Posted on 31st January, 2007 by Warren M
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Audi has enjoyed a triple success in the “auto motor und sport†readers’ poll. Readers of the popular car magazine voted the A3, A6 and Audi Q7 into first place in their respective classes, crowning them with “Best Cars†titles for 2007.
This was the first time that the Audi Q7 has taken part in the poll, and despite fierce competition it was awarded the most votes. The Audi brand’s first SUV stands out thanks to its outstanding on-road performance, good off-road characteristics, expressive design and the quality characteristic of Audi.
The winner in the executive class, the Audi A6, has been the market leader in its segment in Germany for two years now. The elegant and sporty A6 is available as both a sedan and an Avant. In 2006, Audi added the sporty S6 to this successful model line.
The Audi A3 was voted top of the compact class for the third time. Audi demonstrates with the A3 how it is possible to perfectly unite premium standards with compact dimensions in a smaller vehicle class.
[Source: Audi]
Posted on 31st January, 2007 by Warren M
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While we were having a browse through eBay, we came across this 2004 model Maybach 57.
With an original price of $305,500.00, it’ll be interesting to see how much this goes for. We’re pretty certain it’ll make more than the current $10,000 bid…
If you’re feeling generous and want to treat us, please do!
[Source: eBay]
Posted on 31st January, 2007 by Warren M
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Here’s a selection of wallpapers showing the 672 bhp Gemballa Mirage GT. Go on, treat your desktop.
You can download these and more, from Serious Wheels.
Posted on 31st January, 2007 by Warren M
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This is the latest product of a long and fruitful partnership between Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH and the Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer, the new “TAG Heuer SLR for Mercedes-Benz†automatic chronograph.
The third chronograph to emerge from this collaboration will be available from this summer in a limited edition of 3,500 pieces. Special hallmarks of this high-tech timepiece include the arrangement of the chronograph’s buttons beside the dial, echoing the layout of the shift buttons on the automatic transmission selector lever in the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren super sports car.
[Source: DaimlerChrysler]
Posted on 31st January, 2007 by Warren M
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Volkswagen is supporting the production of mass biofuel to ensure an environmentally-friendly future for motoring.
According to Volkswagen’s Dr Wolfgang Steiger, “The goal is not just to produce a biofuel, it is to reduce CO2 production.”
Growing shortages of fossil fuels and an environment that needs protecting more than ever before, all set new challenges for automobile producers of a magnitude unheard of in the past.
Second-generation biofuel, (or ‘SunFuel’ as VW calls it), produces a closed carbon dioxide cycle, meaning it absorbs as much CO2 as it creates.
[Source: Autocar]
Posted on 31st January, 2007 by Warren M
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BMW is helping the environment, by using a new process that treats all its waste water and sends it back into the production system.
The system is in operation at its Steyr plant in Austria and saves around 7.9 million gallons of water.
The company introduced its water treatment system using nanofiltration technology in 2003. The system was so successful that BMW decided to introduce a completely enclosed water cycle for production.
[Source: Environmental Leader]
Posted on 30th January, 2007 by Warren M
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Thanks to the admin guys at M3-Post for this photo of BMW’s new M3 mirrors. We’re not too sure if we like them or not. Perhaps they’ll grow on us.
So, we can expect all the ten year old ‘ricers’ to be wearing ‘M3- style’ mirrors in this shape, pretty soon…
[Source: M3 Post]
Posted on 30th January, 2007 by Warren M
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A UK Porsche driver has been clocked at 172 mph (277 km/h) - 102 mph over the UK limit. The police officer told him “Any faster and you’d have taken off!”
33 year old car leasing worker Tim Brady, is said to have been showing off to his friends when he was caught driving the 997 Turbo (owned by his employers.) A spokesman for the company said: “He did not have permission to drive the Porsche. He came in this morning and resigned.”
The previous speeding ‘record’ was held by Jason McAllister caught doing 156mph in Scotland. He received a five month jail sentence for his efforts.
[Source: Sky News]
Posted on 30th January, 2007 by Warren M
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The much rumoured VW Passat Coupe won’t be making its debut at this years Geneva Motor Show.
Volkswagen’s Martin Winterkorn has instructed designer Walter de Silva to restyle the front end on the car, before it’s seen in public. The company’s facelifted Phaeton will make it to the show.
[Source: Auto Motor und Sport]
Posted on 30th January, 2007 by Warren M
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As with the M6, Lumma Tuning have felt the need to turn BMW’s M5 into something that belongs in ‘The Fast and The Furious’. We don’t know why either…
We’ll ignore the kit and lairy paint (as it’s hurting our eyes.) The car sits 40mm lower than standard on 21 inch rims. Power from the 5L V10 is pumped up from 507 to 560 bhp, enabling the four-door supercar to hit a 327 kn/h (203 mph) top speed.
If Krusty The Clown was real, his car would look like this.
[Source: Autoweek.nl]
Posted on 30th January, 2007 by Warren M
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Autobild has reviewed the new CrossGolf from Volkswagen.
The CrossGolf enjoys a 20mm ride height increase over its Golf-Plus cousin (ideal for driving over those tricky 20mm high rocks when off-roading…)
Hitting the showrooms this February, the CrossGolf will come with a variety of powerplants including 1.6L at €22.851, 1.4L TSI at €26,749 euro, and a selection of oil burners starting at €25.544.
You can read a translated version of the article, here.
Posted on 30th January, 2007 by Warren M
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The Naples Winter Wine Festival, the world’s most successful charity wine event, is poised to out-do itself in 2007. Real estate developer Raymond Lutgert has paid $2,000,000 for the privilege of owning the first Phantom Convertible in America.
This very special car will carry tread plates documenting its status as the very first of the new convertibles to be delivered in America.
While the exact delivery date will not be until the late summer of 2007, the winning bidder will have weeks before any of the other first shipment of cars is released.
[Source: Autoblog]
Posted on 30th January, 2007 by Warren M
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French Journalist Michel Barelli has been killed while testing Opel’s 2007 GT convertible, this weekend.
Barelli, 54 lost control on a mountain road (40 miles east of San Diego) and plummeted down an embankment. He wrote for the French daily newspaper Nice-Matin.
Passenger Patrick Louis, 47, escaped with facial lacerations, but is expected to make a full recovery.
“That stretch of roadway has twists and turns that could definitely cause some problems if you are not familiar with it,” said California Highway Patrol spokesman Jim Bettencourt.
Our sympathies go out to Mr Barelli’s family and loved ones.
[Source: Contra Costa Times]
Posted on 29th January, 2007 by Warren M
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Audi of America, Inc. today announced pricing for its 2008 TT model line-up. TT Coupe models will arrive in dealerships in April, while TT Roadsters follow in May. Prices will range from $34,800 to $45,900 depending upon model and options.
TT Coupe 2.0T models start at $34,800, while 3.2 quattro® models begin at $41,500. TT Roadster 2.0T models have a base price of $36,800, and 3.2 quattro Roadsters start at $44,500. This pricing does not include a $720 destination charge. TT 3.2 models equipped with S tronic gearboxes have a base price $1,400 higher than manual transmission cars. (Coupe: $42,900, Roadster: $45,900).
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Posted on 29th January, 2007 by Warren M
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Car Magazine has compared the Audi R8 against Porsche’s 911 and the Lamborghini Gallardo.
You can read their verdict in the new issue, but here’s a cool video clip to keep you going until then.
[Source: Car Magazine]
