No matter how many times we see a Bugatti Veyron, it never ceases to amaze us just how much attention it grabs. Whilst stopping off for a coffee we spotted this example in the UK. The owner clearly has deep pockets, but judging by the amount of times that we’ve seen it in the British press – picking up a parking ticket – we’re guessing that he could have spent the fine money on a second Bug! The traffic warden was obviously a car nut, explaining the history behind the Veyron’s development to the elderly couple – as he wrote out another ticket for the Porsche 911 behind it.
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Bugatti Veyron picks up another ticket
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Audi R18 e-tron quattro testing at Sebring
After recently destroying the competition at Sebring, Audi stayed there to tests its new R18 e-tron quattro and ultra Le Mans weapons. DRIVE’s Leo Parente was in attendance to observe and talk with the people behind its development, including Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich, Ulrich Baretsky and Allan McNish. -
Friday eargasm
20-year old supercar fanatic Jorrik Aben is regularly uploading automotive pornography for our delectation, and today is no different. While attending a Gumball promotional event at Zandvoort circuit he filmed a little track action, managing to capture a test session with Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 and Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racers. -
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK revealed
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its freshened-up version of the GLK compact SUV ahead of its début in New York next month.Not too dissimilar to its predecessor, the 2013 GLK features a slightly softer set of curves along with the now-familiar two-slat radiator grille, restyled bumpers with the front wearing a new underride guard and LED daytime driving lights. The revised headlights and tail lights also feature LED technology, as does the license plate lamp. For the first time, an aerodynamically optimised 17-inch alloy wheel is available, with newly-designed 19- and 20-inch wheels also on offer in a range of colours or a high-sheen finish. The AMG Exterior Sports package consists of sportier front and rear aprons, chrome radiator grille, 19-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels, sports suspension and exclusive AMG LED daytime driving lights.
Inside, there’s LED ambient lighting, sports seats coated in black ARTICO leather – or real black leather as an upgrade, multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather, aluminium or optional wood trim, SLS AMG-esque vents and stainless steel pedals, while cars with the 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission, which is standard on all 4MATIC models, get a steering column-mounted DIRECT SELECT lever. Notable features include the COMAND Online multimedia system which can be specified with a TV tuner for digital TV reception, Active Parking Assist and a 360° camera.
Prices start at € 36,235 for the GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, which develops 105 kW (143 hp) and 350 Nm of torque, right up to € 50,099 for the GLK 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY, which produces 225 kW (306 hp) and 370 Nm. The GLK 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC impresses us; touted as the most powerful four-cylinder diesel engine in the SUV world, it churns out 150 kW (204 hp) and 500 Nm from its relatively humble 2.1-litre unit, at a price of € 46,142.
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Motor Trend rides in the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse
Today’s episode of Motor Trend’s Wide Open Throttle series sees John Carey heading to South Africa to hitch a ride in the world’s fastest roadster – Bugatti’s mental Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. Using the same enlarged turbochargers and intercoolers as the Super Sport, output rises from 746 kW (1,001 hp) and 1,250 Nm (922 lb/ft) to 895 kW (1,200 hp) and 1,500 Nm (1,106 lb/ft). Seriously. -
Golf Blue-e-Motion fleet heading to the United States
In addition to test trials taking place in Belgium, Austria and France, the Golf Blue-e-Motion is heading overseas to the United States, with Volkswagen of America distributing 20 cars to three separate locations.The test vehicles will be despatched to Volkswagen plants characterized by their divergent climatic conditions and traffic situations, with five Golfs being delivered to Auburn Hills (Michigan), seven to Herndon (Virginia) and eight to Belmont (California).
“For the successful market launch of the electric vehicle, chargers at the customer’s home as well as quick access to public charging infrastructure is essential. For the U.S., specific legal situations and characteristics particular to the power grid, for example, the 110 V mains voltage and other plug-in charging systems,” said Volkswagen’s Dr. Rudolf Krebs.
Electricity from a lithium-ion battery, with an energy capacity of 26.5 kWh, feeds the motor, which develops a maximum power of 85 kW (114 hp) and a continuous output of 50 kW (67 hp). Maximum torque is an impressive 270 Nm (199 lb/ft), which is available as soon as you step on the quiet pedal, while a range of around 150 kilometres (93 miles) is possible, depending on driving style and use of systems such as air conditioning.
Volkswagen is looking to have the Blue-e-Motion in its European showrooms towards the end of next year.
