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Baby Blue M3 Touring with 650 HP: A Complete Masterpiece

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Discover the allure of the baby blue M3 Touring, a car that allows you to stand out from the crowd. The BMW M3 Touring is already an iconic vehicle known for its versatility, thanks to its powerful six-cylinder engine, all-wheel drive capability, and ample luggage space. Now, Manhart has taken this already impressive car to the next level, transforming it into an extraordinary machine with notable enhancements. Let's delve into the exciting details. Enhanced Performance and Exhaust System: Manhart has worked their magic on the M3 Touring, beginning with the exhaust system. They have replaced the stock exhaust with an upgraded Remus sports exhaust featuring a captivating 'clapping function.' Depending on your country's regulations, you can opt for a downpipe without a catalyst or one with 200-cell racing cats. Additionally, the MHtronik bypass module significantly boosts the power output from the original 510 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque to an astounding 650 horsepowe

Maserati 'Cinqueporte' estate

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Meet the most practical Maserati ever – it’s an estate version of the Quattroporte. But it is a case of now you see and now you don’t , as the car is a one-off project that’s been commissioned by a Middle Eastern businessman whose identity is a secret. Italian coachbuilder StudioM was handed the task of constructing the Maserati wagon, which is dubbed the ‘Cinqueporte’ on account of its rear hatch. The project is still at the quarter-scale model stage, but the design is nearly finalised – and it’s clear extensive work will be needed to turn the saloon into an estate. Lengthening the roofline, repositioning the fuel tank and redesigning the rear seats so they can fold flat are just some of the alterations required. There is no word on the cost, but a previous customer paid StudioM €360,000 just to get a specially made interior for their Quattroporte – so it’s not likely to be cheap!

Mercedes Benz is auctioning an original DTM Racing Car

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If the normal E class don't impress you much and you wish to make it quicker to work Christie 's might have the answer for you and you still have enough time to take part in the car auction of the year. Mercedes-Benz will auction one of its original racing cars from the DTM, the German Touring Car Championships, to benefit the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. The Christie's auction will close on April 4. The automaker said the minimum bid on the vehicle is €300,000. Bidders must send an e-mail to laureus-dtm@daimler.com to request a bidder card. (any one willing to lend me his laptop?) Gary Paffett won the DTM race last year in the Laureus AMG Mercedes C-Class. The hood alone is a standout, with autographs from Boris Becker and Niki Lauda. The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, which helps disadvantaged children get a "more positive outlook on life through sport," was co-founded by Daimler.

Saab Aero X, Now Available in Icy Version too...

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JUKKASJARVI, Sweden — In this video, Saab gives a tour of the its “Move your mind-room” at the spectacular ICEHOTEL. Apparently when winter cabin fever sets in around here, the Swedes fire up the chainsaws and create unbelievable ice sculptures of such concept cars as the Saab Aero X. The Swedish automaker on Mon day unveiled its icy take on the high- profile Aero X Concept, which is the center piece of its "Saab Move Your Mind" room at the Icehotel. Jukkasjärvi, is located far above the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden . The entire installation is made of ice and features, among many other things, a full scale replica of the Saab Aero X made from –what else, ice

BANANA POWER :), This is not a Valentine's day joke!

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Banana methane will power cars...Australia is in the forefront to use this new fuel first... We have already covered different methods of obtaining methane by fermenting (or better, digesting) some kind of vegetable. But we haven't yet gotten to banana waste. Growcom, one of Australia's leading horticulture organisations is going from the prototype stage to a commercial plant that transforms banana waste into biomethane, which then will be used in vehicles powered by natural gas. The processing plant basically consists in an anaerobic digester which treats the banana waste. There's more to it than that, as project manager and Growcom board member Keith Noble said, "An over-riding principle of the project has been to use locally available materials and expertise wherever possible. The system must also integrate with existing farm practices. If on-farm digesters are to have a commercial future they must add to farm efficiency and be simple to operate." Just in case