The tuning specialists at Novitec Rosso have revealed a new tuning program for the Ferrari California. With this package, the car’s 4.3 liter V8 powerplant becomes capable of delivering 606 HP (at 7,900 rpm) and 603 Nm of torque (at 5,500 rpm).

This boosts the car even further than the modification pack that the tuner offered at the end of 2009 that made for a 500 Hp output from the engine. This much power was obtained with the installation of a supercharger that provides a 0.4 boost pressure. Novitec Rosso also gave the car a water-to-air intercooler, a special intake manifold, larger fuel injectors and a custom exhaust system, which has a system that enables the driver to control the intensity of the sound. Continued after the jump!

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VATH has taken the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG and has given it a tuning package that brings up its performance to a whole new level. Rebranded as VATH V58, this supercar has had its 5.5 liter V8 engine tweaked.

From being capable of producing only 360hp and 510 Nm, the engine now offers 565hp and 770 Nm of torque. The engine’s capacity has been extended to 5.8 liters and it now uses forced induction via a supercharger. In addition, the unit received a long list of upgraded internals and an ECU remap. However, this upgrade comes at a hefty price – the package costs $42,000. Continued after the jump!

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Pricing for Lexus’ limited edition IS 350C F-Sport convertible has been revealed. At a base price of $58,375 (including a destination charge of $875), the car is priced $3,600 more than a fully-loaded IS 350C.

The F-Sport model’s performance was raised with the help of parts taken from Lexus’ F-Sport catalog. The model rides on new 19-inch forged aluminum wheels that are similar to those used on the IS-F. These wheels are wrapped in high-performance Michelin Pilot Sport rubber. A revised suspension supports new rolling stock. Continued after the jump!

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Peugeot’s SR1 Concept was officially revealed at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. This model confirmed Peugeot’s plan to adopt a new design line for its next models. The SR1 is featured with a set of technological innovations that aim to reduce fuel consumption as well as carbon emissions.

These images of the SR1 clearly show the new design elements that are missing from the current Peugeot models. These features include LED headlights, sculpted bonnet, sweeping sides and a chiseled rear design. The SR1 can seat up to 3 passengers since its 2+1 interior is based on a structure that improves access by allowing the rear seat to slide forward. The car uses the Hybrid4 technology, which means that power stems from a 1.6-liter THP petrol engine, which is capable of generating 218 bhp, and a rear electric unit that contributes 95 bhp. When the car is in electric only mode, it transforms into a ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle). Official figures reveal that its combined cycle fuel consumption is just 4.9 liters/100 km or 119 g/km of CO2. Photo gallery after the jump!

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The new Megane Coupe Cabriolet (better known as CC) has been launched, completing the renewal of the Megane family of compact cars. The new Megane CC was unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show and according to the manufacturer is set to go on sale in the spring 2010.

It will then compete against the Peugeot 308 CC, Ford Focus Coupe Cabriolet and Opel/Vauxhall Astra TwinTop. There won’t be a long wait for the car to transform from a coupe to a convertible as this process could be completed in only 21 seconds. Open-air driving is now more comfortable with the addition of a fixed-glass wind deflector located behind the rear headrests. Continued after the jump!

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Infiniti’s 2010 G37 Convertible is priced from $44,350 for the seven-speed automatic version, a $500 increase from last year. On sale now, the G37 Convertible Sport with six-speed manual is offered with new standard equipment, with a starting price of $46,950, up $3,050 from last year.

On the second year, the G37 Convertible is given a revised interior and upgraded entertainment and navigation systems, as well as power folding mirrors. Now included as standard equipment is last year’s Premium package, which has the Bose Open Air Sound System with 13 speakers and 2-GB Music Box, driver’s-seat memory and power lumbar support, climate-controlled front seats with cooling, power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel and a rear sonar system. Photo gallery after the jump!

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Renault completed today the renewal of its Megane family of compact cars with the launch of the new Megane Coupe Cabriolet a.k.a. CC. Set to be unveiled next month at the Geneva Motor Show, the new Megane CC will go on sale in the spring and aims to take on the Peugeot 308 CC, Ford Focus Coupe Cabriolet and Opel/Vauxhall Astra TwinTop.

The new car transforms itself from a coupe to a convertible in just 21 seconds and promises to offer extra comfort during open-air driving with the addition of a fixed-glass wind deflector located behind the rear headrests. According to the manufacturer, the new vehicle will also offer better performances due to a new and stiffer chassis as well as the new electric power steering system. Continued after the jump!

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Renault revealed today the brand new coupé-roadster dubbed Renault Wind, a new vehicle set to make its official debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show. The new two-seater measures 3.83 metres in lenght and has a highly innovative way of opening up.

Why? Because the small car transforms from a coupe in a convertible in just 12 seconds, an impressive time if we consider the usual time of 20 seconds from other convertibles. And this is not all, as the manufacturer confirmed the fact that it is the only car in its class to provide just as much luggage space (270dm3 VDA) whatever the position of the roof. For the moment there is no data regarding its engines, but we do hope to see the 1.6-liter engine from the Twingo RS (also on the Renault Twingo Gordini R.S.) capable to deliver an impressive 133 hp. Photo gallery after the jump!

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Renault finally confirmed its intentions to launch a new two-seater convertible at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March.

The new model will be built on the Twingo platform but the French manufacturer plans to offer a unique design. The new car will be a two-seat coupe-convertible with a folding metal roof which will be pitched as a sporty model but without being a proper sports car. According to our sources, a Gordini version is also possible in the future. Renault is expected to release an official teaser with the new car within the next two weeks, although photos appeared on the web showing a 1:43-scale model of the vehicle and some sources confirmed it as “the real thing”. For those who don’t know, this car is not the only one which will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, as Renault will also launch the new Megane coupe-cabriolet. Photos after the jump!

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Production of the Lexus SC will end this July after having been able to reap the successes from its long run that began when it arrived in markets in 1991. To mark this event, Lexus has unveiled a special-edition SC430 dubbed “The Eternal Jewel,” which was designed by Toyota’s Calty Design Research Center based in Newport Beach, California.

The Lexus SC has seen only two major revisions, and it’s expected that this will be the last. The release of the Eternal Jewel edition for Japan is a dead giveaway that the end is near. The car has a limited run of 200 units and it features an array of interior and exterior color schemes with contrast roof colors, leather upholstery and wood-grain trim. To convince you of the car’s uniqueness, it has a badging and a serial number plate in the center console.

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