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Can't wait for Bentley to start producing the EXP 9 F? Sold on the idea but not on the execution? Armortech may be able to help you out.

They've teamed up with Atelier Valdeig to turn the Audi Q7 into something of a Bentley SUV, only without the Bentley badge. Called the Tresor (from the French word for "treasure"), the custom Q7 igets fully restyled, and boasts an interior that has been (or will be, from the look of the cabin renderings) retrofitted to Bentley-like levels of opulence.

The customizers can base their modifications on any version of the Q7, all the way up to the 493-horsepower V12 turbodiesel, and can even stretch the wheelbase or armor it - a particularly sought-after feature in markets where security is a luxury. The full press release is posted below, and you can check out the renderings in the photo gallery for a closer look.

Continue reading Armortech and Atelier Valdeig outfit the Audi Q7 to Bentley standards

Armortech and Atelier Valdeig outfit the Audi Q7 to Bentley standards originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 May 2012 14:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) It didn't take teams very long to figure out their best shot at winning the All-Star race would be in the first 20 laps.

Filed under: Motorsports, Classics

Last year, the Monterey Motorsports Reunion announced that the Shelby Cobra would be the featured marque for 2012 in honor of the company's 50th anniversary. It's shaping up to be quite the celebration. Earlier this month it was announced that no fewer than 45 competition Cobras will be racing on the track come August, with owners from across the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Canada in attendance. In fact, demand to participate was so high that several entrants actually had to be turned away.

Shelby Cobras won't just be on the track, though. The event expects at least 200 Cobras, real and replica, to gather in the infield car corral. Shelby and Ford Motor Company will also bring a collection of historic Cobras to display in the paddock. In other words, if you're a Shelby Cobra fan then start making plans to attend right away.

You can read the official announcement from the Monterey Motorsports Reunion below.

Continue reading Record number of Shelby Cobras to take part in Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Record number of Shelby Cobras to take part in Monterey Motorsports Reunion originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 May 2012 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rubens Barrichello experienced a range of emotions this past week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Inside Costa Rica

For a Baboon, To Have a Car to Play For a Whole Day Is a Gift From ... Inside Costa Rica Hundayi, in an original and unusual test for their latest entry, used baboons for an endurance test by leaving the vehicle parked in Britian's Knowsley Safari park. The test was a first of its kind to be conducted on a British car brand. y más »

Thorne Gazette

Competitive cross-over car Thorne Gazette Prices start at £21295 rising to £29995 and my test car was the XV 2.0-litre Diesel SE with six speed manual transmission priced at £26295 which is next to the most expensive model. The first feature to impress once I started driving the latest Scooby ... y más »

NASCAR drivers likely will have an easier time getting around Charlotte Motor Speedway than the race fans trying to get to the track.