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German tuner, ABT, has come up with some pretty amazing tuning packages for various Audi models and their latest product is for the all-new Audi Q3 crossover. ABT’s package, QS3, helps the 2.0 liter TDI diesel product 203hp which is respectable improvement from the stock 174hp. The numbers are even more impressive when we look at the package for the 2.0 liter TFSI petrol that put down 267hp compared to the stock 208hp.

Other modifications for ABT’s QS3 include Springs & Shocks package as well as larger wheels ranging in sizes from 18-inches to 21-inches with performance tires.

BMW has been producing the Z3 roadster (currently called Z4 roadster) since 1996 and each roadster model later had a hard-top coupe version.  The latest Z4 roadster, however, came with a hard-top convertible, leaving many wondering if there will be a Z4 coupe and whether there is a point to having a coupe.  The answer to the first question is yes (kind of).

BMW teamed up the famous Italian coachbuilder Zagato to create the BMW Zagato Coupe concept based on the Z4 roadster, the car will be unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este at Lake Como in Italy.

Seeing a BMW “truck” is a strange sight and we first showed you guys the BMW El Camino 330i some time ago. Well, here is another BMW truck and this one looks a bit more “natural”, possibly because of the old school design. This custom built truck is based on the 1971 BMW 1600-2 series and built by Ottowerks, a San Francisco based company.

The BMW ‘New Class’ (Neue Klasse) series of cars is landmark vehicle for the automaker as it paved way for models such as the 1500, 1800, 2002, and the 3-Series. The company was going for a “something different” look, and that’s exactly what we got here. This small work truck is now powered by a six-cylinder motor (M20b25) which was used to power the E30, E34, and Z1 producing a 169 horsepower.

The Ariel Atom in its stock form is one hell of a beast. The super light weight Atom can reach 0-60mph in only 2.9 seconds! If that isn’t enough to satisfy your need for speed, perhaps the Ariel Atom 500 featuring a 500hp 3.0-liter John Hartley V8 launching the vehicle from 0-60 in under 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 175mph.

Although stupid fast, there are folks out there who beg to differ. DDMWorks in South Carolina for example, decided to twin-charge the Ariel Atom 2. Yes, they turbocharged and a supercharged the car allowing it to produce an astonishing 700 horsepower.

The latest generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class is one of my favorite small, entry-level cars and I like it even more in AMG trim.  We’ve written quite a few posts on the C63 AMG (click link to see them all) over the last couple of years, however, all the posts have been on different variations of the C63 AMG (C63 Coupe, Black Series, etc.), none on the C63 AMG Sedan.

The current generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) was introduced in 2007 and was a huge step forward in terms of design over the car it replaced.  I liked the new design the moment I saw it, it has more straight lines and design features that make it look more like its bigger brother, the S-Class.  The C63 AMG takes the design even further with an aggressive look in the front and back, bigger wheels, lower suspension, and sporty side-skirts.

The original Ford Flex was introduced in 2009, and at the time, many journalists were confused by what type of a vehicle it was, and many of them weren’t big fans of the design (but hey, what do they know?). I personally liked the design from the beginning; I’m a big fan of vehicles with straight lines and boxy design.  To me, the Ford Flex is a modern day take on the classic surf wagons.  So if you’re also confused about what category the Flex fits in, it’s quite simple; the Ford Flex Platinum is a blend between a car (station wagon), a minivan, and an SUV – pretty simple right?  All blended with in with some cool retro-styling.

From the outside, the Flex looks very low but when you stand next to it, the roof is quite high, I parked it next to a Ford Ranger truck and the Flex’s roof was higher than the Ranger’s.  The Flex has the space of a minivan and the looks an SUV and can carry 7 passengers.  So is the Ford Flex the right vehicle for you?  Read the rest of the article and you can make a decision based on my experience.