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Audi S5 3.0 TFSI with more power than the V8

Stage One upgrade from Sportec for Audi S5 (3.0 TFSI version) includes sport air filter and ECU remap. The car is powered by 3.0 liter turbocharged petrol TFSI engine with 328 bhp. After the upgrade, the power plant develops whopping 425bhp at 6640RPM. This means an improvement of 97bhp, not bad at all. The torque improvement is also significant – 80Nm. Audi S5 now produces 520Nm (379 lb-ft) at 4250RPM, compared to 440 Nm Nm (325 lb-ft). Audi S5 Coupe and Convertible is equipped with 7-speed S-Tronic transmis

Lexus with revised IS range at 2010 Paris Motor Show

Lexus has announced its plans to reveal an enhanced IS lineup at the upcoming Paris Motor Show next week. The new revised IS range has undergone its most significant changes since the current generation model was presented in 2005. Representing more than just another beautified ride, the MY2011 Lexus IS is ready to

venturi jamais contente topped 515 km/h - a new world record

Venturi Jamais Contente topped 515 km/h - a new world record

Venturi Jamais Contente also known as Venturi Buckeye Bullet in America has set a new world record in the electric powered rides category. Equipped with an amazingly powerful 800 horsepower electric motor and lithium Ion batteries, the ‘never satisfied’ zero-emissions ride has topped an average speed of over 495 km/h over 1 km in both directions and top speed of 515 km/h. The Venturi Buckeye Bullet was piloted by the US pro-driver Roger Schroe

The Russian-built 2011 Volkswagen Polo Saloon debuts

At the forthcoming Moscow International Automobile Salon 2010, Volkswagen has announced a number of exclusive premieres, including the all-new Russian-built Polo sedan. The 2011 VW Polo Saloon is manufactured at the brand’s plant in Kaluga and is specially designed for the Russia’s rough nature conditions. Fully tes

Unique Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe marks the 60th anniversary

This year, the exclusive collector cars event - Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance - that take place every year in Monterey, California since 1950 has turned 60. To celebrate the occasion properly, Rolls Royce Motor Cars has created a special edition Phantom Drophead Coupe unveiled by the brand’s CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos and Chief Designer Ian Cameron. The extremely luxurious ride spotlights a unique exterior shade named Stillwater Blue as a tri

Senner Tuning tweaks the Audi A1

Although Audi is offering no less than 800 different exterior versions of its recently premiered compact city cruiser - Audi A1, Senner Tuning, the German brand for aftermarket customization has proudly announced their own individualization program for the small eye-catcher. On the outside, the Senner A1 doesn't look that much different, with no aerodynamic or styling changes over the original A1 body, the only changes on Senner’s version are the stainless steel sport exhaust unit with 1x 90

Jenson Button has new toy - Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR520 Estate

Jenson Button, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team’s Formula One driver has picked up his exclusively special Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR520 Estate ride from Mercedes-Benz World. The British star driver took one the strictly limited to 20 examples worldwide DR 520s, which are only available from the ‘Specialist Products Division’ at Mercedes-Benz World. The Mercedes C-Class DR520 Estate’s price tag starts at 63,680 GBP (approximately 77,902 EUR). Base

2011 Audi A1 goes on sale

Today is an extremely happy day for all Audi A1 fans who with impatience have counted the days to the official market launch of the recently premiered compact eye-catcher. From tomorrow, the fresh A1 will be available for a test lap at dealerships across Germany. Deliveries will simultaneously start in Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland, followed by most other European markets from mid-September. The starting price tag of ride is 15,800 Euro. Styled according the latest design lang

2011 Honda Jazz Hybrid to debut at Paris Motor Show

Only a week before the start of this year’s edition of Paris Motor Show, another debutant is announced – the Honda Jazz Hybrid. This compact B-segment ride continues Honda’s commitment to petrol-electric hybrid technology sharing the same IMA hybrid motor and control system like the Insight and CR-Z hybrids. The new

2011 volvo s60 goes individual with heico

2011 Volvo S60 goes individual with HEICO

HEICO SPORTIV, the official Volvo aftermarket expert has just released a new program dedicated to the recently debuted 2011 Volvo S60. Improving its driving experience and visual appeal, the new HEICO enhancement pack features the right ingredients to stimulate all fans senses. On the outside, HEICO’s “S60 menu” boasts a newly shaped two-part front spoiler and a sporty rear skirt in diffuser style that enfolds flawlessly the left and right oval end-pipes of the special quad exhaust unit. Both, the front spoiler

BRABUS SLS AMG - the long anticipated gullwing programme

Introducing a highly refined version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, BRABUS is continuing to surprise its fans with exclusive ride developments. The brand-new BRABUS gullwing programme comprises styling and aerodynamic elements made of carbon fiber, lightweight forged rims, an electronically adjustable smooth-ride suspen

brabus ibusiness - the forbidden fruit

BRABUS iBusiness - the forbidden fruit

Renowned for its luxury masterpiece vehicle creations, BRABUS, the German-based aftermarket expert is now unveiling its latest addition, the BRABUS iBusiness. This innovative i-branded ride represents an absolutely unique luxury sedan, an embodiment of the highest achievements in the performance and high-tech multimedia. Based on the Mercedes-Benz S600, the BRABUS four-seater is fully prepared to reach the amazing top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph), while its passengers are delighted by the late