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mono lightweight sportscar

MONO lightweight sportscar

MONO lightweight sportscar will be delivered to one of the most exclusive track-driving car clubs – RS Academy. The vehicles will further enhance its existing fleet of blistering supercars. The mono is a lightweight, ultra high performance, road legal sports car, designed with one and only purpose - SPEED. The superspors car achieves 528BHP per ton, which means 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and top speed in excess of 170 mph. RS Academy has track days arranged at super famous tracks – Nurburg

mercedes concept a-class

Mercedes Concept A-Class

Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class is the German automaker’s latest high-tech study vehicle, which is about to get publicly premiered very soon, at the upcoming Auto Shanghai 2011 (21 – 28 April 2011). Representing a completely different approach in the compact class, the Mercedes Concept A-Class utilizes an exclusively dynamic styling reinforced by some top-notch highlights, including: an all-new, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol power plant and a dual clutch transmission, as well as a radar-bas

2011 hpe650 camaro convertible

2011 HPE650 Camaro Convertible

Hennessey Performance has exclusively announced that at this weekend’s Barrett-Jackson auto auction in Palm Beach, Florida, the first 2011 HPE650 Camaro Convertible is about to show its face to enthusiasts and lovers. Fully capable of delivering the exceptional figure of 650 horsepower at 6,300 revolutions, the HPE650 Camaro Convertible benefits a long list of additional components, including: a TVS2300 supercharger unit available in either Black or Chrome finishes, an air induction system, h

6 bertone concept cars will be auctioned

6 Bertone concept cars will be auctioned

Six iconic concept cars by Bertone will be sold at the RM Auctions, which specializes in rare classics. The reason is the bankruptcy of the Italian design house. The vehicles are just amazing – a 1963 Chevrolet Testudo, a 1967 Lamborghini Marzal, a 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero, a 1974 Lamborghini Bravo, a 1978 Lancia Sibilo and 1980 Lamborghini Athon. The Lamborghini Marzal and the Lancia Stratos HF Zero are expected to sell for between €1 000 000 and €1 800 000. 1963 Chevrolet Testudo boasts 2.7 litre six-

dacia duster esf

Dacia Duster ESF

Dacia has released a new limited edition Duster, which is specially created for the maniacs of the wintersports. The limited edition Duster marks the extension of the Group's 10-year partnership with the École de Ski Français (ESF). The new version is based on Lauréate 4x4 version and is powered by the dCi 110 Euro5 engine, which develops 110HP. However, not everyone can buy the new Duster ESF, because it is made exclusively for Ski instructors. Dacia Duster ESF is available only in Glacie

2011 ford focus econetic

2011 Ford Focus ECOnetic

Ford has introduced the new Focus ECOnetic, which will officially debut next week at the Amsterdam Motor Show. The vehicle will set a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class. Focus ECOnetic will hit the UK market early next year. The car will boast more fuel efficiency than any other compact vehicle on the road today in Europe, including diesel, petrol and hybrid powered vehicles. 2011 Ford Focus ECOnetic is expected to return 80mpg on combined cycle, which

lexus lf-gh hybrid concept [teaser]

Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept [teaser]

Lexus will exhibit its LF-Gh Hybrid concept at the 2011 New York International Auto Show from April 20th to May 1st. The car will be a redefinition of the luxury „grand tourer”. Actually, the car will be the next generation of GS, which is expected to be introduced late this year. There are no further information about the car and all data will be released to media guests at a preview event in New York on 19 April. Untill then, we have too high resolution teaser pictures of LF-Gh Hybrid, o

audi r8 lms at nurburgring

Audi R8 LMS at Nurburgring

Audi R8 LMS was tested at the Nurburgring these day by ABT Sportsline and Phoenix Racing, who had a lot of experience over the last two years at the 24-hour race around the race track with the quattro GmbH GT3 sports car. "The Audi R8 LMS was developed specifically for customer sport," said Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. "With the two factory supported events at the Nürburgring and at Spa-Francorchamps we aim to underline the positive image that the R8 LMS has built up follo

mopar dodge charger

Mopar Dodge Charger

Mopar will present tuned version of Dodge Charger at the New York Auto Show. Until then, the tuning company has released the first teaser image of Charger Mopar Edition. However, they didn’t release any details about the engine or other specification. The exterior boasts a revised grille, a blue body stripe and gloss black wheels. The interior will feature Katzkin leather upholstery, a T-shaped shift handle, and an individually-numbered plaque. Dodge Charger Mopar Edition will be offici

2011 audi a7 us - 59 250 usd

2011 Audi A7 US - 59 250 USD

Audi has released the price list for the new 2011 A7 for the US market. The vehicle will be offered in the United States with the 3.0 litre TFSI V6 with 310HP mated to 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. The power is put on the road through Audi’s AWD system – Quattro. However, the engine still manages to return 18mpg in the city and 28mpg on the highway. The combined cycle is 22mpg. Audi A7 has rich standard equipment, which includes the quattro all-wheel-drive system, SIRIUS satellite

2011 subaru impreza wrx sti

2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Subaru now offers more benefits for the customers of high-performance Impreza WRX Sti. The iconic car now comes with more power, SAT NAV system and the price remains the same. 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STi is priced at £32 995, but for a limited period only. The engine is the well-know 2.5 liter turbocharged four-cylinder boxer with 320PS at 6000RPM and 450Nm at 3400RPM. The power is improved with 20PS and 43Nm and this upgrade will be only available for the cars purchased until the end of June

2011 peugeot 508 reports strong sales

2011 Peugeot 508 reports strong sales

Peugeot has reported that its recently launched Peugeot 508 is celebrating an exclusively high demand with 5,000 cars registered in Q1 2011. The stunning, 2011 model year Peugeot 508 made its market debut in saloon body style on 3 February and in a SW version on 10 March, and 80 per cent of its orders are GT and Feline finishes. The newly introduced Peugeot 508 represents a whole new-generation of large touring rides, which offers its passengers and driver amazing drivability properties, y