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Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo racing in Belgium
The Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo will be racing in Belgium on 23-25 July 2009 for the 7th, 8th and 9th rounds of the season. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4’s will compete in the the world’s fastest one-make series on the famous Spa-Francorchamps race track and among drivers there are Fabio Babini and Claudio Rossetto from team Petri Corse, ex-Formula 1 test-driver Marco Apicella and Alexander Frei – 2004 Le Mans Endurance Series Champion. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 models feature a 5.2-litre V10 engine “Stratified Direct Injection” equipped with permanent…
Ferrari to offer free roadside assistance
Good news for Ferrari car owners. Ferrari announced today that it will offer free roadside assistance for all its Prancing Horse cars built since 1947 that are not already covered by the factory or any POWER warranties. For 12 moths Ferrari owners will benefit from the new free roadside assistance whenever their Italian supercar will have technical difficulties. Under the “With You” free roadside assistance the expenses involved in returning home or reaching the closest Ferrari Service Centre, and even hotel stay whenever the case applies will be covered. The free Ferrari service scheme is already available for Italian clients and the European markets are expected to…
Dezent RB wheels for Mercedes C Class
Dezent, the Austrian based comapny specialized in steel and alloy wheels manufacturing has introduced a new set of rims available for the Mercedes C Class. These are the Dezent RB and besides the Mercedes C Class they can also be fitted on the E Class model. The Dezent RB wheels for Mercedes C Class size 7.5 x 16 are among the first to meet the new EU ECE norm, meaning they can be used anywhere in Europe without ABE or any other registration, and as an additional advantage they offer the possibility of using the original C Class attachment screws. The Dezent RB wheels for Mercedes C Class feature a five pairs of double-spokes design…
Mansory Vincero Bugatti Veyron video
The first Mansory Vincero Bugatti Veyron video has surfaced onto the Internet. The vehicle represents the world’s only customization project for the already exclusive Bugatti Veyron offering a series of exterior modifications, a new interior and a 108 hp power boost to the standard version. The Mansory Vincero Bugatti Veyron that can now unleash no less than 1109 hp features a naked carbon fiber body, a restyled front grill, new panels, a set of dark gold-tone stainless steel wheels, a new exhaust and LED lighting. These modifications carry a price tag as exclusive as the car, as you can now add 700,000 Euros on top of what someone would pay for a standard Veyron, bringing the total Mansory Vincero…
Mercedes E63 AMG review
One of the first Mercedes E63 AMG review videos comes from the Germans at AutobildTV that took the powerful luxury sedan for a spin. The Mercedes E63 AMG has a 6.3-litre V8 under its bonnet that is good for 525 horsepower (386 kW) and 630 Nm of torque, and all that power is put to the ground via AMG’s SPEEDSHIFT MCT seven-speed sports transmission. Performance figures indicate that the Mercedes E63 AMG can sprint from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 4.5 seconds while top speed is limited to 250 Km/h. Market launch is set for August 2009 and information regarding price is yet to be revealed. Watch the Mercedes E63 AMG review video after the jump.
Video: Audi A5 Sportback
The first official footage with the Audi A5 Sportback was released today by the German car maker. The video offers a complete overview, featuring the company’s five door coupe in action plus interior scenes with the steering wheel, center console and seats. The Audi A5 Sportback is only available in Europe and will be offered with a choice of 3 gasoline and 3 diesel engines ranging 170 hp (125 kW) to 265 hp (195 kW). Three…
Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Daimler announced today that will add two fuel efficient models to their lineup. These are the Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and the Mercedes E200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY. Both models will have 4-cylinder engines under the bonnet and will come equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard. The Mercedes E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is powered by a 2.0-litre engine that can develop 136 hp (100 kW) needing only 5.2 to 5.5 litres of diesel to cover 100 kilometres. CO2 emission levels are between 137 – 145 g/km and accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h takes 10.2 seconds while top speed is clocked at 210 km/h. The petrol burning Mercedes E200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY comes with with a…
2010 Aston Martin Rapide spied in Kuwait
The 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is expected to be officially revealed to the world at this years edition Frankfurt Motor Show. That doesn’t mean we have to wait untill then, as the four door concept was spied in action on the streets of Kuwait. So much for Aston Martin picking Kuwait as an easy place to keep a low profile right? The 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will extract its power from the same 6.0-litre V12 unit found in the DB9 that produces 470 hp and 443 lb.-ft. of torque…
Kia Forte Hybrid LPI
The first commercial hybrid electric vehicle ever built by Kia Motors was just released onto the Korean market today. The Kia Forte Hybrid LPI – Petroleum Injection is the result of a USD 180 Million investment in research by the company over a 25 months time period and should offer an alternative to the huge demand for LPG-powered vehicles on Kia’s home market. The Kia Forte Hybrid LPI uses a 1.6-litre Gamma LPI engine plus an electric motor (with inverter and converter) and an 180V lithium ion polymer battery. Even though exact performance figures were not specified, the Kia Forte Hybrid LPI is a Super Low Emission Vehicle with 99 grams of CO2 released per kilometre. Among the eco-friendly features on the Kia Forte Hybrid…
ABT Audi S4 with 435 HP
The ABT Audi S4 was introduced today by the German tuner featuring discrete exterior modifications and a 102 hp increase over the standard S4 version. The power boost resulted from a series of engine tweaks and an optimized ECU turn the ABT Audi S4 into a little beast with 435 hp (320 kW) and 520 Nm of torque at its disposal. In terms of performance the ABT Audi S4 is now able to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 4.6 seconds, which is half a second faster than the standard S4 and can reach a top speed of 282 Km/h. As far as putting power to the ground, the 3.0-litre TFSI engine sends its juice to the rear wheels via a 7-speed DSG gearbox. For the exterior, the tunner recommends their set of 18 or 20 inch custom…