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| First picture of the Pininfarina Hyperion Posted: 12 Aug 2008 01:50 PM CDT   | ||||
| BMW 3 Series package by Inside Performance Posted: 12 Aug 2008 01:40 PM CDT  Photo Gallery: BMW 3 Series tuning by Inside Performance
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| The new Audi A6 facelift revealed Posted: 12 Aug 2008 01:18 PM CDT  Yesterday, the German company revealed the facelift for the new Audi A6. To be honest, I really liked the way the press release starts: “A winner always builds on his strengths: That's why Audi has again upgraded its luxury class A6 model”. Sounds pretty cool, huh? Anyways, the new A6 features new engines, new technologies that cut fuel consumption by about 15 percent, improved suspension, new high-tech assistance system that give the driver even greater control over the car and new-generation MMI control system. Exterior changes include restyled single-frame grill, bumpers, air vents and fog lights, optionally-available xenon plus LED daytime running lights and new LED talilights. Audi’s latest addition to A6’s engine range is a new 3.0 liter V6 TFSI engine that develops 290 hp (213 kW) and 420 Nm (309.78 lb-ft) of torque. Combined with the tiptronic gearbox and quattro drive train, the engine takes the new A6 from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds and up to an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), while achieving a fuel consumption of 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers (24.76 US mpg) on the EU cycle. The new Audi A6 facelift will be available in Germany in mid-October with pricing starting at 34,200 Euros for the A6 2.0 TFSI sedan. There’s no point in saying that the new Audi A6 will come with top of the line technologies and infotainment systems. You can read all that in the full press release. Also, check out more photos after the jump.
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| Posted: 12 Aug 2008 09:41 AM CDT For some reason we’re not aware of, the turkey on the video below is pretty pissed at that cop, who’s having a hard time getting out of his car. Not even the police siren can stop the angry turkey, all this to the amusement of the guys filming this. Anyways, it’s really funny to see that a cop that should fear no one is under attack by a…turkey. Enjoy!  | ||||
| Posted: 12 Aug 2008 09:30 AM CDT  Recently, AutoBild made an interesting comparison test between the Porsche Cayenne GTS (manual transmission) and the new BMW X6 (automatic). Which one won? The title says it all. The BMW did a Nurburgring lap in 8.54,4 min, 7 seconds faster the Cayenne (9.01,9 min). Top speeds were 240,9 km/h (150 mph) for the X6 and 228,1 km/h (142 mph) for the Cayenne. Also, the X6 was 1 second faster than the Cayenne in the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration (5.7 seconds comparing to Porsche’s 6.7 seconds). If we also consider the pricings (€73,800 for the X6 and €78,034 for the Cayenne GTS) I think we have a clear winner, the BMW X6. Via BMWBlog  | ||||
| Posted: 12 Aug 2008 09:07 AM CDT  The new Hyundai Tiburon is coming out in September. Those of you attending next year’s Frankfurt Motor Show will see it first. Apparently it will be inspired by the Velostar concept, at least from what we’ve seen in these spy shots, taken in May. It will be built on the i30 platform with front wheel drive. The body style seems good looking. Hyundai finally ditched the shapeless or extremely shaped styles of the past. The car has a shooting break form, so it should appeal to those who can’t afford the more expensive brands. The Coupe will go on sale soon after it is unveiled. No word on the prices yet, but there shouldn’t be any excesses there. Source: Channel 4 (Via Autoblog)  | ||||
| The new 2009 Acura TL officially unveiled Posted: 12 Aug 2008 08:56 AM CDT  Last month, an official teaser photo of the new 2009 Acura TL was released and now we finally have the official full press release. The fourth generation TL received a new styling that includes new signature front grille, sweeping C-pillars, new LED taillights, HID projector-beam front headlights, pronounced wheel arches, standard power moonroof and genuine stainless-steel body trim. The new 2009 Acura TL will be available in two versions, TL and TL SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive). The TL is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 280 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque mated to a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel- mounted paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control. The TL SH-AWD is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 engine that develops 305 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque and meets California’s CARB LEV II ULEV emissions certification. Estimated fuel economy is 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway for the TL version and 17/24 mpg for the TL SH-AWD. The 2009 Acura TL is assembled in Marysville, Ohio and is covered by a 4-year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty and a 6-year/70,000 mile powertrain limited warranty. Read full details in the official press release. Check out a complete photo gallery after the jump.
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| Fiat Panda Cross now available in the UK Posted: 12 Aug 2008 08:37 AM CDT  Already on sale in Europe, the Fiat Panda Cross is now available in the UK too. Powered by the 70 hp 1.3 liter MultiJet diesel engine, the car achieves some impressive fuel economy numbers, 42.1 mpg urban, 67.3 mpg highway and 54.3 combined. Also, the car offers better off-road experience than the Panda 4×4 on whos platform it’s built, and it features an increased ride height, round light units front and rear, chunky side protection strips in contrasting colours, roof-bars, 15-inch alloy wheels and new bumpers. The Fiat Panda Cross is available right now at UK dealers at a starting price of £11,995. Check out more photos after the jump.
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