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Essen 2008: Opel Insignia by STEINMETZ

Posted on November 27th, 2008 by Robert Adams | Posted under: Opel / Vauxhall

First company that presented the styling package for the all-new Opel Insignia was Irmscher. Now German tuner STEINMATZ has released first images of their tuning package for the Insignia.

Tuning package for the Insignia includes 20-inch ST7 alloy wheels that come either in white or black, new front grille, new front spoiler and new exhaust pipes. More details will be introduced end of this week at the Essen Motor Show.

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ABT Audi Q5 live images released ahead of Essen Motor Show

Posted on November 27th, 2008 by Robert Adams | Posted under: Audi, Tuners

We first saw the computer generated images of the ABT Sportsline Audi Q5 back in August. Now ABT has released two live images ahead of the Essen Motor Show that will start end of this week.

Thanks to aggressive ABT body kit, 20 inch wheels and lowered suspension Q5 is not a modest SUV anymore. In addition to the visual enhancements ABT offers four power upgrade levels.

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Essen 2008: PPI Razor GTR

Posted on November 20th, 2008 by Robert Adams | Posted under: Audi, Tuners

PPI Automotive Design will introduce a PPI Razor GTR at this year’s Essen Motor Show.

The goal was to improve the power-to-weight ratio of the Audi R8 while simultaneously strengthening the motor, increasing performance, improving handling dynamics, and managing to reduce the weight of the Audi R8.

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BRABUS customization program for the Tesla Roadster

Posted on November 13th, 2008 by Robert Adams | Posted under: Electric cars, Tesla, Tuners

Even though Tesla has had a rough start, and they have not been able to get the production going as planned it looks like German tuning house BRABUS is ready, as they will be introducing the first tuned electric car at this years Essen Motor Show.

For the new tuning program BRABUS has come up with a new logo that has a lightning bolt. This new logo is the trademark of BRABUS Zero Emission vehicles.

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Essen 2008: Brabham Racing returns as a BMW tuner

Posted on November 8th, 2008 by Robert Adams | Posted under: BMW, Tuners

Brabham Racing is back after 16 years at this year’s Essen Motor Show 2008 that starts on November 29.

Legendary racing brand is now relaunched and introduces three projects: the BRABHAM BT 92 based on the BMW M3, the BRABHAM BT 60 based on the BMW M5 as well as the BT 70 - a sporty interpretation of the SUV X6.

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