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VW Passat CC - "red dot Design Award 2009 - Best of the Best"

International panels of design experts have chosen their winners and one Volkswagen model has made an exceptional impression: the Passat CC. Last night in Essen, Germany, Volkswagen's four-door coupé was presented with the "red dot Design Award 2009 - Best of the Best", once again highlighting Volkswagen's first-class and attractive design concept. The elegant model has also sparked excitement down under in Australia, a statement backed-up by the

2009 Vauxhall Corsa Skates

London’s ultimate roller disco is finally here. With Carl Barat, Remi Nicole, Alfie Allen & Smash and Grab’s very own DJ duo Queens of Noize providing the soundtrack of the evening and none other than ‘Shoreditch’s ringmaster’ Jonny Woo hosting a car-aoke - complete with dress-up props galore - time to get your skates on to bag yourself the hottest ticket in town. Vauxhall Skate is a FREE invite-only event. Vauxhall Motors has teamed up with a hand-picked selection of the hottest music

Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO - a near-series concept car

Adistinctive radiator grille with a large star in the middle. Dynamic lateral lines on the flanks. A metallic-painted body that exudes power and excitement. There is no debating that with this car, the Concept BlueZERO, Mercedes-Benz is redefining its familiar design idiom. What’s more, the dynamic exterior design symb

Stainless steel tail pieces for the X6

HERBERT HARTGE GmbH & Co. KG are delightful to present us the new HARTGE Stainless steel tail pieces for the BMW X6. In addition to the individual visual improvement, HARTGE specialists are offering us two different shapes: 18 71 0310 F - HARTGE stainless steel tail pieces with quadrilateral tail pipes left and right for xDrive30d, xDrive35d and for xDrive35i (only in connection with HARTGE adapter 18 71 0320)(incl. connecting pipe for standard rear silencer and inserts for standard rear

Renault Concentrate on its Environmental Prowess for the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009

With final preparations for its free 110,000-spectator World Series motorsport celebration this weekend (4th and 5th July) at Silverstone well under way, one hundred and twenty miles south, Renault is focussing on the Goodwood Festival of Speed, held the same weekend. Renault’s illustrious motorsport heritage has been regularly demonstrated at Goodwood since the mid-90s, so this year the French marque will concentrate on its environmental and

Mazda3 2.0 Sport introduces ‘i-stop’ technology

On sale since 18 May, the all-new Mazda3 range incorporates a distinctively fresh bodystyle that portrays a more powerful and emotional design, plus a richer expression and a more dynamic stance.  Now the 20-model line up is completed by the arrival of two Mazda3 2.0 Sport models (hatchback and saloon, priced from £18,

lamborghini gallardo lp 550-2 valentino balboni - absolute fun and precision

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni - Absolute Fun and Precision

He has long been revered as one of the many legends surrounding the world’s most uncompromising sports car brand – Valentino Balboni, a remarkable test driver with his own personal cult status. Automobili Lamborghini now presents a model in his honour and bearing his name – the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. The latest version of the Gallardo, Lamborghini’s most successful model of all time - overall, more than 9,000 units of the model r

super snake package for 2010 ford shelby gt500

Super Snake Package for 2010 Ford Shelby GT500

Continued demand for a “Super Snake” post title package has led Shelby Automobiles to unveil a new program to turn a limited number of 2010 Ford Shelby GT500s into Shelby super cars. The Super Snake package will include enhancements to the 2010 Ford Shelby GT500’s handling, styling and power; output ratings will range from 630 to over 725 horsepower. Exclusivity will be assured as a limited number of Super Snakes will be built at the Shelby Autos facility in Las Vegas or one of the Mod Shops, beginning in August 20

2010 Subaru Outback EPA Fuel Economy Results

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the EPA fuel economy results for the all-new 2010MY Outback. The 2010 All-Wheel Drive Subaru Outback achieves up to 24 mpg combined and 29 mpg highway, even while interior volume is up over 7-percent. Specifically the Outback 2.5i CVT now exhibits better fuel economy (EPA combined) than such competitors as the Toyota Venza, Volvo XC70, VW Passat, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer. The 2010 Subaru Outback now scores better on EPA fuel economy than the much smaller Suzuki

Audi navigation system plus - Updated

The new Audi navigation system plus with MMI (Multi Media Interface) operating logic in the A3, TT and R8 offers improved screen resolution and unmatched route calculation speed.The radio-navigation system, version E (RNS-E), can be combined with the Audi music interface and reads up to 32 GB SD memory cards. The new system is available immediately and costs between 2,270 and 2,565 euros, depending on the model. The most obvious improvement are the 800 x 480 pixel, high-resolution graphics di

Opel Insignia ecoFLEX Sports Tourer

Green shoots continue to sprout on the Opel model line-up: Starting this fall, the especially environmentally friendly Insignia ecoFLEX will be available as a Sports Tourer. The elegant station wagon version of Europe’s 2009 Car of the Year sips in the combined cycle just 5.3 liters of diesel per 100 km and emits only 139 g CO2/km.  (ecoFLEX sedan: 5.2 l/100 km, 136 g CO2/km). – while offering a load capacity of up to 1530 liters. All Insignia ecoFLEX models combine economy with driving fun.

GMC Announces Pricing on All-New Terrain

GMC has announced that its all-new Terrain five-passenger crossover will arrive in showrooms in September sporting a starting price of $24,995 for the front-wheel drive model. An all-wheel drive model starts at $26,745. Both prices include a $745 destination and freight charge. “The Terrain allows us to build on the evolution we started with the Acadia, applying the distinctive styling and capabilities that have always been a part of the GMC DNA to smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles that customers are seeking