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millions have bought lexus hybrid car. or at least one million

Millions Have Bought Lexus Hybrid Car. Or At Least One Million

Lexus marked the sale of its one millionth hybrid vehicle. This happens just 11 years since the first introduction of brand's environmentally friendly cars. The landmark model, the NX 300h was handed over to Aldo Pirranello in Milan, Italy, personally by Alain Uyttenhoven, Head of Lexus Europe. As you might know, Lexus has introduced the first hybrid vehicle back in 2005 and a year later the GS 450h arrived, followed by LS 600h, world's mos

bbm motorsport releases video of 815 hp volkswagen golf gen one during dyno testing

BBM Motorsport Releases Video of 815 HP Volkswagen Golf Gen One During Dyno Testing

BBM Motorsport is lately gathering strength and releasing in a row so nice projects that we just can’t keep our hands off the keyboard and not writing a word about them. Just like the last project, the heavily uprated Chevy Corvette C7 Z06, the tuners optimized a Volkswagen Golf (note!) from the first generation to the unimaginable 815 horsepower. But this is not all! They have captured a dyno session with it on a video, which you are lucky to wa

you think dodge had enough with dart lineup? think again!

You Think Dodge Had Enough With Dart Lineup? Think Again!

Dodge simplifies the 2016 Dart lineup with three additional models and tons of new features. The Dart SXT Sport, Dart Turbo an Dart GT Sport are now official members of the well-known lineup. Available in Chrome, Rallye and Blacktop packages, these sweeties have a lot to offer. Let's check out what is going on here!

which is world’s fastest convertible? [w/video]

Which is World’s Fastest Convertible? [w/video]

If you follow us on Facebook, then you should know the answer to this question. There we have published a video with the correct answer. But to stop teasing you, I’ll immediately reveal it: it is Hennessey Performance’s Venom GT Spyder and it has been officially certified by Racelogic, the renowned independent speed testing company. In addition, Hennessey celebrates 25th anniversary this year, and the record is a great way to celebrate it. Precisely, Hennessey Venom GT Spyder has set the new world record for ope

dmc finds simplicity with the new lamborghini huracan [w/video]

DMC Finds Simplicity with the new Lamborghini Huracan [w/video]

The newest project of the tuning experts at DMC is called Simplicity. And this of course is for a reason. Based on the Lamborghini Huracan LP610, this supercar instead of being equipped with a full aerodynamic custom made kit, features only two parts of the package. But just like the vehicles that wear the complete DMC kit, especially the Limited Editions, this “partially” tuned Lambo looks just as great. The model depicted on the photos, whic

2016 vw polo r wrc: what we know so far

2016 VW Polo R WRC: What We Know So Far

Volkswagen has finally revealed and insight into the next generation of Polo R WRC. The FIA World Rally Championship makes its confident steps towards a wonderful season year. Or at least we do hope so. The Polo R WRC is expected to generate about 380hp (280kW). This means that the model will produces 60hp (45kW) more than the current one and of course, Volkswagen designers ensure us that the new Polo R WRC will be lighter and with improved aerodynamic capabilities. As you might know, Volkswa

2017 kia sportage is not only agile, but also safe. here is what you need to know

2017 Kia Sportage is Not Only Agile, but Also Safe. Here is What You Need to Know

2017 Kia Sportage confidently demonstrates brand's ongoing commitment to safety and utility improvements: the latest family member earned the highest rates possible. It won the Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety when geared with the optional front crash prevention. The rates heavily affected the top scoring in each of the five tests, along with the integration of driver assistance technologies. IIHS test

2016 audi a8 l: there are no boundaries for experienced manufacturers

2016 Audi A8 L: There Are no Boundaries for Experienced Manufacturers

Audi has gone to even further with the latest flagship A8 L: there is a special request of an European client, who wanted even more from the well-known brand. Audi team exclusively created a model, measuring 6.36 meters (20.9 ft) in length and a wheelbase of 4.22 meters (13.8 ft). Of course the long vehicle includes high levels of comfort, premium components and overall luxurious ambience. Also, the exclusive A8 is lighter and grants buyer wit

chevy proudly demonstrates silverado rally edition

Chevy Proudly Demonstrates Silverado Rally Edition

Chevy revealed the 2016 Silverado Rally Edition at the Texas Motor Speedway. And in order to celebrate the introduction of the latest family member, Chevrolet team will introduce the whole Silverado special edition lineup at Speedway this weekend. Also, brand fans can vote for their favorite special edition team and pa

bilstein builds captain america’s car based on fiat 500 cinquone

Bilstein Builds Captain America’s Car Based on Fiat 500 Cinquone

If you have ever wondered if Captain America had a car what it would be, then we have the answer. And it is the newest tuning project of the specialist at Bilstein. Maybe you’d be surprised at what car they have actually chosen, but we assure you that the result looks just great. As a basis the tuning experts worked on the Fiat 500 from Romeo Ferraris. The exterior is in the spirit of the Avenger superhero: it features stars and stripes on the

volkswagen touran gets significant updates for engine range and interior styling

Volkswagen Touran Gets Significant Updates for Engine Range and Interior Styling

The latest edition of Volkswagen Touran went on sale in October stronger than ever before and it has never been so well equipped. The German company is now updating the engine range with two new units. In addition, there is also a brand new design pack, which offers more style for the interior. Here are the details. The New Engines The expanded range of Touran engines from now features two new powerful variants. The first one is the 180 PS (132

red sport 400, performance flagship of infiniti q50 priced below $50,000 usd

Red Sport 400, Performance Flagship of Infiniti Q50 Priced Below $50,000 USD

Infiniti’s Q50 performance flagship is called Red Sport 400 and it is now its time to go one sale in the United States. The offers are very seductive and start under $50,000 USD for both the rear-wheel and the all-wheel drive. But how will you benefit if you buy the new Q50 Red Sport 400? First and foremost, we must highlight that this is the only car on the market with so much horsepower and priced under $50,000 USD. The 2016 Q50 Red Sport 40