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Ferarri 599 Prototype

April 23rd, 2009 · 2 Comments

Ferarri 599 Prototype

Today we catch a fresh spy photo of upcoming Ferarri 599. Ferrari unveiled the 599XX concept at the last Geneva Auto Show in March. As you see, the car did not have the big spoilers and wings like the 599XX concept but we can see the modified exhaust pipes positioned similarly to the 599XX concept.

The Ferarri’s 599XX concept was created as a high-performance track car. It weighs less than the stock car and its aerodynamics have been improved to create plenty of downforce for better handling.

Improvements were also made to the engine by revamping combustion chambers, air flow systems and using lightweight components. In the end the 599XX attained a power figure of 700hp (515kW).

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VIDEO: Russian Porsche Cayenne hunting

April 23rd, 2009 · 2 Comments

In this crime video that has been making in Moscow, Russia, a SWAT team aka OMON was tipped off about a group of bank robbers driving a Porsche Cayenne. The great joke is that a few minutes before the criminals arrived at the point where the SWAT team was waiting for them, another dark Porsche Cayenne with similar license plate numbers passed by.

The guys in the previous Porsche Cayenne were attacked by the Russian SWAT team which released them a few minutes later after they realized their mistake.

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2010 Audi Q7 Facelift

April 15th, 2009 · 2 Comments

German Audi is released a first official images of facelifted version of its big SUV. The new Q7 got the updated large single frame grille sporting vertical chrome bars, the revised front headlights, the LED front blinkers and rear tail lights, the chunkier door moldings and the newly integrated underbody protection plates in the center section of the front and rear bumper.

In interior the new Q7 got a new selection of colors and materials, a chrome surrounding for the instrument cluster and most importantly, a new, third generation MMI navigation system.
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2010 Range Rover Sport

April 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Meet the facelifted 2010 Range Rover Sport. The facelifted Range Rover Sport will make a world debut at the New York Auto Show.

Changes to the exterior include a redesigned fascia with new LED headlamps, two-bar grille, front bumper and wings while at the rear, the luxury SUV gains new light clusters and a restyled bumper.

The Sport’s interior has also been subtly redesigned with Land Rover officials claiming that the facia now has 50 per cent fewer switches thus offering a cleaner look. The higher quality materials and the updated trim options complete the upgrades.
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Renault Laguna Coupe Black Edition

April 6th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Renault has unveiled its interesting ‘Black Edition’ variant of the Laguna Hatch and Estate. Renault Plans to run the series. Offered exclusively in conjunction with Renault’s 150HP 2.0-liter dCi diesel unit, the Laguna Coupe Black Edition features an enhanced standard equipment package that supposedly represents a saving to the customer of €4,250.
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2010 Audi RS5

March 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment

The 2010 Audi RS5 coupe test mule has been spied on public road near the Nurburgring. it is rumored the production version will run up to 500 hp by V10 engine. We suspect Audi will adapt the RS6’s twin-turbocharged, 580 hp 5.2-liter V10 for duty in the RS5, although it’s likely to be de-tuned for the coupe.
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Ferrari F450

March 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Do you know that Italian carmaker works on Ferrari’s F430 replacement? The F450 test mule was spied being rolled onto the back of a truck somewhere in Italy. These are the first photos of the Ferrari’s new entry-level model - the F450.

The new model looks very different to the current sport car with a pair of sweeping side air vents, which have been enlarged to cool the improved engine and brakes.
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Ford Focus

March 27th, 2009 · No Comments

The next generation Ford Focus test mules have been caught on the winter public roads. As we see the coming Ford Focus is being prepared in sedan and wagon formats and likely look something like the Iosis-Max concept car shown at Geneva Auto Show.

The Euro-bodied Ford Focus mules also happen to be running much higher off of their wheels than normal. These test mules have got ground clearance that a Jeep SUV could respect.

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VW Golf GTD with 170HP Diesel

March 26th, 2009 · No Comments

The new Golf GTD will make its world debut at this week’s 2009 AMI Motor Show in Leipzig, Germany. As we know, the Golf GTD is a diesel equivalent of the VW’s Golf GTI and it has been in Volkswagen’s range since 1982. VW says that the latest GTD’s version is based on the sixth-generation Golf and it will comes equipped with a 2.0-liter TDI turbodiesel engine with 170HP. The new Golf GTD hatch starts from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 8.1 seconds and have a top speed of 222km/h or 138mph.
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Mazda 1

March 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Look at the spy photos of upcoming all new Mazda 1. The Mazda’s test mule was snapped recently testing on public roads in France.

Look like Mazda 2? The vehicle on the spy shots have different bumpers front and rear, it also features differently shaped taillights and headlamps, another bonnet, much shorter rear side-doors, a differently shaped and placed fuel filler cap and a different rear door.

The new Mazda 1 will be reveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September.

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