One of the most interesting releases to look out for at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show will be the Fiat Punto Evo — an ‘evolved’ version of the ever so popular Grande Punto. Comparing the two will make you realize that the Punto Evo has minor changes on the outside and that includes new front and rear bumpers.

Effectively, the serious changes are evident on the inside where there is an updated dash and improved seats. The storage compartments have also been puffed-up and plus there is better an instrument cluster. As far as finding your way through the street goes, you will be duly assisted by the “Blue&Me-TomTom “system that features both telephone, navigation and information functions. Nothing concrete about the engines, what we know is that the car will be up for sale in October. Not much longer to way for it …

Germans know cars. And they know tuning, too. Kicherer is responsible for making one of the sportiest Mercedes Benz models, even more aggressive. How?

The new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Evo Edition features a tuning program that includes a carbon fiber body0-kit and some mechanical gigs that took the 6.2 liter V8 engine up to 560hp (425kW) – that’s 35 hp more. And for a reason. It’s now, much faster. It does 0 to 62mph (100km/h) in just 4.3 seconds which is 0.3 seconds faster (7-percent) than the regular model.

All these come with price. A high price. You’ll need €21,765 (approximately $32,175) if you want to pimp your SL63 AMG with Kicherer’s package which also includes ultra-light 20″ RS-1 wheels, F1-style steering wheel with carbon gearshift paddles and an extra carbon trim. Worth it?

via MotorAuthority

Mitsubishi has released a new images of its 10th generation Lancer Evolution. The official debut will make at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show at the end of October. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X will be launched towards the end of November. Sales of the EVO X in Europe, USA and the rest of the world will begin in mid 2008.

Here’s you chance to get a “live” glimpse of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X performing test runs in the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. Apart from the new lightweight and high-performance 2.0-liter turbocharged MIVEC 4-cylinder engine that’s expected to produce around 300 Hp, the new EVO X will also feature a new 6speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission (like Audi-VW’s renowned clutchless DSG gearbox).For hardcore gearheads like ourselves, Mitsubishi will also offer a traditional 6speed manual gearbox -if you’ve driven the EVO you’ll understand why.