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2014 Audi RS7 tuned to 700 hp

Most would consider the performance offered by the Audi RS7 to be plenty, whether they live close to a derestricted autobahn or not. But it wasn't enough for Audi tuner ABT Sportsline, who just introduced their own take on the 2014 RS7. The stock RS7 is powered by a 4.0-liter twin turbo V8 mated to an eight-speed transmission, good for 552 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque.

Subaru adds Limited trim to the Impreza for 2012, holds base-model price

Subaru is keeping base-model prices the same for the 2012 Impreza, starting at $18,245 with destination, and is adding a Limited model to the lineup. The Impreza 2.0i Limited model starts at $22,345 for the four-door version and $22,845 for the five-door. The base-model four-door Impreza 2.0i still comes standard with five-speed manual transmission.

Germany plans to charge foreigners to drive on the Autobahn

Germany plans to charge foreigners to drive on the Autobahn It seems Germany is planning to charge to use the Autobahn network – just as France does – but it plans to levy the charge just on foreign visitors. The plan is part of a deal by Angela Merkel’s Social Democrat party to form a new coalition and would see all non-German drivers paying a fixed toll to use the Autobahns. But the plan is coming under fire from neighbouring countries (Germany has borders with nine other countries) and even from its own version of the AA – the ADAC – who say the revenue likely to be raised – around £220 million – will do little to address the costs.