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Redesigned Audi Q7 coming soon

By the end of Q1, Audi will present the redesigned Q7, still the largest SUV in Audi’s fleet. It will come with several new body solutions and several body colors, but also more technology. Starting price 79,300 euros.

The car received a new one-piece radiator mask embedded in a redesigned bumper, graphics in the housings of adaptive matrix LED lights, which now optionally offers laser technology, as well as four possible visual solutions for daytime running lights. There are also three new body colors (Ascari Blue, Sakhir Gold and Chili Red) and newly designed 20″ – 22″ alloy wheels, in addition to the standard 19″ wheels.

The spacious cabin, enough to accommodate seven passengers, is equipped with new combinations of upholstery materials and colors, an improved multimedia system and an improved assistance system. We will have more information after the official premiere.

When it comes to the powertrain, Audi hasn’t changed anything. Customers can still count on a 3.0L 6-cylinder turbodiesel engine combined with mild hybrid technology that has a total power of 231 hp / 172 kW (45 TDI), while the most powerful diesel version (50 TDI) comes with 282 hp (210 kW ). The 55 TFSI version is powered by a 3.0L gasoline V6 engine with 340 hp (250 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque, and at the top of the range is the SQ7 powered by a 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine with 500 hp (373 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. All versions come with all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Trump’s 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster sold for $1.1 million USD

A few days ago, the 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster that was owned by former United States President Donald Trump until 2002 was sold at auction for $1,100,000 USD.

Trump's 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster is up for sale

Trump owns a $2 million car collection, and one of the cars was this Diablo VT Roadster, one of only 132 examples built for US customers. Thanks to his special ties with Lamborghini, Trump got a car made to his liking. It is finished in Blu Le Mans color over cream/black. This color was not officially available in 1997, and there is a “Donald Trump 1997 Diablo” plaque on the driver’s door. According to the partnership agreement, the Italian company had previously given him examples of this car for promotional purposes.

Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster is powered by a 5.7-liter V12 engine with 492 hp (367 kW) and 430 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). It has only 24,836 kilometers (15,431 miles) on the odometer.

$1.1 million USD is a record amount for a Lamborghini Diablo. Similar examples of this model in similar condition and with no celebrity connection sold for half this amount or even less.

Source: Barrett Jackson

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Trump's 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster sold for $1.1 million USD
Trump's 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster is up for sale
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Mustang Dark Horse sold at auction for $375,000 USD

In the middle of 2022, Ford presented the seventh generation of its legendary car, the Mustang Dark Horse. It is about a car whose production will only be limited by demand. The first example was recently sold at a charity auction for $375,000 USD.

This example is finished in Ember Blue Metallic, and is equipped with Recaro sports seats, Handling and Appearance packages, MagneRide suspension, K-brace Torsen rear differential, and Pirreli Trofeo RS tires.

Mustang Dark Horse is offered in two body styles (Coupé and Cabrio). Both versions come with a lot of additional equipment (optional) and a lot of personalization options as well as a significantly changed interior design. This includes higher quality materials and fewer analogies. The old instrument panel has been replaced by an adaptive 12.4-inch display in combination with a high-resolution 13.2-inch display of the multimedia system.

“For decades, Mustang has competed against the most premium brands on the biggest world stages and won. We surprised everyone, and we’re going to surprise them again with a track-capable Mustang that puts a new level of performance, styling and American engineering in the hands of everyday customers who still want the thrill and excitement of a V8 sports car,” said Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor Company at the premiere in 2022.

Under the hood is a 5.0L Coyote V8 engine with 500 hp (368 kW) and 418 lb-ft (567 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission.

The total amount from the sale will be donated to the humanitarian organization Juventile Diabetes Research Foundation, which works on the prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes.

Source: Barrett-Jackson