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Carlsson Daylight for S-class

After the successful launch of the Carlsson LED Daylight for the current C-class (W/S 204), the Carlsson engineers introduce the new combined module with LED daytime running light and fog light for the S-class. The Carlsson LED Daylight offers the facelift look of the just recently introduced model upgrading. The module with LED daytime running light and fog light fits all S-class models of the type W/V 221 from the years of construction from 2005 to 05/2009 except for AMG and AMG look. C

Bentley's all-new model will debut at Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance

Bentley Motors today celebrates its 90th anniversary and confirms that its all-new Bentley will be revealed - and named - in August at the Pebble Beach Concours D’ Elegance in Monterey, California where the company is a featured marque. Founded by W.O. Bentley in 1919, the company’s first production car, the 3-litre was delivered in September 1921. Over the next ten years, Bentley went on to produce an array of iconic motor cars. At the same t

All-new Honda Accord Crosstour to Arrive in Fall 2009

An all-new crossover vehicle based on the award-winning Honda Accord will go on-sale in the fall of 2009 as the "Accord Crosstour," American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. This new addition to the Honda lineup will be sold as a 2010 model. Additional information will be announced later in the year.

Maserati Granturismo S Automatic and Quattroporte Sport GTS make their UK debut at Goodwood

The 150,000 spectators at the Goodwood Festival of Speed were treated to an amazing sight as an extraordinary array of over 30 supercars kicked off the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Amongst them were the Trident Marque’s two latest additions: the GranTurismo S Automatic and the Quattroporte Sport GTS, both at their UK debut. Celebrity Chef and car collector James Martin was first on the start line behind the wheel of a GranTurismo S Automat

Jay Leno will Introduce the All-New Jaguar XJ This Thursday at the Saatchi Gallery in London

The all-new Jaguar XJ will make its public debut on Thursday 9th July – at an exclusive event at the Saatchi Gallery in London. One of the world's best-known chat show hosts and a renowned car enthusiast, Jay Leno, will join Mike O'Driscoll, Managing Director, Jaguar Cars, to unveil the all-new luxury saloon. The all-new XJ is the first car to feature the next-generation of Jaguar's aerospace-inspired aluminium body architecture. All of

Fiat Panda 4x4 Adventure

The Fiat Panda 4x4 Adventure, a brand new special series that brings new meaning to the famous slogan "The car that does what you think", has today been launched in Italy and will subsequently arrive in the rest of Europe. The original version is for those at one with nature, with a love of outdoor activities, but also for professionals in the agricultural and forestry sectors. Robust and with plenty of storage, the new version has echos of the Panda 4X4 Sisley, the famous compact off-roader

G-POWER made the old M3 quicker than the New M3

450 hp for the BMW M3 E46 and Z4M, that’s quiet impressive. The G-POWER SK I supercharger system provides the 3.2 l straight cylinder engine from the BMW M GmbH with the necessary boost to push the output from standard 343 hp/365 Nm to awesome 450 hp/450 Nm. 20 inch G-POWER “SILVERSTONE DIAMOND” alloy wheels with MICHELIN Pilot Sport tyres in the dimensions 245/30 ZR 20 and 285/25 ZR 20, G-POWER coil-over suspension  and a stainless steel sport rear muffler featuring the legendary G-POWER “DEEPTONE” technology comp

Koenigsegg Official Update about the NLV Quant Program

The NLV Quant program was initiated and is wholly owned by NLV-Solar AG in Switzerland. The Quant is not a Koenigsegg Automotive car and was never intended to be. Koenigsegg Automotive has contributed with body and interior design and chassis conceptulisation to NLV. Koenigsegg Automotive has also done a feasability st

Caterham increases production as demand exceeds expectation

Caterham Cars has responded to healthy demand for its iconic Seven sportscar by increasing 2009 production levels by around ten percent. The makers of the classic two-seater have “above-forecast” growth from UK, mainland Europe and further afield, particularly now that its Ford Sigma and Duratec engine range, including

R-Design sport pack for the Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 R-Design makes a clear statement about true driving pleasure, a young, energetic attitude and confident success. A sporty chassis and even more direct steering ensure the driving experience matches the sporty appearance. The Volvo XC60 is a car that has already carved out a solid market share in the premium sport cross-over segment. With its muscular curves and sharply contoured tail lamps, it attracts attention wherever it goes. The new R-Design option pack that will be presen

More power added to Peugeot 407 Coupe with the new GT model

A stylish design combining driving exhilaration has long been a key attribute of Peugeot vehicles, and with cars like the 407 Coupe, utilises the company’s expertise to the full. Launched in 2005, the 407 Coupe is the latest in a long tradition of prestige Coupes produced by Peugeot, where style plays a key role, combi

Opel Insignia OPC: High Tech Spices up Passionate Driving

Dynamic and passionate driving has a new name at Opel: Insignia OPC. Its 2.8 V6 Turbo powerhouse with 239 kW/325 hp and a massive 435 Nm of torque makes it Opel’s most powerful production car of all time. The high performance Insignia sedans reach a top speed of 250 km/h (restricted) and race from zero to 100 km/h in a