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The press embargo on the stunning new Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG has been broken in the lead up to the car’s official unveiling at the New York Auto Show, giving us an early look at this amazing machine. The potent performance flagship of the recently released new generation E-Class range borrows many advanced technologies and components from its SL63 AMG Roadster sibling, including the AMG 6.3-litre V8-engine.

This powerplant develops 386kW and 630Nm, putting it on par with the SL63 AMG Roadster and well clear of its little brother, the C63 AMG - incorporating a newly designed water cooling system to ensures maximum endurance even under the enormous dynamic stresses of the racetrack. The engine is mated to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission which features four driving modes: ‘C’ Controlled Efficiency, ‘S’ Sport, ‘S+’ Sport plus and ‘M’ Manual. In Controlled Efficiency mode, the transmission has been calibrated to perform early upshifts to keep engine speeds as low as possible.

In the more demanding Manual mode, the transmission can perform rev-matched shifts in just 100 milliseconds and features a RACE START function to call on the maximum acceleration potential automatically.

Adding to the capability of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG’s split personality - luxury and performance - it also boasts an electronically controlled damping system with three settings: Comfort, Sport and Sport plus, which copes equally well with the racetrack as it does the road. A unique, newly developed front axle provides more grip when taking turns at speed, already proving its worth in the C63 AMG, while more negative camber has been dialled in at the rear for greater stability.

The 3-stage ESP from the SL63 AMG and C63 AMG has also been carried over, which provides three modes to act as an electronic safety net - complimenting skilled drivers and keeping the less experienced out of harm’s way. The simply stunning form of the E-Class sedan has been maintained whilst adding a touch of aggression, with wider fenders, a new AMG front with larger air intakes and daytime LED running lights, AMG side skirts and AMG rear apron with a black diffuser insert.

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The 2009 North American Car of the Year, the Hyundai Genesis Sedan, has joined forces with an unlikely partner, Italian luxury goods Prada, for a special and very limited edition of the luxury vehicle. The three Genesis Prada models will make their official debut tomorrow, at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show. The work on the project started, as we reported, last November and the three resulting vehicles will either be auctioned for charity purposes (2 of them) or stay with Hyundai.

Since the specs on the Genesis are already known, we will now focus on Prada's input into the limited edition. The Italian firm developed a sporty version of the Genesis bodywork, complete with 20 inch alloy rims designed and produced in Italy and an outer antenna with edge shape.

The paintwork is in matte metallic midnight blue, combined with metal parts in titanium. Dark matte plated gold replaces the existing shining chrome for the radiator grill, the emblem, and the outer handles. The interior of the Genesis Prada was also subjected to major makeovers, as the dashboard and the upholstery were hand crafted in Prada's trademark saffiano leather for an even more luxurious finishing than in the series versions.

In order to further underline the unique image of the “Genesis Prada,” a new special technology was applied to all gold plated details and all wood grain parts. As we said, the Genesis Prada took over five months to build and the work on the vehicles was conducted both at Hyundai’s R&D center in Namyang and at Prada’s Design Center in Italy, where Genesis models were delivered to allow a full size development.

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(from General Motors Press Release) The 60's gave rise to many great memories. One of them is undoubtedly the ‘big-block’ Corvette Stingray. With the introduction of the Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06, Corvette is also awakening memories – in an exclusive way. It is building 505 of these limited edition vehicles, of which only 52 will be coming to Europe.

The number 427 refers to the cylinder capacity in the American unit of measurement, cubic inches. In the years 1966 to ‘69, the most powerful Corvette engines had this capacity – also the cubic inches equivalent to the 7.0 litre LS7 ‘small block’ in the current Z06.

The special limited edition of the Z06 is characterised by a number of unique 427 styling features, such as the Crystal Red Tintcoat metallic paint with ‘stinger style’ graphics, exclusive chromed rims, a leather interior with embroidered 427 logo on the seats and floor mats, ‘Z06’ inscription in the sill strips, and a centre armrest with serial number and signature by Corvette factory director Wil Cooksey.

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Subaru will show off its new Legacy saloon at next week's New York auto show 2009. The new Legacy follows closely the blueprint set by the eponymous concept car revealed at Detroit – so it's the biggest model yet in its 20-year history.

Early figures suggest the new Legacy is 35mm longer, 90mm wider and 80mm higher than its predecessor. And, this being an American launch, the press blurb even states the swollen newcomer can swallow four golf bags. Perfect for an executive four-ball.

The US-market car is powered by a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated or 3.6 boxer engine mated to a new CVT transmission dubbed Lineartronic. Naturally, the Legacy has Subaru's trademark four-wheel drive system. Power outputs are as follows:

• Legacy 2.5i, 170bhp, 170lb ft
• Legacy 2.5 GT, 265bhp, 258lb ft
• Legacy 3.6R, 256bhp, 247lb ft

Subaru Legacy lands in Europe in October 2009, and we're told there will be a suite of Euro-focused engines. Today's Legacy majors on the 2.0-litre petrol and diesel units, which will be transferred over to the new 2010 model.

Subaru in the UK has been struggling with exchange rate woes, which have forced it to axe the Impreza diesel here. 'We're hoping to bring it in this autumn,' said a spokeswoman. 'But we've been struggling to make the numbers add up.'

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Thanks to the wonders of modern cinema, TAG Heuer has brought together its most famous brand ambassadors from past and present for a high octane duel. The late, great Steve McQueen and current reigning F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton have an impossible encounter in this short film, launching a new contest with some amazing prizes comprising a Monaco Gulf Chronograph Limited Edition, a Lewis Hamilton Helmet and a private F1 drive day.



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Vorsteiner has released a new dry carbon aero kit for the 2008 BMW M3 E90 Sedan, a model that was in the market only for a few months, as BWW replaced it shortly after its market introduction in early 2008 with the facelifted 2009 BMW MY M3 sedan.

The California-based tuner’s proposal includes various lightweight dry carbon components, such as a trunk lid, a front-lip spoiler and a rear diffuser with integrated fins.

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