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Bottrop, Germany - The German tuning specialist Brabus has given the Tesla electric roadster special treatment with white paintwork, new alloys and a sound generator that simulates engine noise from a V8 to a Formula 1 racing car. Normally focused on ...

Munich - BMW engineers are working on a new car key with an integrated credit card chip for simple pay functions at the filling station or shopping centre, according to BMW researcher Hans-Joerg Voegel. The chip is designed to communicate with a card...

Crewe, England - Bentley has upgraded its luxury Azure T convertible with a more powerful 500 hp engine and stylistic cues to enhance the sporty image. The Azure T comes with 20-inch, five-spoke wheels, front wing vents, a dark tinted matrix grille a...

LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) Motorcyclists who are tired of the cold and snow this winter will be happy to hear EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental company, announced a beautifully warm Baja California motorcycle tour and adventure for Harley-Davidson, Honda and BMW motorcycle enthusiasts this winter.

It's not every day that a repair shop goes the extra mile to spread some holiday cheer. Thanksgiving is a time for (obviously) giving thanks, but part of truly giving...

Ron Dennis the team principal of the 2008 of the Woking, UK based FIA Formula One World Drivers' Championship-winning McLaren-Mercedes F1 team and Chairman and CEO of the McLaren Group, will deliver the 2009 Motorsport Safety Fund "Watkins Lecture" at the Autosport International Show next January.

Ingolstadt, Germany - Audi is planning to revive its microcar the A2 as a sport model with a high roof to round off the compact A1 and A3 model segments, the German auto magazine Auto Bild reports. A Sportback version with a longer rear is also being...

Hamburg - Even though car air conditioners (AC) work overtime during the summer, they should also be switched on during winter to remove damp air from the cockpit and prevent the windscreen from fogging-up, manufacturers recommend. The air in the veh...

You would be hard pressed to find somebody to argue that gas mileage isn't important to most people these days. Even as gas prices float downward, we're still paying lots...

The Middle East's first supercar club is set to launch early next year. The directors of Scuderia 250 say club members will enjoy access to a variety of the world's ultimate supercars in addition to delivery, collection, an advanced driver safety programme and premier access to luxury events. The Dubai club will officially launch at a media event in the emirate in December 2008, with an operating start in early 2009, soon to be followed by Scuderia 250 Abu Dhabi.