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  • Production start for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

    Last year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California was the setting for the very first public presentation of the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. (more…)

  • MTM Bentley Continental GT Birkin Edition

    MTM Bentley Continental GT Birkin Edition The improvement kit of the mtm Bentley Continental GT calls itself Birkin Edition. Two turboloaders find their way into the vehicle in place of a compressor but also in actual circumstance the technical changes attack where the series leaves room for upgrades. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Golf Estate – Initial Facts

    Volkswagen will begin accepting advance orders for the new Golf Estate this Friday. In the sixth generation of the world bestseller, after the 2-door and 4-door Golfs and the latest Golf Plus, this is the fourth body version to be launched. (more…)

  • ABT AS5 Cabrio – Open for elegance

    Sportiness and elegant design are not mutually exclusive – at least when the designers at ABT Sportsline are involved. “It is important to capture the character of the car and emphasise its uniqueness”, says Hans-Juergen Abt, the General Manager of ABT Sportsline explaining the demands which are made on the creative department. (more…)

  • British Steam Car Set To Shine In States

    The British team behind ‘Inspiration’ – the vehicle that will next month make an assault on the world land speed record for a steam-powered car – recently called on the skills of car care experts Autoglym as part of final preparations before the car is shipped to the USA for its record attempt. The Autoglym team was tasked with reducing surface drag and enhancing the appearance of the already stunning-looking car with a coat of its super-durable High Definition Wax. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Golf GTI “Wörthersee 09” Concept car

    It is fire-red and a real eyecatcher. Inside and out, the Golf GTI “Wörthersee 09” combines charming and unique visual looks with an even higher level of performance – it embodies precisely those elements that have always excited genuine GTI fans. Consider the exterior paint, for example. (more…)

  • VW Polo “Wörthersee 09” Concept car

    bIn Austria, Volkswagen is already presenting a study that is based on the new Polo – the “Wörthersee 09” concept car. Visually, this study offers an initial impression of how a sport version of the new compact might look. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Scirocco R – From the race track to the road

    There could not be a better time or place for a world premiere: parallel to the start of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, Volkswagen is presenting the new Scirocco R for the first time anywhere. A sports car without compromise and a race track that demands everything of the driver will be meeting together this weekend. (more…)

  • Daimler acquires stake in Tesla

    Daimler AG has acquired an equity stake of nearly 10 percent of Tesla Motors Inc. This investment deepens the relationship between the inventor of the automobile and the newest member of the global auto industry. Tesla is the only production automaker selling a highway capable electric vehicle in North America and Europe. (more…)

  • Jaguar XF Is Best Executive Car In 2009 Fleet World Honours

    The Jaguar XF has won the award for Best Executive Car at the 2009 Fleet World Honours, proving the growing popularity of Jaguar’s new sports saloon amongst the business community. The trophy was presented at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall on Wednesday 20 May.

    The awards are judged by a panel of experts representing the leasing industry, fleet managers, motoring journalists, residual value guides and Fleet World’s own editorial team. The judging panel, chaired by industry professional, George Emmerson, who has managed fleets at IBM, NHBC and Black Horse Agencies, considered residual values, maintenance costs, reliability, driver appeal and manufacturer back-up. (more…)

  • Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon, B4 and Outback all fully redesigned

    Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced the launch of the fully redesigned Legacy series, Subaru’s main model, across Subaru dealerships in Japan. (more…)

  • Vauxhall Insignia Vxr Sports Tourer Packs Power, Poise And All Your Paraphernalia

    With 10,000 kilometres of gruelling validation at the world’s most fearsome and demanding test track now under their belt, the Vauxhall Insignia VXR hatch and saloon are set to raise the bar in their sector with a heady mix of high performance, practicality and sophisticated dynamics.

    And now, adding even greater versatility to the range, Vauxhall can confirm that the Insignia VXR Sports Tourer will be the third body style to join the line up and will be available in UK dealerships this autumn, after enduring the same rigorous testing at the notorious Nürburgring Circuit. (more…)