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MTM of Germany, the premier tuner of Audi’s has released photos of the MTM R8

Massive MTM Bimoto forged wheels specially customed for the Audi R8 will be available in June.

MTM’s stainless steel exhaust gas system dramatically improves the sound.

We can’t wait to see the reviews. Auf Wiedersehen!

As a service to our readers, we are reporting the damage caused to 430 BMW’s. The Courage, a car vessel left Germany on Jan.2 and docked in Newark, N.J. on Jan.11. BMW, NA claims 122 were totaled during a very bad North Atlantic crossing. The models involved included, the new M-3 coupe and sedan. Before buying your new BMW, ask for a full disclosure of their history.

Toyota presented the Hybrid X concept at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.

This new design clearly looks like a next generation Prius. French designer, Laurent Bouzige of Toyota Europe Design Development, in the south of France created and developed the Toyota Hybrid X Concept.

The iconic brand Martini Racing celebrates 40 years of style and passion in racing. In 1968 Martini sponsored a Porsche 906 at Hockenheim in Germany. The rest is history, from Formula 1, Le Mans, World Rally Championship and German Touring Cars. Alfa Romeo, Brabham, Ferrari, Ford Motorsport, Lancia and Porsche, have all shown Martini Racing stripes and the distinctive “Ball and Bar” icon on hoods and nosecones.

Martini Racing has launched a website to celebrate 40 years of Style and Passion in Racing. www.martiniracing.com

Bentley Continental GT Speed transformed to Zagato Bentley GTZ. 600 Horsepower, 0-60 4.3 seconds, 202 mph top speed. The 78th Geneva Motor Show, 6-16 March 2008. More previews to come.

The jury composed of watch making professionals chose the Vacheron Constantin’s “Patrimony Contemporaine Biretrograde” - “Montre De l’Annee 2007″.

The Watch of the Year 2007 award was selected from hundreds of Swiss watches launched between September 2006 and December 2007. Vacheron Constantin has once again, revived analog chic in an era of digital blandness.

A special jury prize was awarded to Greubel & Forsey for their “Tourbillon 24 Secondes Incline”. A special recognition to one of the finest aesthetic visions in Technical Haute Horlogerie.

I have been recently liking Audi’s alot more lately, which means you’ll be seeing more of them here probably. This is a concept but it’s so natty and very advanced in technology and engineering; I had to throw it up…enjoy!

As released via Audi Press Release

Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class at the North American International Auto Show 2008 – the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car. The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers a concept car based on the Audi R8. This unit generates a huge 500 hp and 1,000 Newton-meters (737.56 lb-ft) of torque. Audi is writing a new chapter in diesel technology with this power unit. Equipped with the expertise that Audi has built up through its motor sport activities, the R8 V12 TDI in matt “Grace Silver” embodies superb road handling, pioneering technology and fascinating design.