Ready for launch in the spring ’10, the BMW M3 GTS is here to give BMW drivers the ultimate car for power and performance. Unfortunately North America won’t be seeing this special model, much like how the CSL was. But the new M3 Coupe will be the ultimate car for clubsport events over in Europe with modifications to the drivetrain, suspension and the body of the car, as well as its interior. Don’t be surprised to see some of its goodness imported to the US in no time.inline_mediumwraptextright27191803/news/eurp_0911_2010_bmw_m3_gtseurp_0911_01_z+2010_bmw_m3_gts+front_passenger_side.JPG.jpgTrue

BMW has built its reputation on six-cylinder power units. This configuration has particular appeal for its smoothness and refinement, but also superior power and performance plus a characteristic sound.inline_mediumwraptextright27191398/news/eurp_0911_bmw_concept_6_six_cylinder_motorcycleeurp_0911_01_z+bmw_concept_6_six_cylinder_motorcycle+front_left.jpgTrue

The new 2010 Lotus Evora has only been shown on a few occasions so far in the US and Canada but the first two months of production are already pre-sold. Starting November 13 two Evoras will embark on a 44 dealer Open House Tour in the US to give potential buyers a closer look.inline_mediumwraptextright31379514/news/eurp_0911_2010_lotus_evoraeurp_0911_01_z+2010_lotus_evora+side.jpgTrue

Here are the first official pictures of the new Volvo S60. According to Volvo, it’s sportier and more dynamic than the previous generation.inline_mediumwraptextright25953134/news/eurp_0911_2011_volvo_s60eurp_0911_01_o+2011_volvo_s60+front_driver_side.jpgTrue

With Volkswagen Motorsport continuing to build on an extremely successful ‘09 campaign on track and off-road, a new range of clothing and accessories has been launched to appeal to all motorsport fans. The new Motorsport Collection from Volkswagen Lifestyle, available to order today, comprises a range of items from clothing to travel accessories, all in a dark blue and contrasting white color scheme with subtle red detailing.inline_mediumwraptextright31355175/news/eurp_0911_volkswagen_motorsport_attireeurp_0911_01_z+motorsports_collection+jacket_umbrella.jpgTrue

To celebrate the launch of the new Evolution 911 course at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone, enthusiasts can log on to www.porsche.co.uk/competition and try their hand at identifying a variety of iconic Porsche 911 models from history.inline_mediumwraptextright31354419/news/eurp_0911_porsche_evolution_911_competitioneurp_0911_03_o+porsche_evolution_911_competition+old_to_new_front.jpgTrue

Maybe we’re crazy, but ’tis the season of giving. So here at eurotuner we’ll be sending new GoPro HD Hero Motorsports video cameras to three lucky readers. If you’re a Euro enthusiast who loves driving your car through the canyons or twisties, or maybe you’re a more serious driver and push your car to the limits at the track, the GoPro HD camera is a must-have companion. We’ve used the first-gen GoPro cameras on multiple occasions.inline_mediumwraptextright26851654/news/eurp_0910_win_hd_hero_motorsports_cameraeurp_0910_01_z+hero_camera+close_up.jpgTrue

Volkswagen of America announced that Joseph Chase of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio was the first to win one of six, limited-edition Mk6 GTI vehicles as part of its wildly popular and free new gaming application, Real Racing GTI.inline_mediumwraptextright27068626/news/eurp_0911_volkswagen_gti_iphone_app_winnereurp_0911_01_z+volkswagen_gti_won_playing_iphone_app+red_mk6.jpgTrue

Volkswagen will field five Race Touaregs as the team bids to defend one of the most challenging international motorsport events, the Dakar Rally.inline_mediumwraptextright31256700/news/eurp_0911_volkswagen_defend_dakar_rally_five_race_touaregseurp_0911_01_z+volkswagen+side_view.jpgTrue

We know that an increasing number of you are getting more adventurous in the shows you visit. The get-together at the end of your street no longer holds your attention and you’re looking for a bigger rush. Traveling cross-country to check out a big show on the opposite coast is becoming more frequent, and overseas visits are gaining in popularity.inline_mediumwraptextright27014260/eventcoverage/eurp_0911_edition_38_volkswagen_showeurp_0911_01_z+edition_38_volkswagen_show+brown_volkswagen.jpgTrue

DSG Paddle Shifters
S2T Performance MSRP: $195.95
Info: www.s2tpp.com
Hook up your DSG transmission with a bolt-on paddle shifter set from S2T. These billet paddles are 100% CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and come in different finishes such as brushed, polished, black and mirrored. Not only do they offer a better shape and feel, but also accentuate any interior.inline_mediumwraptextright25636622/offshore/091100/eurp_0911_dsg_paddle_shifters_productseurp_0911_02_o+new_products+paddle_shifters.jpgTrue

Enter Your Ride If you'd like to enter your car for a chance to be chosen as Ride of the Month, select one good, high-resolution (300dpi at 4x6", at least 1MB) photo in jpeg format and a spec list, including your name, location, make and model. Then send it to: readersrides@eurotuner.com Or you can mail the photo along with your contact information and mod list to: eurotuner Readers' Rides, 6420 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048-5515 Need some help? No worries; guidelines to help you capture your car and send it to us are online at www.eurotuner.com - so what are you waiting for?

It's 3am on a Friday morning and we're having trouble sleeping. Project TDI and Silverstone have been polished, oil topped off and fuel tanks filled. But for some reason, shuteye seemed next to impossible. It was probably because we'd spent too long on the West Coast without a Euro car show to enjoy. That was until the third annual Wüstefest arrived on the first weekend of June. For three days, we'd be jam-packed into a caravan from several different states heading to Las Vegas, where we'd be treated to a car show, barbecue and, of course, Sin City mischief.inline_mediumwraptextright30973866/eventcoverage/eurp_0911_wustefest_las_vegas_nevada_2009eurp_0911_01_o+wustefest+aerial_photo.jpgTrue

You know winter's approaching when there are two winter tire tests in a magazine, right... That's because we're trying to persuade those of you in what's known as the "winter tire belt" not to risk your property and health when the worst weather hits. Don't take your chances again on a set of high-performance or all-season tires this year. You may have got away with it up to now, but eventually you're luck will run out.inline_mediumwraptextright26732680/techarticles/eurp_0911_continental_tires_extreme_winter_tireeurp_0911_11_o+continental_tires+continental_group.jpgTrue

Going into the Castrol Syntec Top Car Challenge, we had everything going for us. Our fearless combatant was Mike Ghaemi, a passionate Audi enthusiast and speed demon from Van Nuys, CA; his weapon - an all-wheel drive 700whp '01 Audi S4. The car was ready for war with its 2.7 liter bored to 2.8 using JE pistons and Cunningham rods. It also had ported and polished heads, upgraded cams and larger Garrett GT28RS turbos from Autospeed Performance. Even the suspension and brakes was dialed-in by Stasis Engineering, while the tires were the stickiest around thanks to Nitto's NT01s.inline_mediumwraptextright25606952/eventcoverage/eurp_0911_mike_ghaemis_audi_s4_top_car_challengeeurp_0911_02_o+2001_audi_s4+peeling_out.jpgTrue

It's alright, you can admit it. Despite living in an area where it snows in the winter, you've never owned a set of winter tires. At best you have a set of barely-there all-seasons on your old stock wheels. We've been there too...inline_mediumwraptextright26759677/features/eurp_0911_falken_tires_eurowinter_hs439_tire_revieweurp_0911_02_o+eurowinter_tires+bmw_front.jpgTrue

After a long week in the office, we hopped on the last flight to Seattle, WA in anticipation of the ninth annual Leavenworth Drive. Heavy rain slapped our Boeing 737 as we entered the Pacific Northwest. With a gloomy forecast for Saturday, it was looking unlikely that the record of 600 cars from last year's amazing turnout could be surpassed or even met.inline_mediumwraptextright26752150/eventcoverage/eurp_0911_leavenworth_drive_european_carvaneurp_0911_01_o+leavenworth_drive+convertible.jpgTrue

Erik Mk2
It's no mystery; the Scandinavian car enthusiasts create some of the craziest concepts ever seen when the long winters force residents to stay inside. For people like Jan Erik from Norway, that means staying in his home garage. For the last two years, Jan has been dedicated to building this insane Mk2 VW GTI 16v. The DTM-style widebody conversion is unmistakable. But look inside and you'll see this Mk2 is a mid-engined masterpiece. And unlike most VW racecars, the power from the 16v isn't being pushed to the front, but the rear wheels instead!inline_mediumwraptextright25538318/techarticles/eurp_0911_mk2_corrado_gti_garage_projecteurp_0911_01_o+garage_projects+mkii.jpgTrue

ET Tech In et 8/09, we saw an 8hp peak gain by upgrading the driveline fluid with products from Bavarian Autosport. This month, we crank things up to see what BimmerWorld's Sunbelt OBD2 cam kit is about.inline_mediumwraptextright26762041/techarticles/eurp_0911_track_pipe_cams_project_m3eurp_0911_02_o+bmw_m3_project+front_view.jpgTrue

A poor economy can be a good thing. It means supply is up, demand is down, and cars are dirt cheap. So we went in search of a new project car and the original B5 Audi S4 grabbed our attention. It's got everything; all-wheel drive, twin-turbos, a bulletproof bottom end and a cornucopia of parts both OEM and aftermarket to throw at it. But there's a downside; most cars are either abused beaters you should avoid or heavily modified, high-dollar cars with their share of problems.inline_mediumwraptextright26733958/techarticles/eurp_0911_project_car_b5_audi_s4eurp_0911_02_o+project_audi_s4+s4_cornering.jpgTrue

A well-established part of the regular Euro scene in Southern California, SoCal Euro has gone from a small event in an office parking lot to a major event at the Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego in a few, short years.inline_mediumwraptextright26721334/eventcoverage/eurp_0911_socal_euro_gtg_get_togethereurp_0911_02_o+socal_gtg+group_5.jpgTrue

Following a great deal of speculation, Volkswagen of America has released the first official glimpse of the forthcoming New Mid-size sedan (NMS). The car is very important to VWoA since it will be produced in the company’s all-new production facility in Chattanooga, TN. It’s proposed market introduction is scheduled for late 2011.inline_mediumwraptextright26848498/news/eurp_0910_2011_volkswagen_mid_size_sedaneurp_0910_z_00+vw_concept_2011_sedan+drawing.jpgTrue

Following the successful debut of the compressed natural gas-powered Scirocco GT24-CNG at the Nürburgring 24-hour race, VW is launching a one-make Bio-CNG-powered race series in 2010.inline_mediumwraptextright26848267/news/eurp_0910_volkswagen_scirroco_cup_race_serieseurp_0910_z_02+vw_racing_series+front_view.jpgTrue

Kevlar Muffler Cover
Thermo Tec MSRP: Website
Info: www.thermotec.com
Excessive heat is the unfortunate byproduct of power. To ward off the high-exhaust temps on your ride, Thermo Tec has introduced its new Kevlar muffler covers. These blankets can handle a continuous stream of 1100°F. If high temps still aren't under control, Thermo Tec also offers a matching heat shield that's good for a smoldering 3000°F.inline_mediumwraptextright26815162/features/eurp_0910_new_products_october_2009eurp_0910_02_o+products+muffler_cover.jpgTrue

French rally driver Sébastien Loeb snatched the World Rally Championship by a single point last weekend in a dramatic final rally of the season in Wales. Starting the Wales Rally GB a point behind Mikko Hirvonen, Loeb held on to the lead from start to finish to secure a famous victory, his 54th overall, and a historic sixth consecutive World Rally Championship Drivers’ title.inline_mediumwraptextright26813617/news/eurp_0910_sebastien_loeb_wins_world_rally_championshipeurp_0910_01_z+sebastien+citroen_front.jpgTrue