With the conclusion of the successful 2008 Jetta TDI Cup Volkswagen of America is bringing the race car to the people with their Jetta TDI Cup “Street” edition special model unveiled at the 2008 SEMA show. The similarities to the race car are evident at first glance – the Jetta TDI Cup edition features the front bumpe
For the 2008 SEMA Show,Volkswagen has brought performance, styling and audio upgrades to their popular new Tiguan, the GTI of compact SUV’s. The upgrades start on the outside of the Tiguan Performance with a complete body styling and fender flare kit, spoiler, side steps and a custom two-tone paint job. Not to be shown up by the new interior the performance level has been raised in this already hot compact SUV. The 2.0L TSI four-cylinder engine is now breathing through an APR Stage 3 Turbo Kit, and is rated at
The new seven-seat Dodge Journey offers value for money in more ways than one. As well as undercutting rivals on price, and offering bags of family-friendly kit as standard, experts from EurotaxGlass’s predict that the Journey will be worth an impressive 41 per cent of its purchase price in three years time. EurotaxGlass’s – publisher of Glass’s Guide – has predicted strong residual values for the new Dodge Journey compared to its competitors*. The company’s Market Intelligence Unit (EGMIU) predicts that the D
Powerful performance meets luxury in the Super CC performance concept Volkswagen unveiled at the 2008 SEMA show in Las Vegas. The Performance CC brings a sleek exterior treatment highlighted by black chrome exterior accents, grey pearl paint with custom front and rear bumper, side panels and machined aluminum spoiler. The black treatment continues inside with high-gloss piano black accents offset by matte black graphics. Customer black leather Recaro seats and matching floor mats are highlighted with white piping.
On the occasion of the largest trade fair for tuning and car accessories world-wide, the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Carlsson will present its new Smart refining programme for the first time in North America. At the exhibition booth 48194 in the Southern Fair Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center you will also be able to see the Carlsson S-Class with the new RS-Kit, the Carlsson CK60 based on the SL and the Carlsson CK50RS based on XX. Moreover, the new light alloy wheel 1/5 EVO in 21” will celebr
GM Holden today acknowledged ANCAP's confirmation of a four star crash rating for the upgraded 2009 model year Barina three-door hatchback.The result reflects structural improvements and the addition of side impact airbags as standard across the updated Barina hatchback range introduced in August. The Barina bodyshell has been enhanced with three clearly defined load paths designed to absorb the impact of an offset front-end accident and suppo
It has not even hit the market, but it has already won an award: “Bild am Sonntag” named the new Audi Q5 the best vehicle in this year’s special SUV class, awarding it the “Golden Steering Wheel”. The Audi Q5 won out over strong competition and, in the process, repeated the Audi A4’s success last year. Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, accepted the prize – one of the most prestigious accolades in the automotive industry – in Berlin on Wednesday. “This is a tremendous success for
A new Peugeot 107 will be introduced in 2009 featuring a stylish ‘new face’, better fuel economy, lower CO2 emissions and enhanced equipment with upgraded interior. Changes to the 107’s exterior include a stylish ‘new face’, with chrome detailing and a new wheel trim design to bring a more youthful appearance to
Coupé styling now combines with 53mpg-plus economy in new four-cylinder diesel-powered Audi coupé The cost of cutting a dash in the Audi A5 coupé has just been further reduced by the frugal new 53mpg A5 2.0 TDI, which is available to order now in front-wheel-drive and quattro four-wheel-drive forms priced from £28,485 OTR, and will reach its first UK customers in March 2009. Its launch also coincides with the introduction of the even more striking S line specification for all A5 models, available at a premium o
Citroën is building on its green light commercial vehicle (LCV) credentials with the UK launch of the new Berlingo 1.6i Dual Fuel (petrol/LPG) and the Nemo LX 1.4HDi SensoDrive vans. This latest move comes as Citroën celebrates winning the prestigious GreenFleet LCV Manufacturer of the Year 2009 award – while the Citroën Nemo also became International Van of the Year 2009 in the last few months. Robert Handyside, Citroën’s commercial vehicle ope
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) celebrates its 50th year of selling cars and trucks in North America in 2008 and its 10th year as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) participant in the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with 12 highly modified Nissan vehicles built by aftermarket vehicle suppliers/customizers, as well as by Nissan’s own engineering staff. The dozen vehicles, ranging from the exotic Nissan GT-R supercar t
When it arrives at dealerships in mid-to-late January, Toyota's new 2.7-liter inline four-cylinder engine will help make the Highlander mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) one of the best in its segment in the areas of fuel economy, low emissions, performance, and value. It is expected to appeal to value-driven, mid-size SUV buyers seeking these characteristics without the price premium of a V6. The four-cylinder Highlander will be among the
