During the Salzburg Festival, Audi will fuel its fleet of A8 models with the eco-friendly diesel fuel GTL fuel, which is extracted from natural gas using a special technological process that liquefies the gas (Gas To Liquids). In combination with efficient TDI diesel engines, this measure enables the CO2 emissions from the Audi fleet to be reduced by around 13 percent compared to last year. (more…)
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Car Makes
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Audi runs in Salzburg on GTL fuel
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Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle Lease Program Begins with First Customer Delivery
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that Ron Yerxa and Annette Ballester took delivery of their hydrogen fuel cell-powered FCX Clarity on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Honda of Santa Monica, one of three dealerships in Southern California that are part of the first fuel cell vehicle dealership network. (more…) -
The Design of the BMW 7 Series
Stylish design and supreme engineering give the BMW 7 Series its unique character. Here inspiring luxury comes together with thrilling driving dynamics and visual presence simply bound to evoke the greatest acknowledgment and recognition. (more…) -
John Middlebrook to Pace Allstate 400 at the Brickyard in Corvette Z06
INDIANAPOLIS – In 1997, when John Middlebrook served as Chevrolet’s general manager, he said: “Corvette is now, and will continue to remain Chevrolet’s flagship. It is our technological and image showcase. Even more importantly, Corvette stands as the most singularly dramatic example of what we mean by ‘Genuine Chevrolet.’ Corvette is much more than just a car. It’s a love affair. Words alone fail to convey the passion it inspires.” (more…) -
Volvo announces full technical specification for the new XC60
Volvo Car UK can now announce full technical and specification details for the new XC60 crossover which arrives in dealer showrooms this autumn. The XC60 is available to order now with prices starting at £24,750 OTR for the 2.4D S model and offers innovative standard features such as a low speed autobrake City Safety and versatile 40/20/40 split folding rear seats as well as sub 200g/km CO2 engine options. (more…) -
MINIVERSITY graduate awarded first-class honours at What Car? Green Awards 2008
The MINI Cooper S has been singled out for praise by What Car? and taken the Green Sports Car award in the What Car? Green Awards ceremony at the 2008 British International Motor Show, where the MINI range is currently showing on a MINIVERSITY-themed stand. (more…) -
Techart GT Street RS
Since 2001, TECHART GTstreet vehicles have been among the fastest and highest performance sports cars in the world. This high performance is reflected in the GTstreet RS’s statistics – 700 PS and 515 KW – with a maximum torque of 860 Nm. This power is achieved through the use of modified turbochargers, enlarged carbon inlet pipes, specially developed intercoolers, a sports flap exhaust combined with high-performance headers, modified pressure sensor and a sports air filter. The GTstreet model demonstrates a high level of performance in the wind tunnel: with a downforce of 10 kilos on the front and rear axles at a speed of 140 km/h. (more…) -
Michael Schumacher Completes Development Testing On Ferrari California
Maranello 24th July 2008 – Michael Schumacher is currently completing the track and road development stages of the Ferrari California, the new 8-cylinder model due to be officially unveiled at the Paris International Motor Show on October 2nd this year. (more…) -
BMW Group confirmed as the uk’s cleanest premium motor manufacturer
BMW Group products are officially the cleanest premium cars following independent, industry-wide research into CO2 emissions. The data, compiled by www.cleangreencars.co.uk, also shows that, through its EfficientDynamics programme, the BMW brand has the most improved average CO2 emissions of any premium manufacturer. (more…) -
One-Of-A-Kind Mustang AV8R To Benefit Youth Program At World-Famous Airventure 2008
The numbers tied to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh are impressive, if not overwhelming – but there’s one statistic especially worth eyeing. (more…) -
North American All-New Mazda6 Production Begins at AutoAlliance International
Mazda Motor Corporation today (July 23) announced that a Job One ceremony was held at AutoAlliance International Inc. in Flat Rock, Michigan to celebrate the first United States production of the North American all-new Mazda6. (more…) -
Engine conversion and modification of the top speed limit for 135i, 335i and X6 35i
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Engine conversion (additional ECU)for 1 series 135i (E82 / E88)
for 3 series 335i (E90 / E91 / E92 / E93) and
for X6 35i (E71)
(based on 225 kW / 306 hp)
257 kW (350 hp) / 5660 rpm 480 Nm (lb-ft 354) / 2950 rpm (more…)