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Mercedes Viano Avantgarde Edition 125
The Mercedes Viano Avantgarde Edition 125 is a special model launched by Daimler as a form of celebration for the company’s 125 years of existence.
We have a gut feeling that they chose the Viano in order to boost sales in the MPV segment, but we might be wrong. Anyway, the Mercedes Viano Avantgarde Edition 125 comes with 16-spoke design 19-inch alloys, numerous chromed accents and cool looking metallic paint (obsidian black or brilliant silver also available).
Video: Cars 2 Trailer
Pixar has published a new trailer video for their upcoming animated movie Cars 2 which will also be available in 3D and will arrive in theatres across North America on June 24th.
Through this new extended trailer we find out that racecar Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater the tow truck take part in new adventures and meet new cars as they travel across the globe.
The main characters compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix and also get involved in international espionage with Finn McMissile. The Cars 2 cast includes Owen Wilson, the voice of Lightning McQueen, Larry the Cable Guy as the voice of Larry and Michael Caine as international super spy Finn McMissile.
BMW M Bike Carbon
A new, lighter and faster racer has joined the Bavarian automaker’s BMW M Bike lineup, addressing the fact that three quarters of Germany’s population ride a bicycle frequently.
This new BMW M Bike Carbon Racer which weights only 7.4 Kg is suitable for daily usage, has a distinctive appearance due to its carbon look finish, white coloured accents and red handle grips, plus the fact that it uses carbon fiber for its frame meas it’s corrosion free.
Ferrari FF Helicopter Ride
More photos with the Ferrari FF, but this time from an altitude of 2,350 meters, at the top of Plan De Corones, in the Dolomites, where Ferrari’s first four wheel drive model arrived by helicopter.
Actually the Pracing Horse has provided two Ferrari FF four seaters which arrived at a special ice and snow track located at the base of a ski arena, where journalists and members of the press will have a chance to test the cars under ‘fierce conditions’.
McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Debut
The McLaren MP4-12C GT3 racer has successfully completed its debut tests at the British automaker’s proving facility and at the Silverstone track.
McLaren has also appointed a new test drive, 26 year old Portuguese racing driver Alvaro Parente, and just like any other test, this is the phase where the car’s new components are calibrated and the manufacturer gets a chance to collect real data as far as the aerodynamic body structure and of-course the powertrain.
Aston Martin Vantage S Video
The first video featuring the Aston Martin Vantage S has just been released by the British manufacturer, showing the new driver-focused model being put through its paces at the Ascari circuit.
As we previously reported, the Aston Martin Vantage S is available in coupe and cabrio body styles and offers enhanced driving dynamics thanks to its 4.7-litre V8 engine which develops 430 bhp (321 kW) and 490 Nm of torque and sends its juices to the wheels via a new 7-speed short gear ratio transmission (Sportshift II).
BRABUS iBusiness 3D Mercedes Viano
After we’ve seen their multimedia packed SV12 R German tuner Brabus is introducing a new Mercedes model featuring the ‘iBusiness’ treatment.
This is the BRABUS iBusiness 3D Mercedes Viano, an exclusive 3D multimedia lounge on wheels featuring a combination of custom interior design and state-of-the art 3D entertainment technology, with gadgets like iPad, MacMini, iPhone and iPod controlling the entire on-board multimedia equipment.
Audi RS6 with Nokian Tyres Beats Bentley World Record On Ice
Right before this year’s Geneva Motor Show, Bentley was informing us they have beaten the world speed record on ice after reaching 205,48 mph (330,695 Km/h) in a Supersports Convertible driven by Juha Kankkunen, on the frozen waters of the Baltic Sea.
But it seems like their record wasn’t meant to last for too long, as an Audi RS6 model equipped with Nokian Tires has recently set a new Guinness record, after averaging a top speed of 206,06 mph (331,610 Km/h) on a 14 Km long ice trak in the Gulf of Bothnia in Oulu, Finland.
2012 Acura TL Price
We have new photos and details with the 2012 Acura TL as the Japanese automaker’s new facelifted sedan is about hit the market on March 18.
Featuring improved aerodynamics and new elements like a redesigned bumpers, revised grille, updated headlights and taillights, repositioned licence plate, smaller rear reflectors, and a thinner rear trunk edge, the 2012 Acura TL also benefits from a range on interior improvements and a new 6-speed automatic Sequential SportShift transmission applied to all models.
2011 Skoda Fabia R2 Rally Car
Czech automaker Skoda has launched the 2011 Fabia R2, a motorsport derived model for broad use in the rally category R2.
According to the company, the 2011 Skoda Fabia R2 has been extensively tested and prepared for rallying for almost two years, featuring important upgrades to the engine, chassis, axle kinematics and gearbox when compared to the standard model.