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Official: Armortech and Atelier Valdeig outfit the Audi Q7 to Bentley standards

Filed under: Aftermarket, SUV, Audi, Luxury

Official: Armortech and Atelier Valdeig outfit the Audi Q7 to Bentley standards

Can’t wait for Bentley to start producing the EXP 9 F? Sold on the idea but not on the execution? Armortech may be able to help you out.

They’ve teamed up with Atelier Valdeig to turn the Audi Q7 into something of a Bentley SUV, only without the Bentley badge. Called the Tresor (from the French word for “treasure”), the custom Q7 igets fully restyled, and boasts an interior that has been (or will be, from the look of the cabin renderings) retrofitted to Bentley-like levels of opulence.

The customizers can base their modifications on any version of the Q7, all the way up to the 493-horsepower V12 turbodiesel, and can even stretch the wheelbase or armor it – a particularly sought-after feature in markets where security is a luxury. The full press release is posted below, and you can check out the renderings in the photo gallery for a closer look.

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Armortech and Atelier Valdeig outfit the Audi Q7 to Bentley standards originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 May 2012 14:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official: Armortech and Atelier Valdeig outfit the Audi Q7 to Bentley standards
Official: Armortech and Atelier Valdeig outfit the Audi Q7 to Bentley standards

Official: Armortech and Atelier Valdeig outfit the Audi Q7 to Bentley standards Official: Armortech and Atelier Valdeig outfit the Audi Q7 to Bentley standards

Official: Armortech and Atelier Valdeig outfit the Audi Q7 to Bentley standards

This Is The Downside Of Owning A Lamborghini [Video]

Putting aside the obvious fire risk that comes along with owning an Italian exotic, as this video illustrates there’s another less obvious downside of owning a Lamborghini. More »

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Video: Disney launches Cars Land microsite ahead of June 15 opening [w/video]

Filed under: Etc., Videos, Toys/Games

Video: Disney launches Cars Land microsite ahead of June 15 opening [w/video]

The curtain is rolling back on Cars Land, which opens at Disney’s California Adventure next month. Mater himself makes appearances in a network commercial and the new microsite, and on the latter he’ll be happy to take you on a tour of some of the attractions at the live-action Radiator Springs, including a Racer’s test drive and Luigi’s Flying Tires.

You can watch the commercial below and click here to check out the microsite.

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Disney launches Cars Land microsite ahead of June 15 opening [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 May 2012 12:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Disney launches Cars Land microsite ahead of June 15 opening [w/video]

Slammed 1940 Ford Convertible With Modern V8 Power Is Sure To Turn Some Heads [Found On EBay]

Catching sight of a 1940 Ford Convertible in any form is a rare occurrence, but chances are the last one you saw wasn’t sitting on the ground and powered by a modern Chevy small block—unless this was the car you were looking at. More »

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Slammed 1940 Ford Convertible With Modern V8 Power Is Sure To Turn Some Heads [Found On EBay]

Motorsports: Record number of Shelby Cobras to take part in Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Filed under: Motorsports, Classics

Motorsports: Record number of Shelby Cobras to take part in Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Last year, the Monterey Motorsports Reunion announced that the Shelby Cobra would be the featured marque for 2012 in honor of the company’s 50th anniversary. It’s shaping up to be quite the celebration. Earlier this month it was announced that no fewer than 45 competition Cobras will be racing on the track come August, with owners from across the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Canada in attendance. In fact, demand to participate was so high that several entrants actually had to be turned away.

Shelby Cobras won’t just be on the track, though. The event expects at least 200 Cobras, real and replica, to gather in the infield car corral. Shelby and Ford Motor Company will also bring a collection of historic Cobras to display in the paddock. In other words, if you’re a Shelby Cobra fan then start making plans to attend right away.

You can read the official announcement from the Monterey Motorsports Reunion below.

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Record number of Shelby Cobras to take part in Monterey Motorsports Reunion originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 May 2012 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorsports: Record number of Shelby Cobras to take part in Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Turbo Porsche Purchased New By Bill Gates To Cross The Auction Block [Car Auctions]

Back in 1979 when he was just a rich guy rather than the rich guy, Bill Gates purchased the Porsche Turbo seen here. 33 years later, the car is scheduled to sell at an Austrian auction next month. More »

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Turbo Porsche Purchased New By Bill Gates To Cross The Auction Block [Car Auctions]

Take A Look At The Muscle Car Wars Circa 1985 [Video]

While compared with the high horsepower cars of the late 1960s or today’s modern muscle these muscle offerings from 1985 might seem a little tame, they were the most impressive performers that had rolled out of Detroit in sometime. More »

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This is the Holden Commodore?.once the Pontiac G8?now the Chevrolet SS, and coming to US shores soon

Speculation around a Chevrolet SS has been bouncing around for a little while now. With the re-vamped Chevy Impala making the auto show rounds, many hoped there would be a rebirth of the SS variant. When asked the folks at Chevy would neither confirm or deny a new SS which of course caused speculation to [...]

Official: New pics show 2013 Nissan Altima from all the angles

Filed under: Sedan, Nissan

Official: New pics show 2013 Nissan Altima from all the angles

Nissan has released a passel of official photosd of the 2013 Nissan Altima, the sedan it “would like to make #1 if customers agree.” While the new styling might take getting used to, the other changes are all welcomed: it’s lighter, has a revised transmission, will return 38 miles per gallon if equipped with the four-cylinder, and starts at $21,500 before the $760 destination charge.

Now that the Altima and Toyota Camry are known quantities, the pending reveal of the Honda Accord will fill out the field and then we’ll have a better idea of the fight to come. Until then, have a closer look at the new Altima in the photo gallery above.

New pics show 2013 Nissan Altima from all the angles originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 May 2012 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official: New pics show 2013 Nissan Altima from all the angles

Official: BMW rolls out new M6 safety car for MotoGP

Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, BMW, Motorcycle, Racing

Official: BMW rolls out new M6 safety car for MotoGP

It takes a fast and agile car to keep pace with MotoGP racing bikes. Fortunately the BMW M division is up to the task, providing safety cars (or what we’d call pace cars on this side of the Atlantic) to the race organizers of the top-level motorcycle racing series.

The most recent vehicles to perform the duties have been the 1 Series M Coupe and the X6 M crossover, but now BMW is introducing a the new M6 coupe to the mix. It’ll debut in safety car guise as pictured above at the Nürburgring this weekend.

While it’s unclear whether any modifications have been made to the 552-horsepower twin-turbo V8, the M6 MotoGP safety car has been upgraded with new spoilers front and rear, special lighting equipment and BMW’s traditional blue, blue and red striping on a white body. And if we were betting men, we’d put our money on some upgrades to the brakes, suspension and tires, too.

BMW rolls out new M6 safety car for MotoGP originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 May 2012 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official: BMW rolls out new M6 safety car for MotoGP