The Audi RS6 Avant is becoming a popular customizing car. After ABT, MTM and B&B versions, Kicherer of Germany unveiled today its customization options for the Audi RS6 Avant. Dubbed Audi R-S-Street, the vehicle comes with a power increase from 580 hp to 700 hp. The extra horses make the 0-60 mph sprint is achieved in 4.3 seconds, the 0-124 mph is made in 13 seconds while the top speed is electronically limited to 173 mph. In order to deliver better stability the car not only received (...)

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A true car lover may find it hard to store (or afford) all the magazines he/she truly wants. Thanks to Mygazines.com your bookshelf and wallet can now be spared. They have almost all of the recent issues of almost all of the main car magazines. So enjoy and share while you can because you know someone will try to spoil the fun soon. Also, just because you can now read more car mags at work doesn't mean you should stop reading/contributing to your favorite car blogs! (...)

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If an Ariel Atom and a golf cart had a one-night stand, this is what the might have resulted. It's the Jetstream SC250, and if you're in the United Kingdom, you can buy one today. Aside from the looks, this car seems like it could be a contender. The engine is directly lifted from a Vauxhall Astra VXR making 250 horsepower in a body that weighs a little over 1500 lbs. The result is a better power/weight ratio than a Porsche 911 Turbo or a Ferrari 599 GTB. But the SC250's numbers will still (...)

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Looks like things aren't tough everywhere for General Motors. GM's Australian unit Holden has rolled its seven millionth car off the production line. The red Commodore sedan (cousin to the Pontiac G8) was revealed with a focus on green energy solutions and fuel efficiency, being fitted for dual fuel LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas — a sorta mixture of propane and butane.) It was rolled out amid a crowd of workers, executives and government officials. Holden built Australia's first mass (...)

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Moscow can sometimes conjure up images of cold and snowy weather. So what better place for Lexus to introduce its newest all-wheel drive car. Next week, all the attention of the car fans will be on the Moscow International Auto Show, which will begin on August 26th. The latest manufacturer who announced the global debut of one of its cars is Lexus, who will launch its brand new LS460 AWD, a four-wheel-drive version of its well-known LS460. The new vehicle will be powered by the same 4.6 (...)

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The “missing link” Jaguar fetches $5 million at at Bonhams & Butterfields' Quail Lodge Sale in California last week. This car sets a new record for Jaguar prices, but falls short of the ultra-exclusive Bugatti Type 57C Atalante that sold for $7.92 over the weekend a few miles up the road in Pebble Beach. This Jag is the 1960 E2A prototype racer that bridged the gap between the champion D-Type and legendary E-Type. Renowned race drivers Dan Gurney and Walt Hansgen turned the wheel of this (...)

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Stories are beginning to surface again about the likelihood that Mercedes' parent company Daimler will lose its independence. Earlier this month, other takeovers in Germany focused a spotlight on Daimler's situation. Currently the German carmaker has lost 45 percent of its value over the last year, but it still has €9 billion ($13.2 billion) in liquidity – a combination that makes it a perfect storm for unwelcome new owners. A spokeswoman for Daimler said: “We do not see ourselves as a (...)

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Check out Nissan Qashqai promotional video. Almost as crazy funny as the BMW viral production made for the 1 series. (safe for work). .

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What you see in the photo above is the new Rossi 66, a new vehicle which is a modern interpretation of the 1966 C2 split window Corvette. If you like what you see, the company is already taking orders for the car. The new car will be built on the platform of the current C6/Z06/ZR1 Corvette. Right now only a coupe version of the car will be available, but according to the manufacturer, a convertible version is going to be developed in the near future. Also, the manufacturer will offer (...)

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The Land Rover LRX concept was first shown to the world back in January. It has since been making the car show tours, and now with its premier at the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance, Gerry McGovern, design director for Land Rover describes how the car fits into the company's heritage. The LRX is expected to be the replacement for the Freelander. The concept was shown as a hybrid diesel package to keep up with modern fuel economy demands. While this car is supposed to be a revolution in (...)

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After the Bugatti Veyron, and the recently launched Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, another car hits the 1000 hp limit: the Lamborghini Gallardo. With a little help from Heffner Performance, the Gallardo you see in the photos is powered by the same 5.0-liter high-rev V10 engine as the "standard” version but with a little sweetening from Heffner develops now an astonishing 1005 hp and 765lb-ft. The vehicle uses the same AWD system but due to the big amount of power a two stage boost controller (...)

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After Carlsson unveiled its latest wheels for Mercedes Benz, Hamann the well-known tuning company specialized in high-end cars unveiled its latest creation: HM Evo Forged wheels. Weighing 11 kilograms and measuring 8.5 x 20 inches, the new wheels are available, according to the manufacturer, to the current BMW fleet, combining the modern design with the highest technical requirements.The wheels design features five elongated and vaulted triple spokes and are available in dark hard coal (...)

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General Motors may be gunning to reclaim the world's largest automaker title (or more likely looking to kick-start the slowing American market.) Tomorrow General Motors will relaunch the “employee discount for everyone” incentive program. This is a program that GM used in the summer of 2005 to great initial success. The program is expected to run through September 2nd. This is a significant price break. As the Automotive News reported, a 2008 Buick Enclave crossover that lists for $44,010 (...)

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Although Ford doesn't currently sell the curvy SUV Kuga in the U.S., its rumored that the car may be part of the European Ford invasion over the next few years. So we thought it would be cool to take a look at how some performance modifications from the German tuner Wolf can add some speed to the fast looks. The new package includes an ECU tweaking from 136 hp to 158 hp, at a mere price of 795 euros or $ 1,170. Also a new set of 20 inch alloy wheels were added at a price of 2,850 euros or (...)

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Since its launch, the 2008 Bmw M3 made quite a buzz, but now Dinan is pushing it to its limits. Dinan, a well-respected BMW tuner known for working miracles on the Bavarian cars, said today that its new version of the M3 will be powered by a 5.7-liter engine capable to develop 628 hp. The “standard” M3 is powered by a V8 engine developing 420 hp and can go from 0-60 mph in just 4.8 seconds. With a boost to 628 hp, the Dinan M3 will beat out its brothers, the M5 and M6. No launch date has (...)

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