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A YouTube user named Marchettino video has published a novel, in which you can hear the sound first person issuing the V12 biturbo engine of the super exotic Pagan Hoary.

Using a camera on the rear of the car, looking toward the exhaust, giving us an excellent perspective.

Recall that the Pagan Hoary is the latest creation of the Italian boutique house, which replaces the Pagani Zonda respected.

The Huayra has an engine developed by Mercedes-Benz AMG 7.0-liter V12 biturbo engine, which develops an output of 700 horsepower, mated to a seven-speed sequential transmission.

Is the price of Huayra Pagani? All the way from $ 1.35 billion.

After some years of use, car owners show their dissatisfaction hybrid technology product efficiency and performance degrade over time.

This is because the battery packs are worn, which makes the whole in general over time give less performance.

This is not the case of the Toyota Prius in 2004 by Anthony Frey, and that even with seven years of use and 214.000 miles on the odometer, gives a yield of 42 miles per gallon.

This figure is very similar to that obtained by Consumer Reports, in a test the same model in 2004. In terms of acceleration, this one has fallen in one second to reach 60 mph.

“Maintenance? According to Frey, she just had to change the fan belt.

In conclusion, if you want a cheap and efficient hybrid, consider a used Toyota Prius!

If you own a truck ram? Are you tired of seeing drivers Ford SVT Raptor to fly effortlessly through the desert sand dunes and curbs parking downtown? Well, it’s time to pay. Mopar is willing to sell the kit runner ram.

Designed for installation in 2009-2011 Ram trucks and seven sets of components make up the complete kit from Mopar ram running (which can also be purchased separately if you want to do construction in stages.) The largest and most expensive on the list is the Pre-Runner Lift Kit Stage II.

Priced at $ 13,270, which includes a five-link suspension coil spring rear, 4130 chromo lower control arms, control arms, ball joints rebuild able high angle, and forged steel, high angle tie rods. Couple that with the referral crisis three inches internal Fox and now has fourteen inches of suspension travel.

All suspension components may be wearing a variety of exterior enhancements molar. Off-road bumpers, front and rear fenders and a hood mopar performance sports are offered as individual benefits. Mopar also offers a rear tire support and a cat-back exhaust for the 5.7-liter HEMI breathe a little easier.

The McLaren is really excited to test the racing version of its super car MP4-12C. MP4-12C called GT3, the racing car is equipped to do battle in the GT3 championship in 2011 and 2012, and McLaren has recently launched a series of videos showing the car from all angles.

This car is well equipped to make beautiful sounds and embrace the journey as a teenager who knows Justin Bieber.

A copy of the GT3 will make its debut this year, however, McLaren reports that 20 cars are being prepared for the 2012 season.

McLaren is also planning to bring the MP4-12C GT3 Festival of Speed ​​at Good wood. Meanwhile, click after the jump to see videos of the car in action.

BMW Group has had a great start in the new financial year. We generated record earnings and sold more cars than ever in the first quarter.

The strong growth in sales volume and the strict implementation of the Strategy Group’s Number ONE was key factors behind our successful performance, Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of BMW AG, on Wednesday in Munich.

The brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce achieved new record sales volume in the first three months of the year. Other factors that contributed to the large increase in profits in the automotive segment, including a combination of the high-value sales, improved efficiency and attractive sales prices. The first-quarter earnings increased 34.7% with an amount of EUR 14.373 million (2010: 10.672 million Euros).

The EBIT increased to Euro 1.708 million (2010: 291 million Euros) and achieved an EBIT margin of 11.9% in the premium car segment. Earnings before taxes rose to EUR 1.605 million (2010: 220 million Euros). Free cash flow in the automobile segment increased to 1.624 million Euros (2010: negative cash flow of 306 million Euros).

We agree with those who think that Honda could have done much more with its CR-Z sports hybrid. Mogen But something has been fixed in this lack of inspiration for the CR-Z, a chronic in late model Honda.

Recently the official trainer of Honda, presented images of Honda CR-Z Mugen, which will be presented shortly in the Festival of Speed ​​in Good wood, England

What will bring us Mugen Honda? The heart of the CR-Z will beat stronger now than before, because its 1.5-liter hybrid engine will be further assisted by a supercharger, which manages the power of 197 hp and a torque of 181 lb-ft.

This combined with a weight less than 110 pounds, the Honda CR-Z Mugen give accelerations similar to the Civic Type R.

Unfortunately at the moment is a concept car, which could be produced in series, depending on public reaction.