Audi e-Tron on Sale in 2012, Limited to 1000 Units

Audi has confirmed that that Audi R8 e-Tron electric supercar will be produced and that sales begin in 2012. Pricing is said to be higher than the R8.

According to Autocar, only 1,000 units will be built for the entire world market, making the car one of Audi's limited models. All e-Trons are to be made to order and if the 1,000-run does not sell out then production will cease.



"Electric cars are usually city cars," Achim Badstubner, Audi's head of exterior design told Autocar, "but this is difficult because batteries are so expensive, limiting their competitiveness."

The Audi e-Tron was first publically unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. It has a total of four electric motors on each wheel and offers a system output of 230kW (313hp) and maximum torque of 4,500Nm. The quoted 0 - 100km/h time is 4.8 seconds while top speed is 200km/h (124mph). A range of around 248km (154 mi) is expected from a full battery.

WALD Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212

WALD International, tuning firm from Japan, has released its Sports Line Black Bison Edition kit for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212.

At the exterior, the WALD Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 Sports Line Black Bison Edition features new front bumper with double fog lamps, side skirts, new rear bumper with integrated diffuser, trunk spoiler, roof spoiler and sports fender ducts.

The WALD E-Class W212 stands on WALD Mahora wheel set which is available in 19, 20 and 21-inch. Other features include new exhaust system with oval tailpipes.

Cadillac CTS-V Brute Force by Geiger Cars

Geiger Cars shows a great passion for tuning American cars. Instead of getting even more power and torque out of neighbouring brands like the Audi RS 6, the BMW M5, or the Mercedes-Benz E 63, Geiger chose to cross the Atlantic and create a monster out of a beast.

The Cadillac CTS-V already comes packed to the hilt with a supercharged 6.2-litre LSA V8 based on the LS9 V8 from the Corvette ZR1. In its raw form it makes 415kW (564hp) at 5900rpm and 747Nm of torque. Not content, Geiger engineers upped the charge pressure releasing 455kW (619hp) and 850Nm of torque, and called it Brute Force. Drive is still thrusted upon the 6-speed gearbox and the rear wheels, although fifth and sixth gears are shortened. Top speed is rated at over 330km/h (205mph).



Geiger gives assurances that the car is a good compromise between a long-distance cruiser and a sharp, agile cornering machine. It can be had for €84,900, just €10,500 more than what Cadillac charges for the standard vehicle in Europe.

Wimmer RS Volkswagen Golf VI GTI

Germany tuner Wimmer RS from Solingen has released its tuning package for the Volkswagen Golf VI GTI 2.0 TFSI.

With the installation of an optimized turbo loader with manifold, a sport CAT, the adaptation of the intake system, modified fuel pump, innovative injection valves, piston rod, intercooler, high grade steel sport exhaust system, and reprogrammed ECU, the Wimmer RS Volkswagen Golf VI GTI is able to produce 386 hp and 455 Nm of maximum torque from the stock 211 hp.



The Golf VI GTI now has a top speed of 267 km/h (166 mph), an increase of 27 km/h from the stock 240 km/h. For better power transmission
and also safety reason, the Golf is equipped with a sports clutch.

The suspension system has been upgraded with a height-adjustable HR coliover suspension system.

The Wimmer RS Volkswagen Golf VI GTI stands on 18, 19 or 20” wheels where the largest version is the Motec wheel set measuring at 8×20” wrapped with Dunlop Sport Maxx GT 235/30 ZR 20 high performance tires.