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BMW M3 E92 by IdigPower
IdigPower and its engineers and designers have revealed their vision of what a tuned BMW M3 E92 should look like. This upgraded version has a body kit that will definetly make it stand out, especialy with its enormous rear wing that looks like it has been stolen from a Mitsubishi EVO IX. Leaving all jokes aside we are shure that the IdingPower tuners followed the “form follows function” principle and thanks to that this version of the BMW M3 E92 has now got imporved stability and downforce. Among other elements that help this car look and perform better you will find a new front spoiler, new rims, a new exhaust system as well as suspension and brake…
Pagani Zonda R in action
I bet anyone would agree that the new Pagani Zonda R is one of the best looking cars out there. As it is already well known its not only its extreme design that make the Zonda R one of the best supercars in the world but also its extreme performance. Well this is achieved through its 6 liter V12 AMG sourced engine that outputs an impressive 750 hp and makes the 1.070 kg italian racer reach a top speed of 350 km/h. From 0 to 100 km/h (60 mph)…
Opel Ampera video
Opel explains the technology behind Ampera. After we published the Opel Ampera teaser two weeks ago witch was the first official release regarding this model, we have now gotten our hands on a video that presents in dept details regarding this extended range-electric vehicle. The most interesting facts about the Ampera that are also mentioned in the video are that it can be charged using any regular power outlet and an average of 50 Km per day of pure electric driving will cost you less than a cup of coffee. I bet that we can all get very used to that in the future…
Cayenne sales rise for January 2009
Porsche has just reported that the Cayenne model registered a 10% increase in sales for the month of January 2009. Porsche sold 1,010 Cayenne models to customers in North America and even though the numbers look promising the car company from Stuttgart still struggels with a tough market in USA and Canada. That is one of the reasons figures for Porsche’s 911 and Boxster / Cayman Series have droped but even though they mentioned that avoiding the economic downturn is impossible the German automaker has hope…
Wiesmann MF4 Roadster ready for Geneva
Wiesmann is ready to bring its new MF4 Roadster to the Geneva Motor Show. That is where the car will be officialy revealed as for the moment Wiesmann is only teasing us with just a drawing of the car. The Wiesmann Roadster MF4 will come with two motorized versions, and those are the 420 hp 4.8 liter V8 and the 367hp 4.0 liter V8. Even though the German sports car manufacturer plans to increase production this year, their puristic sports…
Mitsubishi steps out of Dakar
Mitsubishi will no longer participate in the Dakar Rally. Needles to say this sad news is the result of these tough economical times the world faces with the car industry being no exception as we have already seen various kinds of measures taken by automakers that try to reduce company spending to the lowest minimum possible. Mitsubishi announced that it will also step out of Dakar Series and all cross-country races and we hope that this…
Mini Cooper S vs VW Scirocco 2.0
For this week’s shootout the guys from Fifth Gear decided to test the Mini Cooper S vs the VW Scirocco 2.0. Even though at first they might seem two innocent looking cars, they proved to be quite agile on the race track. The Mini Cooper S is powered by a supercharged 1.6 liter engine that outputs 175 hp while the Scirocco has a 2 liter engine that packs 197 hp pretty much the same as an Volkswagen GTI. The 22 hp difference between the two…
2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI video
Audi has just released a video featuring its latest R8 model. To be exact we are talking about the 2010 Audi R8 that comes with a 5.2 FSI quattro V10 that unleashes 525 hp at 8000 rpm and is based on Lamborghini’s LP560 V10 engine. In the European market this car is expected to cost around 142,000 euros, while its arrival in the USA has not been yet confirmed by Audi. Considering the enormous interest the german brand has had in the states…
BMW’s PAS concept teaser video
BMW released a video in the form of cartoon drawings that is meant to be the first teaser of a series presenting a revolutionary concept by the German automaker. As the clip describes the future model it mentions that it is not going to be a SUV, a sedan or station-wagon, but will definitely be full of character, stylish, powerful and suitable for business settings, raising our curiosity even more. The PAS concept will be revealed at the…
2009 Ford Focus RS video details
Ford released their latest video showing the 2009 Ford Focus RS live, a car painted in “arrest me” green that was initialy seen in London earlier this year as a concept. This model is basically a sportier version of the Focus ST and features a 2.5 liter engine that produces 300 PS the equivalent of 295 HP and 410 Nm. Also details regarding speed announced that the 2009 Ford Focus RS can reach a top speed of 263 Km/h and can run from…