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It is high summer and so it is high season for convertibles. According to a recent study by the German Federal Vehicle Registration Authority, most of them are being driven around the Starnberger See and in the Hochtaunus region. Meanwhile, the biggest lineup of open-air cars – worldwide – is offered by the Volkswagen Corporation.

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Lexus has introduced a new “F” designated IS model. “F” branded Lexus cars will be the sporty vehicles aimed squarely at the BMW “M”, Mercedes “AMG” and Audi “R” and “RS”.

Powered by a V8, the new Lexus IS-F will appeal to sports car enthusiasts with a “substantial” boost in power, joining the pair of six-cylinder IS models currently available. The engine is a 5.0-liter V8 that develops 407 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. It will also feature the LS 460’s 8-speed gearbox with “direct-sport-shift” paddles. The multi-geared slick-shifting gearbox along with the mounds of available power will shift the IS from 0 to 60 mph (0-96 km/h) is attained in 4.9 seconds.

Carbon fibre is a life-saving material. This was demonstrated most recently in dramatic fashion at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on June 10 of this year, when one of the drivers suffered a horrific accident.

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The new Mini Clubman was caught uncovered by the photographers. Unlike the prototypes, the new Mini Clubman has a small additional door made to facilitate the access to the back seats.

The range of motors will be basically the same one with the one on the Mini One. The version that appears in the photos is a Clubman Cooper S. The Clubman will have the modifications that were recently introduced on the Mini series.

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The refinement program for top-range Audi models meets the highest standards and combines experiences acquired from motor sports with the traditional nothelle values of quality and exclusivity. The enthusiasm for motor sports and innovative concepts is the foundation of the individualization programs for vehicles from Audi.

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The new Peugeot 308 will hit the showrooms across Europe in Semptember right after its Frankfurt Show worldwide premiere.

Peugeot 308 will have 10 powerplant options: 5 petrol engines and 5 diesel engines .

Petrol engines VTi – Variable valve lift and Timing and injection

* 1.4 litre VTi 95 bhp - 5-speed manual gearbox
* 1.6 litre VTi 120 bhp - 5-speed manual gearbox
* 1.6 litre VTi 120 bhp - 4-speed automatic gearbox
* 1.6 litre THP 150 bhp - 5-speed manual gearbox
* 1.6 litre THP 140 bhp - 4-speed automatic gearbox
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Looks like the next competitor from Alfa Romeo for the Audi RS4,Bmw M3, Lexus IS-F and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG went on the circuit to do some testings.

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The very best of what’s new for 2007
2007 has been a big year for new vehicle introductions, with well over 60 models redesigned, restyled or majorly updated. I’ve chosen what I think are ten of this year’s best, along with two runners-up that stood out but weren’t quite good enough to make it into the top ten. Click the photos to learn more about each individual new car and why it was chosen.
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