Porsche Panamera convertible revealed

Autocar succeeded to obtain a series of patent applications with the Porsche Panamera convertible ! Recent comments from Porsche insiders indicated the Panamera convertible had been cancelled, but renewals and fresh patent applications in the United States indicate otherwise. As shown in these images, the Panamera Convertible ...
Another Prius speeds out of control today in NY !

A 56-year-old woman smashed into a stone wall this morning because of a stuck accelerator on a Toyota Prius , Harrison police said. The collision sent "some pretty big boulders" fairly far, Marraccini said. Marraccini said the floor mat has been pretty much ruled out as a ...
Geely gets financing to buy Ford’s Volvo for $2.1 bln

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Video: Driver says Prius went wild on freeway

A driver says his Toyota suddenly accelerated to 90 mph, taking him on a terrifying 30-mile ride on a San Diego County freeway. With the help of a California Highway Patrol officer, the driver was able to bring the car under control. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgPRBgPRQkI Visit msnbc.com for breaking ...
The new Mercedes 5.5 liter V8 AMG engine

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Icon Design 4×4 tuned Lexus LX570

October 31, 2008

Filed Under: Lexus, News, Tuners

Off-road tuner specialist Icon Design 4×4 took Lexus LX570 for a ride. The result is a luxurious tuned LX, painted in matte black, with chrome trim.
Inside, Icon Design has replaced all wood panels with carbon fiber surface effect coatings.
Custom finish 24 inch MOZ Calgary alloy wheels equipped with Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 285/35R-24 were used. Brake system has been tuned also. A 6-piston front, 4-piston rear performance brake system was used.