BFGoodrich® Tires takes the green flag as 2011 begins with a multi-faceted partnership with Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), the premier amateur racing organization in the U.S.  With this partnership, BFGoodrich Tires is named the “Official Street Tire” of the SCCA and is presenting the prestigious multi-race “Super Tour.” BFGoodrich Tires and SCCA are also developing special programs including prizes for workers, a racer contingency program and street-tire programs, as well as providing engineering and marketing support for all of the company’s products. “The passion of SCCA members and BFGoodrich Tires is one and the same...

For over 21 years, Steeda Autosports has been the undisputed leader in Mustang performance.  There simply is no other aftermarket manufacturer who has won more races, set more records, or won more championships than Steeda.  Vehicles with our performance parts and accessories have consistently outperformed and out gunned Shelby, Roush, and Saleen where it matter most – on the race track, at the dragstrip, and on the street. With the 2010 race season over we can once again proclaim that racers using Steeda performance parts have maintained their competitive advantage by using Steeda performance parts.  This does not happen by shear coincidence – rather it is the direct result of competent, skilled, and knowledgeable drivers using the very best performance parts available for their car – the Steeda Autosports line of track tested and race proved performance parts.

Jack Roush, one of the most famous names in the motorsports and the automotive industries, has released his 2011 ROUSH® appearance schedule. Fans and owners of ROUSH Performance products will have an opportunity to meet Roush and get a photo or autograph during ten events this year. “I always enjoy the opportunity to visit our dealers and meet the people that have purchased our ROUSH Mustangs and trucks,” said Roush. “It’s really exciting to experience the enthusiasm and passion they have for our products and to see firsthand the different type of things that they have done to personalize their vehicle.”

Boston Acoustics, a longtime leader in premium sound components for aftermarket mobile audio systems, announces six new models for its GTA Series of amplifiers. The high-performance mobile audio amplifiers now offer up to a 25% increase in power over their predecessors, while maintaining the same price points offering unprecedented performance to value ratio.  “The original GTA amplifiers were the perfect gateway to a new market segment for Boston,” said Dave Jaques, Aftermarket Mobile Audio Product and Marketing Manager for Boston Acoustics. “Building on a great foundation, we challenged our engineering team to increase power without sacrificing feature set, footprint or Sanjay Sharma, National Sales Manager adds, “Ultimately, we’ve made a solid top performer even better—offering feature-rich models to suit the sub $500 amplifier category. Providing our dealers with highly competitive product in this price range, allows us to reach new generation of Boston customers.”

With the newly redesigned 2.4 liter 4 cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine installed the 2011 Hyundai Sonata is set to deliver up to 200hp and over 180 ft lbs of torque. As powerful and efficient as the 2011 Sonata is, K&N has designed a full air intake kit to deliver more power and throttle response from a simple bolt on system. For over 40 years, K&N has been dedicated to performance filtration products and providing the best in intake performance upgrades. The new 69-5301TTK Typhoon Air Intake System is no exception to this philosophy. In fact testing of the air intake showed a 7.75 horsepower gain at 5147 RPM’s at the wheels. 

The TECHART GrandGT – extraordinary, confident and uniquely sporty. As of now exclusive Carbon Styling Kits are available for the distinctive individualization program for the Porsche Panamera. For highest demands on quality, design and sportiness. Carbon fibre components convince with extraordinary product properties such as an impressive dimensional stability, a great strength and a low intrinsic weight. The selected exterior components, which are made of carbon fibre, create unique highlights at the entire car.

This year, the BMW 3 Series has made Car and Driver’s acclaimed 10Best List for an unprecedented 20th year in a row. Known around the world for its sporty looks, superior handling and powerful engines, the 3 Series has been a perennial favorite amongst driving enthusiasts and Car and Driver writers alike. And it’s no surprise, especially when,"the chassis balance is exquisite, with handling that encourages risky behavior but a ride that you wouldn’t feel bad subjecting your grandmother to.” Not only has the 3 Series been on every 10Best List since 1992, but it’s “a feat unmatched by any other vehicle on the market.” And that’s an incredible accomplishment for our most popular BMW.

Truly clean driving fun: The TESLA Roadster Sport BRABUS Green Package from the BRABUS Zero Emission business division and its cooperation partner RWE, one of the world’s largest producers of electricity, redefines the sports car. The exclusive BRABUS customization program for the first electric production sports car includes the RWE-BRABUS high-tech quick charging station for the customer’s garage and environmentally friendly RWE Eco Electricity for 30,000 kilometers (18,641 miles). Also included is a one-year RWE car electricity pass for free use of all public RWE charging stations.

Comp Turbo Technology, Inc. continues to expand and improve their line of high performance turbochargers by announcing the new model CT5 and CT6 turbochargers that have the capability of an extended performance range and more rapid acceleration than previously available CT models. The new CT5 and CT6 model features:

Looking for a custom-made show quality cooling system? How about unique decorative engraving that can be added to the top tank, like the ball-milled linear design and custom engraving shown here? Almost any design, slogan, club name, club logo, etc, can now be engraved in the top tank surface. Also available is custom anodizing in black satin for an OEM appearance, along with 16 brilliant candy colors, including polished gold. These coatings will not clog the delicate louvers or affect the radiators performance. Note the optional three interchangeable filler and top radiator hose fixtures. Mark 7 Custom Radiators are built one at a time, not on an assembly line.

The American market is one of the most demanding markets in the world. That’s why BRABUS (Brabus-Allee, D-46240 Bottrop, phone + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777-0, fax + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777 111, Internet http://www.brabus.com) has been present there since 1998 with its own branch, which serves its customers and dealers in the USA and Canada. In contrast to other tuners, it was more than just an office address from the very start. It was a full-fledged branch with its own marketing team, modern workshops, parts warehouse, training center and showroom for fully converted BRABUS vehicles.

The new Citroen C4 with its sporty, elegant and firmed design inspires in the Golf class. Thanks to H&R these attributes have been accentuated even more as the team from Lennestadt attended to the newest Citroen model straight after its launch. The result is the development of a spring set which brings this modern French car around 30 millimetres closer to the tarmac. This not only perfectly suits the C4 but also makes it several shades more dynamic. Despite the more sporty design there is still enough remaining comfort with the H&R lowering for every day use.

Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that it would be returning to the Rally America National Championship in the Open class with a 2-car program in 2011.  Led by current Subaru Rally Team USA (SRT USA) driver Dave Mirra and joined by British seasoned rally driver David Higgins; each driver will be piloting a Subaru Impreza WRX STI prepared and fielded by technical partner Vermont SportsCar. Higgins brings extensive rallying experience to SRT USA, most recently competing in the Chinese Rally Championship having gone on to help his team secure championship titles in 2004, 2007 and 2009.

Centerforce strives to provide top of the line products on today’s market for all performance levels. To do so, Centerforce uses patented processes and constantly tests different materials and designs to find the best combination. The DFX® series by Centerforce ®, the next level in high-performance, is now available for 2002 - 2004 Ford Focus 2.0L SVT 6 speed. The DFX part numbers: 01011401 (Pressure Plate, Disc, & Aluminum Flywheel). This new clutch & flywheel assembly replaces the current assembly with a higher holding capacity pressure plate, designed for a direct bolt in replacement and ceramic button style disc.

ST suspensions announces their performance coilover for the 2008+ Audi TT 8J, 2WD and Quattro. The ST suspensions coilover for the 08+ Audi TT (8J) enables the owner to lower their vehicle 0.8-2.0 inches (0.4-1.4 inches Quattro) on the front axle and 0.8-2.0 inches (0.4-1.2 inches Quattro) on the rear axle and retains enough travel to handle maximum load and dynamic loads during driving. ST suspensions coilover with its preset dampening rates permits customized lowering of the suspension and creates an optimized balance of sportiness, comfort and safety.