11 January 2009, 10:30 AM
It’s difficult to get the twin turbochargers in the new Ford EcoBoost V-6 engine too hot under the collar. Not that Ford engineers didn’t try.
Working to ensure the long-life reliability of the dual-turbo, direct-injected engine, Ford put the new engine through a barrage of torture testing.
One of the key areas of testing focused on the two turbos – key weapons in the EcoBoost strategy to deliver the performance of a V-8 with the fuel eco
10 January 2009, 01:41 PM
As a refining specialist for Audi models, the company PPI Automotive Design GmbH has already been one of the top addresses in the world of tuning since 1997. With the makeover for the new Audi A5, the company based in the Southern German town of Waiblingen once again confirms its excellent reputation. The PPI technicians comprehensively re-engineer the Audi Coupé. After the makeover, the refined car has even more vitality in its design, but also in its drive.
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10 January 2009, 11:17 AM
The Ford Fusion is now America’s most fuel efficient mid-size sedan for both hybrid and conventional gasoline models.
Ford announced today that new four-cylinder Ford Fusion S has been certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 34 mpg on the highway and 23 mpg in the city – beating both the gasoline-powered Camry and Honda Accord models. The news follows certification of the Ford Fusion Hybrid at 41 mpg rating in the city and 36
10 January 2009, 11:05 AM
The presentation of the MINI brand at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit is characterised in particular by the world debut of an unusually thrilling model and the breakthrough of the brand into a new age of mobility.
The first public appearance of the new MINI Convertible is leading up as a highly attractive highlight to the warm season, the open four-seater MINI offering lots of opportunities to start the convertible season this year at a particularly early po
10 January 2009, 10:49 AM
Motorists keen to make every penny count in 2009 will be handsomely catered for by Lexus with two new high value versions of the Lexus RX 400h, Europe’s only hybrid power premium SUV. Released for the New Year, the Limited Edition and Executive Limited Edition deliver exceptional luxury specifications and refined, super-efficient performance at a highly competitive price.
Both new RX 400h special editions build on the regular RX specification with a long list of extra features and come with a
09 January 2009, 11:40 AM
The 10th annual Burton European Open (BEO) is gearing up to be one of the season's most exciting snowboard events as many of the world's best riders get ready to compete in LAAX, Switzerland from Jan. 9-16, 2009. Top prizes are two brand new Volvo XC60's, that the best male and female overall rider will take home.
Special versions of Volvos - foiled in Burton collection
Volvo Cars is participating in several Burton activities around Europe, s
09 January 2009, 11:02 AM
Redesigned from the ground up, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan makes its world debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 12. The LaCrosse offers all wheel drive, a suite of advanced intelligent personal technologies and safety features, and a choice of two fuel-saving V-6 engines.
“The new LaCrosse was created with great attention to detail, craftsmanship and advanced technology,” said Susan Docherty, Bui
08 January 2009, 05:35 PM
Renault’s New Mégane Trophy makes its UK debut alongside its hardcore road-going sister Mégane Renaultsport R26.R in a one-two that is guaranteed to wow the crowds at Autosport International, the world’s biggest motorsport show, on 8th-11th January, 2009. The cars join the Clio Renaultsport Cup race car, Formula Renault 2.0 single-seater car and Clio Renaultsport R3 rally car as stars of the Renault Sport UK stand, which once again hosts a combin
08 January 2009, 01:31 PM
Citroën’s super efficient C1 city-car complete with a smart new look for 2009 is now on sale, featuring a restyled front end, new body colours and trims, as well as even lower CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy.
The C1’s get-up-and-go spirit has been enhanced with a smaller bumper, available with sporty chrom
08 January 2009, 11:33 AM
Scion announced today that its first limited-production vehicle for 2009, the xB Release Series 6.0 (xB R.S. 6.0), will be available at dealer showrooms in February.
A 2009 xB RS 6.0 will be on display in the Scion booth at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 11-25 for media and public days.
The 2009 xB Release Series 6.0 comes exclusively in Absolutely Red exterior paint. A unique front grille with custom black finish and Release Series wheel covers distinguish this limited product
08 January 2009, 10:50 AM
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a new limited-production Nissan GT-R SpecV model, which goes on sale at seven specially selected Nissan dealers throughout Japan on February 2, 2009. The GT-R SpecV is targeted specifically at enthusiast drivers who desire race car-level performance in a street-legal vehicle.
Developed around the multi-dimensional Nissan GT-R sports car, which was introduced just more than one year ago to universal global acclaim, the new SpecV model builds on the origin
08 January 2009, 10:20 AM
Hyundai Motor Company will showcase some of its newest infotainment technologies in its debut at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which opens on Jan. 8 in Las Vegas.
"We´re here to show the world a little–known side of ourselves––our world–class IT development capabilities," said Dr. Yang Woong–Chul, President of the Electronic and Eco–Technology Center. "The technologies we´re displaying at CES are either in the proce
