Powerful dynamism, stamina and endurance are just as important in sport as out on the road. To be successful, you need to use your energy as efficiently as possible: On June 23, eleven white Audi A4 2.0 TDI models took to the start in the efficiency competition organized by Audi and Auto Bild. To stand a chance of winning, however, the teams have to complete the total distance of over 1,650 kilometers (1,025.26 miles) with an average fuel consumption of under four liters (over 58.80 US (...)
In a interview with CarMagazine, Volkswagen Group's Design Director Walter De Silva confirmed the existence of a new V12 supercar in the future Lamborghini line-up. He also said that the newly launched Gallardo LP560-4 - will continue to influence future product, specifically the arrow nose and forward projecting air intakes. The future supercar will be a all-wheel drive model and will be launched after the much-rumored Murcielago SV. The design will be inspired by the Reventon. About it (...)
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Porsche a prezentat azi doua noi modele din noua generatie 911: Carrera 4 si Carrera 4S, modele ce vin cu tractiune integrala. Ambele vor intra in vanzare din 25 Octombrie. Carrera 4 este propulsat de un motor de 3.6 litri ce dezvolta 345 CP (cu 20 mai mult fata de vechiul model). Datorita sistemului PDK consumul este redus la 10.1 litri pe 100 de kilometri. Carrera 4S este propulsat de un motor de 3,8 litri ce dezvolta 385 CP (cu 30 mai mult fata de vechiul model), iar consumul (...)
Cand ai pana in 30 de ani si reusesti sa pui mana pe o masina ca Lamborghini uiti de siguranta rutiera! Dovada sta "cursa" dintre cele douasuper masini de azi noapte din capitala. Numai ca nu au reusit sa o duca la capat si au mai ranit si pe altii nevinovati! Unul dintre bolizi a intrat într-o maşină care venea regulamentar din partea opusă. În automobilul lovit se aflau două femei, care au ajuns la spital. Conducătorii auto din cele două Lamborghini au scăpat nevătămaţi, iar acum trebuie să dea (...)
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Carrozeria Touring made its come back few weeks ago at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este with the unveiling of two designed cars based on Maserati models. First was the Maserati A8 GCS Berlinetta, a model that was inspired by the 60's berlinettas, while the second one, Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback, will go into limited production. The next company that will cooperate with Carrozeria Touring will be Ferrari. They want a model that will be able to satisfy customers looking for (...)
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Alfa Romeo confirmed it will unveil a hotted-up version of its new Mito supermini in summer 2009. The GTA version will be powered by a 1750cc, turbocharged engine that will deliver 230bhp. It will include direct injection, variable valve timing and Alfa says it is set to be the most powerful car in the sector. The 1750cc engine was used for the first time in the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Giuliettas of the 1960s and was a real success. (...)
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Honda will unveil a redesigned version of its Ridgeline pick-up next year. The 2009 Ridgeline will take design cues from the recently released 2009 Pilot. Up front it will feature an all new, Pilot-inspired grill, a reworked bumper cover and two extra set of lights down low. At the rear we can see a freshened set of tail lights, a new lower bumper that now flows into the fender flares and a backup camera lens next to the handle on the tailgate. Next to the current engine line-up the (...)
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ROUSH Performance used the National Mustang Show as the stage to unveil the new 2009 RTC Mustang. The cover was pulled off on Saturday, June 21 by Rick Hill, a ROUSH regional manager, to the applause and delight of a thick crowd of enthusiasts and journalists. The RTCTM is a two-tone coupe, black on the top with the Ford base color along the bottom. The model will be limited to just 200 units and should start showing up on ROUSH-authorized dealers shortly. Part of the festivities (...)
AutoBild had the chance to test the 2009 Ferrari California. And here it is the beauty they tested! Enjoy the picture gallery! Set to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, the 2009 California is powered by a 4.3 liter V8 engine that delivers 460 hp at 7,500 rpm. It makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in less than 4 seconds and hits a top speed of 192 mph. .
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Taking a significant leap from the traditional 30- and 60-second broadcast advertising model, luxury automaker Lincoln is delivering a first this week with the national television launch of a three-minute movie featuring the all-new 2009 Lincoln MKS. Shot on location in Hollywood Hills, MadCrazyLove is a three-minute commercial, with accompanying 30- and 15-second spots, that introduces the newest member of the Lincoln family – the 2009 Lincoln MKS – against the backdrop of a fun, (...)
A matte-black Gallardo LP560-4 was spotted in Las Vegas. If Lamborghini only showed us the white version, you have now the chance to see this black beauty in action. .
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Speed And Motion
There are just a couple of weeks left before the big double birthday party: Volkswagen New Beetle fans from all over Europe are going to be celebrating the tenth anniversary of the cult car line; at the same time the New Beetle Sunshine Tour is starting its fifth run in July. Alongside the production models, special paint jobs or completely new body work will all be on display at our grand review drive along the Baltic Sea coastline. The birthday tour starts midday on Saturday, July 19, at (...)
Audi Tradition is marking this year's Festival of Speed at Goodwood, England (July 11 to 13, 2008) with a world debut. At the largest classic car racing event in the world, the Ingolstadt company will be taking the wraps off an absolutely authentic reconstruction of the original Auto Union "Silverarrow" Type D Dual Compressor from 1939. Construction of this racing car, the original version of which won two Grand Prix races at the hands of H.P. Müller and Tazio Nuvolari, took (...)
Nissan announced pricing on the all-new, flagship 2009 Nissan Maxima, which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide. The seventh generation Maxima returns to its heritage as "The 4-Door Sports Car(TM)," combining thrilling performance with premium sedan comfort, quality and amenities. It features all-new sports styling, a driver-oriented interior and an enhanced 290hp 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine - offering 35 more hp than the previous generation Maxima and better fuel (...)
Driving a 200 mph car is everyone's dream, but not many of us actually have the money to buy a car like a Saleen S7. So, renting it might be the best options, even if its only for one day! The car can be yours for $4000 a day! The Saleen S7 is America's super car: a limited production, hand-built masterpiece designed by race drivers and engineers to push the very limits of what is considered legal to drive on the street. GDC's candy-apple-red Saleen S7 has a naturally aspirated, 7-liter 550 (...)
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BMW will unveil its future PAS (renderings by AutoBild) at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, while sales will begin shortly after. With a length of 4.90 meter, the future PAS will be longer than the new X6 SUV. Placed between the 5 and the 7-Series, the future PAS will borrow the engines from the future 5-Series. It will be offered as a RWD model, but FWD will be offered as an option. Power will start from 272 hp for the 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine and will go up to 420 hp for the V8 (...)
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Autotelegraaf
Land Rover will add a new model to its line-up starting 2012: a new seven-seat model based on the Freelander platform. Internally known as the "Project L486", it will have unique bodywork, styling and interior to mark it out as being more than a Freelander variant. The engines will be shared with the Freelander, meaning a 2.0-litre and 2.2-litre diesels with a choice of manual, automatic and twin-clutch transmissions. The design will be a mix between the Freelander and forthcoming LRX. (...)
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AutoCar
Auto Motor Und Sport revealed the first rendering of the future 9-5, and we might say it looks pretty good, much better compared to the current generation. With design inspired by the Aero-X Concept, the future 9-5 will be a four-door coupe model, with a length of 4.9 meters and a head-up display making it onto the equipment list. Official debut will be made next year at the Geneva Motor Show. (...)
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If you remember, a few days ago we reported that the future Transformers 2 will feature a new mystery concept car. Today the guys from Jalopnik revealed a new photo with the future concept. The image comes next to two new shots of the "Bumblebee" version of the 2010 Chevy Camaro Z28. The guy who send the photos to Jalopnik claims not only that this is a 2010 (or 2012) Corvette concept, but also that this isn't the "SS" Camaro, it's the Z28. It is also reported that this might just be a (...)
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Noua limuzină SEAT se va numi „EXEO”. Lansarea pe piaţă, programată pentru prima jumătate a anul 2009, va marca un nou punct de referinţă în istoria mărcii spaniole, care îşi extinde gama de modele spre noi segmente. SEAT EXEO este o limuzină elegantă şi dinamică, de înaltă calitate, care etalează o tehnologie de excepţie şi reflectă cu fidelitate trăsăturile personalităţii SEAT: design atrăgător, caracter sportiv şi spirit tânăr. Numele EXEO inspiră putere, excelenţă şi tehnologie avansată şi exprimă în (...)
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