Jun 252010
Jun 252010
Automobili Lamborghini has achieved a new production record in 2010, with Gallardo number 10,000 rolling off the production line at Lamborghini’s factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese.
The V10 Lamborghini Gallardo, with its permanent four-wheel drive, has become the most successful Lamborghini model of all time. Starting with the original Gallardo Coupé launched in 2003, the model range was extended with Spyder and Superleggera models as well as special editions such as the Gallardo SE and Nera.
The current Gallardo LP 560-4 Coupé was launched in 2007 with increased power denoted by its ’560′ badge, and permanent four-wheel drive signified by the ’4′. The same enhanced performance and technical modifications characterize the LP 560-4 Spyder, which was announced in 2008.
The limited edition two-wheel drive LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni was revealed in 2009 and at the most recent worldwide premiere at Geneva Auto Salon this year Lamborghini presented the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera: a lightweight version of the already lean Gallardo LP 560-4, with a top speed of 325 km/h and acceleration from 0-100 km/h of 3.4 seconds.
Jun 252010
- Acclaimed PlayStation®3 Action RPG Title Debuts across EMEA and Asia-Pacific Regions in Exclusive Retail Limited Edition -
LYON, FRANCE– 25 June 2010– NAMCO BANDAI Partners S.A.S., one of the video game industry’s leading distribution, marketing and sales companies, today announced the Europe and PAL Asia launch of Demon’s Souls exclusively for PlayStation 3 (PS3 ). The universally acclaimed action RPG title from renowned Japanese publisher Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) is available as an exclusive European limited edition retail pack containing the game, soundtrack CD, a new artbook and a brand new strategy guide.
The European version of the game features the English voiceover with fully localised subtitles in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish. The exclusive new strategy guide has been written by two passionate North American fans of the game in collaboration with the entire fan community, offering European fans a unique and exciting insight into the innermost workings of the game universe.
Jun 252010
Square Enix Europe has announced an Exclusive demo for their upcoming title, Kane&Lynch 2: Dog Days. Fans with an Xbox 360 can sign up now to receive one of a limited number of Tokens to unlock the Exclusive demo, and get a sneak peak at this relentless action shooter in Campaign, Arcade and innovative multiplayer modes for the first time. Visit http://www.youtube.com/kaneandlynchofficial and become a friend for the chance to receive a Token. The Exclusive demo will be available from 1st July for a limited time only.
Jun 252010
London, UK– 25th June, 2010– Hot on the heels of the successful release of Guitar Hero for iPhone and iPod touch, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that ABKCO Records’ Rolling Stones song pack featuring“Gimme Shelter,”“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and“Honky Tonk Women” is now available for purchase through the in-game app.
“We are thrilled with the explosive launch of the Guitar Hero app,” said David Haddad, Chief Operating Officer for Guitar Hero.“Bringing the Guitar Hero experience to iPhone and iPod touch allows our fans to experience and interact with great music in a compelling way– anytime and anywhere. We’ve seen great support for the app and also for the exciting additional game tracks… What better way to reward our fans, than by bringing them an incredible new song pack by The Rolling Stones?”
Published by Activision and created by Guitar Hero veteran developer, Vicarious Visions, Inc., and built exclusively from the ground up for the iPhone and iPod touch, the Guitar Hero app takes full advantage of the platforms’ functionality and features all-new, innovative gameplay that will keep players rocking out as they strum, tap, slide and whammy to the hottest tracks from bands they know and love. The game also features a robust avatar customisation mode that lets players personalise their game; built-in social integration so gamers can share their scores with their friends on Facebook, check leaderboards and get updates through in-game news feeds; intuitive new mechanics that challenge fans to tap, strum and whammy their way to the top of the Rock Ranks; and the ability to download new tracks from an in-game music store; wannabe rock stars will be shredding on guitar or ripping it up on bass whenever, wherever they want.
Guitar Hero for iPhone and iPod touch is available from the App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/app/id374801345 and features Queen, Rise Against, The Rolling Stones, Vampire Weekend, Weezer and The White Stripes. Song packs are only available through the Guitar Hero app. For more information about Guitar Hero for iPhone and iPod touch, please visit GuitarHero.com.
Jun 252010
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Bold new look and name honor the spirit of past Audi rally winners
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Audi TTS research car on track for high-speed testing without a driver on tricky Pikes Peak mountain course this fall
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Research project with Stanford University, Oracle Corp. points way to future driver assistance safety systems
HERNDON, Va., Jun 25, 2010 – Audi today launched a bold new design for the Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak, as research surrounding the car that can drive itself enters a crucial stage before high-speed test runs up Pikes Peak in Colorado this fall.
With the changed appearance, the Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak is now squarely aligned with Audi cars that made motorsports history a generation ago in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and other rally racing events.
The new emphasis for the project also honors quattro® technology, which has played an instrumental role in Audi racing successes, has served as a leading example of the progressive engineering found in Audi passenger vehicles and is integral to the handling of the Audi TTS research car. This year marks the 30th anniversary of quattro on the world automotive stage.
Jun 252010
Jun 252010
- August debut for new Mondeo at the Moscow Show, on sale in UK in October
- New Mondeo debuts new 240PS Ford EcoBoost turbo petrol engine
- New 200PS 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engine
- Extensive list of new technologies includes Lane Departure Warning, Auto High Beam, Driver Alert, Active Grille Shutter and Smart Regenerative Charging
BRENTWOOD, Essex, 25 June 2010 – Ford of Europe will debut its stylish and technologically advanced new Mondeo at the 2010 Moscow International Automobile Salon on August 25. The new model – in UK dealerships in October – features a restyled exterior and uprated interior, new high-efficiency Ford EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel powertrains, plus a host of new driver comfort and convenience features and safety technologies.
The first official preview images show that, following similar updates to the Ford S-MAX and Galaxy models earlier this year, the new Mondeo is the latest to benefit from the continuing evolution of Ford kinetic design.
“The Ford Mondeo is already a very strong package and, with the significant design changes and in particular the comprehensive array of new technologies we are introducing, we have no doubt that the new model will strengthen Mondeo’s position as the flagship Ford model in our European line-up,” said John Fleming, Ford of Europe chairman and CEO. “This is the smartest, safest, most environmentally friendly and best quality Mondeo we have ever launched, and it completes the regeneration of our CD segment range in 2010.” 
Jun 252010
Jun 252010
BMW ConnectedDrive enables innovative incorporation of BlackBerry smartphones via Bluetooth – an internationally unique function available for all BMW models from autumn 2010.
Munich. As part of the ongoing expansion of office functions in BMW ConnectedDrive, BMW is now the first automobile manufacturer in the world to enable e-mail messages to be received inside the vehicle enabled by a Bluetooth connection. From autumn 2010, owners of a BlackBerry® smartphone made by the mobile phone manufacturer RIM (Research In Motion) will be able to access the phone’s e-mail function via the operating system iDrive. A new Bluetooth interface to integrate the BlackBerry device into the vehicle enables e-mails to be received, displayed on the Control Display and even read out by means of an optional voice output function. With this innovative technology, the premium automobile manufacturer continues to extend its leading role in the integration of entertainment, communication and online functions in vehicles.
Jun 252010