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b&b improves the new vw passat b8

B&B Improves the New VW Passat B8

With the introduction of its all-new Passat B8, Volkswagen managed to impress some people with the car’s 2.0-liter biturbo diesel engine. It came with a new seven-speed DSG gearbox and 4Motion all-wheel drive. Still if you are among the ones who were more like “meeeh” when they found out the specs, there is another chance now to be wowed. At least a little bit. The Siegen-based tuning specialist B&B optimized the performance of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat B8 by increasing the power out

dmc lamborghini teddy bear edition

DMC Lamborghini Teddy Bear Edition

We all know about the eccentricity of China. After all, there are plenty of bizarre things to see there. Like crocodiles ready for roasting, as well as frogs and turtles… and dried reptile parts sold in Chinese supermarkets. The country also presented to the world Conchita Wurst. No, I’m taking that last one back. It wasn’t China. But still, now it wows the streets of Dalian with a quite strange Lamborghini: Teddy Bear Edition (ha-ha) ! One of the proudest and most sophisticated models tu

the return of the king: reborn 1958 ‘knobbly’

The Return of the King: Reborn 1958 ‘Knobbly’

  Built to the exact specifications and details as the original 1958 Knobbly model, Lister Cars’ racer made its debut at Autosport International at the NEC Birmingham. This little devil is created to acknowledge the 60th anniversary of Lister. The charming black beauty is powered by a race-prepared Jaguar D-Type 3.8-litre straight-six engine which pumps out 330 HP. The performance of the reborn Knobbly car matches that of modern-day sports cars despite the fact that it strictly follows the initial design

volvo depicts the future with the s60 cross country

Volvo Depicts the Future with the S60 Cross Country

With the unveiling of the exciting S60 Cross Country at the Detroit Auto Show, Volvo Cars is trying to satisfy the customers’ requirements and their expectations. Delving into deeper levels of the automotive world with the Cross Country brand, the manufacturer seeks to offer one completely different and unique on-r

predictive safety cruise control system by honda

Predictive Safety Cruise Control System by Honda

Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (i-ACC) is the world’s first predictive cruise control system which is going to be introduced by Honda. Its debut will be on the European market Honda CR-V this year. After studying how drivers in Europe perform, the Honda team of professionals created a ground-breaking system which uses a camera and a millimeter wave radar to monitor the position of other vehicles on the road. Thanks to the application of a specially developed algorithm, the i-ACC is able to predict the l

the new seat leon st curpa conveys compact sportiness

The New SEAT Leon ST Curpa Conveys Compact Sportiness

Seat revealed its top-of-the-range Leon ST Curpa which takes the Leon ST wagon bodylook and twists it through its own prism, thus turning it into the Curpa hot-hatch style we are able to see. The new Seat Curpa three and five-door hatchbacks manage to condense simple style and utility along with a top-class perf

toyota opens up hydrogen fuel cell patents [video]

Toyota Opens up Hydrogen Fuel Cell Patents [VIDEO]

At the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, Toyota announced that it opens “the door to the hydrogen future” by sharing freely more than 5500 hydrogen fuel cell patents. This patent release announcement is very similar to a suggestion made by Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk in June, last year. Nevertheless, it is rather importan

aston martin vantage gt3 teased [video]

Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Teased [VIDEO]

Aston Martin has been toying around with the idea of a road-going Vantage GT3 model which will be officially presented at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. In order to escalate the impatience of customers, Aston Martin teased with a video which draws connections to the V12 Vantage GT3 racer. Even though there is a sufficient lack of any further information that might feed the hunger of those who are anticipating the final moment of the car’s release, the vehicle is expected to be powered by an

land rover shows trio of defender limited editions [video]

Land Rover Shows Trio of Defender Limited Editions [VIDEO]

Land Rover is closing one chapter and opening a new one in the Land Rover Defender life. In order to celebrate its iconic modals, the automaker creates three bespoke special editions named: Heritage, Adventure and Autobiography. Each of them highlights a specific aspect of the Defender’s nature, while conveying a s

donkervoort d8 gto bilster berg edition with a recognizable design

Donkervoort D8 GTO Bilster Berg Edition with a Recognizable Design

I tend to like what Donkervoort usually comes up with but this time it was rather disappointing. The Dutch automaker has finally managed to craft out something (yes, I call it something because it is much easier this way rather than writing down the whole name of the new automobile, which I guess I will have to mention at some point) that sways between being too extravagant and being too… ugly. (Perhaps, if the cabin was moved a bit forward,

lexus reveals its gs f saloon

Lexus Reveals its GS F Saloon

Lexus has unveiled its 2016 GS F well ahead of the car’s official debut at the North American International Auto Show. As it seems, BMW M4 just got a high-class competitor! Benefiting from a wide range of enhancements, the new Lexus GS F Saloon is powered by a naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine that bursts out 467 bhp (348 kW / 473 PS) at 100rpm and 527 Nm (389 lb-ft) of maximum torque between 4,800 and 5,600rpm. What is more, it is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox with manu

bmw shows m4 concept iconic lights

BMW Shows M4 Concept Iconic Lights

BMW is obviously ready to go on with the innovative developments in terms of Laserlight. At the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the Bavarian marque is showcasing its BMW M4 Concept Iconic Lights which are a modern-day interpretations of the typical BMW twin round headlights that incorporate the laser lights technology. In the core of the lighting functions of the Concept Iconic Lights lies the idea of ensuring enhanced safety and comfort. Thanks to the white metallic car whic