A private ceremony was held today at the Viminale Palace where Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. donated a police version of the company’s newest super sports car, Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia, to the head of the Italian State Police, Prefect Antonio Manganelli. (more…)
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Alchemist launches ‘Premium Bond’ at mph with 24-carat supercar
There’s nothing standard issue about this unique Aston Martin DB7. Even the world’s most famous secret agent couldn’t stay incognito in this 24-carat gold and platinum-leafed supercar from luxury customization company, Alchemist. (more…) -
Vauxhall Insignia – The Buffed And The Beautiful!
Vauxhall Insignia has unveiled the first ever drive-on grille and light shine service for cars.
A quirky twist on the famous New York shoeshine chair, the ‘Insignia Shine Service’ has been built to highlight the importance of maintaining clean front and rear lights on cars, especially as the clocks go back this weekend and winter is drawing in. (more…) -
Ford adds new sporty Zetec S to Focus range
Ford is to introduce the sporty Zetec S badge to its acclaimed Focus line-up for the first time.This new addition to the UK’s best selling car range is now available in Ford dealerships and is based on the existing Zetec model but with the addition of a full sports styling kit, of front and rear spoilers with lower sill extensions, 17in alloy wheels, aluminium-style foot pedals and hand brake cover, and an exclusive “S” badge on the front fender. (more…)
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Noble & Green go for 1,000mph world land speed record!
Twelve years since Andy Green OBE and Thrust SSC scythed through the sound barrier on their way to the current World Land Speed Record of 763.053 mph, Green and former record-holder, Richard Noble OBE, are preparing to write the latest chapter in the history of World Land Speed Record attempts, with a 1,000mph bid. (more…) -
Rides Magazine Transforms Hyundai Genesis Sedan Into Technology Center on Wheels for SEMA Show 2008
Hyundai Motor America and RIDES magazine are teaming up to develop a customized Hyundai Genesis for the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. The RIDES Genesis will be the ultimate in technology, style and refinement, containing the latest in technology both inside and out. (more…) -
New Caddy Sportline models add excitement to the range
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has released prices and specifications for the exciting new Caddy Sportline and Caddy Maxi Sportline models announced last month, which along with the existing Transporter Sportline panel vans and five-seater kombi, expand Volkswagen’s stylish Sportline range to five models. (more…) -
Nissan to Pilot Intelligent Transport System Model
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today it will initiate a large-scale community-based test of its Intelligent Transport System (ITS), integrating cellular communications with vehicle telematics to help prevent pedestrian-related accidents. The pilot project will be conducted in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture for a two-month period from November 1 to December 27. (more…) -
Opel and GM Develop Vehicles with a Sixth Sense
In its second international forum, the CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium (C2C-CC) is demonstrating for the first time worldwide vehicle-to-X communication independent of manufacturer or vehicle-type. Opel is hosting the event at the GM Dudenhofen Test Center in Germany. (more…) -
Chevrolet Takes All-New Traverse Crossover To The World Series
For the third consecutive year, Chevrolet teams up with Major League Baseball’s World Series to hit another vehicle out of the ballpark – the all-new Chevrolet Traverse crossover. (more…) -
Even racier – even better: CARLSSON CK63 S
With the C-Class top-of-the line model C 63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz has given an impressive statement in the medium class. Where else can you get an enormous larger than 6 litre V8 engine in a relatively small car? But as the power output is comparably low, the high-tech manufacturer Carlsson activates the hidden potential. (more…) -
BRABUS 22-Inch Wheels and Sport Fenders for Mercedes S-Class and CL-Class
Size does matter after all: With the new 22-inch BRABUS Monoblock light-alloy wheels BRABUS opens the door to a new dimension for the latest Mercedes S-Class sedan and the CL-Class coupe. (more…)