The Expensive Bugatti Veyron Car

As we handed over Passports in exchange for Bugatti ID badges, we caught a glimpse of our car through some trees in the distance. We had arrived. After six months of planning and requests, we were about to get an introduction to the world’s fastest production car.Julius Kruta has been with Bugatti for just on seven years and take it from me, he’s not going anywhere. His title on his business card reads “Leiter Tradition” which I translate as Head of Bugatti tradition.

He’s a mild mannered yet confident guy, about thirty-five years old and while I’m not sure about his cooking, his performance behind the wheel of the Veyron borders on the astonishing!

And if you need to know anything at all about the Veyron or Bugatti the company, I mean down to what colour shoes Ettore Bugatti wore on Wednesdays, ask Julius. He’ll know.











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Audi Q7 Hybrid – Overview

One of the most refined and opulent SUVs on the market are Audi Q7. It offers world-class styling, a plush cabin, and amenities galore—not to mention a 280-hp engine that launches the Q7 in a rocket-like fashion. Unfortunately, Audi Q7’s fuel economy is dismal. The average highway EPA rating for the 3.6 liter Audi Q7 is 16 mpg, making Audi Q7 as the largest of all Audis—about as eco-unfriendly as a vehicle can get. Audi is attempting to nullify the green penalty when it releases the hybrid version of the Q7 in late 2008.

Audi’s full hybrid system, developed in partnership with VW and Porsche will utilize the same 3.6-liter powerplant found in the current model. The gas engine-electric motor combination will offer various enhancements over the standard powertrain. The hybrid system will add an extra 50-hp thanks to the electric motor, which will draw its energy from a 288-volt nickel metal hydrid battery pack. That means more torque and more pulling power. The seven-seat Audi Q7 Hybrid is expected to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 8 seconds.

But most hybrid drivers would prefer to emphasize efficiency rather than performance. Official figures have not yet been released, but Audi is promising a 27 percent increase in fuel economy over the conventional Audi Q7—with a similar reduction of tailpipe emissions. Therefore, the Audi Q7 Hybrid is expected to offer combined fuel economy around 21 miles per gallon. This is roughly the same math used by GM on its full-size SUV hybrids, like the Chevy Tahoe, the GMC Yukon, and the Cadillac Escalade. Audi Q7’s mileage falls short of the Ford Escape Hybrid, Mercury Mariner, Toyota Highlander, and Lexus RX 400h.

As a full hybrid, Audi Q7 will operate in one of three driving modes: either solely by gas engine, solely by electric motor, or a combination of the two units during periods of acceleration. For drivers with a steady foot, the vehicle will operate in all-electric mode at speeds up to 30 mph, and for distances ranging up to one mile. At that point, the hybrid system will be call upon the gasoline engine to recharge the batteries.

The pairing of this hybrid system to Audi’s advanced quattro all-wheel-drive system will make Audi Q7 one of the most stylish, capable, all-condition, full-size hybrids on the market. Porsche is likely to introduce its Cayenne Hybrid a year or two after Audi Q7 Hybrid arrives on the scene.

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Audi Q7


Audi Q7


Audi Q7


Audi Q7


Audi Q7


Audi Q7



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New Mazda CX-9

The seven seater Mazda CX 9 has a sporty look which has a buyer’s appeal and also the carries the Mazda brand image on the outside. The interiors are spacious, the Configuration is more refined and so is the transmission, overall the handling of the car has improved. The drive train of the vehicle is commendable and the credit for it goes to the 263 horse power V6 Configuration with 3.5L capacity which is in tandem with the six speed auto transmission and also a clutch free manual mode. The power train can be simply defined as smooth and also the automatic gear change complements to the smoothness.

The Configuration definitely shows its power even with 3 passengers in the car and people who always have a houseful on their cars can expect this vehicle to not let them down. The best features in the car are that they come with independent suspensions for the four wheel drive and 18 inch wheels which support this feature beautifully. The CX 9 does not feel very huge at the end of the day and gives the driver a real SUV experience. Only at sharp turns do you feel that the car is actually big and you need to maneuver it more carefully otherwise on most roads you don’t feel it.

Mazda CX 9


Mazda CX 9


Mazda CX 9


Mazda CX 9


Mazda CX 9


Mazda CX 9


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Audi RS6 Avant is now official

While we knew the Audi Audi RS6 Avant was coming, we had no idea Bryan Adams was going to belt out an acoustic rendition of Run to You after the cover was pulled on the V10 twin-turbo wagon. As the rest of the presentation was in German the details are still hazy. We do know the world needs more hopped up sportwagons now more than ever. An A4 and A8 were also kicking around coverless

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Brabus Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster McLaren

The sporty BRABUS outfit for the SLR Roadster is dominated by BRABUS Monoblock VI 20-inch wheels that fill the wheel houses perfectly. The fully polished multi-piece wheels feature six double spokes and are mounted on the sports car in size 9.5Jx20 in front and size 11.5Jx20 on the rear axle. High-performance tires in sizes 255/30 ZR 20 and 305/25 ZR 20 are supplied by BRABUS technology partners Pirelli and YOKOMAMA.

This low-profile tire/wheel combination is custom-tailored for the SLR coupe and roadster and benefits not only the car’s appearance but also its handling. Thus equipped the topless SLR is ready for some additional power provided by BRABUS engine tuning. The power tuning for the supercharged 5.5-liter (335.5 cu. in.) engine consists of special camshafts, a fuel cooling system and a high-performance exhaust. With BRABUS tuning, power output of the V8 compressor engine increases by 24 hp (23 hp SAE net) / 18 kW to 650 hp (641 hp SAE net) / 478 kW at 6,500 rpm.

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BRABUS


BRABUS


BRABUS


BRABUS


BRABUS


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New Toyota Crown Majesta launched in Japan

The fifth-generation Crown Majesta—the Toyota >brand’s top sedan—features a high-quality interior with enhanced comfort and safety features, all designed to offer the highest levels of satisfaction to both drivers and passengers.
Specific improvements include a longer wheelbase and exterior styling that exudes presence and energy.

The 4.6-liter V8 gasoline engine provides ample power and is combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission for smooth, powerful cruising and response. In addition, three world-first1 technologies—the Front-side Pre-crash Safety System, Pre-crash Seatbacks and a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) rear-seat center airbag enhance safety and improve overall vehicle performance.

Toyota Crown Majesta


Toyota Crown Majesta


Toyota Crown Majesta


Toyota Crown Majesta


Toyota Crown Majesta


Toyota Crown Majesta



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The Ford Shelby GT500 is the most powerful Mustang

The Ford Shelby GT500 is the most powerful Mustang on the road today and arguably one of the most successful projects from Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) in terms of performance, excitement and, importantly, quality.

In fact, early indicators show the Shelby GT500 is a quality standout. In the most recent Global Quality Research System (GQRS) study from RDA Group, an independent research company based in Bloomfield Hills, Mi., the Shelby GT500 earned praise as the highest-quality Mustang model, with the fewest "things gone wrong" in the first three months of ownership.

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Mini Cooper D Review

The Mini Cooper Dis an interesting car, it’s both cool and yet still green, two concepts which so far haven’t gone all that well together despite the best attempts of the world’s largest car companies. Making a car that can go 1000km+ on a single tank, put out very little CO2 emissions and yet still be fun and not embarrassing to be in? Is it even possible? Yes.

The Mini Cooper D


The Mini Cooper D


The Mini Cooper D


The Mini Cooper D


The Mini Cooper D


The Mini Cooper D




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