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TECHART GTstreet Convertible 2008-11-05 11:42:00 For those of you who are lucky enough to be able to afford a Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet yet are not satisfied with the 480 HP of the stock 3.6-liter biturbo boxer engine, German tuner Techart has announced that it will reveal a supped up version of the car at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The GTstreet
convertible’s tuned boxer engine generates a whopping 630 HP allowing it to reach a maximu Read more:Convertible
2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4: Facelift Model with 560Hp Debuts in Geneva 2008-11-05 11:35:00 Making its worldwide premiere in Geneva
, Lamborghini
’s facelifted Gallardo
features a series of styling and mechanical updates including a more powerful V10 engine. Design-wise, the all-wheel-drive coupe from Sant’Agata stands out thanks to the more aggressively styled front and rear-ends that give the Gallardo LP560-4 a menacing new look. Looks however are only half the story on the 2009 Read more:Lamborghini Gallardo
2009 Audi A4 Avant: Stylish Station Wagon to Debut in Geneva 2008-11-05 11:34:00 If we where to buy an Audi A4 or A6 today, in both cases we’d definitely choose the Avant
version over the sedan without a thought. Somehow, Audi’s designers manage to beautifully pen the station wagon versions of their sedans, and the 2009 A4 Avant that will debut in Geneva
next month, is no exception to that rule.Measuring 4.70 meters (15.42 feet) in length, the new A4 Avant is almost 123 mm Read more:Station
, Stylish
, Wagon
Audi TT 2.0 TDI Coupe & Roadster with 170 HP Diesel Engine – 44.4 MPG 2008-11-05 11:33:00 Great news for all you diesel lovers today as Audi unveiled the all-new TT 2.0 TDI quattro that will be available in both coupe and roadster bodystyles. The TT’s 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivers 170 Hp at 4,200 rpm and 350 Nm (258.2 lb-ft) of torque between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm. Audi has combined the 2.0-liter diesel engine with a manual six-speed transmission. According Read more:Coupe
, Engine
, Roadster
Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro 500Hp 2008-11-05 11:32:00 Boasted as the most powerful diesel-powered passenger vehicle in its class, the Q7 V12 TDI quattro is the production version of the homonymous concept that was previewed at the. Under the bonnet of the Q7 lurks a 6.0-liter V12 turbo diesel engine that generates 500 Hp and a monstrous 1,000 Nm or 758 lb/ft of torque. Power is transferred to all wheels via a six-speed tiptronic automatic
Audi R8 V12 TDI Le Mans 500 Hp 2008-11-05 11:30:00 Remember the V12 diesel-powered Audi R8 concept we saw a couple of months ago? Well even if you don’t, Audi will remind you as the German luxury carmaker will present a slightly modified version of its diesel-study called R8 TDI Le Mans in Geneva today. Slightly modified translates to a Brilliant Red bodywork, and well, that’s about it. As with the Detroit Show concept, the R8 TDI Le Mans is
Alfa Romeo Spider by Novitec 2008-11-05 11:29:00 Kudos to Novitec for creating one heck of a sleek looking bodykit and a cool set of alloy-wheels for the Alfa Romeo Spider
. The tasteful and non intrusive bodykit consists of a new front bumper and rear diffuser cfombined with a new set of oval tailpipes and 20-inch alloy rims wrapped in Pirelli 255/30 R20 tires. Buyers can also opt for a lower-suspension kit to complete the roadster’s looks. Is
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider Production Version 2008-11-05 11:28:00 The undisputed star of Alfa Romeo’s Geneva Show stage will be the production version of the 8C Spider
. The designers at Alfa’s Centro Stile have done an immaculate job in turning the 8C Comptezione into a Spider – we wouldn’t expect anything less from these guys of course.As with the coupe, the Spider is powered the Ferrari/Maserati derived 4.7-liter V8 engine producing 450 HP and it is ma Read more:Production
Alfa Romeo 149 Crossover Renderings 2008-11-05 11:24:00 To our knowledge, Alfa Romeo is not planning to introduce a crossover version of its forthcoming 149 C-Segment model. And to be honest, neither is Infomotori supporting something like this. What the Italian website is doing, is asking our opinion on whether we’d like to see Alfa Romeo creating an AWD version of the 149 hatch. Seeing Nissan’s Euro success with the compact crossover Qashqai, we
Audi A5 S5 quattro coupe 2008-11-05 11:23:00 THE R8 supercar shows most prominently that Audi is serious about getting sporty. But it is another V8-powered Audi that reveals the German brand has bold plans to improve the sportiness of several models across the range. It's called the S5 and it sits on a new platform that forms the base of the all-new A4 sedan due in mid-2008. Audi has moved the steering column forward for the new platform,
The Murcielago 2008-11-05 11:23:00 In the late afternoon of the 5th October 1879, after a fiercely fought contest in the arena of Cordoba, a bull named Murcielago
from the stud farm of Joaquin del Val di Navarra had his life spared by the famous matador Rafael Molina “Lagartijo”.This was a very rare occurrence in bullfighting, and an honor accorded only to those bulls that have shown exceptional courage and spirit in the arena.
BMW 6-Series 2008-11-05 11:20:00 Excellent engine and package prove that diesel GTs can work.DrivingThe 635d has a straight-six twin-turbo 3.0-litre turbodiesel that’s hard to fault. It offers even more torque than the V10 M6, and there’s no arguing with 0-60mph in a mighty 5.7 seconds. On the road, it feels extremely fast, especially in kickdown. However, it’s the effortless nature with which it gains speed that really
Jaguar XKR-S at Geneva Motor Show 2008 2008-11-05 11:18:00 It was a Swiss show, but Jaguar
was flying the flag for Britain with its sensational new XKR-S high performance range-topper. With a host of body modifications, chassis upgrades and a 174mph top speed, the Jag is aimed squarely at Aston Martin’s N400 and Maserati’s Granturismo Sport.Externally, the newcomer is identified by an aerodynamic bodykit that features a deeper airdam, side skirts, a Read more:Geneva
, Motor
Nissan Infiniti at Geneva Motor Show 2008 2008-11-05 11:17:00 Set to launch in Europe later this year, Infiniti
is the luxury marque everyone is talking about in Geneva
this week.Not only does the firm have on display its three core models, but it has also revealed a brand new sporting SUV to take on Porsche’s Cayenne and the Range Rover Sport. Called the FX50, the Japanese model’s striking looks and V8 performance are sure to appeal to fans of fast Read more:Motor
, Nissan
Audi A4 2008-11-05 11:15:00 DrivingDynamically, the latest A4 is a revelation. It’s been transformed over older models, and seems so much more grown up. It has better body control than any of its rivals and feels sure-footed in corners. The steering is sharp and the turn-in positive, and while it isn’t as dynamic as a 3-Series, it’s far more composed than a Mercedes. The Audi strikes a good balance when it comes to rid
Aston Martin DB9 updated 2008-11-05 11:13:00 go under the knife – just ask AstonMartin
. It has tweaked the DB9 to provide more power and luxury.Updates to both the coupé and the soft-top Volante include a hefty 20bhp increase for the 6.0-litre V12, taking the output to 470bhp. As a result, the manual DB9 covers 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds – one-tenth-of-a-second faster than before. Cars with the improved Touchtronic semi-auto box complete t Read more:Aston Martin
Ford GT Avro 720 Mirage 2008-11-05 11:11:00 Brooklands-based supercer specialist Avro Motor Cars has joined forces with Roush Technologies to create the ultimate Ford special edition. Only 10 examples of the Avro 720 Mirage will be created, with a top speed in excess of 220mph.Every model will be finished in the bright orange paint shown here, with matt black details and wheels to go with the bespoke badging. Designers have even done away
Infiniti 4dr GT-R 2008-11-05 11:11:00 NEW-to-the-UK Infiniti
is planning a performance saloon based on the GT-R supercar from parent firm Nissan. And it looks set to be named the R50.The model has been championed by enthusiasts at Infiniti’s new European division, who had hoped that the GT-R would wear the luxury badge. A source told us, “Launching new cars these days is all about recouping investment costs. Nissan chief
Opel Flextreme gets a makeover for the US 2008-11-05 11:09:00 Saturn got its own version of the innovative Flextreme concept car at this year's New York Motor Show. Painted a vivid red, the car was virtually identical to the Opel badged Flextreme, first shown at last year's Frankfurt spectacular.The reveal was important, because it shows how serious Opel and Saturn parent firm GM is about sharing the very best of European design and engineering with its US
Saleen S5S Raptor 2008-11-05 11:08:00 The American tuning firm Saleen has unveiled a new supercar, aimed at the likes of the Porsche 911 and Audi R8.Inspired by the $1 million S7 endurance racer, this is the Saleen S5S Raptor - and it promises to put the company firmly on the performance car map. The spectacular looking machine is powered by a mid-mounted, 5.0-litre V8, tuned to run on E85 bioethanol fuel. Unveiled at the 2008
Mercedes SL63 AMG 2008-11-05 11:07:00 It's a big claim, but Mercedes
says the new SL63 AMG is the sportiest roadster it has ever made. Better even than the open-top SLR McLaren. Out on the road, you can see why. Trademark AMG styling cues such as deeper side skirts, a black grille and unique bumpers work with the latest SL’s angular lines to give real presence.The big exhausts and pronounced bonnet bulge are the visual giveaways to
Acura RL 2008-11-05 11:05:00 Is this the car that will finally bring Honda’s luxury Acura
brand to British shores? According to our sources, the image on the right provides the best insight yet into plans currently under review to do exactly that.ased on the chassis that underpins Honda’s four-wheel-drive Legend saloon, the model is being described as a replacement for the top-of-the-range Acura RL – a front-wheel-drive
Chevrolet Camaro 2008-11-05 11:04:00 Bye-bye budget cars... Chevrolet
is ready to flex its muscles in the performance market. It won’t be unveiled officially until the Detroit Motor Show in 2010, but the stunning new Camaro has already been spied undisguised by our snappers in the US.The styling has barely changed from that of the Camaro concept which appeared at the 2006 Detroit expo. Angular lines, sharp details and bulging panel