Lamborghini Aventador Roadster rendered.

The Lamborghini Aventador just made its first look a couple of days ago and already artists are at work rendering a different version of the sports coupe. What we’re looking at is an Aventador roadster version, and we like what we see. Don’t get too excited though; an actual manufacture roadster version isn’t estimated until 2014.The Aventador Roadster will look similar to the coupe version, but that the engine cover and roofline will be adapted to fit the roadster style. This rendering shows it in a silky, pearly bright-white finish with a two-tone black/white leather interior, making it look completely stunning.The Aventador is powered by a...

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2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG by Carlsson..

At the end of 2010, Carlson revealed an striking modification wrap up for the new generation Mercedes CLS-Class. Now the tuner has moved on to the most powerful model in the CLS lineup: the CLS 63 AMG.For the CLS 63 AMG package, the 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine has been updated to deliver an impressive 600 HP, up from the standard 518 HP and 516 lb.-ft. of torque. Next to this, the tuner is offering a nifty aerodynamic package that includes a new front spoiler, an RS front spoiler lip (available in real carbon), a new rear spoiler, a rear apron, and a built-in diffuser which functions as a tail plane and ensures extra down force and...

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2011 BMW Z4 320d by AC Schnitzer

With only a few days away from the Geneva Motor Show, AC Schnitzel has announce its line-up for Switzerland. All we have as of right now are the names of the packages plus a few images, but it looks like AC Schnitzler has done a great job, as usual.The first package from the German tuner is called the Z4 99d and uses a diesel engine that delivers 190 HP and 420 NM of torque. With this amount of power, plus a weight reduction of 230 kilos (507 lbs.), the tuner has managed to obtain a 0 to 60 mph sprint time of just 6.9 seconds, while top speed is 146 mph. This performance is accompany by a fuel spending of 3.8 liter diesel per 100 kilometers and...

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2011 Detroit: our take on the Good, Bad And Ugly From this year’s show

This yea Chrysler’s display is bright, full of new 300s, Dodge Chargers, Jeep Grand Cherokees, plus facelifted Chrysler Town & Countrys, and Sebrings magically turned into relatively tasteful 200s. Those 200s are short-timers, designed to help Chrysler’s midsize lineup limp along for another couple of years.Amidst all the glowing bright lights. No, the paucity of concepts isn’t the sobriety of an auto industry that only wants to show realistic, near-production cars. The “dream” cars will be back in a year or two. This is the budget-cut hangover. Nevertheless, there’s plenty of reality and near-reality to love and hate at this...

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The hunchback Of nordschleife, deutschland

From the grave “It’s not a Porsche,” to the grade school, “It’s really ugly,” insults come from all angles, aimed squarely at its hunchback. You won’t find me among the critics, because to define this car by its styling is to mock Apollo 11 for having food that isn’t particularly good. I recently spent a week in a V-6 Panamera, facing both clear skies and a deluge that smothered Los Angeles. The verdict? It is a truly wonderful car. Handling is doubly impressive: Our tester generated a 0.99 g average around the skidpad. Its best, 25.0-sec Figure Eight lap time slots between the last M3 Competition package and C63 AMG we tested....

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