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Time to start a Yamaha tenere adventure!

The brand new Yamaha XT660Z Tenere has now arrived at authorised Yamaha dealerships. Initially available in limited quantities, customers will need to be quick of the mark to start their own Yamaha Adventure. The latest incarnation of the legendary Tenere features a single cylinder four-stroke, fuel injected 660cc motor, delivering superb torque in a tough steel frame with a light weight aluminium swing arm. Allied to plush suspension and a 22 litre fuel tank, this all adds up to a versatile package which offers

Hyundai crafts a rival to the world's premier sport sedans

Rear-wheel drive and high-output V8 engine deliver world-class driving experience FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – Hyundai aims to shatter premium automobile paradigms with the introduction of its new flagship, the all-new Genesis sports sedan. With capabilities and features comparable to the world’s leading premium sports

Ford flex’s design helps cut dry cleaning bills

The 2009 Ford Flex adds another industry-first claim to growing list of why buys: It’s the world’s first trouser- and dress-friendly vehicle. Good news for everyone but dry cleaners, the Flex team engineered into Ford’s newest crossover a concealed rocker panel, the structural component at the bottom of the door aperture. “The Flex design is so clean and efficient that we’ve been able to reduce the step-in area,” said Rich Gresens, Flex chief designer. “The clever design minimizes your clothes’ exposure to

Aerodynamic kit for the X5 (E70)

51 70 0110 G HARTGE front spoiler incl. wheel arch extensions (not possible with M Aerodynamic package) 51 70 0120 G HARTGE rear skirt incl. wheel arch extensions (not possible with M Aerodynamic package) (only in connection with HARTGE stainless steel tail piece 18 70 0310) 51 70 0130 G HARTGE left side sill (consisting of 2 parts) (only possible with standard aluminium running board) 51 70 0140 G HARTGE right side sill (consisting of 2 parts) (only possible with standa

Land Rover G4 challenge: past, present and future

The 2009 Land Rover G4 Challenge is an exciting global adventure competition with driving at its core, run in the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The program begins with a grueling series of selections and culminates in the Challenge Finals, when teams of two competitors from each of the 18 entered nations will compete for victory. The Challenge Finals will take place in some of the world's most spectacular locations and will pit competing teams against each o

Supercharged Audi S5 by MTM

Motoren Technik Mayer from Wettstetten, Germany, puts the Audi S5 under pressure. As "MTM GT Supercharged" the sporty coupe's supercharged engine demonstrates impressive performance data. Together with bigger brakes, a coilover suspension and other minor changes, the result is an overall package which can take on the race track. Pressurized Watch out, when it gets loose! At the slightest pressure on the accelerator the MTM S5 GT Supercharged rockets forward with brute force. The compressor

Volkswagen working on high-performance energy storage

Dynamic partnership between the Volkswagen Group and Sanyo Agreement has been reached on a co-operation which sees Volkswagen joining forces with Sanyo, one of the world’s leading developers of rechargeable batteries, to work on new and extremely efficient high-performance storage systems based on lithium-ion te

PPI PS Audi TT Coupe

This is second generation PPI equipped with an innovative and sporty design. A striking in the eye-catching feature is a windshield innovative aerodynamic spoiler on the bonnet to the voorraam. PPI has also developed a diffuser at the rear. Here are the four exhaust pipes of the PPI sport exhaust system, in conjunction with the rear spoiler, produces additional downforce on the rear axle. Advanced technology in the heart of PPI's is the performance tuning kit for the 2.0TFSI engine of t

ABT Audi Grille

The World Leading Tuning Company - Abt Sportsline, redesign current Audi vehicles front grille more in line with the Abt design philosophy. The most striking feature are the five major vertical strips on the grille. Immediately available for the AS4, AS5, AS7 and AS3 Facelift tuning packages, also available for the standard Audi A3, A4, A5 and Q7 models. At the end of next month deal for around € 400  

Audi A4 and A4 Avant more attractive

Audi has released its sportier, S-line-packed Audi A4 and Audi A4 Avant, offering its buyers even more tempting and exclusive rides. Developed by quattro GmbH, the S-line sports and exterior packages are now ready to transform the Ingolstadt-made compact executive car into a pure-blooded sports ride. The S-line sports kit is consist of special sports suspension with 30 millimeters lowering and 18-or 19-inch wheels (optionally). Furthermore, it adds sports seats made of fabric Sprint/leather f

Rolls-Royce releases first sketches of RR4

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today revealed the first design sketches of its next new model. Known as RR4, the car is due to be launched in 2010 and will sit alongside the Phantom model line-up. RR4 will be smaller than Phantom and powered by a new engine, unique to Rolls-Royce. The design was signed off in 2007 and engineering development is now fully underway. The Goodwood manufacturing facilities are being completely reconfigured to accommodate the RR4, with extended paint, wood and leather shops as well as a s

Holden Celebrates Luxury with VE Calais V 60th Anniversary Special Edition

GM Holden introduces the VE Calais V 60th Anniversary Special Edition, with a range of interior and exterior features including an electric sunroof and 19-inch alloy wheels. “The Calais V 60th Anniversary Special Edition is another example of Holden’s commitment to value with levels of luxury and sophistication set to rival any vehicle in its segment,” said GM Holden’s Director of Marketing, Philip Brook. “The Calais V 60th Anniversary Spec