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Porsche Panamera production started
The German automaker announced that production for the new Porsche Panamera started at the company’s plant in Leipzig that was expanded with 22,000 square meters over the last two year just for this purpose. Also as constructions to the plant ended and the Porsche Panamera entered production visitors may again take tours and experience the assembly process up close. The tours are free of charge and if participants sign up for the…
Video : Audi R8 V10 FSI in Maranello
In its latest commercial clip the Audi R8 V10 FSI is presented cruising the streets of Maranello. This would be perfectly fine if Maranello wouldn’t be Ferrari’s “home town” so this kind of “attitude” coming from the Audi R8 V10 FSI is unwanted, alarming the citizens in the little Italian town. The Audi R8 V10 FSI is powered by a 525 horsepower engine that takes only 3.9 seconds to get from 0 to 100 Km/h while top speed is of 316 Km/h and its price-tag for the European markets will be around 142,000…
Lotus Evora first drive video
The new Lotus Evora had its first drive in Scotland earlyer this month and we now bring you the first video featuring Hethel’s latest creation in action. Thanks to its 3.5-litre mid-mounted V6 powerplant the Evora has 276 horsepower and 342 Nm at its disposal, and is able to reach a top speed of 260 Km/h (162 mph). The Lotus Evora only needs approximately 5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h (60 mph) and the way it is presented in the video the car sounds amazing and handles as well as any Lotus is expected. Watch the Lotus Evora first drive video after the…
2009 Hartge BMW Z4 Roadster
The 2009 Hartge BMW Z4 Roadster was released today along with details on its customized elements by the Garman tuning shop. The engineers from Hartge approached the Z4 Roadster in a somewhat discrete manner, and the thing that will capture your attention first are the 18 or optional 19 inches multispoke rims wrapped in Continental or Pirelli tyres. The rest of their package for the 2009 Hartge BMW Z4 Roadster includes a stainless steel tail piece with dual pipes and the company’s logos while the interior features a set of aluminium pedals and footrest and a new speedometer dial in silver metallic with red needle that goes up to 300 Km/h. Details on the 2009 Hartge BMW Z4…
Jaguar XFR and XKR ready for debut
Jaguar announced that the company’s XFR and XKR models are ready for debut at this year’s edition of Motorexpo in London, from June 8 to 14. At this event where more than 350,000 visitors are expected and the Jaguar XFR and XKR models will also be accompanied by the XF Diesel S version. The Jaguar XFR is quipped with a newly developed 5.0-litre supercharged engine capable of outputting an impressive 510 hp, going from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and featuring Active Differential Control and Adaptive Dynamics suspension that help the driver make good use of its massive power. The Jaguar XKR has also been given the 5.0-litre supercharged powerplant but in this case the car is…
Danica Patrick bikini photo session
It looks like after conquering the IndyCar series Danica Patrick is slowly moving on to conquering our fantasies. Her presence in different types of media outlets is felt more and more lately and this time Danica Patrick is seen in a bikini photo session taken for the cover of SHAPE Magazine. The photo session takes place in beautiful ocean-front pool and we are pretty sure sports fans and not only will enjoy seeing Danica Patrcik promote IndiCar racing in other ways than through driving. Watch Danica Patrick’s bikini photo session after the jump…
Top Gear crew with Stig spotted in UAE
The crew from Top Gear together with the Stig were spotted in UAE (United Arab Emirates) while filming a sequence for their future episode. Even though there have been news about BBC cutting down budget for the show it seems things are still going pretty well. And we say that because the next Top Gear episode will feature an memorable comparison race between the Lamborghini SV LP670-4, Bugatti Veyron 16.4, Mercedes-McLaren SLR 722 and the McLaren F1. Police secured a 3 Kilometre portion of a public road for this video shooting so a drag race between the four supercars might also be the subject of Top Gear’s next show. Watch the Top Gear crew with Stig spotted in UAE video after the jump…
Porsche Cayenne Muron by MAFF
The Porsche Cayenne Muron was revealed today by the Romanian engineers from MAFF tuning. Their vision of a custom Porsche Cayenne looks one of a kind indeed and not only it looks unique but the car can also perform better now. At the exterior the Porsche Cayenne Muron by MAFF impresses with its wide body kit that integrates various carbon fiber elements, composed from the large front spoiler and grille, the vented bonnet, roof spoiler, side skirts, headlight and taillight covers, carbon mirror casings with LEDs, a small trunk lid and carbon door handles. Sport exhaust featuring the MAFF logo have also been fitted and the overall appearance is completed by the large custom…
2009 Mazda Verisa
Japanese automaker announced that the newly refined 2009 Mazda Verisa is going on sale on their home market today. Compaired to the model it replaces the 2009 Mazda Verisa received a new set of seats which offer more comfort, a leather-wrapped steering wheel (for the Verisa C version), Audio-less specification along with three new body colors. The 2009 Mazda Verisa is powered by a 1.5L DOHC engine with two types of transmission available…
Bentley Continental GTC customized by Arden
It looks like German tuner Arden specialized in customizing exclusively Jaguar and Range Rover models turned its head over to the Bentley side. Their customized Arden Bentley Continental GTC features a discrete list of upgrades that will make the British luxury car a few steps ahead of the basic production model. The main element that catches your eyes on the Arden Bentley Continental GTC is the new bonnet mascout that comes with a 980 Euros price tag which the company says it fulfills strict safety conditions also offering theft protection as it can be easily dismounted by the owner at any time. The Arden Bentley Continental GTC has also been fitted with 21 inch rims and LEDs…