Honda so excited about winning Japan Car of the Year that gets special edition

The 2011 Honda CR-Z may not exactly be sailing to success here in the U.S., but it has managed to walk away with the coveted Japan Car of the Year title. In order to celebrate, Honda has decided to work up a new special edition version of its tiny sport hybrid. Only available in a special "Pearl Dipusafaiaburu" blue paint, the hatch makes use of unique 16-inch alloy wheels and premium metal pedal pads inside. If the color and the wheels don't make this one easy enough to spot, Honda has also gone through the extra effort of placing a "Japan Car of the Year" commemorative sticker on the rear quarter glass behind the driver's side door.

Otherwise, the Japan Car of the Year Edition CR-Z will remain completely stock. Neither fuel economy nor power has been upped in any way. Not surprisingly, it looks like this one will remain a Japanese-only offering. Still, if you like what you see, chances are you could recreate the special edition CR-Z without breaking a sweat – or your bank account for that matter.

Report: China's BAIC gunning to buy Pininfarina

Beijing Automotive Industry Corp, or BAIC, is looking to buy Italian design firm Pininfarina. The Chinese automaker is already working with Pininfarina in collaboration on its upcoming models based on older Saabs.

Since mid-2009, Pininfarina's family ownership has been looking to unload its majority stake in the company. Interest from several Chinese automakers has been piqued and BAIC is not alone in bidding for the right to purchase the design house. Brilliance and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile have put in bids, as have Indian automakers Mahindra and Bajaj Auto and Canadian parts supplier Magna International.

Regardless of BAIC submitting a winning bid, work with Pininfarina is proceeding and we expect to see the fruits of both companies' efforts at a car show sometime in the very near future.

Schmidt Revolution Streetworker tuning tricks on the ave with Mini Clubman

The STREETWORKER from Schmidt Revolution

In a kind of competition from the Fiat 500, the Toyota IQ and others in its class, the Mini Cooper Clubman S prevailed with style and passion. In fact, the Schmidt Revolution, wheel manufacturer from Bad Segeberg, had taken on the task of providing a concept car with Urban Lifestyle tuning. With its Clubdoor, the engine and the concept of space, it is practically the perfect choice for this task.

The "genetically engineered" Mini, already equipped with a John Cooper Works Aerodynamic package, has been purchased in March 2010. With black xenon lamps including daytime running lights and after a performance increase to 200 hp and torque of 250 Nm – these two parameters allow the Clubman to reach a maximum speed of 220 km/h – the car is ready for city travel, at least for trips around the church tower.

The colors still harbored some problems in it, should the Mini yet actually be equipped with chrome foil. Rethinking was not easy for the men from A4M in Wuppertal; the BMW sprout has a matt blue car wrap, and then they returned back to immaculacy.

Street workers usually go a lot, so the "feet" and "shoes" require special attention The Cirrus wheels were decorated with colored multiplex material, so this fun car is never left unattended in city traffic. The really impressive 8Jx18H2 Cirrus rims have any of 3D-shaped multiplex patterns in matte blue; any tint of body color, from bright red to carbon black is possible at any style.

Cheap tires, causing annoying road noise, were changed with recapped 215/35R18 Conti tires, and the tire problem was solved. To allow for changing "obstacles" while impressive driving in city traffic, the concept car has a Streetec air suspension with press buttons which enables to adjust the height and make it 60 mm lower or 40 mm higher than the serial cars. The goal was to run over thresholds better and to park the Clubman easier.

Finally, it should also be mentioned that the spectacular rims are completely washable and thus are suitable for daily use.

So, that beautiful Urban Lifestyle can be a street worker...

Mazda5 Compact Multi-Activity Car 2012

2012 Mazda5 new car price list is starting from $19,990 one of the most stylish sport car exterior with comfortable interior design. Presented at Los Angeles Car Auto Show 2010, Sideways from the innovative sheet metal, the 2012 Mazda5 takes an updated interior car design similar to which of the Mazda3 compact stylish car and a new four-cylinder engine that presents slightly more horsepower. The well-equipped new car 2012 Mazda5 Sport design specification includes 16-inch luxury alloy wheels with 205/55/R16 all-season tires, power mirrors, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo through 6 speakers, audio auxiliary jack, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, remote key-less entry system, one-touch up/down driver’s window, 50/50 split fold-down third row seats and steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls.

The 2012 Mazda5 top-of-the line Grand Touring model from price $24,670, such as the old power plant, 2012 Mazda5 will be offered with a manual or automatic transmission, receiving an extra cog. 2012 Mazda5 adds a power moon roof, xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, automatic on/off headlights, heated door mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, anti-theft alarm system, driver’s seat lumbar support adjustment, heated front seats, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, leather-trimmed seats and Sirius satellite radio. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.

Luxury BMW 6-Series Coupe Car Concept 2011

Reviews detail specification of new luxury car design concept from BMW 6-Series Coupe we presented today. This official design pictures gallery shown about most elegant and sporty new BMW 6-Series car model. The rest of the BMW 6-Series Coupe exterior is pretty a nice evolution with new body kit and metallic color paint make this car such as futuristic vehicles. At the rear views, the BMW 6-Series’ tail with its flashy wraparound lights succeeds satisfactorily in evolving away from the Bangle butt and blends properly through the rest of the car and lineup.

As previously mentioned both BMW 6-Series elegant interior design and sporty exterior styling is regularly significant in this segment, creating the new BMW 6-Series slightly unbalanced. Although the exterior is attractive but beige, the comfort interior design is jaw-droopingly stunning. Under the glass roof, the BMW 6-Series’ concept’s interior is an eyes-wide event. Lines cross at obscure points and the materials are fascinatingly fitted purpose to create the inner realm of BMW’s GT a time consumer to look at in a high-quality way. More information about this BMW 6-Series Coupe new car price list and test drive including tuning car performance, you can visit official car website. (BMW)

Porsche 997 V-RT Car Edition Turbo Engine Refined Vorsteiner

Take a look at this new car design Porsche 997 V-RT super sport car with new innovation Turbo engine official photos gallery shown below. If you not yet see the Porsche 997 V-RT specs before, read the car press release when the car tuning package and test drive performance report also included. Porsche 911 Turbo was refined by Vorsteiner which make some creative car modification with installing an aerodynamics vehicle body kit and a set of huge luxury alloy wheels. Vorsteiner Porsche 911 V-RT car model features new body kit consisting of larger carbon fiber air intakes exclusive of fog lights as in the Porsche GT2 vehicle version. At the rear view, the tuning specialists installed, presented to buy new car font bumper with a twin-finned carbon fiber rear diffuser for the quad exhaust system.

 The Porsche 911 V-RT race car rims are three-piece V-306 20″ fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires for maximum grip at the race track as well as the public roads. The Porsche 911 V-RT engine is 3.6 litre twin-turbocharged flat-six with 480PS (353 kW) and 620Nm of torque. It catapults the car 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds (manual) and the top speed is 310 km/h (193 mph). There is an optional Sports Chrono overboost package, which increases torque to 680 Nm (500 lb-ft). More information, visit Porsche official website.

Renault Latitude at 2010 Moscow Motor Show 2011

Racing car luxury style from new car 2011 Renault Latitude detailed specification review and price list will be presented at 2010 Moscow Motor Show on August whereas European motorists will can get their first close-up pictures gallery view of the vehicles design at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.  Renault car Manufacturer Company has presented the first glimpse of its latest innovative car technology international status enhancing compact family car saloon, 2011 Renault Latitude. In addition to its generous aerodynamic and sporty exterior design dimensions (length: 4.89m – width: 1.83m – height: 1.49m), 2011 Renault Latitude boasts elegant interior design, racy appearance. The car rear lighting signature employs LED technology features and harmonizes completely with the chrome rear strip that carries the new vehicles model’s name: Renault Latitude.

Based on the similar car design architecture as new car SM5 that was newly presented in the Korean market, 2011 Renault Latitude profits extensively from Renault’s engineering expertise. For improved quality and reliability, 2011 Renault Latitude comes with new innovative some of features developed and assembled to the Alliance’s highest standards and that benefit directly from the excellent results obtained by Renault on these two fronts. Tailored to meet the demand of its different markets, 2011 Renault Latitude’s specification will deliver the vehicle’s special customers a truly high-end package that will position it as the spearhead of international Renault’s saloon automotive range. What about the 2011 Renault Latitude tuning car performance and first test drive report? Check this out!