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Ford Thunderbird hit 55 years

This weekend Ford’s iconic Thunderbird model hit 55 years of its first appearance. In Dearborn, Mich., nearly 300 Ford Thunderbirds and its owners celebrated the 55th anniversary of the classic car. Jim Farley, Ford’s group vice president of Global Marketing, shares: “The Ford Thunderbird is one of the most iconic products in the history of the automobile.  Each generation of the Thunderbird had a unique personality that ushered in a new generation of breakthroughs in design or technology.”

Audi wraps its Autonomous TTS in special motosport livery

Audi, the renowned German brand for premium sporty rides has unveiled a new specially designed livery for the Autonomous Audi TTS as it is entering the final stage of preparations for the high-speed test up Pikes Peak in Colorado this fall. This new dress pays homage to the Audi cars that made motorsports history a gen

MINI comes with special offers for the UK this August

MINI UK will put on sale the new family model this August. The vehicle is refreshened both – inside and outside. The range will include two new diesel power units, which achieve CO2 emissions of 99 grams/km and the first MINI Convertible powered by a diesel engine will also make their debuts at the same time. Li

Honda restyles the Accord for 2011

Honda has released the details on its updated for model year 2011 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe, which market launch is scheduled for mid-August. Packed with more bold, elegant and stylish outer and inner dress, improved fuel efficiency and a new leather-fitted Special Edition (SE) trim level, the 2011 Honda Accord will be available in 4-cylinder and V-6 versions. Erik Berkman, vice president of Corporate Planning and Logistics for American Honda Motor Co., Inc, says: “For 2011, the Accord evo

Mazda Biante i-Stop SMART EDITION II and NAVI Special models on sale in Japan

Mazda Motor Company marks its 90th anniversary by putting on sale special edition and limited edition versions of its mid-size, tall “high-roof” Biante minivan for the Japanese market. Both the special edition Mazda Biante “i-stop SMART EDITION II” and the limited edition Mazda Biante “i-stop SMART EDITION II NAVI SPECIAL” will be available with the newest technology – i-Stop. The vehicles are on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Au

Audi A1 by Damien Hirst sold for 420 000 Euro

A unique Audi A1 specially painted by Damien Hirst for Sir Elton John’s White Tie and Tiara Ball. Audi sponsored the A1 for the auction held last night – making it the eighth consecutive year that the company has supported the AIDS charity event. Close to 700 VIP guests from all over the world converged on the private home of Sir Elton in Windsor, UK, to support his largest annual fundraiser for his AIDS Foundation. Damien Hirst’s A1 was sold for 420 000 Euro ( £350 000 ). “That’s the most exciting object we’

2010 Ford Mondeo available for the UK in autumn

2010 Ford Mondeo will make its official debut at the 2010 Moscow International Automobile Salon on August 25. The new model will be available in the UK in October. The vehicle features a restyled exterior and uprated interior, new high-efficiency Ford EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel powertrains, plus a host of new driver comfort and convenience features and safety technologies. John Fleming, Ford of Europe chairman and CEO comments: "The Ford Mondeo is already a very strong package and, with the significant desi

Switzer E900 - the top-performance Ethanol-powered Godzilla

Switzer Performance, the Ohio-based engineering expert has amazed the tuning scene once again with its latest development, the ultra-powerful Switzer E900. As we can suggest from the name, this amazingly-potent Godzilla ride produces 900 horsepower, an extra kick of 100 horses in comparison with its renowned brother –

abt sportsline goes easy on the 2011 audi a8

ABT Sportsline goes easy on the 2011 Audi A8

Renowned for its astonishing VAG automobiles conversions, ABT Sportsline, the Bavarian aftermarket expert has exclusively unveiled the details on its astonishingly elegant creation, the new ABT AS8. The extraordinary luxury ride is based upon the recently launched, new-generation premium sedan 2011 Audi A8 and offers more sophisticated yet unobtrusive sporty vision. Hans-Juergen Abt, General Manager of ABT Sportsline, says: “With us this extraordinary vehicle doesn’t lose its character, we underline it” Embod

2011 Steeda Sport Edition 5.0L Mustang - less than $40,000 incl. base ride

Few weeks after the world premiere of the newly developed 5.0-liter V8 2011 Ford Mustang GT, Steeda, one of the largest manufacturers of Ford aftermarket performance parts has announced that it is working on a program for the long anticipated pony-ride. Now, the guys at Steeda are proud to present us that high-end program, which bears the name 2011 Steeda Sport Edition 5.0L Mustang. Despite of the program’s benefits - significantly improved ha

Corvette ZR1 and Camaro at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed will be supported by many famous brands. One of them is Chevrolet, which will make presence of two models – Camaro and the Corvette ZR-1. Both of the US supercars will join in the event’s Moving Motorshow on Thursday July 1 and will perform in run up Goodwood’s famous hillclimb cir

Project Kahn rolls-out Cosworth Sport RS300 in Bali Blue

Kahn Cosworth Sport RS300 is the latest high-end-tuned luxury SUV designed by the renowned British rides expert Project Kahn in collaboration with Cosworth. Based upon the staggering 2010 Range Rover Sport, the sleek RS300 boasts massively-enhanced performance figures and all-new body styling finished in exotic Bali Bl