Blacked-Out BMW M3 on HRE P43SC Wheels

Late last month, HRE wheels finished teaming up with ESS Tuning to create the bespoke all-black BMW E92 M3 you see below. Even though it’s unclear what technical upgrades this M5 has courtesy of ESS Tuning, it does roll on HRE P43SC wheels finished in Satin Charcoal.

The P43SC wheels are a monoblock one-piece set up constructed from aerospace-grade 6061-T6 forged aluminium.

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Video: Audi RS5 with Inconel Exhaust System by Kline Innovation

The Audi RS5 is one of the latest additions to the Audi RS lineup. The slick german coupe fitted with a 4.2 liter V8 engine is one of the most sought after Audi models, but sometimes you want to have more than just stock. 

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2013 Lime Rock Edition BMW E92 M3 with Macht Schnell Spacers

European Auto Source has revealed a photoshoot based upon a 2013 Lime Rock Park Edition BMW E92 M3 with two sets of spacers from Macht Schnell a BMW-specific tuning company dedicated to developing and manufacturing high performance parts. 

The spacers size 15mm in the front and 12mm in the rear, the OEM black ZCP wheels are now pushed out to the edges of the fenders giving this E92 M3 a properly aggressive stance. 

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Ford C-Max Has Best Sales Debut of Any HybridFord C-Max Has Best Sales Debut of Any Hybrid

The Ford C-Max Hybrid is currently one of the top picks for US buyers who want a good hybrid vehicle that is not boring to drive, looks OK and is genuinely good on fuel.

The American consumer knows this, and the C-Max Hybrid has become the fastest-selling hybrid ever after its launch. The car has already shifted an impressive 8,030 units in the first two months since it went on sale - October and November.

It even beat the highly-appreciated Toyota Camry Hybrid, which only managed to sell some 7,300 units in its first two months, at its debut back in 2006.

With sales rising 52% in November, up to 4,848 units shifted, the future seems genuinely bright for Ford’s family-oriented hybrid MPV. With the introduction of the upcoming plug-in variant, called Energi, its appeal will be even greater.

Furthermore, the C-Max is selling some three times faster than the combined total sales of the Toyota Prius and the Honda Insight, at the two cars’ launch, back in 2009.

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Brown Ferrari FF for Sale in Germany

The Germans really seem to like their chocolate-brown coloured cars. You can buy a brown MINI, Porsche, Volkswagen and even Opel, and up until now, we thought it was a German thing, yet we seem to have been wrong.

The car in the photos is a very brown Ferrari FF, which is listed for sale in the German town of Starnberg. The car is by no means ‘ugly’ or bad to look at, and in fact, we quite like it. In a sea of red Ferraris, this is a breath of fresh air, and while the color itself may not be the best brown around, it does make the car stand out even more than it would have done, had it been red.

The interior is also brown, and features both regular Ferrari-spec leather, which is soft and nice to look at, as well as swathes of alcantara – or so it says in the ad.

It has 21,450 km / 13,328 miles on the odometer, so the car has been driven, but not excessively so. It is priced at 223,361 EUR, and if you are in the market for an FF, with some miles on the clock, a slightly lower price tag and a funky color, this is definitely the car for you.

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Learn How to Race a Ducati 1199 Panigale S with Troy Bayliss

The tenth edition of the Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) events brings the 1199 Panigale S, the all-new Multistrada 1200 and the Hypermotard for riders who want to refine their riding skills. The 2013 training sessions will also host legendary champion Troy Bayliss for his "Academy" classes on advanced extreme riding techniques.

Riders taking part of the DRE will get the unique chance to race on famous tracks, such as the Mugello and Misano, and get first-class instruction from some of the best guys in the business, Bayliss, Andrew Pitt and Marco Lucchinelli, to name just a few.

The Troy Bayliss Academy has 3 classes: Racing 1, for riders with little or no track experience, Racing 2 for intermediate racers and Master Racing. The 1199 Panigale S introduced to the DRE 2013 will also be equipped with racing kit components for realistic training.

Road-oriented activities classes Basic and Intermediate will get new bikes, as well: the Monster 1100 EVO, Multistrada 1200, the Hypermotard and the Monster 796, the latter being the most tamed beast of all, for all those new to riding.

"Participants are provided with a Ducati motorcycle, instructor, lunch and a welcome kit and those without suitable technical riding gear can simply hire it during the online subscription process" Ducati officials announce.

DRE 2013 Courses

• Basic (Monster 796)
• Intermediate (Monster 1100 ABS, Multistrada 1200, Hypermotard)
• Racing 1 (1199 Panigale)
• Racing 2 (1199 Panigale)
• Master Racing (1199 Panigale S)
• Troy Bayliss Academy (1199 Panigale S + racing kit)

DRE 2013 Calendar*

• Apr 17-18 – San Martino del Lago Circuit
• May 16-17 – Mugello International Circuit
• Jun 5-6 – Adria International Raceway
• Jun 25-26 – Misano World Circuit
• Jul 16-17 – Mugello International Circuit
• Sep 10-11 – Adria International Raceway

* Dates and venues are subject to change. Changes will be posted on Ducati.com.

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Mercedes ML63 AMG Tuned by RevoZport

This brand new SUV might have lost most of its dirt-holding practicality, but now, it’s not just cool, it’s sub-zero.

The 2012 Mercedes ML63 AMG has been tuned by RezoZport to resonate to the tune of 600 PS. Yes, that does mean that the 5.5-liter 525 PS engine now makes 75 ponies more, thanks to a carbon induction system, a complete titanium exhaust and an engine remap.

The power is sent to the road via a set of massive 22-inch forged alloy wheels wrapped in 13J x 335 tires. The look of the whole vehicle is now also quite a bit more massive, thanks to a substantial front splitter, a 30mm widening fender set, a roof spoiler, lower diffuser and even a carbon fiber front grille.

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Fiat Share Prices Fall as European Banks Become More Weary

 

The CEO of Fiat, Sergio Marchionne had recently announced that he was interested in acquiring the rest of Chrysler, and completely merge the two companies. However, this ‘announcement’ has made two European banks become more weary of the situation, and so, they`ve downgraded Fiat’s stock.

One bank, UBS AG, is changing the status of the company’s stock from a ‘buy’ rating, to a ‘neutral’ rating, while Deutsche Bank changed the stocks’ status from ‘hold’ to ‘sell. Now, as Chrysler is currently much more profitable than Fiat, and dragging it along for the ride, Marchionne is undoubtedly keen to get more of the profits of the American market, which is working much better than the one in Euope, and will do so for at least another two or three years, according to analysts.

Also, this past Tuesday, Fiat shares fell by 5.9%, the event which prompted the two aforementioned banks to react. They still need somewhere in the eregion of 1.6-billion to 2.9-billion euros to get the rest of Chrysler, yet it is highly doubtful that they actually have that much money to spend, given the current situation.

Story via detroitnews.com

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Buick May Get New Logo

Automaker logos, while they may be very important for a company’s tradition and historic value are often changed nowadays, to go along with some sort of ‘refresh’ of the range, or just to keep them looking fresh and modern, while still keeping the essence intact.

After having finished their comprehensive model overhaul of Buick, General Motors may also be changing the logo, as well. The Detroit Free Press says that GM’s North America President, Mark Reuss suggested that the three-shield logo would be altered, yet did not offer any details on how they would go about doing this.

If you take a look at what Peugeot and Citroen have done with their logos, you can kind of get an idea what Buick might do with theirs – it will be rounded off, stylized and just made to look more modern, in order to better match the brand’s newly-polished image.

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Honda Civic 1.6 Diesel Gets Its First Fleet Sale in UK

Just a few days after the official launch of production in Swindon, Honda has secured the first local fleet sale for the car from Co’dair Group, an Essex-based design and publicity agency, which has ordered 18 of the cars, replacing its entire fleet.

The new 1.6-liter turbo diesel was built from the ground up with the European market in mind. It produces 120 PS and 300 Nm of torque at 2,000rpm, emitting only 94 grams per kilometer of CO2, ideal for fleet use.

John Dedross, Managing Director of The Co’dair Group, commented: “Part of our decision-making process was the need to engage with a supplier which not only understands how its vehicles fit into our business now, but also how we plan for the future.”

He added; “We have always demanded a lot from our vehicles and suppliers. Honda has the strength and depth to meet our requirements. By selecting the 1.6-litre diesel engine we have reduced our drivers’ Benefit In Kind taxation, fuel costs and service and maintenance budget.”

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