Reiter Engineering is known for its specialisation in tuning and developing of Lamborghini’s (Diablo, Murciélago and Gallardo) for Motorsport Teams. Recently they built a street-legal variant of their Murcielago R-GT that competes in the FIA GT1 and European Le Mans Series, and now are offering a road version of their Gallardo GT3 racecar. This “Strada” features [...]

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UK tuner Thorney Motorsport has decided to tune both the Vauxhall Astra and Corsa VXR versions, known in the rest of Europe as the Opel Astra or Corsa OPC, into two magnificent power machines.
In the picture above you see the racing version Astra VXR-R (as opposed to the VXR-S model), which has been tuned to generate 300 [...]

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This is a new commercial for the VW Golf in the UK. It’s a cool and original clip, just take a look!
[Source: YouTube]

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Here’s a nice comparison test between the new 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera and the 2009 BMW M3.
Every new 911 is a solid dose of Porsche tradition. You want to connect with the past? Plug yourself into one of these rear-engine babies. Tire noise, a stiff ride, tightly wound steering; the 911 is for folks who [...]

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Here’s a short video we found while browsing on YouTube.  The car featuring in this clip is a 20 year old racing spec Audi Quattro (A2 variety). The car is steered up a ski slope, in the hills of Alta Badia. Enjoy!
[Source: YouTube]

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A WorldCarFans has caught the first pictures of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E Class Coupe pretty much uncamouflaged. In particular the taped up AMG logo on the boot suggests that this is actually the AMG version we have in front of us. AMG models are generally characterised by quad exhausts, which is where we get slightly confused: [...]

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Car Magazine reports on the next-generation VW due in 2012. Here are some interesting sections:
The next Passat will retain its current transverse engine layout but will sit on the much vaunted new ultra-flexible MQB architecture – and with far-reaching consequences. The Passat will never be allowed to pitch itself more upmarket than its DNA permits, [...]

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Audi is introducing new Black Edition versions of the three-door, five-door Sportback and Cabriolet A3 models. The limited edition A3’s are based on the S-line model, featuring dark titanium 18-inch S line design alloy wheels, a de-chromed front grille and window surroundings. In addition, the A3 Black Edition models come equipped with  Xenon headlamps with [...]

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Ahead of the North American International Auto Show, Chevy has introduced the all-new 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. After getting their bailout, the GM is trying to go back-to-business with the new crossover SUV’s official unveiling in Detroit next month.
Chevrolet puts a lot of emphasis on the fuel economy of this car, they claim to get 30 highway miles [...]

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Mercedes-Benz has released a video showing the SLR Stirling Moss ahead of its debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January. The video clearly shows how past and present come together in this car. The car is named after the legendary British racing driver Sir Stirling Moss, and the new SLR shows a remarkable resemblance to the classic racer.

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