"Design, production, fine machining – even the screws for the mounting of the individual parts are from Germany", Thomas and Michael Schnarr, brothers, managing directors and founders of Cargraphic GmbH are proud of the technical precision of their wheels. The new design, the GTR, is a three-part forged rim which is the result of an immense development technologically and stylistically, similar to the Supercars which should wear them. Drivers which are crazy about sophisticated cars such as Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, Audi R8 or Aston Martin want the same from a light weight wheel. Michael Schnarr says : „That means not only Style, but also Technical Sophistication.“ (more…)

Howell Engine Developments, longstanding experts in EFI conversions, has released their new Twin Throttle Body Fuel Injection Kit that increases air and fuel flow for an instant horsepower boost.

Engines have to breathe. Like a carburetor for fuel injected engines, the throttle body controls the amount of air flowing into the engine in response to driver input. Howell Twin Throttle Body Fuel Injection Kits improve starting and drivability with noticeable power gains and gas mileage improvement with better air flow control and higher volume capacity. Controlled by a production based GM ECU, this system will provide improved performance and drivability, as well as improving closed loop fuel economy. (more…)

AKRON, Ohio, May 20, 2008 – Continuing the momentum of new product development, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced another in a line of high-performance tires, the Eagle GT, available this summer at the thousands of locations in the Goodyear retail network.

The Eagle GT begins availability in July with the initial 24 sizes, representing 70 percent of the volume potential in this segment.  Overall, the line will add 19 more sizes by September, creating a 43-size lineup, ranging from 15- to 22-inch wheel diameters to fit a wide range of high-performance vehicles. (more…)

With the CARMANI “3” wheel, the sister brand of OXIGIN introduces another attractive design for the new season.

The “CA 3” wheel’s striking five-spoke look gives it a sturdy appearance. At the same time, the diverse design, complete with concave and convex forms, conveys a gentle, gliding motion. Thanks to the spokes, which broaden as they approach the rim band, the wheel appears especially large, even in the smallest 17-inch model. The large spaces between the spokes offer a view of the vehicle’s brake system, creating an awe-inspiring effect when paired with lacquered brake callipers. (more…)

For the Skoda Fabia II (sedan) WEITEC now offers Ultra GT sport suspension. With it the Skoda can be lowerd by 35 mm at front and rear axle. Besides a much sportier look the Ultra GT sport suspension provides the small sedan with a much more agile handling. The entry to WEITEC´s suspension programme for the Skoda Fabia II represent SPORT F sport springs. They also permit a lowering by 35 mm. Information on the Fabia II Estate WEITEC tells upon request. (more…)

Take a bold Norwegian, a tuned-up Nissan Silvia S13, countless tyres and four 18-inch DOTZ Hanzo rims. Add a former military airport, and you’ve got an incredible Drift show in a class of its own. That’s what DOTZ offered the numerous international visitors at the IKmedia Experience Day. Stian Jacobsen and his colleague Thomas Nikolaisen showed to perfection how an automobile can go into a controlled jack-knife at around 70 mph. (more…)