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Tesla Roadster TAG Heuer comes to South Asia

As a part of Tesla and TAG Heuer’s round-the-world tour “Odyssey of Pioneers”, which represents the most thrilling test for the stunning Tesla Roadster zero-emissions GT car, as it will cover more than 20,000 miles, the all-electric ride is expected to arrive in India next week. This is the first time that the iconic sports vehicle will meet the South Asian public face-to-face. The Roadster TAG Heuer edition is planned to spend about two weeks in India and to take center stage at a variety of VIP and public even

Renault Megane GT and GT Line

Renault Megane GT and GT Line have been recently unveiled at the Geneva Motorshow in March. These two sport versions are available across all of the Megane models – Hatchback, Coupe, Sport Tourer and Coupe-Cabriolet. The sales will start in June 2010. GT Line is an option package for Megane Dynamique versions. They include specific chassis and are powered by economical and ecological engines. The sportier GT pack is available with the 2.0Tce 180hp and 2.0 dCi 160hp power units. It features

Mazda3 5-door hatchback with first-class fuel economy

The diesel engine in Mazda3 is 1.6 liter with 109ps, which emits only 119g/km CO2 . A 5-door hatchback with TS2 trim level will cost you only £17 355 on-the-road. There are 1 097 units sold in the first quarter of 2010 in UK. Compared to the Q1 2009, this is above than 100 cars more. Peter Allibon, fleet and rema

Skoda Superb awarded Best Large Car for 2010

Skoda took three awards from the Diesel Car magazine’s annual awards. Superb got Best Large Car for second year running. Yeti is announced as runner-up in Best Crossover Car and Super Estate took the crown for Best Estate Car. Skoda Superb once again prove that it is extraordinary good car. Along with its Estate version, which also outshone the competition in its class. The small crossover – Yeti also earn an award in best Crossover Car. As a part of VAG, Skoda’s cars are with outstanding qua

MINI packs the new Countryman with smart Getaway pack

The sunny days are here and MINI, the renowned British cars brand has started to tempt its customers with exclusive offers, packing the newly premiered MINI Countryman with clever MINI Getaway Package. Representing the perfect equipment for a pleasant mid-journey break, the all-new MINI Getaway pack can be stowed away

hamann 5 series gran turismo - the high-class crossover ride

HAMANN 5 Series Gran Turismo - the high-class crossover ride

Just few months after the market launch of the all-new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, HAMANN Motorsport, the German car tuning company based in Laupheim is ready to retrofit it into a top-end multi-purpose vehicle. Offering modifications such as output improvements, aerodynamic exterior and styling interior goodies, the HAMANN 5 Series GT program undoubtedly offers more exclusiveness and elegance. Ultra-sleek right from the factory, the stunning r

Peugeot 5008 won Car of the Year 2010

Peugeot grabbed several 1st places from Diesel Car Magazine awards 2010 by winning Car of the Year for 2010, Best MPV, Sports car of the year and Best Crossover. More than 275 cars have been put through different tests to choose the winners in ten categories. There are three new categories – Best Crossover, Best Sports Car and Best Eco Car. Peugeot 5008 won two awards – Best MPV and Overall Winner. The car is Compact MPV with 7 seats, which brings new high levels of quality, versatility an

Manhart refines BMW M3 Coupe

BMW E92 M3 is originally powered by a monstrous naturally aspirated 4.0 liter V8 delivering 420hp. Obviously that is not enough to compete against mighty Porsche 997 Turbo. The Manhart M3 Coupe is powered the powerful V10, which originally is developed by BMW AG for M5 and M6 cars. On the top of this, after a slight tuning the 5.0 liter develops 550 hp and the Coupe becomes not only more powerful than Porsche Turbo, but also by its larger brother, the GT2 with 530 hp. All power of Manhart

Skoda introduces GreenLine II Fabia and Roomster

Skoda has announced its second generation, eco-friendly GreenLine rides – Skoda Fabia Estate GreenLine II and Skoda Roomster GreenLine II. Following the recently released face-lifted Fabia and Roomster, the new green additions excel at slightly re-styled vision and some exciting new technology features developed to further reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emission levels. The most valued of them include a new powerplant (1.2 TDI CR DPF – 75 horsepower DPF) with high-pressure direct injection, start-stop system, ener

Reifen Koch RS6 Avant sports 700 HP

Reifen Koch has unveiled another Audi RS6 Avant enhancement program, which packs the already remarkable ride with even more power and eye-candy styling. In the terms of performance, the German specialists at Reifen Koch have managed to raise the figures of the sporty car’s biturbo, all-aluminium V10 powerplant to 700 horsepower, 790 Nm of maximum torque and V-max of approximately 330 km/h. These amazing results are achieved via an ECU remap, sport air filter and all-new sporty exhaust unit. T

Aston Martin V12 Vantage for sale in North and South America

One of the most popular Aston Martin models – V12 Vantage will be available for sale in North and South America from later this year. The car is based on the beautiful V8 Vantage and features V12 engine delivering 510 bhp and 570 Nm of torque. The acceleration and top speed are staggering – zero to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and the car goes until it reach 305 km/h. “This is the ultimate performance interpretation of the Vantage range, combin

mtm presents the rs6 clubsport - an ultra-potent sports ride

MTM presents the RS6 Clubsport - an ultra-potent sports ride

Motoren Technik Mayer, the German-based tuning expert has unveiled its hyper-potent Audi RS6 C6 saloon program, titled MTM RS6 Clubsport. Dressed in special three-tone exterior finish which underlines its enormous clear-cut performance figures, the MTM 5.0-litre TFSI quattro RS6 sedan showcar boasts new front lip spoiler, carbon-made rear diffuser and sleek, 21-inch Bimoto alloy rims shaded in glossy black and packed in high-performance Michelin