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News on Aston Martin, Porsche, Kia, Shelby GT-H Mustang

First photo of a manual Aston Martin Vanquish

As we reported a few weeks ago, Aston Martin announced a transmission conversion kit that will allow existing Vanquish customers the option of converting the car’s standard Auto Shift Manual (ASM) system to a conventional six-speed manual.

The conversion kit is good for all Vanquish models produced since 2001,

Aston Martin Vanquish S Ultimate Edition , which only 40 will be made, can also be fitted with the six-speedmanual transmission.

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Porsche releases Cayman Aerokit

Porsche has announced a new factory Aerokit for its Cayman and Cayman S that is designed to be functional and offers a sportier, dynamic appearance. The kit consists of add-on spoiler lips for the standard front-end apron panel and a new, fixed rear spoiler.

The Aerokit’s components, tested in the Porsche’s wind tunnel, reduces lift at the front and rear axles, making the car even more stable at high speeds. The components are matched, and have to be installed as a set.

The Aerokit can be ordered from Porsche Exclusive for 3,500 Euros (excluding value-added tax) for installation on a new car, and come painted in the cars body color. Unpainted kits for later customization will be available from Porsche Tequipment in March for 2,950 Euros (excluding value-added tax).

Kia to offer aftermarket parts for Rio and Spectra

Kia will begin offering aftermarket performance parts at dealerships, which will feature a warranty from the automaker. The performance parts line will intially include parts for the Rio subcompact and the Spectra compact cars.

For the Rio, spoilers, ground-effect kits and doorsill plates will be available. Spectra parts include gauge appearance kits, leather shift knobs, sport pedals, spoilers and sport mesh grilles. Later in the 2007 model year, other parts will become available, said Len Hunt, executive vice president of Kia Motors America Inc.

It is the first such program offered by Kia. “We want to bring excitement, safety and quality to our customers,” Hunt said. “This parts program will be good for our customers and good for the dealers.”

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SEMA: Shelby GT-H Mustang Convertible Concept

Last week at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Shelby Automobiles unveiled a convertible version of its popular GT-H Mustang. While Shelby says the Shelby GT-H Convertible Concept highlights components for late model Mustangs including special parts and packages for the Shelby GT-H and upcoming Shelby GT models, it’s not clear if Shelby will produce a convertible version of the GT-H Hertz Mustang. At least the concept car hints that it may be something that is being considered.

The GT-H Convertible includes a host of upgrades that will be available for all 2005 and later Mustangs, Shelby GT and those who will be purchasing the Shelby GT-H’s their rental days are over. Upgrades include 14-inch brake package; custom 20-inch Razor wheels; front and rear brake duct kit; driving light package and lower billet grille insert designed to fit all California Special Mustangs, Shelby GT-H’s and Shelby GT’s; three-gauge center dash-pod with custom Shelby gauges; custom floor mats, sequential tail lamps, authentic racing hood pin kit; billet engine fluid caps and oil dip stick, and various interior appointments.

The component upgrades for 2005 and later Mustangs will be available in the first quarter of 2007, and will be the sold through Shelby Automobiles Las Vegas headquarters and a national dealer network.

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