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Volkswagen confirms performance division – ‘R GmbH’ to spearhead development of high performance VW’s

Mercedes has AMG, BMW has the M-Division and now Volkswagen has their new R GmbH performance subsidiary. VW says that it’s R GmbH arm is meant to meet the “increased global demand for individualized vehicles with contemporary sportiness and exclusivity”, the subsidiary will handle sales and development of all high performance and Exclusive (Individual) models.
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Mercedes-Benz Introduces New 5.5-liter Twin-Turbo Engine To Power AMG Models

First speculated upon sometime last year, Mercedes-Benz has finally confirmed and introduced its latest engine – a new lightweight 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. Its intended use for now is to power AMG models and the new engine is set to power the S63 AMG beginning mid-2010. Codenamed M157, the new 5.5-liter replaces Mercedes’ current 6.3-liter …
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Lorinser Gets To Work On Tuning The New Mercedes SLS Gullwing – Presents Two Design Studies

The Mercedes SLS Gullwing stole the show at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, but it didnt steal everybody’s hearts. There are still some that think it to be too unworthy and that’s where famed Mercedes tuner Lorinser comes in. Lorinser is known for tuning your usual everyday “regular” Benzes to one of desire and beauty. …