The Mercedes CL65 AMG with its 603 horses is no wallflower. Yet where others see plenty of mean machine for the money, German tuner MKB sees an opportunity to create one of the fastest Benzes ever made. Thanks to bigger turbochargers with higher boost levels, bigger intercoolers, custom camshafts, a re-jiggered ECU, new air filters, delimiters and gearbox re-enforcements, the MKB version adds up to a bi-turbo V12 beast kicking out 751 hp at 5100 rpm and 1250 Nm of torque at 1900-4200 rpm. When the dust settles that means 0 -100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, with a top speed of over 350 km/h.
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On August - 16 - 2009
Swarovski have managed to luxuriate yet another ordinary product, by collaborating with Maisto and draping this model toy car, with over 7,600 Swarovski crystals. According to toy store Hamley’s this sparkling product is expected to be highly popular this Christmas, and is predicted as being a best seller, even when priced at £1,500. I doubt this beauty will be racing into many children’s stockings, but it’s certain to be waiting, parked up underneath many a Christmas tree this year. 
On August - 15 - 2009
Valentino Balboni, one of the most capable testdrivers was presented with a special edition Lamborghini Gallardo for his dedication to the supercar maker. Made by exclusive ad agency, Philipp und Keuntje the documercial is described as one of Lamborgini’s best attempts in adding a human touch to the brand.
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On August - 1 - 2009
The new 458 Italia from Ferrari was always going to be a real beauty but today the Company has released the first pictures of the new model.
The development of the 458 has had significant input from F1 superstar Michael Schumacher.
Here are some handy stats about the 458 Italia:
The car races to 62MPH in less than 3.4 seconds.
Top speed of 202mph.
Improved emissions and economy: CO2 emissions= 320g/km Fuel consumption=20.6mpg
To hear the sound of the new 458 on the road click here to go to the Top Gear website
On July - 29 - 2009
The Chanel boutique on the Rue Royale became a Parisian hotspot on Friday as passersby gathered in the numbers to see Karl Lagerfeld shoot the latest campaign for the brands pre-Spring collection.
Models Lara Stone and Baptiste Giacobini, who will feature in the ad, displayed their professional work ethics as they continued to strike a pose with no sign of distraction, despite the growing crowd. However, what grabbed onlookers attention more so than the beautiful supermodels or the iconic designer, was the one of a kind Chanel motorbike. Customised in Toulouse especially for the shoot, the bike was reminiscent of the one rode by Marlon Brando in cult film “The Wild Ones”. Unfortunately for us though, the bike is not set to not be commercialized.
On July - 21 - 2009
German media have reported today that Volkswagen has agreed to buy 50 per cent of debt ridden Porsche and will opt for a total buyout later this year.
The announcement comes as a surprise. Earlier in the year Porsche made a failed bid to purchase Volkswagen, but access to liquidity markets dried up and Porsche instead found itself in significant debt.
This is Volkswagen’s 10th brand, making it Europe’s largest car maker. The deal is said to be worth €8bn ($11.3bn)
On July - 20 - 2009
Part bicycle, part motorcycle, all badass. The Sachs MadAss 125 ($2,700) is a German engineered beast of a two-wheeler, packing a 125cc engine, a hydraulic fork front suspension, a unique frame that sends shock from the rear wheel to the front for a smoother ride, an in-frame fuel tank, twin H.I.D. headlights, 16-inch alloy rims, dual disc brakes, and a dry weight of just 220 lbs.
via: Uncrate
On July - 16 - 2009
The idea is simple; start by creating one of the most fascinatingly agile videogames in history, proceed by releasing a new version every 3-4 years and follow that success with breathtaking visual design and feel and you’ll have a fanbase the size of France. When you get cocky enough, start designing new cars for the game that don’t exist in the real world, from manufacturers that do. You know you have enough clout when one is actually put into production.
On July - 14 - 2009
French graphic / industrial designer Bruno Delussu has come up with what the next generation of Bugatti supercars might look like. What sets Delussu’s imaginings apart from the pack is his perfection Read the rest of this entry »
On July - 8 - 2009
BMW and Toyota’s Lexus have indicated that sales have fallen at a lesser rate than the previous month in the US. Both BMW and Lexus are recognised as two of America’s leading brands. Both carmakers have sold just over 16,000 cars in June reducing the drop in sales in 2009 to just over 20 per cent Read the rest of this entry »
On July - 3 - 2009
