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skoda missionl concept car

Skoda MissionL Concept Car

Skoda has introduced MissionL Concept Car at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The model will be launched in Europe, Russia and China in 2012 and the first deliveries to customers in India will commence late 2011. “This premiere kicks off ŠKODA's model offensive for the coming years," commented SKODA Board Chairman Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland. “This new compact model, along with other new products to follow, will enable us to accomplish our goal of increasing global annual s

carlsson ck63 rs

Carlsson CK63 RS

The automobile manufacturer Carlsson uses the stylish shapes of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz CLS models (type C 218) to underline the vehicle’s elegance and sportiness. At the top of the line is the Carlsson CK63 RS based on the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG with Performance Package which will have its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011. Carlsson incorporates coupé-style contours and lends the vehicle’s exterior a touch of sophistication with the comprehensive aerodynamic packa

lancia ypsilon diamond

Lancia Ypsilon Diamond

Lancia is presenting the Ypsilon Diamond show-car at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. This precious "cut" of Lancia's little jewel represents the ultimate in luxury, typified by prestigious interior materials and a refined body finish created by a unique paint treatment and finish. The Diamond is no mere exercise in styling but a genuine experiment by Lancia to identify luxury content for a possible production model. The Diamond's colour scheme features Lancia's new "eco-chrome" finish, whic

carlsson smart fortwo coupe

Carlsson Smart Fortwo Coupe

So much luxury fits into only 2.70 metres: The automobile manufacturer Carlsson turns the practical Smart Fortwo Coupé (type 451) into an individual, classy car for the necessities of urban living. LED daytime running lights, high-quality aerodynamic parts, Carlsson light alloy wheels as well as exclusive interior refinements  make this winning model unique. At the front, the two black grille inserts made of powder-coated stainless steel above and below the number plate add a touch of individ

carlsson cgl45

Carlsson CGL45

The new aerodynamics package RS, honed to perfection in the wind tunnel, forms the basis of the special edition for the Chinese market and allows the Carlsson CGL45 to express its characteristic style. The widened wheel arches emphasise its markedly sporty presence. The front spoiler and the chrome-finished radiator grille with the Carlsson horse underline its dominating presence. The LED daytime running lights in the front spoiler lip cleverly round off the Carlsson CGL45 lighting concept – the

techart individualization for the new porsche 911

TECHART Individualization for the new Porsche 911

With the official launch of the new Porsche 911 in December, TECHART offers first individualization options for the sports car. A refinement program for the exterior and interior as well as the TECHART light alloy forged wheels give the customer countless possibilities to give the car a unique character. The TECHART styling packages for the exterior give the sporty and elegant design of the Porsche 911 a quite personal note. Trims, painted in custom colour or in carbon-fibre, make the sports car an individual pi

techart gtstreet rs

TECHART GTStreet RS

TECHART presents the GTStreet RS based on the Porsche 911 GT2 RS at the IAA. It is the most powerful car which has ever left the workshop in Leonberg. The super sports car fascinates with an impressive performance of 530 kW (720 PS) and 900 Nm torque in combination with an unmistakable characteristic body kit. High End Performance TECHART power kits are uncompromisingly sporty as well as suitable for daily on road use. These features as well as the years of experience of the TECHART engine

brabus high performance 4wd full electric

BRABUS High Performance 4WD Full Electric

320 kW of power and a peak torque of 3,200 Nm (2,360 lb-ft) from four electric wheel hub motors point the way to the powerful, efficient and ecofriendly luxury sedan of the future. Based on the latest Mercedes E-Class, BRABUS ZERO EMISSION, a business division of BRABUS, has developed the fully operational BRABUS High Performance 4WD Full Electric concept car. The all-wheel-drive vehicle, which celebrates its world debut at the 2011 IAA, accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 6.9 seconds and reaches a top s

2011 ford mondeo 1.6 tdci - 65.6mpg and 114g co2/km

2011 Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCi - 65.6mpg and 114g CO2/km

Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCi is named greenest family car at this year's What Car? Green Awards. "Ford has done great things to the Mondeo.  The award-winning 1.6 TDCi is the best green family car, being both a brilliant all-rounder and remarkably eco-friendly with its low CO2 rating of 114g/km.”, commented What Car? editor

2011 renault scenic 1.6 dci - 64.2mpg and 115g/km of co2

2011 Renault Scenic 1.6 dCi - 64.2mpg and 115g/km of CO2

Renault Grand Scenic 1.6 dCi Stop & Start is one of the best MPVs currently available on the market. The vehicle offers seven seats, superb comfort, extremely efficient diesel engine and a lot of goodies to satisfy even the most demanding customers. The state-of-the-art 1.6 liter common-rail diesel produces 130B

2011 mini cooper d

2011 Mini Cooper D

MINI Cooper D is one of the best options on the market, when it comes to fuel saving and good comfort at decent price. The small city car is powered by a 1.6 liter four-cylinder turbocharged diesel with 112PS (82 kW) at 4000RPM and 270Nm (200 lb-ft) at just 1750RPM. It is not astonishingly fast, but it is superbly efficient – 74.3 mpg on combined cycle and just 99g g/km of CO2. That’s why, the Cooper D was named What Car?’s ‘Fun Green Car’ at the publication’s 2011 Green Awards. “The Coope

2012 hyundai i30

2012 Hyundai i30

2012 Hyundai i30 will be exhibited at the IAA Frankfurt. Hyundai expects the new-generation i30 to build on the remarkable success of the original model - the company's first car to be launched with the ‘i' prefix, introducing a new nomenclature and heralding a new era for Hyundai in Europe. "The new-generation i30 is recognisable thanks to the Hyundai family face with its signature hexagonal-shaped front grille and the jewel-like design of the headlamps, together with distinctive daytime run