Audi R8 V10 (Type 4S) — the mid-engined coupé left without a successor
Second-generation R8 with the naturally aspirated V10 5.2 FSI: 570 hp, rear-wheel drive, 329 km/h, seven-speed S tronic. Tech, character and a Nuremberg run.
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Car reviews, engine comparisons, rental tips and short stories from the world of luxury cars.
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BMW M5 Competition (F90, 2023) — the sixth generation, the last without an electric motor
The 2023 F90 is the sixth-generation M5, still without the G90's hybrid add-on. Twin-turbo V8, all-wheel drive and long hauls out of Prague.
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Chevrolet Corvette C8 vs Ford Mustang — which to choose
A mid-engined American against a classic pony car. Both have a naturally aspirated V8; in everything else they are opposites. Comparing tech and character.
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Ford Mustang 5.0 — founder of the pony car class, with a naturally aspirated V8
The facelifted S550: a 460 hp Coyote V8 and independent rear suspension. The pony car's character and where it belongs on Czech roads.
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Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupé (W205) — the eight-cylinder generation that won't come back
C63 Coupé W205: twin-turbo V8 M177, 476 hp, rear-wheel drive and 305 km/h with the limiter removed. Engineering, character and the Prague–Dresden route.
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Mercedes-AMG SL 43 (R232) — the roadster built entirely by AMG
First SL with a four-cylinder engine and an electric turbocharger. An honest look at the R232: tech, character, who it suits, how it behaves on Czech roads.
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Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupé vs SL 43 — two different eras of one brand
Twin-turbo V8 in a closed coupé versus an electrically boosted turbo four in an open roadster. C63 Coupé W205 and SL 43 R232 compared on the merits.
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Porsche 911 Carrera (992, rear-wheel drive) — why the base version is still the best one
Rear-wheel-drive 992 Carrera: 3.0 l flat-six, 385 hp, 293 km/h. How the base version differs from the S and GTS, and how it behaves on Czech roads.
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Porsche 911 Carrera vs Audi R8 V10 — which to choose
Rear-mounted turbo flat-six vs mid-mounted naturally aspirated V10: engineering, driving character and practicality of two rear-wheel-drive coupés compared.
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BMW M — division history and model-line logic
From the Motorsport GmbH race shop to BMW M GmbH: where the M badge comes from, how Competition differs from M Performance, and what CS and CSL stand for.
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BMW M5 M Hybrid (G90, 2026) — the flagship limited to 250 km/h, not 305
The hybrid flagship G90: 727 hp combined, 0–100 in 3.5s. Why 250 km/h is the right figure for this exact car, and what that means in the Czech Republic.
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Vignettes and toll roads: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovakia
Five countries, five different road-charging systems. We break down where you need a vignette, where tolls are metered, and where a passenger car drives free.
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How premium car rental works: preparing the car, booking, and handover
How premium rental prep and service differ from the mass market: technical checks, car condition, booking, and handover — without prices or terms.
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How to choose a car for a weekend — by scenario, not by model
How many people, what kind of road, and what season — three factors that decide the right car for a weekend. A guide by scenario, not by model.
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Mercedes-AMG — from race shop to a division that designs cars from scratch
AMG's story from Aufrecht and Melcher's 1967 garage to a full Mercedes-Benz division: the engines, the 43–63 S badges, and the arguments around them.
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Mercedes-AMG G63 (2025) — a body-on-frame SUV that accelerates like a sports car
The 2025-model G63: twin-turbo V8, three locking diffs, 220 km/h. What the 48-volt system adds, and how a body-on-frame SUV handles on Czech roads.
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Traffic rules in the Czech Republic: what the police check from a driver
Speed limits, zero-alcohol rules, child seats, and the police-call threshold after an accident in Czech Republic — quoting zákon č. 361/2000 Sb.
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Fleet summary table: 29 cars by body, engine, drivetrain, and performance
All 29 VertexRent fleet models in one table: body, engine, drivetrain, seats, and performance — for a quick comparison before you pick a full review.
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Winter tyres: calendar windows, tread depth, and markings in five countries
Calendar windows, minimum tread depth, M+S versus 3PMSF, and fines for winter tyres — five countries in the region compared using primary sources.
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BMW M4 Competition vs BMW M3 Competition — what to choose for a weekend in Prague?
We compare BMW M4 Competition and BMW M3 Competition: performance, equipment, driving feel and ideal rental scenarios.
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How to prepare for renting a luxury car — VertexRent checklist
Complete guide: required documents, refundable deposit, handover checklist and useful rental tips.
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Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray 3LT Coupe — the Corvette that finally went mid-engined
The C8 broke the half-century Corvette formula: the engine moved behind the driver. A frank look at the tech, character and how it fits Czech roads.