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Caractere Audi A5 Cabrio
Many tuners have approached the new Audi A5 lately, and after we presented the custom package offered by Senner Tuning for the coupe version two days ago, now it is time for the Caractere Audi A5 Cabrio to make its appearance. The Caractere Audi A5 Cabrio has been fitted with a custom body kit that accentuates the vehicle’s aggressive look and the list of features includes a new front bumper offering improved airflow through its large air intakes, a new rear bumper that includes a silencer and also accommodates the new stainless steel exhaust pipes. To round up it’s overall appearance the Caractere Audi A5 Cabrio is equipped with the company’s custom CW1 light alloy rims…

Infiniti FX price for UK
The Infiniti FX price for UK along with the details regarding the various versions that will be available in Britain starting from September this year were released today. There are three versions destined for UK’s market and these are the Infiniti FX37 GT, FX37S and FX50S. The Infiniti FX37 GT price starts at 42,600 GBP and under it’s bonnet you’ll find a 3.7-litre V6 that is able to develop 316 bhp and 360 Nm of torque (266 lb-ft) taking the SUV from 0 to 62 mph (100 Km/h) in 6.8 seconds. The Infiniti FX37S price tag reveals the 44,600 GBP figure, and is basically an Infiniti FX37 GT fitted with extra options like sports seats for the driver and front passenger and electronically controlled shock absorbers plus various other features. For 9,200 GBP over the 37S the Infiniti FX50S price…

Grand Bentley Teaser
A future Rolls Royce Phantom competitor has been introduced today in a vague form so far through the Grand Bentley teaser released today by the British automaker. The future luxury saloon that is so far called Grand Bentley is meant to replace the current Arnage lineup and official debut is expected sometime towards the end of summer 2009. Along with the Grand Bentley teaser the company has also released a short video and for now we’ll have to settle with a preview of the front section of the car, more specifically the bonnet and a section from the front grille. More details on the Grand Bentley we’ll appear on our site as soon as they become available to the media…

BMW E93 M3 Convertible fully chromed
The Russians seem to have developed a passion for bright shiny objects lately, and they start expressing their passion through their customized vehicles. As we presented you the golden BMW M5 from Russia not too long ago, we now came across a video that features the first fully chromed BMW E93 M3 Convertible completed in a Russian car shop. As with any project like this opinions weather the car looks good or not are equally divided, all we can say is that the owner of this fully chromed BMW…

BMW Cruise Bike and Kidsbike
After introducing the BMW Mountain Bike Cross Country a couple of weeks ago the Bavarian automaker has just announced that the BMW Cruise Bike and Kidsbike will join their bicycle lineup. As far as fact and technical details the BMW Cruise Bike 2009 is available in pearl white or red and features a 24 speed derailleur system, an aluminium frame and Suntour NCX-D telescopic forks and comes with a 849 Euros price tag. Two more expensive BMW Cruise Bike versions are also available with elements like magnesium telescopic forks and aluminium head tubes that go on sale for maximum 1,299 Euros. The BMW Kidsbike comes in two…

Land Rover Defender Fire and Ice
The Land Rover Defender Fire and Ice are two special edition models announced today by the British car maker that are based on the iconic Defender 4×4. The Land Rover Defender Fire and Ice will get produced in a limited 850 units edition and they basically offer a new level of luxury on top of the world renowned off-road capabilities. Some features on the new Land Rover Defender Fire and Ice editions include Recaro bucket seats, fine leather and trims, a glass panoramic sunroof, as well as 5 spoke design rims and special body colors (Orange metallic and Alaska white). The Land Rover Defender Fire and Ice editions price is 68,400 Euros and they will only be available in the following markets…

Ferrari F430 in flames after crash
The latest news from the burning supercar series comes from Romania. After we have published the article with the McLaren F1 burned beyond repair a few days ago, we have now got our hands on this video featuring a Ferrari F430 in flames after a crash. Apparently the young Ferrari F430 driver was speeding on one of Romania’s national roadways when he lost control of he’s supercar ending up colliding with two oncoming vehicles. Fortunately the 7 people involved in the crash suffered only minor injuries as for the 2 Ferrari F430 occupants they managed to exit the car before the fire started. Financial “damages” suffered by the young driver were also minor as he’s Ferrari F430 was ensured and the Police only wrote him a ticket for close to $60. Watch the Ferrari F430 in flames after crash…

Mercedes SLK 2LOOK Edition price for UK
The Mercedes SLK 2LOOK Edition price for UK has just been announced by the German automaker. Unveiled in March at Geneva’s Motor Show the Mercedes SLK 2LOOK Edition will be available in a limited 150 units that come painted in either Calcite White or Black. The Mercedes SLK 2LOOK Edition price for UK is 31,235 GBP and the company says future customers will benefit from over 2,395 GBP of added value over the standard version SLK. Under its bonnet the Mercedes SLK 2LOOK Edition features the 200 KOMPRESSOR engine that is able to develop 184 hp and 184 ft.-lb. of torque. The Mercedes SLK 2LOOK Edition comes with a 3-year unlimited mileage warranty plus the Mercedes-Benz Roadside…

Senner Tuning Audi A5
A custom package for the Audi A5 has just been introduced by Senner Tuning, featuring a series of aesthetic and technical improvements. According to the German shop the Senner Tuning Audi A5 is able to squeeze 300 hp and 600 Nm of torque from the stock 3.0 litre TDI engine thanks to a series of tweaks that also include a new air filter and reach an electronically limited top speed of 280 Km/h. On the outside the Senner Tuning Audi A5 achieves its looks though a list of new elements like the carbon fiber front and rear spoiler, carbon-fiber mirror casings, the new taillights that feature LEDs with a stronger shade of red, stainless steel tailpipes and the black painted 20 inch 7-doublespoked ASA GT1 alloys. A series of interior enhancements have also been performed on the Senner Tuning…

BMW X1 video teaser
After a set of official teaser images released a few days ago, the Bavarian automaker is now presenting the BMW X1 SUV through another video teaser with the company’s small crossover in action. The BMW X1 video teaser was filmed in Mallorca, Spain and it looks like it wants to underline the vehicles “go anywhere” ability as we can watch it run a different types or surfaces. The BMW X1 is expected to enter the European market sometime this summer in an permanent all-wheel-drive “form”. Watch the BMW X1 video teaser after the jump…