27 January 2012, 02:19 AM
Audi has proved itself very popular within the German community which is rather unsurprising. This year, the German-based magazine ''Motor und sport'' surveyed a six-digit number of people to determine the “Best Cars of 2012”. The thing is that many people that took part in the research were from other countries as well – The “Motor und sport” magazine has a fan base in more than 13 European countries, Brazil and China. These are all vague numbers and speculations but the fact remains that Audi is one of the most r
26 January 2012, 06:11 PM
BMW has announced the new 2013 X6 Sports Activity Coupe. The vehicle will hit the US market this spring. It is the world's first ever Sports Activity Coupe stills, which still offers a unique combination of sporty dynamics, versatility and unmatched character.
The new X6 will deliver outstanding driving experience provided by two powerful engines featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and xDrive, the intelligent AWD system. It also continues to offer Dynamic Performance Control which gives
26 January 2012, 03:38 PM
Jeep has announced the production-intent concept version of its award-winning Grand Cherokee. The unique model is designed to attract new Jeep Grand Cherokee enthusiasts and customers.
“Highlighted by a unique platinum-chrome front-end appearance and distinctive black-gloss 20-inch wheels and exterior treatments, our new Grand Cherokee concept provides a completely new look – one that is edgy and aggressive, and certainly different than any Grand Cherokee on the road today,” said Mike Manley, P
26 January 2012, 02:54 PM
Ford is going back in NASCAR with the 2013 Ford Fusion Sprint Cup car, which was unveiled as part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour. It is specially created by Ford designers in an effort to bring brand identity back to the sport.
Featuring a completely redesigned sleek new silhouette and fresh face, the 2013 Fusion Sprint Cup car was designed to be the face of a new era of stock car racing.
”We wanted Fusion to be the car that helped return ‘stock car’ to NASCAR.” said Jamie Alli
26 January 2012, 01:27 PM
The engineering service provider EDAG is going to present a world debut of the outstanding Concept vehcile, called EDAG Light Car – Sharing at this years Geneva Auto Show. This is a concept car made especially to fit instantly to the booming leasing business. More importantly the car is electrically driven and has been constructed strictly for use as a leasing car. According to the manufacturers it answers all the needs of the customer: it is simple and easy to use as a local publuc transport. To be more precise, t
26 January 2012, 01:18 PM
More news from Mazda Motor Corporation today. It has just announced the launch of the special edition of its mid-sized tall 'high-roof' Mazda Biante minivan, named Mazda Biante GRANZ. This special edition of the brand goes on sale from today at dealerships in Japan.
Mazda Biante GRANZ is based on the high model grade Mazda Biante 20S. It also comes with Mazda's unique idling stop system (i-stop), Mazda's signature wing in the front, and it is also part of the company's new design theme, calle
26 January 2012, 01:14 PM
Mazda Motor Corporation has just started the production of the all-new Mazda CX-5. However the model will include a new-generation SKYACTIV-D 2.2-litre, super clean diesel engine. The manufacturing will take place at the Ujina Plant near Mazda's headquarters in Hiroshima. This vehicle is the first Mazda model, which ad
26 January 2012, 01:10 PM
The new Mercedes Benz B 180 has just received the Environmental Certificate, because ir produces 16 percent less CO2 emissions than the prvious one. The high level of environmental compatibility however can be seen even beyond the reductions in fuel consumption. To be more precise Mercedes-Benz analyses the environment
26 January 2012, 02:25 AM
Last year, Skoda have delivered 879,200 vehicles to budget oriented, sensible customers. That's 15% more in comparison with 2010 sales. Today Skoda are planing to keep up that pace by expanding to the East. The Qatar Motor Show will see the Skoda MissionL concept for the first time outside European land.
Just for the record, when we say concept we do actually mean an almost-ready-production-car. The MissionL goes on sale in late 2012 and it is designed to fill in the gap between the Fabia and Octavia (a sort of
26 January 2012, 02:09 AM
Double the excitement as Audi will be making a debut of the R8 GRAND-AM customer sport race car on the 50th running of the Daytona 24 Hours. Two teams, APR Motorsport and Oryx Racing will have the privilege to race their own LMP Audis in the GT class of the endurance race which kicks off on the 26th of January.
"We are proud to be part of the action for the first time at the event’s special anniversary," said Werner Frowein, Managing Director of Quattro GmbH, which has developed the Audi R8 G
26 January 2012, 01:54 AM
Volkswagen brought the Middle East some German engineering by presenting the VW Passat at the Qatar Motor Show. Although, widely popular in Europe and North America, the Passat made its debut on Middle Eastern soil.
"The Passat is an important component of our model strategy in the Middle East region where classic saloons define the street scene. That is because the Passat delivers top levels of safety and comfort and offers more space for rear passengers due to its long wheelbase," explained Dr. Ulrich Hackenbe
25 January 2012, 08:22 PM
ABT Sportsline has announced the new tuning package for 2012 Audi A4. The name of the project is AS4 and it includes both styling and performance modifications.
There are performance packages for the 2.0 liter TFSI, the 3.0 liter TFSI and the 3.0 liter TDI engines.
The 2.0 liter TFSI is boosted to 275PS (202 kW) from 211PS (155 kW), while the mighty 3.0 liter TFSI boasts 435PS (320 kW), instead of 333PS (245 kW). The economic diesel – 3.0 TDI has 282PS (207 kW) from the factory’s 245PS (18
