More Hybrid Tuning: Japan's Kenstyle Customizes New Toyota Prius and Honda Insight

It appears that the latest batch of gasoline-electric hybrid cars from Japan have caught the attention of several tuning firms including Kenstyle that has applied its styling expertise on the new Honda Insight and Toyota Prius hybrids. In both cases the Japanese tuner's package includes specific grille treatments, beefy front and rear aprons with matching side skirts, various alloy wheel designs as well as a sport muffler and tail pipe. And for a more aggressive stance, the firm also lowers the vehicles' ride height. More images after the jump.

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Ferrari Factory in Maranello

Ferrari Factory in Maranello

Inside the Ferrari Factory in Maranello, Italy

Ferrari factory is located in Maranello, Italy. Its's production process is, indeed, a curious combination of old-world craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. Come up on the front entrance, and it looks like nothing much has changed since the factory was built after the Second World War: many of the original offices are still being used and the colour scheme is the same as it once was. But the further
back you go, you find newer, more modern buildings that house brand-new equipment and use up-to-date techniques. The wind tunnel, for instance, was designed by famous Italian architect Renzo Piano; the adjacent building, where the road car development office is housed, features a second floor whose area is almost entirely covered by a reflecting pool, save for a couple of conference rooms.

The paint shop is so automated it's almost eerie: body shells work their way around inside it, first through a 360-degree anti-corrosion dip, then through various primer and paint processes before being baked. From the outside, there are no people visible anywhere in the shop as the candy-coloured bodies work their way through, and the robots move around them.

It's the engine shop across the street, however, that's probably the most impressive. Spanning the area of several football fields, its staff numbers less than 100, and about 50 engines are produced each day. The entire building is bathed in natural light, and plant gardens are scattered across the shop floor, encircling the various meeting areas. Here, robots do the majority of the work, with very little human intervention, increasing not only productivity but precision as well.

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2009 Corola

Steering

• Tilt Steering Column
• Telescopic Steering Wheel
• Power Rack and Pinion Steering

Suspension

• Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Shock Absorbers
• Semi-Independent Torsion Beam Rear Suspension With Shock Absorbers
• Rear Stabilizer Bar

Electrical

• 2 Front Power Outlets
• 12-Volt Battery

Braking & Traction

• Electronic Brake Assistance
• 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
• Front Power 274-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 229-mm Drum Brakes
• Electronic Brake Force Distribution

Safety

• Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
• Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
• Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
• Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
• Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
• Front Side Airbags
• Side Head Curtain Airbags
• Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
• Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
• Active Head Restraints
• Side Guard Door Beams
• Trunk Anti-Trap Device
• Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts

Anti-Theft & Locks

• Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
• Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Engine Immobilizer

Remote Controls & Remote Releases

• Remote Fuel Door Release
• Remote Trunk Release Located Inside Vehicle

Seats

• Cloth Seats
• Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Headrests
• Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats Manually Adjusts 4-Ways Total With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests

Storage

• Glovebox
• Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
• 2 Front and 2 Rear, 4 Cupholders Total
• Front Dual Door Mounted Storage

Instrumentation

• Warning Lights Include Brake System, Door Ajar, Electrical System, Low Fuel, Oil Pressure and Seatbelts Unfastened
• Digital Clock
• Tachometer
• Exterior Temperature Gauge
• Tire Pressure Monitor

Interior Lighting

• Trunk Light
• Delayed Courtesy Light

Exterior Lighting

• Daytime Running Lights
• Halogen Headlights

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

• Radio Data System
• AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player
• Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
• In-Glass Radio Antenna

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

• Interior Air Filter
• Manual Air Conditioning

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

• Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Trunk
• Carpeted Cargo Mat

Wheels & Tires

• Compact Spare Tire
• Steel Wheels, 15-In. X 6-In
• SBRP195/65R15 All-Season Tires

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

• Rear Window Defroster
• Dual Black Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors
• Front Dual Sunvisors
• Intermittent Windshield Wipers

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish

• Metallic Paint (If Selected)
• Front Air Dam
• Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers