2010 Bufori CS
Bufori Press Release

Malaysian luxury car manufacturer Bufori Motor Car Company (BMCC) is extending its model range and will soon be launching a new generation of modern sportscars.

The Bufori CS, which stands for "Compact Sports", is a purist and powerful 2 door coupé. Unlike previous generations of Bufori motorcars, the Bufori CS is intentionally modern-styled. Powered by a 2.0L turbo-charged engine, the sportscar will feature a lightweight composite body and offer the typical Bufori craftsmanship, attention to detail and quality. The Bufori CS is expected to be launched in Malaysia at the beginning of 2010 and more details will be revealed towards the end of the year.

The Bufori CS is fully designed and developed by BMCC in Malaysia. It was recently decided that Bufori wanted to have a race version of the car, in order to prove the vehicles capabilities and performance under extreme conditions and directly apply proven racing technology to the on going development of the road car.

This lead to the creation of the newly established BMS (Bufori Motor Sports), which is the motorsport division of Bufori. Through the collaboration with Axle Motorsport, a company dealing in high-tech motor racing development, BMS and Axle Motorsport jointly developed the Bufori BMS R1 using a team of Formula One engineers, employing only the highest quality components and materials.

The BMS Axle Racing team will take part in the upcoming 56th Macau Grand Prix (weekend of 19th November 2009) with the Bufori BMS R1, the race edition of the all new Bufori CS.

"After two years of hard work in designing and developing our new sports car, the Bufori CS, we are very proud that a racing version of our car has been developed and will have its first public appearance at such a prestigious event as the Macau Grand Prix. We could not have wished for a better occasion. Our intention is to transfer the racing technology to the road version of the Bufori CS and bring in all the qualities for which Bufori is renowned" says Felix Haller, General Manager Marketing & Operations of BMCC.

"BMS Axle have followed a very tight working schedule, in under 10 weeks, to create this race car, and we are looking forward to being a part of this racing event and making history with Bufori, the first Malaysian sportscar to run at the Macau GT Cup" says Joe Lim, the BMS Team Principal and Managing Director of Bufori Sales & Marketing (BSM), the global Distributor of Bufori vehicles. "This race marks the beginning of a new era for Bufori. With the Bufori CS, the company is expanding its portfolio to purist, modern styled sports cars, with the usual uncompromised Bufori quality." he adds.

Bufori is the first Malaysian manufacturer to participate at the Macau GT Grand Prix. The Guia Circuit of Macau is a street circuit with a combination of fast straights and tight corners. It is recognised as one of the most challenging and demanding circuits in the world.

2009 Chevrolet Camaro Synergy
GM Media Release

The Camaro Synergy concept previews a new Synergy Green production exterior colour that will be offered on a special-edition Camaro in the first half of 2010. It also features a host of the latest Camaro accessories offered through Chevy dealers. They dramatically enhance the performance appearance of the car, demonstrating the personalisation possibilities open to Camaro owners. Designers took liberties with the accessories, creating a totally unique package. Details include:

- 21-inch wheels, with a black centre finish and polished rim
- Ground effects kit
- Cyber Grey Rally hood stripes
- High wing rear spoiler (future accessory)
- Performance air intake

The ground effects include pronounced rocker mouldings, a rear diffuser-type styling piece and a front spoiler. They, along with the rear wing spoiler and rally stripes, are finished in the production Cyber Grey colour, although the ground effects and spoiler can be painted to match the exterior of the car. The Rally stripes are adhesive-backed and are offered in grey, black or white. They're part of a broader range of heritage-inspired graphics that also include "hockey stick" stripes for the front fenders.

Chevy designers further enhanced the concept with a Pedders coil-over lowering kit and a set of large, Brembo brakes, as well as colour-coordinating the Jet Black interior with Synergy Green accent stitching, piping and other accents. The lowering kit, brakes and interior accents are not among the accessories offered for the Camaro, but represent common and popular aftermarket upgrades. Chevrolet will gauge public interest in the features for possible inclusion in future accessory offerings.

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2009 Jeep Lower Forty
Jeep Press Release

The Jeep "Lower Forty" takes the Jeep Wrangler platform to a new extreme. The vehicle is equipped with massive 40-inch x 13.5-inch tyres mounted on Mopar's 20-inch forged-aluminium wheels. Mopar added aggressive wheels and tyres to a stock, two-door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon without the use of a suspension lift. The team's goal was to achieve added ground clearance without dramatically altering the vehicle's centre of gravity. The team removed copious amounts of body metal in order to provide room for 40-inch meats. Three inches are chopped from the windshield frame and a 10-degree rake is added.

Custom front and rear fender flares are 1-inch wider and are located 4 inches higher than a stock Jeep Wrangler. A new one-piece carbon-fibre hood with a Jeep CJ-like power dome and an all-new drop-down tailgate stamped with the "Jeep" logo are added to complete the exterior design.

On the interior, an all-new roll cage is neatly integrated into the body tub and tied directly into the frame rails. A custom made bikini top from Bestop keeps drivers in the shade. The spare tyre is relocated to the cargo floor and a custom cargo rack, supplied by Poly Performance, holds extra gear. Once all body modifications were completed, the exterior received a fresh coat of Red Eye No. 3 paint, a custom colour developed by Mopar.

Custom touches throughout the interior include a colour-matched centre console and instrument panel. Seats are re-covered with Mopar's Katzkin leather package in a two-tone scheme. Replacing the carpet is a durable, spray-in truck-bed liner. Rugged Mopar floor mats complete the theme.

Mechanical upgrades came directly out of the Mopar catalog. The Jeep "Lower Forty" features an all-new 5.7-litre HEMI V8 engine and a Getrag 238 six-speed manual transmission. Powertrain installations were handled by Burnsville Off-Road using an AEV 5.7-litre HEMI V8 conversion kit.

The Mopar-supplied Dana 44 front axle and a Dana 60 rear axle, fitted with 5.38 gears and ARB air lockers, were assembled by Dynatrac and revalved Bilstein shocks maintain vehicle stability on rough terrain.

Technical Specifications
Engine: 5.7 litre V8
Aspiration: Natural
Maximum Power: -
Maximum Torque: -
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Drivetrain: Four-wheel drive

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2010 Volkswagen GTI
Volkswagen Press Release

For nearly three decades, the Volkswagen GTI has represented a potent combination of sports car-like finesse and tuned driving excitement in a versatile hatchback design. The all-new 2010 GTI ushers in the sixth generation of Volkswagen's "hot hatch" lineage, and continues the evolution of an award-winning formula that has impressed driving enthusiasts across the globe.

With its fully redesigned exterior, including a more aggressive front end, cleaner side profile, and sleeker hatch area, the GTI upholds its sporty nature. New interior enhancements help set the GTI apart not only from the competition, but also previous generations, and allow both the driver and passengers to enjoy total control and comfort. Starting at USD$23,290, the 2010 GTI stays true to its heritage by providing a dynamic driving experience at an affordable price, and is ready to reward its owners with every start of the ignition.

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2010 Mansory Porsche Panamera
Mansory Press Release

Mansory Switzerland enhances the Porsche Panamera. The specialist for exclusive refinement of premium automobiles turns the four-door Gran Turismo into a power pack which is even more dynamic and exclusive and most of all has a significantly more distinct appearance.

Originally, the company owner Kourosh Mansory solely focused on British luxury cars, but meanwhile he has also proven his talent for Italian brands such as the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and automobiles like the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. After the Chopster Cayenne, the Panamera is already the second Porsche which is given the honour to become entirely modified by Mansory.

Also, the new Porsche will receive an individual design language according to the Mansory tradition. Its engineers produce the new aerodynamics components in high-strength polyurethane (PU-RIM) and Prepreg-Autoclav-Carbon, the characteristic material for Mansory. As the car is lowered by 35 millimetres and equipped with new wheels measuring 9,5x21 and 11,5x21 inches as well as a sport exhaust system, the new personality of the Panamera becomes significantly more visual and audible.

In order to provide the driver directly with the experience of an automobile refined by Mansory, the engineers included extensive refinements. A widespread leather interior can be individually matched with the most precious woods, finest varnish or dynamic carbon. The pedals made of brushed aluminium perfect the interior equipment. With the newly designed sports steering wheel, the driver can feel the elegance of the refined Porsche straight in his hands.

Mansory Switzerland bestows an individual appearance to the Porsche Panamera. The complex refinement turns a sports car for journeys into a characteristic personality - after all a real Mansory.