Bmw Recall 15 500 Motorcycles

BMW has decided to recall 15500 of their motorcycles due to 2 faults.

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KICHERER SLS Supersport Edition Black

True to the company’s philosophy to only make coherent amendments and to retain the basic form of the AMG, an even more sporty version than the wing-door version was created. Especially the aerodynamics have benefited from a high-class fine tuning. For this the developers created and mounted a sports spoiler skirt at the front and special diffuser fins on the rear of the vehicle. All new parts designed by KICHERER are naturally made of high quality carbon. A further highlight on the sports car are the 3-part 20 inch RS-1 lightweight wheels. The classic double-spoke design harmonises perfectly with the equally classic sportscar silhouette of KICHERER’s SLS Supersport Edition Black.

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Summit Entertainment’s The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Features the Volvo XC60

The Twilight Saga is one of the most popular film franchises and once again in the 3^rd movie in the series “Eclipse” Edward Cullen drives a Volvo XC60.

Search on the Internet using the string “Volvo/Twilight/Eclipse” and you will get more than two million hits, including photographs and lengthy fan discussions even of the exact colour nuance of Edward Cullen’s Volvo. The interest is astonishing.

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Jaguar XKR 75

Jaguar Land Rover’s new CEO, Dr Ralf Speth, initiated the challenge to the Jaguar engineering team to construct an XKR to celebrate Jaguar’s 75^th anniversary, which would deliver a combination of enhanced performance, superb chassis and steering control and grip levels to inspire the driving enthusiast to explore the true potential of the XKR’s capabilities.

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Best Engines of 2010

There are an array of engine catagories and results for 2010 so we thought we would list them and show you the best engines around.

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Alfa Romeo celebrates its 100th anniversary

Alfa Romeo celebrates its 100th anniversary

For the Alfa Romeo centenary, the city of Milan will pay homage to the historic car manufacturer by staging four days of events from 24 to 27 June involving the City Council, Fiera Milano Expo, the Monza Race Track and the Alfa Romeo Museum. The interesting programme was organised by the Italian Alfa Romeo Register (RIAR) and MAC Group, consolidated Fiat Group Automobiles partner for historical heritage projects, and is sponsored by Alfa Romeo.

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Ford Focus Le Mans Classic

Ford Focus Le Mans Classic:

One of the partners of the popular Le Mans Classic event which takes place between July 9^th and 11^th, has prepared a collection of just five Focus RS cars in unique colour schemes, each paying tribute to the Ford cars which made
‘blue oval’ history at the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Each of the five Focus RS Le Mans Classic vehicles will be finished in the colours of one of the Ford cars which made 24 Hours history for Ford. During the event itself, they will even carry the race number of the cars to which they’re paying tribute:

• Black with silver stripes: a reference to the Ford Mk II, which was victorious in 1966.
• Red with white stripes: recalling the Mk IV which won in 1967.
• White with a thin blue centre stripe surrounded by a red border: echoing the decoration of the beautiful Ford Mk IIB, entered by Ford France in the 1967 Le Mans 24-hours.
• Two-tone sky blue and orange: A modern take on the GT40s which dominated Le Mans in 1968 and 1969.
• Two-tone white and blue: representing the livery of the Capri RS 2600 which took the Touring category in 1972.

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Toyota’s Chief test driver dies in LFA crash.

Earlier today the chief test driver of Toyota died in an accident on the 410 highway near the Nurburgring in Germany after veering off into the oncoming lane and colliding into a BMW with two BMW test drivers inside.

The report says that the LFA driver was a 67 year old and Toyota’s chief test driver, which leads us to believe he is Hiromu Naruse.He is also regarded as being the godfather of the LFA.

The two BMW drivers survived and the still unconfirmed LFA driver died in the accident. More news on this event will follow.

S.A. National Offroad Championship

VAN NIEKERK SECURES ANOTHER PODIUM FINISH

THREE CLASS WINS FOR BROTHER KTM AT LESOTHO OFFROAD

A very cold Lesotho greeted riders and pit crew alike for Friday’s time trail of round four of the National Offroad Championship. The time trail was exceptionally fast for the mountain kingdom that is usually known for its technical terrain. Brother KTM rider Riaan van Niekerk (on an unfamiliar bike, a KTM 280 XCF-W) managed to secure a 4^th starting position for the next day, only 45 seconds behind the leader. With his teammate Ruan Roberts not being able to race due to injury, the lead in the 200cc class was up for grabs.

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The X6 M by AC Schnitzer

The Aachen-based tuning specialist is currently working on a performance upgrade which, in combination with delimiting the Vmax and a sports exhaust, will bring a further perceptible increase in the power of the X6 M. And if that’s not enough, you can also opt for the carbon fibre AC Schnitzer engine styling. Even without a performance upgrade, the acoustic and visual attraction will be enhanced by the AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer with two chromed “Sports Trim” tailpipe trims in right/left combination.

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New Cosworth Impreza STI CS400

The new Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 is the result of one of the most eagerly anticipated automotive collaborations in recent times.  The first genuine Cosworth-developed road car since 1996, the latest limited edition Impreza offers performance-car fans the thrill of a lifetime combined with exclusivity – production will be restricted to 75 cars.

The Cosworth-tuned, turbocharged vehicle is one of the world’s most accelerative hatchbacks.  The renowned 2.5-litre turbocharged ‘Boxer’ engine is transformed to produce 33 per cent more power, drawing heavily on Cosworth’s extensive Formula 1 experience.  The engine, which drives all four wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox, boasts an impressive 400 hp and the new model reaches 100km/h in just 3.7 seconds, going on to cover a quarter mile in 12.75 seconds at a terminal speed of 160 km/h.  Top speed is limited to 155mph.

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Volkswagen Jetta get TSI and common rail TDI engines

The Volkswagen Jetta model range has been rejuvenated with the introduction of the multiple-award winning 1.4 TSI and the common rail TDI engines. The rejuvenation aims to position Jetta’s engines in line with the Golf 6.

Further changes to the Jetta include new exterior colours, interior trim, alloy wheels and standard multi-function steering wheels on all models except in the 1.6 Trendline.

Jetta is now assembled at the Volkswagen Puebla plant in Mexico after the Volkswagen of South Africa manufacturing plant in Uitenhage adopted a 2-platform strategy to produce only the new Polo and Polo Vivo.

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First Mercedes Benz SLS AMG wreck!

Here are a few snaps of the first Mercedes Benz SLS AMG crash which occurred in Russia. Apparently two other cars were also involved in the accident that claimed the life of a super car that has not even officially gone on sale yet.

The two other cars were a Lada (obviously as this is Russia) and a Nissan Murano that were involved in the accident. This SLS AMG is now beyond repair and destined to the parts bin.

It brings tears to our eyes to see such a lovely car wrecked. Oh well it also brings us great laughs. hahahahahahaha, now can you please stop trashing awesome cars, or just give it to me.

Lexus LS600h L

Lexus enhances its stance as the first premium automotive manufacturer to bring full PERFORMANCEHYBRID vehicles to South Africa, with the addition of one of the world’s most opulent limousines, the LS600h L, to the range.  Brimming with luxury and technology, the LS600h L joins the RX450h and GS450h PERFORMANCEHYBRIDs in Lexus’ growing model line-up, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to performance with conscience.

Sitting at the pinnacle of Lexus’ line-up in South Africa, the LS600h L takes the considerable improvements effected on the LS460 earlier this year to another level, offering an extended wheelbase and the combination of powerful and refined V8 petrol and electric power. It makes the luxury limousine the most innovative car in its segment and a powerful statement for corporate executives who may find themselves in the lavish rear seat: their luxury car investment is done with an outward display of carbon conscious mobility.

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Mitsubishi Pajero increases power and torque on new diesel engines

As far back as 1982, Mitsubishi Motors successfully launched the all-new Pajero 4×4, a vehicle tough enough to go where others feared to tread, yet at the same time enjoying the sophisticated specification associated with top-end sedan models.  Now in its fourth generation, Mitsubishi Motors has upped the ante with increased power and torque in its 3,2L DI-DC diesel engines.

The Mitsubishi Pajero 3,2L DI-DC boasts increased performance with an output of 140 kW of power and 441 Nm of torque.  Previously, the 3,2L DI-DC engine produced 121 kW of power and 373 Nm of torque.  Matched to this model year change is a five-speed automatic gearbox, INVEC-II with enhanced gear ratios to better suit the engine refinements on the diesel model.

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