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Fifth Gear – Audi TT 6-speed manual vs. S-Tronic (DSG)

October 6th, 2007

Vicki Henderson of Fifth Gear took the 6-speed manual Audi TT against its DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) counterpart. Which version do you think is faster? Video after the jump. Read more…

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Drag: Bugatti Veyron vs BMW E92 M3

October 5th, 2007

Here’s an airstrip drag race between a Bugatti Veyron and Dutch racing driver Ho-Pin Tung in a BMW E92 M3. What do you think? Video after the jump. Read more…

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Fifth Gear – Gumpert Apollo

October 4th, 2007

Wohoho, this is the 1100 kg (2425 lb), 650 hp (485 kW) and 627 ft-lb of torque street-legal racing car, the Gumpert Apollo. It is designed to take on the Porsche 911 GT3. Gumpert Apollo is a mid engined rear wheel drive car with two seater constructed on a tubular Chromoly frame, with fiberglass or optional carbon fiber body panels. Fifth Gear and pictures after the jump. Read more…

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Mitsubishi Officially Announces Lancer Evolution X

October 2nd, 2007


Mitsubishi has officially announced their new 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. It is equipped with a “lightweight 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC turbocharged engine”, producing 295hp and 300 lb-ft torque. More pictures after the jump. Read more…

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Attractive Tattooed Lamborghini

October 2nd, 2007

I’m sure you will stop or slow down to have a look at this Lamborghini when you drive by. Not sure if it is actually painted or they are all stickers. Look! The decoration even reached the windows. More pictures after the jump. Read more…

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Spy Video: 2009 Nissan GT-R

October 1st, 2007


Edmunds’ InsideLine Video is showing the spy footage of the 2009 Nissan GT-R out at Nurburgring. The GT-R recorded a 7 min. 38 second hot lap while the 911 Turbo clocked in at 7 min. 40 seconds, according to the photographer. Pictures and video after the jump. Read more…

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Aptera Electric Three-Wheeled Car

September 29th, 2007


This is the Aptera electric powered three wheeled car which reportedly get 230MPG, and has a “cruising” speed of 55mph. It is available for pre-order, throw 500 bucks for the reservation. More pictures available after the jump.
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The Victory Vision 2008

September 28th, 2007


Audi, BMW and Mercedes have come out with the first iPod compatible bike, called the Victory Vision 2008. This is not a bike shape iPod dock as you know iPod dock today comes in many shapes. Yes, the Victory Vision is a bike you can ride on bringing you chick behind. The navigation controls are placed on the handlebars and tracks can be viewed on the dashboard. The premium version includes 4 speakers system as well as a XM radio. Not sure when this Victory Vision 2008 will be available.

[via New Launches]

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Fifth Gear – 2008 BMW M3

September 26th, 2007


Tiff Needell took the 420 horsepower with the 4 liter V8 engine, 2008 BMW M3 for a road test in this Fifth Gear segment. Video after the jump. Read more…

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Opel Flextreme Concept

September 25th, 2007


Here’s the Opel’s Flextreme concept car, which makes its premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. It boasts the body of a dynamic monocab, as well as the completely new environmentally friendly E-Flex electric propulsion concept. The interior of the Opel Flextreme is dominated by elegant silver tones, and the wings of the instrument panel flows into the door trim. More pictures and videos after the jump. Read more…

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