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The Audi TT RS: Sporty Powerhouse with Five Cylinders

Audi is once again producing a five-cylinder powerhouse: the Audi TT RS will be unveiled to the world at the Geneva Auto Show. Its turbocharged 2.5-liter engine produces well above 300 bhp. It also delivers explosive acceleration, driving delight, and unrivalled sound. A legend is reborn. After all, powerful five-cy

First Impreza WRC stars on new car sales website

The very first Subaru Impreza World Rally Car (WRC), which debuted at Rally Monte Carlo in 1997, is for sale for £85,000 on a new website dedicated to pre-owned Prodrive-built rally cars. The 1997 Impreza WRC, chassis number PRO-WRC-97-001, was the very first car built under the new WRC regulations introduced in 1997. During the season, this chassis was used by Colin McRae, Pierro Liatti and Kenneth Erikkson before being rebuilt and sold to a Prodrive customer in 1998.  It has now been fully restored to its orig

fornasari rr99 - the new four doors

Fornasari RR99 - The new four doors

The new RR99, is unique in the world and combines the aggressive look of the GT and high prostrations to the comfort of a luxury car with the ability of a off road. The longer wheel base increases enormously the conform respect to the RR600 while the performance is the same. The impressive dimensions shows the exclusive character of the vehicle is address to a elite of passionate. THE CHASSIS The car's skeleton consists of a special steel piping chassis in molybdenum-chrome that means a

New 2010 Ford Mustang is Fast, Fun, Affordable; Price Starts Under $21,000

The fast, fun and affordable legacy that has defined America’s favorite muscle car for nearly a half century lives on in the new 2010 Ford Mustang, which incorporates an expert blend of design leadership, performance and technology at an exceptional value. “More than 9 million customers have made Mustang one of the world’s most beloved automotive and cultural icons,” said Ken Czubay, Ford's vice president of U.S. Sales and Marketing. “Making s

rolls-royce to unveil 200ex at geneva motor show

Rolls-Royce To Unveil 200EX At Geneva Motor Show

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil its latest experimental car, called 200EX, at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2009. The car will be revealed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ Chairman, Ian Robertson, at a press conference at 1.45pm CET. 200EX is a design study for a contemporary four-door saloon and shows the direction for RR4, a new model series from Rolls-Royce due for production in 2010. Philosophy Experimental models have always played a significant role in the history of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, from

NEW Skoda Fabia Scout BREAKS COVER

Škoda has unveiled the first official photographs of the Fabia Scout. The new addition to the Scout family will make its world debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show. The design of the brand new Scout includes distinct features and attractive protective elements, giving this functional and economical car, new emotional dimensions.  A uniquely-shaped bumper and plastic cladding give this new version of Škoda's popular estate enhanced, robust features.  In addition, protective elements on the

Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse

The automobile manufacturer Carlsson, and the luxury leather brand Etienne Aigner AG present the third model of cooperation. Based on the Mercedes-Benz GL 500,  Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse ® celebrates its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. The distinctive, Carlsson Aigner ® typical two-color painting itself signaled that this is not an ordinary luxury sedan. A lush Bordeaux red summarizes the lower part of the vehicle shell to just below the window. The upper part of the fenders, t

hyundai ix-onic concept

Hyundai ix-onic Concept

A sensational concept car will be the highlight of Hyundai’s stand at the Geneva motor show. The ix-onic, which makes its world premiere at the 79th Salon International de L’Automobile on March 3rd, introduces a whole new look for Hyundai’s compact SUVs and is packed with technology which make it more fuel efficient than some superminis. Designed to assertive but not aggressive, the ix-onic (pronounced “ik-sonnik”) combines dynamic styling with an environmentally-friendly power train and thou

Hyundai Reveals Three-Door I20

Hyundai has revealed the first picture of the new i20 three-door, ahead of its official unveiling at the Geneva motor show on March 3rd. Building on the success of the recently launched Hyundai i20 five-door, the new body style will broaden the i20’s appeal to the fastest-growing sector of the car market in Europe. In addition to a stylish new look, the three-door model offers a lower price entry point for the i20 line-up with prices starting at just £8,195 for the 1.2 Classic model – tha

World Debuts: 911 GT3 and Cayenne Diesel

Two world debuts mark the highlights from Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show: the 911 GT3 and the Cayenne Diesel. Presented for the first time to the public, these two models impressively symbolise the particular fortes of Porsche’s model range focusing on both tradition and the future – dynamic performance and superior economy. The new 911 GT3 is once again more powerful, faster, crisper and more dynamic than its predecessor, improving above all in its two core features perfor

Peugeot 206 +

Peugeot, a major player on the small and medium car segment, is expanding its range with the 206+, the descendant of almost 6.5 million 206 produced since 1998. This vehicle, with genetic codes renowned worldwide, rounds off the Lion marque’s range. A "range entry product" The 206+ is thus a "range entry" product, in line with clients’ expectations: a benchmark car, modern and modernised, and above all accessible to as many people as possible, without compromising its appeal. Its interior

Euro NCAP Safety Test Awards Five Stars to Mazda6

The new Mazda6 (known as the Mazda Atenza in Japan) with European specifications has been awarded the five-star maximum rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme* (Euro NCAP) in its 2009 combined safety performance test. This accolade officially makes Mazda6 one of the safest cars in the world. For 2009, Euro NCAP has implemented a more stringent evaluation system that awards a single overall vehicle safety rating combining the scores achieved in four areas of assessment: Adult Occupant Protection, Chi