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Senner Tuning Audi A5 BLACK & WHITE

Senner Tuning is one of the most respected tuners for the Audi vehicles. The guys from Senner Tuning focused their attention on the changes in the design and colors of the Audi A5. More Dynamic ride is provided from the new ASA GT1 alloy wheels, which are incidentally in Shiny Silver or Matt Black and fit perfectly without any body work. A Bilstein B16 PSS10 suspension added: fully adjustable suspension with individual height adjustment as well as train and pressure level , keeps the car on t

Mercedes-Benz gives SLK customers something 2LOOK forward to this summer

Mercedes-Benz is launching the SLK 2LOOK Edition just in time for summer. The striking special edition enhances the already stunning SLK Roadster with unique colour options inside and out, while increased standard equipment ensures driver and passenger alike have everything they could need for perfect drop-top driving this summer. With only 150 cars available, the SLK 2LOOK offers exclusivity and is available in Calcite White or Black paint.

Volkswagen brings the new Golf GTD to market

The Golf model lineup has been growing by leaps and bounds: At the end of 2008, the sixth generation of the bestseller was launched. Shortly thereafter, in early 2009, the new Golf Plus appeared. Then, the current Golf GTI was vaulted to center stage, closely followed by the new Golf Variant. And now the lineup continues: with the new Golf GTD. Its 125 kW / 170 PS power level makes it the highest-performance production Golf with a diesel engine today. The code letters GTD have a magical effect on diesel drivers and

Volvo S40 Drive With Start/Stop – What Car? Green Car Of The Year

The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe featuring the new Start/Stop technology has scooped the top honour and been named Green Car of the Year at the prestigious 2009 What Car? Green Car Awards. The Volvo S40 DRIVe beat the BMW 118d and the Renault Megane to the top spot in the Small Family category and then stormed ahead to achieve victory over all the other category winners, including the Audi A8 and MINI Cooper S, to be awarded the prestigious overall Wh

Renault Megane R26.R Continues To Set The Pace

Renault's Megane R26.R continues to set benchmark lap times at UK tracks. Last year, the Megane R26.R established a new lap record for a front-wheel drive production car at the 13-mile Nürburgring circuit in Germany with a time of just 8 minutes 17 seconds. Following its arrival on UK shores, the R26.R has now set benchmark times at Silverstone, Bedford Autodrome, Millbrook and Bruntingthorpe. At Silverstone, Drivers-Republic used the full 3.2-mile Grand Prix circuit, recording a stunning lap of 1 minute 19.4

GM Opens Most Technologically Advanced Automotive Battery Lab in The U.S.

General Motors expanded its significant battery research and development capabilities today by opening the largest and most technologically advanced battery lab in the United States on its Technical Center campus here. The new Global Battery Systems Lab will lead GM's global advanced battery engineering resources and expedite the introduction of electrically driven vehicles, including the Chevrolet Volt, as well as plug-in hybrid and hybrid-el

abt as3 handsomely refreshed

ABT AS3 handsomely refreshed

The Audi A3 has been a real success, one which re-defined the term "premium" for the compact car class. An extra portion of dynamism in the optics and the performance is offered by ABT Sportsline. The renowned vehicle turner of course also took on the facelifted version of the long-term best-seller from the Ingolstadt company - and thanks to the modified bonnet, grill, bumpers, fenders and LED light line from their product range the car has an even greater presence. It stands there as if it`s re

hyundai santa fe - test drive

Hyundai Santa Fe - Test Drive

Firstly introduced in 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe was based on Sonata's platform. This mid-size crossover fitted perfectly into the market niche. It fell right between the Tucson and Terracan. Well priced, easy to drive and good equipped, It became serious competitor to other SUVs in this segment. Because of the reasons above, Hyundai Santa Fe caught our attention and we decided to test drive it. Hyundai Santa Fe Comfort 2.2CRDi, manual 5 speed gearbox. When we took the first look, it captured our

New Prius: Cooled By The Heat Of The Sun

Climbing into a car that's been parked for a while on even a moderately sunny day can be an uncomfortable experience and is likely to provoke full-blast operation of the air conditioning, using up fuel and increasing emissions. Toyota has solved the problem with a new solar-powered ventilation system that keeps the interior cool, with no need for the engine to be running. And to make sure the temperature is just right before you get inside, it has produced the world's first Remote Air Conditioning control, operated

camaro 2010 by geigercars.de - the legend is alive

Camaro 2010 by GeigerCars.de - the legend is alive

The triple is complete: after the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger, Chevrolet completes the revival of the Pony Cars with the new Camaro. From 1966 to 2002 Chevrolet produced four Camaro generations. Well preserved exemplars of the first model range are treasured collectibles nowadays. When the US-american carm

Lamborghini got GREEN Ambitions

Automobili Lamborghini announces its intention to complete its program of environmental sustainability in record time by presenting new plans which will enable the company: • to achieve a 30% reduction, by the year 2010, in the CO2 emissions produced by its factory • to achieve a 35% reduction, by the year 2015, in the CO2 emissions produced by its vehicles The plans for reducing emissions will thus involve two areas: modifications to the Lamborghini factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese, and d

bmw m3 darth maul by mwdesign

BMW M3 Darth Maul by MWDesign

Darth Maul is the codename of a tuning programme from the „DARK SIDE” , oooooops i mean MWDesign the Canadian tuners, the transformation is for BMW M3 Coupe (E92).The programme is still in stage 1 wherefore only a few pieces of kit have been installed. The exterior is finished in Jerez Black highlighted with thin custom orange stripes. We haven't seen the interior but if we rely on the Improvements list, it will be in Fox Red. Improvements list: Amuse Ericsson Front Bumper with custom O