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HAMANN 2009 BMW 7 Series unleashed
The German tuning shop unleashed the HAMANN 2009 BMW 7 Series for those of you that are seeking exclusivity, based on the latest Bavarian luxury saloon. Featuring a custom aerodynamics kit, the HAMANN 2009 BMW 7 Series includes elements that give it a more muscular and aggressive look like the new front skirt with integrated LEDs, the roof spoiler and rear spoiler, the side skirts ,the new rear bumper and the large exhaust system composed from 4 stainless steel pipes. A wide range of custom rims are also available for the HAMANN 2009 BMW 7 Series in sizes that vary from 19 inch to 22 inch, completing the overall aspect of the car. Performance upgrades on the HAMANN 2009 BMW 7…
BMW Mountain Bike Cross Country
The Bavarian automaker introduces the BMW Mountain Bike Cross Country as a way of extending their customer’s possibility of exploring various routes and surfaces. Available in pear white the BMW Mountain Bike Cross Country features a fine tuned four-pivot rear suspension that offers both comfort and precision while going downhill for example. As is integrates the finest components like the…
Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S price for UK
The Italian automaker has just released info on the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S price for the UK market. The vehicle was introduced at this year’s Detroit Motor Show and it features a 4.7-litre V8 engine that is capable of unleashing 440 hp (324 kW) at 7,000 rpm and 490 Nm of torque at 4,750 rpm linked to a six-speed automatic gearbox that also offers manual driving mode through its paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. The Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S is able to reach 100 Km/h fomr a standstill in 5.1 seconds and its price tag for UK’s market reveals a 89,865 GBP figure. Besides the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S price for UK the company also revealed details…
Customized Audi Q5 Concept at Worthersee
Audi AG introduced its Customized Audi Q5 Concept today, a vehicle that will be part of the brand’s third official appearance at Austria’s Worthersee Tour. Along with vehicles like the Audi TT RS, Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro or the Audi A1 Sportback, the Customized Audi Q5 Concept will also commemorate ‘100 years of Audi’ at the company’s 3,000 square meter stand. The Customized Audi Q5 features 7 twin-spoke design 21-inch rims with hot orange accents and ceramic breaks seating behind, a wider track and lowered ride height, a special paint finish plus an active sound exhaust system. In addition to this the Customized Audi Q5 Concept received a power-enhanced 3.0 TFSI engine…
Video : Fisker Karma tested
Fisker has published a new video featuring their Karma four-door coupe engaged in a testing session.
2010 Ford Mustang gets 5-Star Safety score
The Blue Oval announced that their 2010 Ford Mustang coupe was rated by the U.S. government and received a 5-star safety score. This 5-star score includes both driver and passenger front and side crash tests plus rollover performance. The 2010 Ford Mustang was leading sales ahead of projections in its segment in April and Steve Kozak, Ford Chief Engineer for Safety Systems says “We’ve made many upgrades to the new Mustang that contributes not only to the car’s safety, but also to its driving enjoyment thanks to a stiffer structure.” Some of those upgrades that helped the 2010 Ford Mustang earn a 5-Star Safety score include computer-designed front crush zones that absorb…
2009 Volkswagen Passat R Line released
The German automaker released information on its revised 2009 Volkswagen Passat R Line range that includes the saloon and the Estate variants for the UK market. Based on the entry level S version the 2009 Volkswagen Passat R Line edition comes with a 17,040 GBP price tag and includes 2,470 GBP worth of equipment for just 600 GBP over the S. Exterior elements on the 2009 Volkswagen Passat R Line include front, side and rear skirts, chrome louvres and grille surround, a set of 17 inch Monte Carlo alloys as well as a choice of eight body colors available. As far as motorisation the 2009 Volkwagen Passat R Line can extract power from either two types of petrol engines (the 1.5-litre…
Video : Franz Engstler Crashes into Un-Safety Car in WTCC
The sequence you are about to watch was taken at last week’s FIA WTTC race in Pau, France and it involves race driver Franz Engstler crashing he’s BMW 320si into the Chevrolet Cruise Safety Car, but we think the “Un-Safety Car” title is more appropriate this time. After the incident, drive Franz Engstler was forced out of the race as he’s BMW had lost it’s front passenger tire and even though no one was hurt we consider that in case of emergency…
10 best car commercials
Guys from Car Magazine have put together a top 10 best car commercials ever. These video promos were aired in Great Britain back in the car advertising golden age era and they bring back some sort of nostalgic feeling together with the question : are today’s car ads better or worse? So the cars featured in the 10 best car commercials list includes the Volkswagen Golf, Citroen C4, Mercedes C Class, Ford Escort RS2000, Ford Puma, Honda Accord Tourer, MG Metro, Audi RS4 and the Hyundai Santa Fe. Wach the 10 best car commercials videos after the jump…
2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost price
Lincoln just revealed the 2010 MKS EcoBoost pricelist today and the car will hold a $47,760 USD tag. Powered by a 3.5-litre V6 unit the 2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost is able to develop 355 hp (261 kW) and 350 ft-lb (475Nm) of torque at 5,250 rpm with fuel consumption kept to a decent level of 24 mpg in highway driving. Elements equipping the standard 2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost model are the rain-sensing wipers, adaptive headlamps and a rear window power sunshade plus 19 inch alloys while the interior features a start/stop system button, ambient lighting and a paddle shifters linked to the six-speed automatic gearbox. Note that the 2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost price doesn’t include…