04 August 2008, 11:15 AM
The Bowers & Wilkins in-car audio system in the Jaguar XF has been voted Best Buy under £100,000 by The What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Ultimate Guide to High End Entertainment.
The XF under review featured the Bowers & Wilkins 440W Surround Sound System with a remote amplifier, Dolby® Pro-Logic® II 7.1 Surround Sound and 14 speakers.
Bowers & Wilkins technology, exclusively used in Jaguar cars, is acclaimed by audiophiles, artists and recording engineers alike. Kevlar cones in the large speakers im
01 August 2008, 04:20 PM
A new Bugatti will publicly be displayed for the first time at this year’s Pebble Beach Concourse d’Elegance, on August 16th, 2008.
The last preparations are running at full speed. Two more weeks and then Bugatti Automobiles will present their new Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport for the very first time to the public.
It will be a roadster with a unique, removable roof. The open-top Grand Sport allows driver and passenger to feel even closer to the car’s breathtaking power. Those who consider the wind in their hair and
01 August 2008, 04:08 PM
Mercedes-Benz’ new compact SUV has met with an outstanding response from customers in the first month after the vehicle was released for sale on June 30, 2008. In Western Europe alone, Mercedes-Benz has already received a total of 10,000 orders for a GLK-Class vehicle by the end of July. Deliveries of the GLK, which celebrated its world premiere at the Auto China show in Beijing at the end of April, are scheduled to commence in Western Europe in
01 August 2008, 11:06 AM
The newly-announced 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX will make its public debut at X Games 14, to be held in Los Angeles, Calif. July 31 – August 3. Boasting engine and handling upgrades, the 265 horsepower WRX will be on show at the Subaru display in the Sponsor’s Village. A 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX will be awarded to the “Subaru Most Outstanding Athlete of the Games” recipient.
“We are excited to be giving the 2009 WRX its debut at X Games,” said Tim
01 August 2008, 10:47 AM
The British International Motorshow, London is the backdrop for two Lotus launches this year. The Evora, the eagerly anticipated 2+2 performance car and its 1:64 Matchbox® twin.
Lotus and Mattel, Inc. have been planning the launch of the scale Matchbox® die-cast model Evora to coincide with the unveiling of the real-life Evora for nine months, and the occasion is the summit of a complex process executed by Mattel.
The designers at Lotus Desig
01 August 2008, 10:35 AM
The Nissan Altima Hybrid, which offers the efficiency and fuel economy of a hybrid drivetrain with the performance and excitement customers have come to expect from the Altima line-up, has been named one of the “Top 10 Green Cars” by the editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com.
In compiling the list, the kbb.com editors considered factors such as comfort, performance, utility and technology, along with fuel economy and price. “The Nissan Altima
01 August 2008, 10:12 AM
This year, Holden will commemorate the 60th anniversary of Australia’s own car, the 48-215.
In the countdown to this significant anniversary, Holden is revisiting the iconic models that cemented its place in Australian history.
The 1970s saw continued success for Holden, launching a succession of landmark vehicles, and in 1972, Holden reached a new milestone when it exported its 250,000th vehicle.
After 25 straight years of market leader
01 August 2008, 09:52 AM
For 2009, the MDX’s power rear tailgate feature is standard equipment with the Technology and Sport packages – previously the power rear tailgate was only available on the Entertainment Package. Additionally, the AcuraLink™ real-time traffic system includes an additional metropolitan market (Dayton, Ohio) and the MDX is offered in two new exterior colors— Bali Blue Pearl and Mocha Metallic.
Manufacturer's suggested retail pricing for the 2009 MDX is: MDX, $40,790; MDX with Technology Package,
01 August 2008, 09:33 AM
The exciting new Ka, Ford’s fresh, fun and funky small car, will take centre-stage at the 2008 Paris Motor Show in October.
The all-new Ford Ka brings new levels of style and enjoyment to affordable city cars.
Twelve years after the original Ka was launched to great acclaim, its successor captures the same youthful
31 July 2008, 05:01 PM
Editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com today named the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid – the cleanest and most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet – to its inaugural list of “Top 10 Green Cars.”
“Rising gas prices have been particularly troublesome for drivers who’ve grown accustomed to the raised seating position and added interior flexibility of SUVs,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s k
31 July 2008, 04:49 PM
engine conversions up to 380 PS and with 460 Nm
19"- alloy rims „bimoto“ in diamond cut, titanium oder shiny
MTM Brembo brake system (8-Piston Brembo Caliper)
paint work by request (roof, front- / rear diffusor, mirror)
outstanding performance specifications (0-100km/h under 5 sec)
Auto Bild Sportscars, issue 08/2008: High achiever: 380hp - MTM Berlin S3 Clubsport wit 279km/h Topspeed
Auto Bild Sportscars, issue 08/2008: – „Hand ans Herz“ – If a compact Audi gets by the 100 km/h in 5 seconds, someone was
31 July 2008, 10:13 AM
Four months after the Pontiac G8 went on sale in the United States, GM Holden has expanded its G8 exports to Canada, the first time that the company has undertaken a major export program to the country.
On sale now through dealers nationwide, the rear wheel drive performance sedan is available as either a V6-powered G8 model or V8-equipped G8 GT model with a host of standard features which include 18” alloy flangeless wheels, remote start, six airbags and XM Satellite Radio.
The G8 sedan
