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Instead of opting for the usual wraps, body kits and wheels, the Texan owner of this Gallardo has turned to Underground Racing to make his Lambo more powerful. The tuner fitted the naturally aspirated V10 with two turbocharges that, along with other mods such as a JRR MoTeC ECU, raised the output considerably. According to Underground Racing, the 2004 Gallardo fitted with the Stage 3 upgrade now makes an impressive 1,000 horsepower at the wheels on 93 octane gasoline, but fill its tank with race fuel and it will produce an additional 250WHP. For the 2003-208 Lamborghini Gallardo, these upgrades cost $89,000, whereas the same kit for the 2009-2013 LP640-4 models come with a $94,000 price tag, which is basically more than a used Gallardo . Mind you, this isn’t the tuner's top-of-the-line offer , because they also have a 'Race Version', with 1,050WHP on 93 octane gasoline and 1,500WHP on race fuel for $109,000, and a Stage 2 of the aforementioned upgrade, whose pri...

While the 2018 Audi A8 might very well be the most technologically advanced car in its segment, this doesn't necessarily make it the best. According to Carbuyer's review, the all-new A8 is a technological tour de force, and you certainly won't be disappointed with its interior quality or overall comfort, both on the road as well as inside. However, while it does rival the S-Class when it comes to offering a remarkably smooth ride, you could argue that the Audi doesn't actually look as distinctive as the Mercedes. Surprisingly, this issue doesn't go away once you've sat behind the wheel, and it's because of all the tech - which, for example, can force you to take your eyes off the road since there's no rotary dial anymore for the infotainment system. The review adds that technology doesn't equal luxury, and that while you can't really fault the A8 for anything else, its clinical interior and unassuming exterior get in the way of it naili...

Insurance firm boss warns infrastructure inefficiencies such as an overstrained National Grid present limitations for the future of autonomous vehicles A shortage of charging points and strain on energy supplies are now the main stumbling blocks to the rise of driverless electric cars, according to the UK boss of insurer Axa. Amanda Blanc said a lack of rapid charging bays and pressure on the National Grid have overtaken questions about accident liability as the biggest barriers to autonomous vehicles entering the transport mainstream. Related: The rise of the robots brings threats and opportunities | Letters Related: Look ma, no hands: what will it mean when all cars can drive themselves? Continue reading...

There's little question that Bugatti makes some of the fastest, most powerful hypercars ever, and we would consider ourselves immensely fortunate to have to choose which one we'd want. But if push came to shove, we would be tempted to go with this one right here. It's a 1993 EB110 SS , the lighter, more powerful, and altogether more extreme version of the pre-VW Group era. Instead of “only” 550 horsepower in the EB110 GT , the SS model packed 604 hp, providing world-beating performance capabilities for its time. Now, at this point, you may be thinking that the new Chiron – and even the Veyron that came before – pack a more powerful punch. And you're right, of course, as 600 is less than a thousand, any way you slice it. But the EB110 is lighter. Over a thousand pounds lighter, in fact: where the Chiron weighs around 4,400 pounds (almost as much as an Audi Q7), and the Veyron over 4,100 lbs (more than a Q5), the EB110 SS tips the scales at less than 3,300 lbs (bare...

When it comes to straight line performance, the Porsche Macan Turbo definitely holds all the bragging rights in the face of its Audi SQ5 rival. But which one makes more of a racket? Their engines aren't all that different. Both of these fast compact premium SUVs have petrol-powered V6 units, although the 3.6-liter twin turbo one in the Macan is good for 400 PS (394 HP), whereas the SQ5's 3.0-liter TFSI is rated at 354 PS (350 HP). At idle, both cars produce a nice low rumble, though nothing spectacular - just enough to let you know you're not listening to the base models. Get more lively with the throttle and the Macan Turbo will growl a little more heavily than the SQ5, letting off a few crackles, but otherwise the soundtracks can be described as comparable. They even sound alike on the move, although if this was a performance comparison, the Porsche would clearly ace it thanks to its faster acceleration and higher top speed. VIDEO from Carscoops http:/...

Since its birth in 1974, the Golf has been an undisputed success for Volkswagen, and from the fourth generation until today, the benchmark against which any newcomer must measure itself. Proof, if any was needed, is the impressive production number that exceeds 34 million examples in total for the hatchback, estate and Sportsvan, including almost 1 million put together this year alone. "The Golf hatchback retained a commanding lead in its segment in Germany and Europe. The Golf estate recorded the strongest growth in the Golf family , at 11+ percent, compared with the previous year", Volkswagen said. However, the German car brand's strongest growth in 2017 came from the Tiguan , whose sales rose by 40 percent compared to last year. In total, 730,000 units of the SUV were shipped to customers worldwide, with most orders coming from China and Germany. Retaining a commanding lead in the MPV segment in Germany is the Touran . The minivan is quite popular in other Eu...