Arias Pistons 12.5:1 Compression 82mm Bore Honda B-series on 2040-parts.com

AC Schnitzer upgrades BMW M6 line

AC Schnitzer has a new performance package for the BMW M6 coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe. In addition to engine upgrades, the tuning company adds suspension pieces, bodywork, interior bits and a choice of 20- or 21-inch wheels. Output is up from 560 hp to 620 hp, while torque grows to 582 lb-ft.

Frank Stephenson on the importance of color in design

During the announcement of the McLaren Automotive's partnership with paints and coatings company, AkzoNobel, Car Design News took the opportunity to discuss the importance of color in design with design director Frank Stephenson. According to Stephenson color's ability to invoke emotions and communicate with viewers, he described just how big a part it has to play in the design process and how it inspires designers when developing products. "The first thing color does is influence the brand – it gives the customer an identifiable element to what we're talking about.

Goodwood Festival of Speed video and gallery

By Sarah-Jayne Harrison Motor Shows 07 July 2009 11:00 We've published our main Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009 blogs and galleries here – but we've come back with so many more snapshots and handycam video clips that we've pulled them altogether on this page. So here's a rag-bag mixture of amateur handiwork from our team of roving reporters. It's a rough 'n' ready assortment of photos and videos and will hopefully share some of the high-octane feel and noise at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.Click through our gallery to the right and scroll to the foot of the page for the video clips of cars piling up Lord March's front driveway in front of 130,000 enthusiasts.