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volkswagen jetta sport 2.0tdi dsg

Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG

Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG took the top honour in its Class and we on to be voted overall winner of the 29th Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Competition. “It was a real eye-opener being at Millbrook seeing all the cars being put through their paces, they really are put to the towing test.”, commented former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert. “The Club extends its congratulations to all the winners in this Competition.  Special plaudits go to the terrific Volkswagen Jetta, it really is

toyota ft-86 ii concept frankfurt 2011

Toyota FT-86 II Concept Frankfurt 2011

Toyota has brought the sharp and remarkably athletic FT-86 II Concept in Frankfurt for the exhibition. The vehicle showcases the final design for the brand’s next production sports car. It is co-developed with Subaru, so we have to expect a lot, besides the staggering design. FT-86 II Concept Is powered by a turbocharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 260PS (194 kW) coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox. There is no further performance information, but all that power will be sent

lamborghini aventador lp700-4 at the 2011 frankfurt

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 at the 2011 Frankfurt

Lamborghini has introduced two special Aventador LP700-4 cars at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The first one is finished in White (Bianco Isis) and Black (Nero Nemesis). LP700-4 is powered by a 6.5 liter V12 with 700PS (515 kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft). The engine is coupled to a 7-speed ISR gearbox specially supplied

lsd volkswagen scirocco

LSD Volkswagen Scirocco

With gull-wing door plates by LSD, the VW Scirocco (type 13) becomes a real head-turner. LSD offers the hinges as a complete set for both doors including hinges, cable set fitting materials and attachments for only 1549 Euro including VAT. The plates are equipped with the new GRS (Guided Roller System). It offers an adjustment possibility with the roller guidance of the roller bearing integrated in the hinges. This results in more safety and more precise opening and closing of the door. LS

citroen tubik concept at the 2011 frankfurt

Citroen Tubik Concept at the 2011 Frankfurt

Citroen has announced rather strange car at the Frankfurt Motor Show, last week. The truck looks like it is coming from 2054, instead of 2011. The gull-wing door is probably the most amazing part of Tubik, which also has a strange name… The vehicle is presented by a car-show girl with a space suit, headphones and a helm. Inside, the vehicle has a lot of space, several seats and huge flat-screen monitor. Despite that, the colour theme is not so appropriate – purple, blue and some dark elements. The vehicle

cadillac ciel concept at the 2011 frankfurt

Cadillac Ciel Concept at the 2011 Frankfurt

Cadillac Ciel Concept was also introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The staggering vehicle is inspired by Highway 1 in California. Ciel Concept is powered by a twin-turbo 3.6 liter V6 with 431PS (317 kW) and 583Nm (430 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is coupled to a hybrid transmission powering an all-wheel-drive system. The vehicle also features: Sloping bolsters on the seats that allow passengers to slide into the seats more comfortably A personal device storage area on the front of the cons

manhart mh1 biturbo

Manhart MH1 Biturbo

M3, M5, M6 ... What was really lacking in this sequence was a smaller M1, which – with due respect to its famous predecessor of the same name – has now been officially called "1 Series M Coupe" by BMW. The engineers at BMW M GmbH are mighty proud of their smallest M-Racer, which thanks to an in-line six cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo-charging and direct fuel injection, sends out a whopping 340 hp on the crankshaft. Alongside so much power, even a Porsche Cayman R must back off. As one o

prior design ford mustang

Prior Design Ford Mustang

Prior Design has introduced complete aerodynamics package for Ford Mustang before ‘09 models. The body kit includes entirely new front bumper with large air intakes, a pair of modified side skirts and newly styled rear bumper. The package also includes all mounting materials and all parts have TÜV certificate. Everything fits perfectly and needs no further interventions. To suit the aggressive package, you’ll definitely need the GT500 model, which is powered by a huge 5.4 liter supercha

alfa romeo 4c at the 2011 frankfurt motor show

Alfa Romeo 4C at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept was firstly introduced at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and now the manufacturer has brought it in Frankfurt. Actually, the model 4C will hit the US market somewhere in 2013, but Alfa Romeo didn’t release any further information. The engine is the well-known 1750 TBi petrol engine delivering 200PS (147 kW). The vehicle also boasts extremely low weight of around 850kg, which means power-to-weight ratio lower than 4kg/hp. The results are thanks to a superbly light chassis supporting a body

land rover defender concept dc100 in frankfurt

Land Rover Defender Concept DC100 in Frankfurt

Land Rover took the interesting DC100 Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The vehicle is practically the new Defender model, which is expected sometimes in 2015, of course, if the world does not end in 2012… Here is an interesting video directly from the Auto Show published by Marchettino in Youtube. You can see all the interesting extras of the DC100. The SUV is powered by a 2.0 liter petrol engine and a 2.0 liter diesel, which are mated to an 8-speed gearbox. As the world is gone mad with the hybrid tec

mec design mercedes-benz sls 63 amg

MEC Design Mercedes-Benz SLS 63 AMG

The SLS 63 AMG is a living legend even now – there is no doubt about it. Of course, it is anything but simple for any Mercedes-Benz refiner. The Berlin refiner MEC Design thought long and hard about the subject of the SLS and specifically had one imported from American Orlando. Now they present a breathtakingly beautiful complete conversion Of course, this masterpiece includes a customised body kit. The front bumper is either a single- or two-part construction with attached spoilers, with opt

wiesmann roadster mf3 final edition at the 2011 frankfurt

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 Final Edition at the 2011 Frankfurt

Wiesmann showcased MF3 Roadster Final Edition at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The special limited edition vehicle was created with the assistance of Sieger fashion. MF3 Roadster Final Edition boasts a bespoke interior with premium leather and chrome accents. It is also available in 18 different colours as the show