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MANSORY 2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
Another custom creation presented by Mansory in Geneva this year is based on the 2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG, and apart from the numerous carbon fiber enhancements, the Swiss specialist has also developed a power kit that increases the output of the 5.5-litre V8 from under the bonnet.
The MANSORY 2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG uses a body kit comprising from autoclave-prepreg carbon fibre components such as front and rear wings, new side sills, a newly designed bonnet, a custom front apron with integrated daytime running lights, a rear apron with a powerful diffuser under it, plus a new rear spoiler.
Pagani Huayra: A Documentary
Italian supercar builder Pagani has released a documentary in which it tells the story of the Huayra. The footage is almost 15 minutes long and mentions pretty much everything that needs to be said about their company’s latest creation.
You will find out what inspired Horacio Pagani when he began working on the Huayra and also understand that this is not just a 230 mph rocket, but a work of art that embraces the spirit of the Italian Renaissance.
Audi may buy Ducati
The Brits from CarMagazine have recently reported that Audi may buy Italian superbike manufacturer Ducati.
One of their high-ranking sources have uncovered Audi’s plan on expanding from four wheels to two wheels, and they say that if everything goes well, a deal will most likely be finalised in mid April.
Despite their previous report which mentioned Dacati having an accumulated debt of around 800 million Euro, the Italian brand’s liabilities are actually at around 200 million Euro, which according to the same source, means that Audi could pay about 250 to 300 million Euro to acquire Ducati.
Renault Clio RS Red Bull Racing RB7 Edition
Renault has introduced the Clio RS Red Bull Racing RB7 Edition, a limited run model which celebrates the automaker’s involvement in Formula 1 in 2011.
Described as a vehicle dedicated to performance, the Renault Clio RS Red Bull Racing RB7 comes with Sirius Yellow painted elements (F1 style blade, door mirrors and diffuser) in contrast with the Profond Black body colour, 18 inch black Interlagos wheels wrapped in Bridgestone RE050A tyres, a chequered-pattern roof decal and Red Bull Racing badging on the doors.
Top Gear Series 18 Episode 7: Old M5 vs New M5
If today is Monday this means that BBC2 and BBC HD aired the latest episode of Top Gear last night right?
We won’t ask if you want to see it in case you’ve missed it because we already know what the answer will be, so follow the jump and enjoy.
As a quick reference in order to inform you what the Top Gear Series 18 Episode 7 is about, we will tell you that you are about to find out if you can go motor racing for less than it costs to play golf and also how the new M5 behaves in comparison with the old BMW M5.
Lamborghini Aventador J Videos
The one-off Lamborghini Aventador J has premiered in Geneva last week, and after we’ve seen the official videos from during its premiere in the Swiss Capital, here is a new one, titled ‘The Making of’ which sort of follows the car’s development process.
As we mentioned before, the engineers in Sant’Agata Bolognese have created yet another unique model called the Aventador J (just like they did in the past with the Reventon or the Sessto Elemento) which in this case shares its platform with the regular Aventador LP700-4.
2013 Nissan Altima 2nd Video Teaser
Nissan has published a second video teaser for the upcoming Altima, and this time we get a quick peak at how this 2013 model will look like from the front.
The 2013 Nissan Altima will premiere at the New York Auto Show next month, and the company states that this will be more than just premium design features applied inside and out, but also about ‘outstanding fuel economy’ and ‘driver-focused technologies’.
2012 Seat Ibiza UK Price
The facelifted Seat Ibiza range was introduced back in January, and now the Spanish brand is announcing UK pricing for their most successful model which will arrive at dealerships next month.
The 2012 Seat Ibiza price does not come with an increase over the outgoing model, in fact the majority of the Ibiza derivatives will cost less than before.
The entry level Ibiza which comes with with a 3-door body style and with a 60 PS 1.2-litre engine under its bonnet will costs from 9,995 GBP, while the 5-door variant will start at 11,430 GBP, and in this case we are talking about the 1.2 70 PS model.
2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty Platinum
The Blue Oval has revealed the 2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty Platinum during the weekend, the “no-compromise truck” with added luxury and unique design ques as well as with a wealth of standard features.
The “The F-Series Super Duty Platinum is the latest expression of Built Ford Tough truck luxury,” said Brian Rathsburg, F-Series Super Duty Marketing manager. “It has a distinct appearance and a long list of features to deliver a superior experience. Along with that, it has all of the capability F-Series trucks are famous for.”
2013 Toyota Venza Facelift Teased
Toyota decided to offer a peak at the facelift version Venza ahead of the crossover’s public debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show.
Through this teaser we can already understand that the car’s exterior styling will only suffer minor changes, changes that will include the LED infused headlights, the revamped upper and lower grille, modified fog lamps and taillights and new 19 inch wheels .
The 2013 Toyota Venza will also come with three new exterior colours (Attitude Black, Cypress Pearl, and Cosmic Gray Mica) and with extra added value through several new standard convenience features and updated option packages that include the Entune multi-media system.