27 May 2009, 11:43 AM
Väth Automobiltechnik presents the new V63RS, an uncompromising sports car on the basis of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class wagon.
Although they did little to improve the already stellar looks of the standard C63 AMG wagon, in the area of power, horses are plentiful (585 hp). As for the torque, with his 690 Nm all awaiting your eager right foot. Together, they will propel you to a top speed of some 202 mph, while a limited slip differential with a 60 percent locking rate ensures optimum power transfer to the road.
To
27 May 2009, 10:14 AM
Jaguar UK has launched a high performance Police pursuit vehicle based on its award-winning XF Diesel S model. The first ever Police-spec XF is currently being evaluated by Police forces across the country.
Geoff Cousins, UK Managing Director for Jaguar Cars, said: "Police forces are looking for vehicles that repres
27 May 2009, 09:35 AM
With the introduction of the world’s first hybrid-only luxury car, the 2010 HS 250h, Lexus brings the promise of sustainable luxury to the forefront of the auto industry. In the process, the brand also elevates luxury transportation with innovative engineering and intelligent, driver-inspired design that offers excelle
27 May 2009, 08:58 AM
When it comes to environmental performance, new Prius's achievements are not just about the fuel economy and clean running offered by its Toyota Hybrid Drive full hybrid powertrain. Toyota's determination to reduce emissions and promote sustainability prompted it to research and develop the world's first injection moulded material to be derived from plant matter.
This new Ecological Plastic is used throughout new Prius, and will be featured wi
26 May 2009, 09:55 PM
The tenth version of Mitsubishi’s iconic Lancer Evolution models has a new performance flagship model to top its range, the FQ-400.
Extreme Evolution
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 is the fastest and most extreme version of Mitsubishi’s motorsport derived machine. With 403bhp and 387lb.ft of torque on offer from its advanced, lightweight aluminium 2.0-litre turbocharged MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control)
26 May 2009, 03:42 PM
During an informational visit by the Chinese carmaker BYD “Build Your Dreams” – led by the Chairman of the Board of Management, Wang Chuanfu – a memorandum of understanding was signed last week by Mr Wang and Dr Winterkorn.
Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board for Technical Development at Volkswagen, insisted on personally providing the delegation of Chinese top managers with information. The visit, which took place first at the Elektrot
26 May 2009, 03:10 PM
The history of GEMBALLA Automobiltechnik GmbH & Co. KG is inseparably connected with the AVALANCHE. It was the first AVALANCHE generation in the mid 80s with its trendsetting body- and interior design which became a world-wide bestseller and laid the foundations of success for the Leonberg-based company. And ever since, this name is exclusively reserved for the masterpiece of the extensive GEMBALLA refining programme for Porsche 911 models.
With the AVALANCHE GTR 650 EVO-R the chairman an
26 May 2009, 10:49 AM
The Honda Jazz has recently broken the 500,000 sales mark in Europe, demonstrating the continuing popularity of this perception altering 5-door hatchback.
The Jazz caused a sensation when it was launched in 2002 with its mix of B-segment size, value and frugality combined with C-segment passenger space and boot capacity. Recently superseded, the 2002 Jazz was hugely popular and demand for the smallest European Honda was maintained right up until the launch of the all-new Jazz in 2008.
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26 May 2009, 09:39 AM
The third edition of what has already become the legendary MINI United Festival was held this year from 22 – 24 May in glorious sunshine at the Formula One track in Silverstone, England. 25,000 fans from more than 40 countries made the pilgrimage to the world’s premier gathering of its kind. They arrived in over 10,000 MINI models, most of them lovingly individualised. Numerous German fan clubs made their way to the venue, mostly setting out by car on the long journey to the UK. Even for participants from as far af
25 May 2009, 10:41 AM
Toyota has launched a new special-edition Aurion to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary in Australia. The refreshed Aurion "Touring" Special Edition offers more than $2700 of added equipment at no extra cost compared with entry-level Aurion AT-X sedan.
Quad Cam V6 Aurion delivers more power than any other normally aspirated Australian-made six-cylinder car with 9.9 litres/100km fuel economy.* The 3.5-litre Quad-Cam V6 develops 200kW of po
25 May 2009, 10:33 AM
This year, the world's most legendary endurance race will be venue for the 20th anniversary celebration of the world's most loved roadster: the Mazda MX-5. First shown at the Chicago Motor Show in February 1989, the original Mazda MX-5 (called Miata at the time) triggered a rebirth of the two-seat roadster. Then as now, the car embodies Jinba Ittai (a Japanese expression meaning "rider and horse as one") and delivers the very essence of sports ca
25 May 2009, 10:21 AM
Mazda Motor Corporation has added fresh features to the four-door, four-seat rotary-powered Mazda RX-8 sports car for the Japanese market. The updated models go on sale today at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers nationwide.
Standard equipment across the entire RX-8 range has been updated with popular features that provide added comfort and convenience. The updates include rain-sensing windshield wipers and Mazda’s auto-light system (which switches the headlights on automatically according to ambient light conditi
