widebody On Audi Q7 S-Line
What’s that you say? You’re tired of news about modified versions of the BMW X6? Well we have a treat in store for you! JE Design has transformed the Audi Q7 to a menacing SUV that could possibly rival BMW’s X6 in the looks department. But even with a 20 percent increase in horsepower (from…
Toyota Denies Sequoia Getting Axed, But Hints That it Still Is
However, from our observations, the tone of the wording in this statement indicates that perhaps, the rumors might just have some traction, especially in light of upcoming Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards.
Next-Gen Toyota Tundra Set for 2014; Sequoia Future Uncertain
However despite these issues, sources inside the giant Japanese automaker have said that a next generation Tundra is on the drawing board, likely scheduled for release as a 2014 model.
Lamborghini Planning Entry-Level V8 Model, SUV
Lamborghini is considering a significant product expansion with sources indicating a new entry-level V8-powered model is on the way, as well as an SUV. As the Gallardo has become increasingly powerful, and expensive, Lamborghini may look to appeal to a wider group of customers with a V8-powered sports car. This move seems part of a…
BMW X6 is Not-So-Pretty in Pink
There have been a lot of interesting aftermarket BMW X6 creations floating around lately. Like the super-speedy G-Power Typhoon RS. Not to mention the ArmorTech Coupe conversion. But this one – all the way from Romaina – has to take the cake. In a move that would make Barbie squeal with girlish glee, the Mary…
2011 Ford Explorer to Get 30% Improvement in Fuel Economy
If Ford’s claims are to be believed, that means the 2011 Explorer will likely get 18 miles per gallon in town and around 26 on the highway, versus the 14/20 cycle for today’s truck.
ArmorTech Transforms BMW X6 Into Two Door Coupe
As if we couldn’t get anymore confused about BMW‘s X6 and its purpose in life, ArmorTech out of Russia has decided to offer a coupe conversion. This whole sport activity vehicle (SAV) thing keeps getting a new take and now ArmorTech has probably done what we never thought would happen…or probably deep down hoped would…
G-Power Builds 900-HP BMW X6 M
Yeah, yeah deep down inside we are probably in love with BMW‘s X6 M even though we still think it’s a confusing platform. It’s becoming quite a success story in the aftermarket, especially internationally. Recently we showed off G-Power’s awesome M3 Clubsport Models and now they’ve struck up an ambitious project by producing what they…
Russian Tuner Top Car Builds a Customized Lumma X6 M: We Approve
This isn’t the first time we’ve shown off Lumma’s CLR X650 M, but we felt obliged to post this one up because of just how different it looks compared to the previous black and white variants. It’s amazing how the exterior color of a vehicle does to transform the overall impression the customization does to…
2011 BMW X3 Adds Size and Sport – Particuarly With 300-hp xDrive35i Model
We’ve been hearing about it for years, and now the second-generation BMW X3 has arrived for the 2011 model year. Offered in two model options, there’s an xDrive28i model with BMW’s traditional inline-six making 240-hp and 230 ft-lbs of torque, as well as an xDrive35i model using the company’s single turbo N55 straight-six to make…
Camo Wrapped Range Rover Evoque Prototypes Dispatched to Key Cities in PR Offensive
In an effort to drum up interest in its first completely new model in years, Land Rover is dispatching 10 Range Rover Evoque models to major cities in key markets. Included on the list are London, New York, Sao Paulo, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Berlin, Sydney, Shanghai and Moscow. But this is more than just a…
Jeep Dropping Diesel Option for Grand Cherokee With No Plans to Bring It Back
It’s a sad day for diesel truck lovers. Jeep has confirmed that it will not offer a diesel engine in the new 2011 Grand Cherokee. Utility vehicles and small compact cars are about the only places in the U.S. market where diesel vehicles have had any success and yet Jeep has cut the Mercedes-sourced 3.0-liter…
Mercedes Ready to Battle Insurgents With Most Hard-Core G-Wagon Ever
Mercedes has just unveiled a military-grade version of its timeless G-Wagon at the Eurosatory defense expo in France. And as with all German vehicles, it seems they must either come with an extra long press release, or an extra long name. Thankfully for us, this one comes with the latter. Although, the name is so…
