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Bang & Olufsen teams up with Mercedes-AMG

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 02:20 AM CDT

Bang Olufsen

Bang & Olufsen, one of the most recognized names in the car audio and visual equipment, has just released that it has a new automotive client, Merdedes’ high end performance division, AMG, thus enriching the portfolio which also included Audi and, more recently, Aston Martin.

This new partnership between AMG and B&O has made quite a few people in both companies smile. On the AMG side, Chairman of the Management Board, Volker Mornhinweg stated that “Mercedes-AMG represents high performance and exclusivity. The same is true of Bang & Olufsen's in-car sound systems. Jointly, we are therefore able to meet Mercedes-AMG customers' expectations to sound systems.”. On the B&O side, President and CEO of the company, Karl Kristian Hvidt Nielsen also stated that previous experience with Audi will be developed even more by this new partnership, “The agreement enables Bang & Olufsen to further utilize the expertise and processes we have built up in order to meet the requirements of the automotive industry, and, of course, Mercedes-AMG is also an interesting partner for Bang & Olufsen because the cars are sold across the world.”.

This comes as great news for future Mercedes drivers as the regular sound system in the cars wasn’t really that good, at higher volume, the sound becoming really distorted.


Source: WorldCarFans

Possible Golf VI GTI and GTI-R specs ?

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 02:11 AM CDT

Volkswagen Golf VI 6

After the hype that came with the “undercover” release of photos and tehnical details about the new generation VW Golf, rumors have started going around about the high performance models the GTI and R32. According to Autocar, who states personal VW insiders, the new GTI will have 11 more bhp, thus reaching a total of 211, mostly due to the new 2.0 litre engine, enriched with Audi’s variable valve-lift system. Changes about this engine also include a more accessable turbo and an oil cooler, which will help keep the running costs down. On the outside, the GTI will differentiate from the regular mark VI by a distinctive body kit, tailights, a choice of 18 or 19 inch wheels and headlights fitted with Audi-type LED lights.

A major change will consist in the replacement of the old R32, the V6 powering it has been sliced due to the stricter EU regulations. In an effort to satisfy the power-hungry clients, VW will release a new version, called GTI-R which will feature AWD and will be powered by the 2.0 litre TFSI from the Audi S3.

A GTI concept is expected to appear this fall at the Paris Motor Show, and clients will be able to purchase it in spring 2009.


Source: WorldCarFans

Look who’s got a new Smart car

Posted: 07 Aug 2008 11:35 AM CDT

Shaquille O'Neal Smart

Well, I bet you said many times that the Smart is a small car. Too small for you. That you’d like to be an ecological angel, but there is not enough room in the car. From today, you have no more excuses. Guess who bought a Smart car ? Shaquille O’Neal just got himself a Smart Convertible. Since the guy is 7 feet and one inch, or 2.16 m tall, the only version that would fit him is the convertible one.

So there you have it. No more excuses for you not to save the planet. Check out one more photo after the jump.

Shaquille O'Neal Smart

Source: The Dirty (Via Carscoop

The new 2009 Opel Astra spied

Posted: 07 Aug 2008 08:16 AM CDT

New Opel Astra Spy

With VW’s Golf VI almost out, Opel can’t afford wasting any time with their new Opel Astra. And here are a couple of spy photos, taken by one of Autojunk’s readers, on the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We can see a prototype of the new Astra, which looks like it will follow the Insignia design line which means more curved lines and a more sporty look. Built on GM’s Delta platform, the new Astra will be offered in three and five-door version, station wagon, sedan and cabriolet. Pictured here we’ve got a five door version.

Under the bonnet, Opel will offer the same engine range, plus a new 1.4 litre turbocharged that will produce between 120 and 140 hp and 175 to 200 Nm of torque. Rumors say that the engine will offer an 8% improvement in fuel consumption

The new Opel Astra will make its debut at next year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, sales will start soon after and it will be available in the US as a Saturn and in Australia as a Holden.

Check out one more photo after the jump.

New Opel Astra Spy

Source Autojunk.nl (Via Carscoop)

 
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