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audi q7 xplod: sounds great

Audi Q7 Xplod: Sounds Great

When it comes to creating a TOP END car audio systems, the word POTENTIAL has key meaning. The experts from SONY Bulgaria Team know that and they are pleasantly surprised us for a consecutive time at this years Sofia Auto Exhibition. The Audi Q7 Xplod has arrived just a few days beafore the start of the exhibition. The originators of that ”SOUND MONSTER” are Seles Audio, located in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The Q7 Xplod is equipped with six amplifiers, three 15’’ subwoofers, 10 stereo speakers,

Carlsson daytime running lights for the C-Class

Carlsson has always combined individuality, safety and elegance. The new LED daytime running lights for the C-class continue this tradition. The combined module of fog lamp and LED daytime running lights harmonically supports the elegant design of the current C-class (W/S 204, except AMG/AMG-look). As a position light, an entry into the car documents is not necessary. Also the LED light and the low or high beam may be used simultaneously. Carlsson delivers the daytime running light modules at OEM standards

New Fuel Efficient Ecotec Engine for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse

A fuel-efficient, direct injected Ecotec 2.4L four-cylinder engine will be the third engine offered in the 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan. Backed by a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission, the new powertrain combination is expected to deliver fuel economy of 30 mpg highway and 20 mpg city*– making LaCrosse one of the most fuel-efficient cars in its segment. “Buick LaCrosse customers will have the fuel-efficient option of the Ecotec 2

2010 Opel Astra: Sporty with a Touch of Elegance

The new Opel Astra brings into the compact class its own interpretation of the brand’s award-winning design language of combining sculptural artistry with German precision first seen in the Insignia. Its strong sporty lines and elegant details add to a new handsome look. The exterior of the new generation Astra, which debuts in September at the IAA in Frankfurt, boasts a strong cab-forward, fluid silhouette. Inside, high quality materials and a total re-think of the design add to the excitement of driving a comp

Lotus selected Pirelli P ZeroTM for the stunning new Evora

Lotus Cars Limited is delighted to announce that it has selected Pirelli as the principal supplier of tyres for the stunning new Lotus Evora. The Evora is the first all new Lotus to be released since the iconic Elise roadster in 1995. The recent launch at Loch Lomond in Scotland gave the press a perfect opportunity

Vauxhall Insignia VXR UK Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Vauxhall will use this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed to unveil the all-new, 325 horsepower Insignia VXR for the first time in the UK, and provide visitors with the chance to see two stunning historic concepts that have not been exhibited in public for many years. The high-performance version of this year’s European Car of the Year winner will be displayed in the popular Supercar Paddock throughout the event, which runs from July 3-5, ahead

Electric Smart to go live

Following successful trials in the UK, the iconic, zero-emission, smart fortwo electric drive is ready for small series production. Reaction from customers taking part in the UK trial, including the Metropolitan Police, universities, local councils, architects and energy companies, has proved so encouraging that smart’s parent company, Daimler AG, can confirm that the smart electric drive will go into small series production, with cars coming to the UK in early 2010. The second generation

Fiat 500C: more than a "window to the sky"

Unveiled to the world for the first time at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the new Fiat 500C pays homage to the original 1957 Fiat 500 and its fabric roof, but also offers innovative solutions in terms of mechanical design, engines and comfort. All this in line with the most authentic Fiat tradition of giving people access to segment firsts in content and technology. In Italy, the public will be able to take it for a test drive from July 4th, the birthday of the Fiat 500 and exactly two years after the launch of th

finally... the stig is revealed

Finally... The Stig is Revealed

Top Gear decided to reveal the identity of their Test Pilot. There were rumours that The Stig is Damon Hill or Ben Collins. But who can imagine that it could be Michael Schumaher. The best driver ever - The Stig is Michael Schumaher. There is no question about it and that explains a lot. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifrtlC4NTys&feature=related

hs motorsport vw scirocco a.k.a remis

HS Motorsport VW Scirocco a.k.a Remis

Without a doubt, the new Scirocco was one of the big stars at this years “Wörthersee-tour”. Even if rather seldom seen on the streets, in the scene the desert wind from Wolfsburg is already fixed soundly. Reason enough for HS Motorsport to launch a Tuning-special- edition in limited quantity called “Remis”. Base is the popular 2,0 TSI engine with serial 200 hp. The pros from Munich add about 90 more hp to it through a SKN-increased performance, an Air-Intake and of course a special exhaust sy

New Evolved V6 Diesel Engine for the Citroen C5 and C6

With the arrival of the new V6 DPFS 240 engine, the Citroen C5 & C6 offer a « win-win » situation. C5 & C6 DPFS 240 herald a new dawn in terms of customer satisfaction, with the promise of pleasure, quiet operation and good performance. The improvements offer a significant reduction in fuel consumption and redu

hennessey unleashes the 2010 hpe550 camaro

Hennessey Unleashes The 2010 HPE550 Camaro

Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE), well known for their extreme performance sports cars and muscle cars, has begun production of its 562 hp 2010 HPE550 Camaro. At the heart of the beast is a supercharger system making 6 psi of boost added atop the 6.2L V8. Combined with a Corsa stainless steel exhaust system and custom engine management calibration from HPE, the result is a total output of 562 bhp and 557 lb-ft torque.  Rounding out the package, HPE adds a set of light weight 20-inch wheels, an adjustable