
Sure, the R8 is no lame duck, and this is even more so once the sports car has been tuned by ABT Sportsline. The result is a real model athlete, which does not just ooze power, but also doesn’t have a single gram of fat on its body. With the limited version R8 GT R (with only 25 units available) engineers and designers have gone one logical step further: experience from motorsport flowed into the design, and all the components have been systematically...

At a press conference hosted by Bridgestone Corporation, BASF SE and the New York International Auto Show at the Geneva International Motor Show, the top three finalists for the World Car of the Year, World Performance Car, World Green Car and World Car Design of the Year awards were announced today. The winners will be declared at the New York International Auto Show on Thursday, April 1, 2010. From an initial entry list of thirty (30) new vehicles...

Under the new label MercedesSport, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a portfolio of elegant and sporty individualisation products for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show. This MercedesSport portfolio includes specially designed light-alloy wheels, a sports suspension and mounted aerodynamic and styling components. These retrofitted parts emphasise the car’s sportiness as elegant, eyecatching features. All MercedesSport products were developed...

Two legendary performance brands – Mercedes AMG and Cigarette Racing – unveiled a custom Cigarette Racing boat and the SLS AMG, which inspired its design, at a special preview at the Miami International Boat Show on Thursday, February 11. Both the Cigarette Boat and SLS AMG are on display at the boat show until Monday, February 15, 2010. While each brand’s playground is as different as asphalt and water, both AMG and Cigarette use...

* With an entirely revised range of engines, concise design modifications and innovate driver assistance systems, the new BMW X5 continues to strengthen its supremacy within the competitive environment. The consistent further development has led to even further improved standards in terms of sporting performance and efficiency, modern aesthetics and exclusivity. With greater supremacy than ever, the new BMW X5 clearly underlines the driving pleasure...

The 725HP LS9 Camaro HPE700 Upgrade Limited Edition: Only 24 to be Built for 2010 Model Year Power: * 725 bhp @ 6,400 rpm * 741 lb-ft Torque @ 3,200 rpm Performance (Estimated): * 0 – 60 mph: 3.5 sec. * 1/4 mile: 11.3 @ 126 mph * Skidpad: 1.01 g * 60 – 0 mph braking: 104 ft. Camaro HPE700 Package Includes: * Base 2010 Camaro SS with 6-speed Manual Transmission * All Factory Colors Available * LS9...

Renaultsport Technologies is expanding its range of rally cars with the introduction of Twingo Renaultsport R2 and Twingo Renaultsport R1. Designed for drivers looking for a modern, affordable and reliable rally car, these two next generation products make up the entry-level of a comprehensive range of competition cars that also includes the Clio Renaultsport R3 Access and Maxi. In addition to its success in world’s top motorsport events, Renaulsport’s...

Cruden B.V. – the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of interactive motion-based racing simulators – is offering its new racing simulator as an extreme alternative to popular home gaming equipment for affluent motorsport and performance driving enthusiasts. The Hexatech – a professional full motion simulator with six ‘degrees of freedom’ (6DOF), realistic g-Force simulation up to multiple g’s, seat belt tensioners and 100 per...

The all-new Volvo S60 has its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on the 2nd of March. It makes its entry into one of the automotive world’s toughest segments backed by an extrovert attitude never before seen in Volvo showrooms. The all-new S60 has been sculpted to move you – both physically and emotionally. It is also without a doubt the most dynamic car model Volvo has ever presented – and its Pedestrian Detection with full...

Inspired by the mythic Lamborghini Murcielago, TAG Heuer, the world leader in luxury sports watches and chronographs has teamed up with the famous Italian super sports car manufacturer to create the limited-edition MERIDIIST Automobili Lamborghini phone. In tribute to the year Automobili Lamborghini was founded, 1963 pieces of this finely-tuned device will be sold worldwide. “TAG Heuer has revolutionized first timekeeping and now luxury mobile...