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Brace yourselves: it's another body kit for the Bentley Continental GT. It's called HAMANN Imperator Widebody. As a follow-up to the performance upgrades designed for the Bentley Continental GT and GT Speed, the tuner's comprehensive appearance upgrade is now available. The sixteen-piece body kit includes a revised front bumper with the latest in LED daytime running light fashion, side skirts and fender flares with vents, and a new rear bumper, diffuser and spoiler. A choice of Hamann-designed wheels is available; 21 x 10.5 inch, or a set of even larger 22-inchers that are 10.5 inches wide at the front and 11 at the rear.

The visual upgrades are a nice complement to the power boost, which raises the power output of the 6.0 liter W12 to 630HP thanks to an ECU upgrade and a new exhaust with high-flow catalytic converters, an x-pipe and new mufflers. Torque is up to 553 lb-ft. The Continental GT Speed benefits as well, jumping to 650 horses and 612 lb-ft. A revised control unit for the Bentley's air suspension is part of the package as well, allowing the Imperator to be lowered 30mm up front and 20mm at the rear for a more race-ready look.

The interior is offered with clear-coated carbon fiber trim, of course, as well as aluminum pedals and a sport steering wheel.

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the F-CELL Roadster project. The F-CELL Roadster is controlled with drive-by-wire technology, and a joystick takes the place of a conventional steering wheel. The vehicle is powered by a 1.2 kW emission-free fuel cell system located at the rear. It could reach a top speed of 25 km/h and achieve an operating range of up to 350 km(217 mile).

"The F-CELL Roadster uniquely combines state-of-the-art technologies with the history of vehicle construction. As an allusion to the Benz Patent Motor Car from 1886, the vehicle is fitted with large spoked wheels.Moreover, the F-CELL Roadster incorporates stylistic elements from diverse eras of automotive history, such as the carbon-fiber bucket seats with hand-stitched leather covers and the distinctively styled fiberglass front section, based on the component from the Formula One racing bolides."

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The Volkswagen Golf Plus BiFuel has been unveiled today at the 2009 AMI in Leipzig. The Volkswagen Golf Plus BiFuel is factory equipped to operate with Autogas or LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and can be easily switched to run on gasoline. We run on LPG, the Volkswagen Golf Plus BiFuel offers a 10 percent reduction in CO2 emissions.

One of the major advantages of having a factory equipped LPG vehicle is that, as the Volkswagen Golf Plus BiFuel is, the car has been crash tested with all its fuel tanks. The engine of the Volkswagen Golf Plus BiFuel has been adapted to work on LPG and has a longer life than gasoline-only developed engines that run on LPG.

In LPG model, the four-cylinder Volkswagen Golf Plus BiFuel outputs 72 kW / 98 PS, consumes 9.8 liters of LPG per 100 kilometers and has a 159 g/km CO2 emissions level.

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BMW X6 M has been confirmed to debut at the New York Auto Show next month. One of sources confirmed this a couple of weeks ago along with the fact that the “twin brother” BMW X5 M will be present as well.

Today, Motor Trend received official confirmation from BMW, but only regarding the X6 M. With the official unveiling scheduled for the first week in April, I don’t see any reason why both would not present together at the NYC Auto Show.

The X M models are powered by a tuned up V8 4.4 liter Twin Scroll Twin Turbo engine, outputting 550 horsepower. The M SAVs will feature an improved all-wheel-drive system, but in order to reflect the true M performance, it will offer a more rear-concentrated approach.

Technology from the 7 Series, like the Head Up Display or Adaptive Drive will be standard on the BMW X5 M and X6 M.

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(from Exotica Motorsports) Novitec Ferrari 16M: Exotica Motorsports breaks this story with some non-official images of the Novitec Ferrari 16M.
The Novitec Ferrari 16M is the latest creation from the German tuner. Taking an amazing car like the Ferrari Scuderia and Ferrari 16M to the next level of performance, is a tough task. Novitec outfitted this 16M with their 3-pc NF3 wheels in custom painted colors. The NF3 wheels are 20x8.5” front and 20x12” rear and feature Pirelli tires.

The suspension is converted to their Hydraulic Coil-Over Suspension system which allows for a 40mm front end lift when entering driveways or going over speed bumps by the touch of a button. The engine of this very special 16M is outfitted with a twin supercharger system that gives a horsepower rating of 696hp! Finishing off the car is Novitec’s black tail lights, LED third brake light and reflectors. Novitec also has a range of products for the Scuderia and other Ferraris.

For these and other Novitec products visit www.Exotica-Motorsports.com

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Hyundai is continuing its shock and awe campaign on the automotive industry, having revealed the first official photos of its new plug-in hybrid concept car – BLUE-WILL. Due to be unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show, BLUE-WILL will boast a host of innovative technologies designed to return excellent fuel economy and lessen its impact on the environment.

It utilizes a range of recycled materials in its construction, with PET soft drink bottles used to make the material for the headlamp bezels, while some interior plastics and the engine cover have been forged from materials derived from plant extracts rather than fossil fuels and are bio-degradable.

The concept is powered by an all-aluminium direct injection 1.6-litre petrol engine which is mated to a CVT transmission and a 100kw electric motor which is at the heart of Hyundai’s parallel hybrid drive architecture.

The Lithium Ion Polymer battery pack is bundled with the fuel tank underneath the rear seat to maximize luggage space, with the glass area integrating dye-sensitized solar cells which can generate power for the batteries from the sun without impeding visibility.

Hyundai will be the first automaker in the world to apply Lithium Ion Polymer in a mass production vehicle when the Elantra LPI Hybrid goes on sale in Korea in July this year.

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Japanese automaker Mazda proudly announced today that it started commercial leasing of the Premacy Hydrogen RE hybrid, the company's second hydrogen rotary engine model that reaches the market. The first units will be delivered to government authorities in companies involved in the energy sector in 2009, Mazda said in a statement, with the first units already
registered at the Hiroshima branch of the Chugoku District Transport Bureau on March 25.

Mazda says specification of this special model were approved by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) on March 5, 2009, with the Japanese automaker becoming the first manufacturer to commence commercial leasing of a hydrogen hybrid car.

In essence, Mazda's Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid is a hydrogen hybrid model that relies on the company's hydrogen rotary assembly and on an electric unit for reduced emissions and fuel consumption. The hybrid system is said to provide a hydrogen fuel range of up to 200 kilometers (124 miles) plus a maximum output of 110 kW (147 horsepower).

Several other technologies aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions are also available, including a dual-fuel system that lets the driver switch to gasoline when hydrogen is unavailable. Most interior parts are made from Mazda’s plant-derived Biotechmaterials, the company said in a statement.

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At a base price of $61,000 and with lots of options added, passing the 80k mark,BMW xDrive50i is obviously a little too expensive, even for the die hard BMW fans. Regardless the high price, most of the U.S dealerships are actually sold out and it is pretty hard to find the V8 twin-turbo sitting in their lots. One reason: an increase in the car export business, especially to the countries in Eastern Europe. And now let’s enjoy the good review made by the Roadfly folks.



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