BMW rolled out the first R nineT bikes

With over two years spent in development, the R nineT bike is the most recent product of BMW’s Motorrad division, and today marked the start of assembly.

Built as a worthy tribute for BMW 90 years anniversary, the new bike got quite a warm welcome into the world.

After passing a rigorous dyno test phase, in which some 1.000 parameters were checked to see if they were up to spec, the first three units were rolled out for a select few guests to see. With a very nice event put together by the German manufacturer, the media representatives got to enjoy every second with the R nineT bikes.
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Batman golf cart sold for $17.500

Ever since the Dark Knight trilogy hit the movie theaters, its great success managed to spill over in pretty much every industry, car making included.

And while we have seen a lot of builds based on the Batmobile (or rather tank), this golf cart has to be one of the best out there.

There are a couple reasons why this should be considered a success. First off, the builder actually managed to pull off the Dark Knight-ish look even on a golf cart, an otherwise bland and boring vehicle. Secondly, after listing the custom Batman cart on e-bay, someone actually bought it for $17.500.
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Caractere Exclusive offers new styling kit for the Porsche 911 Cabriolet

Caractere Exclusive decided to pull the wraps off the new styling kit for the Porsche 911 Cabrio. The German model gets a series of styling tweaks starting with new front and rear bumpers, side skirts, air intakes and carbon fiber inserts.

In the rear we find engine vents, a boot lid and a new wing. Most of these parts are made of polyurethane so they are lightweight. Caractere Exclusive’s package also includes new 20- or 21-inch Graphite CW2 alloy wheels fitted with special tires.

The interior also gets few styling improvements but the main attraction is the exterior kit.
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Lexus prices the 2014 CT 200h in the States

The Japanese folks at Lexus decided to release official US pricing for the new CT 200h, a model which is scheduled to go on sale next year. Starting at $32,050, the 2014 Lexus CT 200h packs a 1.8-liter four-cylinder units alongside an electric motor.

It offers a combined output of 134 horsepower with average fuel economy figures of 42 mpg US. At the exterior, the new CT 200h stands out thanks to its LED daytime running lights, revised bumper and grille as well as the rear spoiler.

Inside you will find a new steering wheel, metallic accents, a new audio system and few other minor tweaks.
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Voxan Wattman unveiled

There are a few electric bikes out there, each quite nice feats of engineering. But if there was something amiss, it has to be the design.

The bunch of them looked pretty much the same, and given the nature of the bike, it’s not something unexpected.

And then came the Voxen Wattman, an electric bike which looks so good, it is up to par with some of the industry leaders. Powered by a liquid cooled permanent magnet electric motor, the Voxan Wattman has 200 Hp and 200 Nm of torque at its disposal, pretty much enough for any bike.
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Wiesmann to rise again

Car maker Wiesmann never was a prominent manufacturer world wide, so much so, that the biggest news that came from them this year was the imminent bankruptcy.

Now, the media shifts its attention to the German car maker yet again, as recent news seems to point towards a reviving of the brand.

“The management board of the Wiesmann corporation has filed the application to dismiss the insolvency proceedings due to abolition of the insolvency reasons. The creditors’ meeting is postponed to December 16, 2013″ read the statement. While the solution behind this move was not disclosed, I guess we should rejoice for their good fortune.
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Audi R8 V10 Spyder by REGULA Tuning

REGULA Tuning decided to reveal photos and details on a special tuning kit dedicated to the new Audi R8 V10 Spyder. They’ve picked the facelift version of the open-top sports car and decided to offer a series of styling tweaks.

Under the hood we find a 5.2-liter FSI engine producing 525 horsepower and 530Nm of torque. At the exterior, REGULA Tuning provides new front and rear bumpers, a revised front grille, large air intakes and new side skirts.

There is also a rear diffuser, a new exhaust system and 20-inch alloy wheels with 265/30-20 (front) and 305/25-20 (rear) tires.
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LARTE Design tunes the Range Rover Evoque

LARTE Design released photos and details on a special tuning kit for the Range Rover Evoque. The Russian tuners decided to improve the 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine which normally produces 190 horsepower and 420Nm of torque.

After a series of improvements, the total output has been upgraded to 220 horsepower and 480Nm of torque.

At the exterior, the Range Rover Evoque benefits from 21-inch alloy wheels with a black finish, new front apron, revised honeycomb front grille and large air intakes. In the rear we find a three-pipe exhaust system alongside a rear apron.
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Volkswagen e-up! priced in the United Kingdom

Volkswagen released official pricing details for the new e-up! in the UK. The German model starts at £19,250, a price which includes a £5,000 government grant. Under the hood we find an electric motor producing 82 horsepower and 210Nm of torque.

Thanks to a 18,7 kWh battery pack, the estimated driving range is 160 kilometers with a time of about 9 hours for charging.

The 0-100 km/h sprint of the new VW e-up! is rated at 12,4 seconds with a top speed of 130 km/h. Inside, buyers will benefit from heated seats, cruise control, DAB digital radio, Bluetooth connectivity and rear parking sensors.
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Volkswagen Golf VII GTI Dark Edition by ABT breaks cover

The German tuners at ABT Sportsline decided to take advantage of the upcoming Essen Motor Show and prepare a special package for the new Volkswagen Golf GTI.

The seventh-generation Golf GTI benefits from a Dark Edition model which brings both styling and power tweaks. Under the hood, the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 300 horsepower, an upgrade of 70hp which makes the 0-100 km/h sprint possible in just 5,8 seconds.

At the exterior, ABT offers new side skirts, a front spoiler, black chrome exhaust and a special black paint. The German model also rides on 20-inch alloys with 235/30 R20 tires.
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