Audi RS6 Sedan for Paris Motor Show

So the 507-hp Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and the 500-hp BMW M5 aren’t cutting it for you but you don’t want to even look at the Audi RS6 Avant because it really kills the coolness-factor. Who really wants to be seen as father of three driving around in a high-performance station wagon?

Worry not because the Audi RS6 Sedan is on the way and will arrive in October making its world premiere at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Power comes from the same V10 twin-turbo FSI direct-injection engine producing 580-hp.

Of course, the rear-end will sport slightly different styled tail-lamps but other than that the sedan is pretty much the same. We’re sure MTM will offer 702-hp upgrades for the Audi RS6 Sedan as well.

Source: egmcartech

Waiting for New BMW X5 and X6 M-models

Over the years we have heard BMW officials strongly deny M sport variants of the X5 and X6 time and time again simply because they can’t offer the same dynamics as the M saloon, roadster and coupes. And now, after a recent interview with Auto Motor und Sport, BMW M GmbH’s boss, Ludwig Willisch, has performed an about-face in perfect military style.

According to Willisch, ‘M’ prototypes of the X5 and X6 are both in existence and are currently undergoing testing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. He continued that BMW M GmbH plans to complete both models by the end of 2009 and have them on the roads shortly after.

Therefore, if BMW is compromising its M philosophy, then why not add a diesel? When asked if this was a consideration, Willisch responded, ”in medium term, there is no such intention.”

Find BMW X5 Wheels at WheelHQ.com.

Source: worldcarfans

Mini Cooper is on Sellings Top

The original Mini Cooper has been voted top of the list of favourite classic used cars of all time.
Mini Cooper's British model took over 53% of votes on MSN auto site.

It is placed ahead of the German-made VW Golf MK2 (41%) in second place, whilst the Italian Fiat Punto (3%) was voted as the classic starter vehicle we'd buy above all others.

Jeremy Clarkson's encyclopaedic knowledge and opinionated manner make him the companion Brits would most want to accompany them when buying a used car with 48% of the votes.

The Top Gear motor mouth was followed by 5th Gear's Tiff Needell (23%), James May (17%) and Lewis Hamilton (4%).

And if we could buy a classic used vehicle from the world of film and TV, the UK wins again with Bond's Aston Martin DBS top of our list at 56%.

Knight Rider's 80s classic K.I.T.T garnered 18% of the vote, with Batman's Batmobile and Del Boy's battered Robin Reliant a few laps behind with 11% and 4% of the votes respectively.

Unfortunately some of us are still put off buying a second hand car due to the legacy of untrustworthy salesmen, with 37% fearing we'll be ripped off by disreputable dealers.

This image of used car salesman isn't helped by car experts portrayed on British soaps with 88% saying they would never trust EastEnders' legendary car dealer Frank Butcher or Corrie cab mechanic, Kevin Webster for used car advice.

Source: newcarnet