
Based on the facelifted Audi Q7 3.0 TDI, the ABT Sportsline Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel performance is increased from the standard 240 HP (177 kW) to 278 HP (204 kW). At the same time the torque is increased to 580 Nm (standard: 550 Nm) and the diesel engine can meet all demands and always provides sufficient reserves of power. At the world’s largest tuner of vehicles from the VW Group, SUV now also stands for “Sporty Und Versatile”....

Hennessey Performance Engineering unveiled the new 2010 HPE700 LS9 Camaro which is inspired by the Corvette ZR1. The Hennessey HPE700 LS9 Camaro production has been limited to just 24 examples. The HPE700 LS9 Chevrolet Camaro is powered by Hennessey’s tweaked LS9 engine, the supercharged HPE700 Camaro cranks out 725 bhp and 741 lb-ft of torque twist. 0 to 60 mph is achieved in just 3.5 seconds. The HPE700 LS9 Camaro is able to whoa as well as it...

Volvo Cars is presenting economical new diesel variants of the C30, S40 and V50 models with fuel consumption of just 4.4 litres/100 km (C30) or 4.5 litres/100 km (S40 and V50). The corresponding CO2 figures of 115 and 118 g/km mean that the C30 and V50 have best-in-class CO2 emissions in their segments. All three models – the C30, S40 and V50 – are equipped with a special set of efficiency-enhancing features and marked with the DRIVe emblem...

AVUS PERFORMANCE has released a new tuning program for the Audi A4 Avant called Black Arrow. The new project car from AVUS PERFORMANCE is an Audi A4 Avant with the 2.7L TDI engine and its 8 gear multitronic gearbox. Being equipped with that 190bhp engine the A4 is economic and quick at once, but power upgrades are also available for the 3.0liter TDI and the other turbo engines. The AVUS Audi A4 Avant Black Arrow comes with an ECU upgrade that takes...

The first and only American made car to win the World Manufacturer’s Championship for Grand Touring Racecars, the Daytona Coupe transformed American road racing. Originally referred to as the “Daytona Car,” the coupe officially earned its name while being built for the Daytona race. The Coupe combines innovations of the past, technology from the future and captivating style to deliver a new generation of classic muscle. Superformance...

Launched in April 2009 the MINI Hatch Graphite Special Edition model has proven to be a huge hit with MINI fans. Resplendent in its special Dark Silver metallic livery and offering unique alloy wheels, white indicator lenses, piano black interior trim, bonnet stripes and special ‘Graphite’ badging as standard equipment, this special edition stands out from the crowd. It also stands out in the used car market offering the highest residual value...

The all-new Chevrolet Spark will come to the United States in 2011. The announcement was made during a General Motors press conference at the North American International Auto Show. Originally seen as the Chevrolet Beat concept at the 2007 New York Auto Show, the four-door Chevrolet Spark will provide versatility with a fresh, youthful exterior and interior design that is reflected in the selection of materials and colors. The Spark will make its...

The 2010 Renault Megane Renaultsport 250 is powered by a new generation of the 2.0-litre 16V turbo engine that delivers 250hp (184kW) at 5,500rpm and peak torque of 340Nm available at 3,000rpm. The sum of the different improvements that have been made to this engine has resulted in a gain of 20hp (30Nm) over Megane R26.R. The engine of New 2010 Renault Megane Renaultsport 250 drives through a six-speed manual gearbox. Inside, New 2010 Renault Megane...

The Lamborghini Murcielago is a suitable car for both road and track and in both arenas it has been successful. Since the Lamborghini has been racing in the FIA GT1 category, Reiter Engineering has decided to build a new street-legal version of the Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT Racecar. At the 2008 Essen Motor Show, the German firm Reiter Engineering, displayed their road-worthy lightweight track car. The street version of the car comes with carbon-fiber...

AUDI AG is the world’s first automobile manufacturer to develop a “second” generation diesel racing sports car. Audi aims to underline its supremacy and consolidate its expertise in car technology once more at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans with the all-new Audi R15 TDI. The heart of the R15 TDI is a newly developed V10 TDI engine producing more than 600 hp, with a maximum torque output in excess of 1,050 Newton meters and which reflects...