Category: Auto News

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  • MINI and Airstream, designed by Republic of Fritz Hansen

    Munich. Airstream Inc. and MINI have teamed up to offer the best in both design and functionality with a one-off MINI Cooper S Clubman and Airstream creation designed by Republic of Fritz Hansen. The concept will be presented for the first time at the INTERNI DESIGN ENERGIES exhibition in the courtyards of Università degli Studi di Milano during the upcoming world-renowned Salone del Mobile show in Milan. The exhibition will be open each day from Tuesday 21 to Thursday 30 April from 10:00 a.m. until midnight. (more…)

  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: high-tech and fascination

    For the first time in the company’s history stretching back over 40 years, the Mercedes-Benz performance brand is presenting a vehicle developed in-house, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. (more…)

  • Nissan Announces New 2009 Sentra FE+ 2.0 SR

    Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced an expansion of the popular Nissan Sentra line-up with the addition of a sport-styled Sentra FE+ 2.0 SR model. The Sentra FE+ 2.0 SR is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan retailers nationwide beginning on April 17, 2009. (more…)

  • B&B Audi A4 8K

    The VW / Audi specialist B&B from Siegen / Germany completely reworked (reengineered) the current Audi A4 8K. The A4 3.0 TDI with its basic value of 240 hp now reaches in B&B power stage two an amount of 325 hp with a maximum of 640 Nm. (more…)

  • When the Credit Crunches, We Cross

    The pen is proving mightier than the control pad as new research out today reveals credit-crunched Brits are favouring the humble crossword over modern games.  Nearly nine out of ten UK adults (86 per cent) say they find traditional crossword puzzles more stimulating than modern “brain training” games.  (more…)

  • Mountune Performance Offers More Power for Ford Fiesta

    Mountune Ford Fiesta Zetec-SPerformance upgrades for the latest Ford Fiesta 1.6-litre petrol-engined models have been developed by Mountune Performance and are offered through selected Ford dealers. (more…)

  • Land Rover Confirms Grant Offer to Build New Model

    The UK Government has confirmed a grant offer of up to £27 million is to be made available to Land Rover for the production of an all-new car. The company is due to make a final decision on the the go-ahead of the project at its award-winning plant in Halewood, on Merseyside, later this year. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Barbie Edition

    Volkswagen of America, Inc. helped Mattel celebrate Barbie® doll’s 50th Birthday by transforming a New Beetle convertible into the ultimate Barbie® dream car. (more…)

  • Porsche to debut the Cayenne Diesel and 911 GT3 in Germany

    Porsche will debut its Cayenne Diesel, the second generation of the 911 GT3, as well as the new Boxster and Cayman models, for the first time in Germany at the 19th AMI Auto Show, which will be held between March 28 and April 5. (more…)

  • Jaguar XJ 358 – Arden AJ14 Noble Cat

    Arden is expanding its exclusive range of accessories for the Jaguar XJ 358. From now on there is a modern front-end conversion and a sporty-elegant rear diffuser available. (more…)

  • All-new Honda Insight Starts Under $20,000

    The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on-sale March 24 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price1 (MSRP) of $19,800 for the Insight LX, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. (more…)

  • The Ultimate Arsenal Fans’ Car – Gerald Scarfe-Designed Citroen C4 Unveiled For Teenage Cancer Trust Raffle

    Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger and players, Gael Clichy and Robin van Persie joined world famous cartoonist Gerald Scarfe last week to unveil a unique Citroën C4.

    The ‘Ultimate Arsenal Fans’ Car’ was designed by Scarfe in consultation with the players and is being raffled in aid of Arsenal’s Charity of the Season, Teenage Cancer Trust.
    Citroën, Arsenal Football Club’s official car supplier, donated the stylish new C4 to the Club for the unique project to help raise awareness and funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

    Tickets to win the car cost just £2 with all funds going to Teenage Cancer Trust.

    The car will be displayed at the Emirates Stadium for the next three Arsenal home matches (14th March Arsenal FC vs. Blackburn, 4th April Arsenal FC vs. Manchester City and 26th April Arsenal FC vs. Middlesbrough).

    Supporters are invited to give their input on what they would like to find inside the hatchback via http://www.arsenal.com/tctcitroenc4

    For more information on the partnership or to donate visit: www.beagoonerbeagiver.org