2006 May - egmCarTech

BMW Z4 M Takes on the Porsche Boxster

Posted: May 31, 2006

Filed under: BMW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s92Y9xKMwUk
With 64 more horsepower than the Porshce Boxster and 0-60 in 5 seconds, the BMW Z4 M sure leaves the Porsche Boxster in the dust. Of course for the more power you’ll be paying more for the BMW Z4 M than the Porsche Boxster. Enjoy this video from Top Gear.

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Top Gear Takes the S500 for a Drive

Posted: May 31, 2006

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZWf8xk5Y5w
Top Gear took the Mercedes-Benz S500 for a spin and well this video basically speaks for itself. While the Mercedes-Benz S500 looks like any normal car from the outside, once you sit inside the cabin, you’ll know exactly why you cashed out so much money for this luxury vehicle.

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Fifth Gear Tests the BMW M6

Posted: May 31, 2006

Filed under: BMW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdGUH1uTaNA
One of the many videos we’ll bring to you today, this is the Fifth Gear’s test of the new BMW M6. It’s not much differnet than the BMW M5, nontheless it costs $20,000 more. Why? Watch the video. Oh and tell us if you think he pushed the M button enough times?

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VW Drops Diesel Models for 2007

Posted: May 30, 2006

Filed under: Volkswagen

Volkswagen in America will be dropping 3 successful diesel models in 2007 after facing tough federal emission standards that take effect this fall. VW will be dropping the diesel versions of the Jetta, Golf and the Beetle since the United States has now set new limits for nitrogen oxide emissions. The VW Diesel models accounted [...]

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS Unleashed

Posted: May 29, 2006

Filed under: Porsche

Porsche unleashed the 911 GT3 RS today, a car that known for its track capabilities but now meets the requirements for road use. The six-speed 911 GT3 pushes 415 horsepower and does 0-60 in 4.2 seconds. The car also pushes 0-124 in 13.3 seconds. The Porsche 911 GT3 will be available in October.
Source: Leftlane News

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Audi to Build R8

Posted: May 26, 2006

Filed under: Audi

Next year that Audi Quattro unit will develop and launch the $100,000 plus R8 sports car. The R8 will give Audi Quattro a chance to make some noise against the BMW M and Mercedes-Benz AMG models. The second-generation RS4 will be going on sale in the United States this June with a price tag of [...]

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Audi Cofirms A5 – but Will it be BMW 6 Series Killer?

Posted: May 26, 2006

Filed under: Audi

has confirmed that it will start producing the Audi A5 and is expected to go on sale in mid-2007. According to AutoWeek magazine the Audi A5 will be a large coupe with an engine similar to the Audi A6. The current A6 mostly competes with the BMW 5 Series, so the question still remains of [...]

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Range Rover to Receive an Upgrade

Posted: May 26, 2006

Filed under: Land Rover

Range Rover will recieve an upgrade later this quarter getting a V8 diesel engine and a new interior. The upgrades are expected to be made later this quarter. Currently the Ranger Rover has a regular V8 engine that pushes 305 horsepower and a supercharged V8 engine that pushes 400 horsepower. No details on price change.
Source: [...]

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BMW Z6 will succeed the Z8

Posted: May 24, 2006

Filed under: BMW

BMW is planning a high-end sports car that will compete with the Mercedes-Benz SL. Supposedly BMW will be building off its popular and low-volume produced Z8 and calling it the Z6. There were originally only 5703 BMW Z8s produced, which ended production in 2003. The new BMW Z6 will supposedly be the same size as [...]

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2007 Land Rover LR2 Photos Leaked

Posted: May 24, 2006

Filed under: Land Rover, Spy Shots/Renderings

Pictures of the 2007 Land Rover LR2 have leaked online from a promotional brochure. The SUV will be known has the Freelander 2 in Europe and is expected to be shown in July at the British Motor Show. There are no official specs on the Land Rover LR2 as of yet.