The German tuning house Carlsson has just revealed a new performance package for the very sporty 2010 Mercedes Benz E Class Coupe at last weeks Frankfurt Motor Show. The new Carlsson CK50 is based on the two door E 550 and starts off with an increase in power that brings the V8 power plant’s maximum output up to 435 HP and 442.5 lb-ft of torque up from the factory rated 382 HP for the 5.5 Liter eight cylinder gas burning engine. The Carlsson CK50 features an RS style front lip spoiler (…)

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Cadillac’s CTS-V sedan packs a whopping 556-hp thanks to its supercharged 6.2L V8, which aims it squarely at the BMW M5, Audi RS6 and Mercedes E63 AMG. Well according to a GM insider, GM is currently working on a CTS-V Sport Wagon in addition to a V version of the upcoming coupe.

Bob Lutz and CEO Fritz Henderson have both alluded to the fact that GM is working on V versions of the new CTS-V Sport Wagon. It remains to be seen if the wagon version of the CTS-V will sell in the U.S. BMW and Audi do not sell high performance wagons in the U.S. due to low sales and even the Mercedes E63 AMG barely manages to even register on the sales charts here. The main difference is that the CTS-V Sport Wagon starts at a much lower price point than its German competitors.

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The makers of the ultimate driving machine, BMW, have just unveiled a very special edition M3 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. a while back we told you a little bit abut the automaker’s plans to sell a limited edition series of BMW M3 Edition models over the next six months. BMW decided to display a Monte Carlo Blue version at the show. As it comes from the factory with its carbon fiber roof, 19 inch wheels and high revving 4.0 Liter V8; the BMW M3 coupe is a very desirable machine. The (…)

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Bugatti recently held an event to unveil its newest concept the Galibier four door supercar to its past customers and future Bugatti buyers. The Galibier is going to be officially unveiled in Frankfurt, but now we have an early look.

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