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CoverEFX Volkswagen Touareg W12
This is the CoverEFX Volkswagen Touareg W12 Sport Edition, a custom version developed on the previous generation SUV which packs 500 horsepower as it is based on the most powerful engine offered by VW.
With only 500 units to be sold the CoverEFX Volkswagen Touareg W12 features a complete CFC film lamination in gun-metal/black gloss that makes the car look sportier plus a series of new elements like air inlets, front grille and mirrors, various chrome inserts abd glazed taillights.
2011 Audi Q7 price
The 2011 Audi Q7 price for UK was announced over the weekend, and based on their orders the first customers are scheduled to receive their new-generation German SUV in late June.
The 2011 Audi Q7 comes with a new 3.0-litre TFSI power-plant that is with 12 and 16 percent more fuel efficient, depending on output while the new 3.0-litre TDI unit is also offering 19 per cent lower fuel consumption figures due to the new engine start-stop system.
Kia Magentis Estate
After revealing the new generation Kia Magentis at this year’s New York Auto Show, the Korean firm is apparently thinking of developing an estate version as well.
This new body style would be named either the K5 or Optima and the news comes from the company’s chief designer Peter Schreyer who said that he would love to do a Kia Magentis Estate for the European market as well as a coupe variant for North America.
Techart Porsche Panamera Black Edition
German tuning specialist Techart has prepared a new body kit for the 4-door Porsche Panamera, and this time they opted for an ‘all black’ appearance.
Considering that in many cultures the colour black symbolizes individuality, autonomy and experience the Techart Porsche Panamera Black Edition received a completely matt black exterior along with a set of 22 inch TECHART Formula II light alloys that also painted black.
2011 Porsche Cayenne promo video
This is the first 2011 Porsche Cayenne promo video used by German automaker when their new generation SUV was officially unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.
The Stuttgart based manufacturer has already mentioned that orders for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne are exceeding expectations and as far as production the company said one in every seven Cayennes will be hybrid.
Video: Bizarre Formula 1 Crash
This is one of the most bizarre Formula 1 crash videos we have seen, and it involves Sebastien Buemi and his Torro Rosso car in the first free practice session ahead of the GP in China.
As Buemi was accelerating on a straight portion of the circuit at a certain moment both his front wheels flew into the air causing the Swiss driver to end up on gravel, without suffering any injuries.
Ferrari 599 GTO sold out
It looks like limited production series are very successful, and this was expected to be the case with the fastest ever road car built by the Prancing Horse, the Ferrari 599 GTO.
The 12-cylinder Berlinetta was presented in Modena at the Military Academy’s Ducal Palace where the 500 guests from all over the world that attended received a painful news : all 599 exemplars Ferrari 599 GTO have been already sold out.
2011 Audi A8L Long Wheelbase
The Long Wheelbase version (LWB) 2011 Audi A8L has been unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show and Ingolstadt’s flagship car is now around 2 inches longer than its main rivals, the Mercedes S Class LWB and the BMW 7 Series LWB.
The 2011 Audi A8L Long Wheelbase has an overall length of 17.5 feet and its powertrain includes the W12 engine producing 500 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque.
2011 Volkswagen Touran Price
The 2011 Volkswagen Touran price list for the automakers home market has been released.
For the most fuel efficeint version 2011 Volkswagen Touran 1.2 TSI Bluemotion with the Trendline level of trim that packs 105 BHP pricing starts at 22,400 Euro while the range topping 2.0-litre TDI version featuring the Highline DSG equipment level carries a price tag of 33,400 Euro.
Renault Fluence ZE and Kangoo Express ZE production versions
The French automaker announced that the Renault Fluence ZE and Kangoo Express ZE designs have been finalized and customers that are interested in owning an electrical vehicle can initiate their pre-reservations at www.renault-ze.com
No word on the Renault Fluence ZE and Kangoo Express ZE prices but besides France the European market should receive the two electric models sometime in 2011.