Bmw confirms tii models
BMW Serie 1 tii concept In a recent interview, Bmw chief Norbert Reithofer unveiled the fact that the Bavarian manufacturer’s tii models are on their way. The tii models are based on the Concept 1-Series tii that was unveiled last year at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The concept points out the philosophy Bmw develops: performance kits for the 1-Series coupe and hatchback, an aero package, carbon fiber details, fatter wheels and tyres, sports and instruments.Bmw plans to apply the tii badge on other...

De Tomaso Panthera coming back; and being based on Gallardo
The first time we heard about De Tomaso Panthera’s revival was at the middle of 2007. Now it seems that things are getting a bit closer to reality. If the designer Stefan Schulze manages to sell his idea to any investor, the Panthera will go into production and will cost around $100,000.De Tomaso Pantera was the first super-sport model produced between 1971 until 1996. In its 25 years only 720 units were made.The De Tomaso Panthera Concept is a project based on the Lamborghini Gallardo’s...

Seat unveils electro reflective exterior
Seat, the innovative brand of VW, revealed today something unique. We don’t know exactly if this is a trick due to April Fool’s day, but according to the Spanish manufacturer an elite team of technicians working at the company developed a special paint which constantly adapts to mimic the car’s surroundings.Unfortunately this can’t be catalogated as a great invention because cars wearing this technology will be hard to see in traffic. An interesting question would be: will the car ever be...

2009 Seat Ibiza first video
Seat revealed yesterday first images and information of the 2009 Ibiza. The new SEAT Ibiza will be making its debut motor show appearance in Madrid on May 22, 2008, after which it will receive its European market launch.Debuting with a range of potent, proven powerplants, the Ibiza five-door promises both strong performance and outstanding economy. Beneath the bonnet, this front-wheel drive motor will initially offer three petrol engine options: either a characterful 1.2-litre three cylinder 70 hp...

Parking tickets rise 100% every year in UK
Owning a car in the UK is getting every day more expensive, with the congestion charges and registration taxes getting higher and higher. But this doesn’t seem to end here for the English drivers since a new report shows that is becoming almost impossible to find free parking spaces. During the last 6 years there was registered a rise of 100% every year for a parking ticket.According the annual report delivered by the Traffic Penalty Tribunal, during 2006-2007 there were issued more than 3.5 million...

April Fool's Day in brief
April 1st was a very interesting day regarding automotive news. We can’t tell you for sure if the things are for real or not, but we will let you be the judge of that! It all started with the Kia KEE_wii, a concept that incorporates a new, dynamic and more involving drive system, called Dynamic On-Road Kinetics.And then it was the Smart Two tuning kit by RENNTECH. It is powered by two 2 1000cc, 3 cyl. Smart engines, each mated to its own 5-speed, automated transmission. The end result is a...