Posted on 22nd November, 2007 by Warren M
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When a regular SLR just won’t do, you need the McLaren SLR 722 Edition. Here’s your opportunity to own one of the fastest, rarest and most exotic cars on the planet. Only 24 722 Editions were made for the U.S. Market, and one of those was totalled, so this is one of only 23 left. The current bid stands at $550,000.00, so dig deep!
[Source: eBay]
Posted on 22nd November, 2007 by Warren M
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Check out this video of a twin-turbocharged Lamborghini Murcielago from Doug Levin Motorsports taking on a supercharged Dodge Viper and a lightly modded Ford GT! The Lambo is believed to be producing around 800bhp.
Posted on 22nd November, 2007 by Warren M
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Mercedes-Benz has kicked off a comprehensive marketing campaign for the new C-Class station wagon. The integrated campaign, which will be launched on the market on December 1, 2007, features numerous communication activities across all media channels and is designed to support the sales launch of the station wagon version of the C-Class - the best-selling model series in the Mercedes-Benz portfolio. All the ads, in all types of media, will present the new station wagon on a stage - as the “star†of a modern opera. The opera theme was especially chosen to highlight the great presence and agility of the new model.
Posted on 22nd November, 2007 by Warren M
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Here’s BMW’s very own Nick Heidfeld starring in the new M3 commercial. Lovely stuff…
Posted on 22nd November, 2007 by Warren M
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Dual-clutch technology leader BorgWarner is introducing its new, high efficiency shifting technology as it partners with customers to develop next generation transmissions. BorgWarner innovations in advanced materials and control systems have lead to fuel efficiency that is projected to be 40% greater than the improvement delivered by the already fuel-efficient dual-clutch transmissions in production today.
Posted on 21st November, 2007 by Warren M
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Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and the Malaysian government have decided to shelve their joint talks concerning cooperation with or participation in the Malaysian automaker Proton Holdings Bhd for the time being. As a consequence, there is at present no foundation for a more in-depth investigation.
Irrespective of this decision, Volkswagen will be stepping up its efforts to review other possibilities for actively engaging in the ASEAN region and further intensifying its sales activities in the region, including such activities in Malaysia. The company remains committed to its plans to establish a sustainable and successful production and sales basis in the South East Asia region.
[Source: VW]
Posted on 21st November, 2007 by Warren M
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Porsche has released its Aerokit for the 997 Turbo and Cayman. Press release below.
Posted on 20th November, 2007 by Warren M
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MTM’s insane 1020 bhp Bimoto has topped the Autobild high speed runs at Nardo with a mighty impressive 390.6 kph (242 mph). A strong side wind prevented the car from reaching an achievable 400 kph+ (250 mph). Full results below:
Posted on 20th November, 2007 by Warren M
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This short commercial from Volkswagen made us laugh. It’s supposedly focusing on the tag-line ‘More Power, Less Consumption’. We just think it’s funny.
Posted on 20th November, 2007 by Warren M
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A world-record speed of 330.6 km/h (205.2 mph) set on the high-speed test track in Nardo, Italy; BRABUS added to its extensive collection of automotive records with a Maybach 57 powered by a 730-hp (720 hp SAE net) / 537-kW BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo engine.
It is the world’s fastest and most exclusive ultra-luxury sedan. The BRABUS engineers and test drivers bested their own record set in 2005 when a Maybach 57 powered by a BRABUS SV12 Biturbo engine with 640 hp (631 hp SAE net) / 471 kW was clocked at 314 km/h (195 mph).
Posted on 20th November, 2007 by Warren M
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MTM prefers the subtle art of visual understatement and maximum impact from the engineering within. With the Audi A5 3.0 V6 TDi, the technicians at Wettstetten have produced a tough rival for the near peerless S5. Independently tested at Hockenheim, MTM’s Thunderbolt smashed the S5 lap time by a clear second!
Posted on 20th November, 2007 by Warren M
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In a second collaboration between Volkswagen of America, Inc. and First Act, the two will support Operation Happy Note, a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated solely to sending deployed soldiers musical instruments, by donating 250 First Act electric guitars and amps to those service men and women expressing an interest in music.
Posted on 20th November, 2007 by Warren M
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If you didn’t catch Sunday’s Top Gear here’s one of the highlights. Mr Clarkson compares BMW’s mighty M5 Touring with the Mercedes E63 AMG Estate.
Ready for take off?
Posted on 20th November, 2007 by Warren M
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The exclusive Audi R8, featured in the Bergdorf Goodman 2007 Holiday Gift Book, will be auctioned in a sealed-bid auction November 16th through December 14th. The highest bidder will collaborate with famed architect and interior designer, Tony Chi, to customize his/her own Audi R8 utilizing the Audi Exclusive color palette.
All proceeds from the winning bid above the starting bid price of $160,000 will be donated to a charity.
Posted on 20th November, 2007 by Warren M
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Volkswagen of America, Inc. not only showed its vision for personal mobility in the year 2057 with the Slipstream concept but the vehicle also won the Design Challenge as part of the Design Los Angeles conference at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show.
“We developed Slipstream to function as an advanced autonomous vehicle that adapts to minimize its footprint in the city and its drag coefficient on the highways,†said Derek Jenkins, chief designer, Volkswagen of America. “Slipstream is a two-wheeled, teardrop shaped pod that transforms itself from an upright stance, which allows for more efficient urban transportation, to a horizontal orientation capable of 250 miles per hour.â€
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