Posted on 30th April, 2008 by Warren M
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More engine torque means slower engine speeds, which reduces fuel consumption and subsequently emissions. BRABUS ECO PowerXtra diesel tuning from BRABUS lends the latest Mercedes CDI models not only more maximum power but also notably more pulling power from slow engine speeds. And slower engine speeds translate into further reduced fuel consumption and emissions. All BRABUS ECO PowerXtra kits are backed by the one-of-a-kind BRABUS Tuning Warranty of up to three years up to 100,000 kilometers/62,000 miles (see BRABUS warranty conditions as of November 2006).
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Posted on 30th April, 2008 by Warren M
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The racing version of the new Volkswagen Scirocco has successfully taken its first hurdle. Hans-Joachim Stuck (A), Dieter Depping (D), Francois Verbist (B) and Thomas Mutsch (D) completed a comprehensive endurance test with the 300-hp Scirocco at the Motorsport Arena at Oschersleben.
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Posted on 30th April, 2008 by Warren M
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BMW of North America and its advertising agency GSD&M Idea City are rolling out a 3-D virtual vehicle tour to herald the arrival of the first-ever BMW X6. Going direct to target consumers with a hologram of the vehicle, the world’s first sports activity coupe will be featured in prominent buildings in New York City’s financial district over a four-week period.
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Posted on 30th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Tuner Sportec has created the SP600. Churning out 600bhp, the tweaked 911 Turbo Cabriolet hits 100km/h in just 3.3 seconds before going on to a rather splendid top speed of 338 km/h. Press release below.
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Posted on 30th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Legendary racing driver Derek Bell drives a range of Porsches for CAR Magazine, and compares the classic 2.7 RS with the mighty 997 GT2. Enjoy.
Posted on 30th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Audi’s 2010 V6-powered S4 has been spotted during testing. Looking far more discreet than its hairier brother, the RS4, the S4 will be visually similar to the A4, but will receive some design cues to separate it from cars lower down the food chain, including a lower stance and quad-exhaust.
Check out the full gallery over at Left Lane News.
Posted on 30th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Here’s a two-part video looking around BMW’s new M1 Homage Concept. The model was created to mark the 30th anniversary of the BMW M1 super sports car.
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Posted on 30th April, 2008 by Warren M
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At 16.2″, RENNTECH’s new front rotors are more than two inches larger than a Domino’s Brooklyn-style pizza, and more than three inches larger than the stock rotors on Mercedes’ 382 hp SL550 roadster.
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Posted on 29th April, 2008 by Warren M
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The new Passat R36, available in either saloon or estate bodystyles, is equipped with a naturally-aspirated 3.6-litre V6 engine developing 300 PS and 258 lbs ft of torque. Drive is channelled via a six-speed DSG gearbox through a 4MOTION all-wheel drive system capable of diverting torque to either axle depending on the grip available. As a result the saloon is capable of accelerating from rest to 62 mph in 5.6 seconds while the estate takes 5.8 seconds. Both models have limiters in place to restrict the top speed to 155 mph.
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Posted on 29th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Daimler AG (stock-exchange abbreviation DAI) today presents its interim report on the first quarter of 2008. Daimler achieved EBIT of €1,976 million in the first quarter (Q1 2007:€3,292 million).
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Posted on 29th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Audi of America, Inc. today announced the launch of the 2008 Audi Sportscar Experience based at the Audi Forum Sonoma at Infineon Raceway in California. Created by Audi and its strategic partner, Emotive, the Audi Sportscar Experience is a hands-on driving experience designed especially for performance car enthusiasts and consumers who love to drive and experience exceptionally engineered vehicles. The 2008 Audi Sportscar Experience will feature the new Audi R8 sportscar and the Audi RS 4 high-performance sedan.
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Posted on 29th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Tuner Steinmetz has been tweaking the Opel Corsa, offering modifications on every area of the car including body add-ons, a new exhaust, lowered suspension and a choice of wheels up to 19″. Full details below.
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Posted on 29th April, 2008 by Warren M
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“Nothing at all has been tampered with here” explains Walter Hoffmann proudly, “but we do pay very careful attention to oil changes and clean air filters.” The energetic 72-year-old bus and coach services operator from the town of Nohn in the Eifel region, is standing in front of one of his Mercedes-Benz Integros. He is happy to allow a peek into its well-kempt engine compartment.
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Posted on 29th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Here’s another slick promo from Mercedes-Benz, featuring the new GLK-Class small SUV. Not scheduled to hit dealers until October 2008 (January 2009 for the U.S.), if you need to see it before then, it’ll be showing its face in the new Sex and the City movie this summer.
Posted on 29th April, 2008 by Warren M
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The unveiling of the TTS marks something of an anniversary for Audi: It was 10 years ago that the TT Coupe first took to the road, swiftly acquiring the status of a design icon. Ever since then the TT has been going from one strength to the next, in both hard-top and open-top form.
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