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2010 HPE700 Camaro with LS9 engine

Hennessey Performance also known as Turbos and Superchargers Masters are never satisfied with the results that an OEM vesrion can bring. They always have to add something to push the car to its limits. This time they transplanted The ZR1’s Heart (LS9 V-8 engine with 638 HP) into a 2010 Camaro. The result....??? ohhhh i don’t have to describe that, the photos below will do it.

Renault Megane Sport Tourer Pricing Announced

Unveiled earlier this year as one of six world debuts at the Geneva motor show, New Mégane Sport Tourer now becomes the tenth new Renault model this year as part of the company’s extensive range renewal programme. Priced from £15,485 to £22,785, the new load-carrier is certain to shake-up the class, with an attractive combination of eye-catching looks, low-emission ‘eco²’ engines, impressive equipment levels and prices starting around £300 less than several of its rivals. Compared to the entry-level versions

Ford Mondeo ECOnetic

Ford is boosting its Mondeo ECOnetic range. With the introduction of a new, 2.0-litre, 115PS model - the lowest CO2 Mondeo yet - and broadens the choice of Ford models available with less than 140g/km CO2. The new Ford Mondeo ECOnetic is offered in five-door or estate form, each with the same, 139g/km CO2 rating, furthering Ford’s commitment to creating fuel efficient models, without sacrificing practicality or driving characteristics. Each uses Ford’s proven 2.0-litre, 115PS TDCi engine,

Insignia Park Assistant - The latest technology feature from Opel

Opel announces a new park assistance feature on the Insignia that puts an end to second-guessing on those coveted parking spaces. It is a perfect tool for car drivers who don’t have the courage to fill in a narrow spot. Or when it isn’t clear at first glance whether a car will fit or how to attempt a tough parallel park in the midst of hectic traffic. The Park Assistant makes parking a breeze: It finds spots into which the Insignia can nudge a

ABT Audi AS7

A diesel with 1200 Newton metres of torque and 560 HP (412 kW)? Even though the figures might suggest otherwise, ABT Sportsline is by no means now consorting with the manufacturers of heavy truck engines. The world's largest tuner of vehicles from the Volkswagen group has merely made it its business to take the most powerful car diesel engine of all times, built in the Audi Q7, and squeeze even more power out of it. Although the over five metres long SUV, with its standard 500 HP (368 kW) and 10

General Motors and Koenigsegg Reach Agreement on Saab

General Motors Corp. and Koenigsegg Group AB, a consortium led by Koenigsegg Automotive AB, today confirmed the details of a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of Saab Automobile AB that secures Saab’s future. The sale, expected to close by the end of the third quarter of this year, includes an expected $6

GTbyCITROËN UK debut at Festival of Speed

The striking GTbyCitroën supercar concept will make its UK debut climbing the famous 1.16-mile Goodwood Hill at this year’s Festival of Speed (3-5 July). Getting in some practice for the Festival of Speed, GTbyCITROËN has been busy completing laps of honour at both the Nürburgring and Le Mans 24 hour endurance races. The 2008 Louis Vuitton Classic Concept Award winner took to the Le Mans circuit this weekend with 150 cars for the famous parade lap. The car first hit the headlines at the Paris Motorshow last O

bmw e90 320d - test drive

BMW E90 320d - Test Drive

The E90 3 series was introduced in 2004 and came available in March 2005. It became BMW AG's best selling automobile. E90 is the fifth generation of the BMW 3rd Series. The estate is designated as E91, coupe E92 and coupe cabriolet E93. Only the estate doesn't have M3 version. Unofficial information sources claim, that E90 will be replaced in 2012. There is a lot of time since then, that is why we decided to take BMW E90 out for a test drive. At the first glance E90 can't capture people's att

Carbon Motors E7 exceeded 10000 reservations

Carbon Motors are pleased to announce that they have exceeded 10 000 production slot reservations for the „E7”.  The Company would like to extend its deepest gratitude to the hundreds of law enforcement agencies that placed those reservations from all across the country! In addition to achieving this major milestone so soon, they also like to thank members of the economic development communities in each of the following states for putting forth such thoughtful proposals and offers for the Carbon Campus: Georgia,

bmw z4 e89 customized by g-power

BMW Z4 E89 customized by G-POWER

G-POWER tuners aren’t just fast when it comes to HIGH-SPEED world records, they are fast in the tuning process itself. The all-new BMW Z4 was hot when it came from the factory,but G-POWER makes it even hotter. The G-POWER BI-TRONIK performance module pushes the factory 306 hp/400 Nm to 345 hp/480 Nm. 20 inch G-POWER “SILVERSTONE DIAMOND” alloy wheels with MICHELIN Pilot Sport tyres in the dimension 255/30 ZR 20 and 295/25 ZR 20, G-POWER coil-over suspension and a stainless steel sport rear mu

Durashift Automatic Transmission added to the new Fiesta range

Ford has made a smooth-shifting new addition to the Fiesta range, in the form of the new Durashift automatic transmission models. The refined transmission is matched to the Ford Fiesta’s new 1.4-litre, 96PS Duratec petrol engine, with a responsive character that benefits from new Fiesta’s lighter yet stronger body structure, being approximately 40kg lighter than the car it replaced. This ensures ‘auto’ convenience does not significantly com

Second Infiniti model range available in UK

Infiniti, the luxury automotive brand from Japan, confirms pricing and specification of its second car for the UK: the V6 powered, all-wheel drive EX.Smaller than the FX, it’s the first crossover to blend the style and performance of a sports coupé with the character of a compact SUV.  The EX is now available for British customers as part of Infiniti’s range of performance cars coming to the UK. Two-model EX range priced from £35,200 Designed for the enthusiast whose life has outgrown a coupé Award-winning