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Belkin just announced the TuneCast Auto Live FM transmitter and ClearScan Live software application. Together, you can use your iPhone or iPod as an FM transmitter and locate the best radio frequency, based on your GPS location, to play music in the car. This way, you will be able to find the clearest FM frequency based on your location.

Some of the features of the TuneCast Auto Live are:

• Specifically compatible with iPhone OS 3.0
• Also compatible with the iPod Classic and nano
• ClearScan one-push station locator
• PRO setting optimizes audio and boosts volume
• Two programmable preset buttons
• High-contrast backlit display
• In-car charging

Since this device requires the iPhone OS 3.0, you can expect it to be available this Fall for a MSRP of $79.99. The ClearScan Live application will be a free download. Check out the full press release here.

Gemballa has released a new kit for the amazing Porsche Carrera GT. The Mirage GT "Carbon Edition" will produce 670hp (500kW) at 465lb-ft (630Nm) of torque.

Its times are:

• 0-62mph (100km/h) in 3.7 seconds
• 0-124mph (200km/h) in just 9.7
• Top speed of 208mph (335km/h)

The Elmoto is a cross between a mountain bike and a motorcycle. It is powered by a 2KW engine that should last you up to 65km on a single battery charge. The aluminum frame only weighs 45kg, which should allow you to travel at a top speed of almost 45km/h.

Technically, the Elmoto is a "green" vehicle, because it doesn't emit any carbon dioxide. The developers are hoping to sell around 100 bikes before the end of this year. Then, they hope to increase their marketing and go global, to make 2010 a big year for sales.

The Elmoto costs $5,700 and is currently only available in Europe. So, would you buy something like this to help save on gas, or too be more "Green"?

Using new T1-518 ASA centrifugal supercharger, G-Power uses a "soft" charging of 4.4psi for a continual boost for the BMW. By doing this, G-Power claims that it can constantly provide around 20% more torque to the M3.

The new supercharger will push the BMW M3 to 500hp, a top speed of 200+ mph and achieve a speed of 124mph in 13.5 seconds.

Other features G-Power has included include:

• Custom wheels
• Michelin sport tire
• New continuously height-adjustable, G-Power coil-over suspension system with nine settings
• New sports rear muffler
• Carbon-fiber panels
• Aluminum pedals and tailor made leather seats.

Currently, G-Power has not released any information regarding a price for the supercharger or the entire package. You can get more pics of the setup here.

The new BlueAnt S1 car speakerphone gives you a safe (and easy) way to use your mobile phone while driving. Want to answer a call? Simply say the word "Answer"… there is no need to take your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road. If your phone has a voice dial feature, you can make calls using your voice too.

What makes the S1 stand out from their previous models is this - thanks to multipoint technology, two people can have their phones connected to the S1 at the same time. Both users can make calls through the S1, and if either phone rings the call automatically transfers to the speakerphone. Read more

At 800hp, this 2L Ford Fiesta is a bit of a promo stunt by Ford as it gears up to bring the Fiesta back to the states. The Fiesta will be Ford Motor Company's main competition vehicle for rallying in the coming years, though. The highly modified Fiesta will feature an all-wheel-drive system and custom suspension with other modifications that have not been revealed.

There will be two Fiestas competing July 19th at Pike's Peak. They will be driven by Andreas Eriksson and rally legend Marcus Grönholm in the 'Unlimited Class' at Pike's Peak, in an attempt to be the first team to break the 10-minute mark over the 12.4-mile, 156-turn pavement and gravel course.

I can't wait to see this take place! You can grab the full press release here.

For those of you who don't know, Ken Imhoff has built his very own Lamborghini Countach from the ground up. It has taken him around 17 years and a lot of money to create this masterpiece. The only main difference between this and a real one is the engine. The real Countach houses a 5.0L V12 engine, while Ken's is equipped with a Ford 351 V8. As you'll see in the video, it still sounds great.

This is the first time I think this has actually been driven, so there is still a lot of work to be done when it comes to tuning it. Be sure to check out Ken's website for more information and pictures. And for more awesome automotive videos, click here.

The newly modified Porsche 911 Turbo Cabrio, now known as the Avalanche GTR 650 EVO-R, will sport 650hp (485kW) at 700lb-ft (950Nm) of torque. This little speedster will hit a top speed of 205mph, too!

The Avalanche GTR 650 features gull wing doors and headlights from the Carrera GT, a new hood, custom side skirts, a carbon-fiber front skirt, a new rear skirt to match the customized LED taillights, a new wing and a built-in rear diffuser to help improve downforce.

As far as the engine goes, you'll get a new race-spec crankshaft, forged pistons, high-flow turbochargers, new camshafts, new cylinder heads, and a high-performance exhaust system.

Get more info on the price for this package, here.

The first thing you'll notice about the new BMW 5-series GT is that its body shape is a mixture of a crossover, hatchback and wagon styles. This creates a very unique and eye catching body. In the dash, you will have access to BMW's iDrive system, matched to a 10.2in display. You'll also have a USB port, 80GB hard drive, DVD player and a heads-up-display. Thanks to the design of the 5-series GT, you receive a nice amount of storage. With the back seats completely folded down, you have access to 1,700L of storage space.

BMW will offer 3 different powertrain options. The 530d GT comes with a 245hp (180kW) 3.0L six-cylinder, turbodiesel engine with 398lb-ft (540Nm). The 535i version will feature a 306hp (225kW) straight-six, twin-turbocharged, petrol engine with 295lb-ft (400Nm) of torque. And the 550i performance model will come equipped with a turbocharged 4.4L petrol V8 pushing 407hp (300kW) with 442lb-ft (600Nm) of torque.Read more

This immaculate V12 Vantage was first unveiled at this year's Geneva Auto Show. With 12 months before the actual release, someone was fortunate enough to take it for a drive! Below is the video from Driver's Republic.

Remember, this car is limited to a total production of 1,000 units, so order yours quickly. The naturally aspirated 6.0L V12 engine produces 510hp at 420 lb-ft of torque and can achieve a top speed of 190mph. Aston Martin created this masterpiece to celebrate their 95th anniversary. I can't wait to see what they do when Aston Martin turns 100!

Get the full press release for the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage here.