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  • The ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle

    The ESF 2009 is the first Experimental Safety Vehicle Mercedes-Benz has built since 1974. Like its historic predecessors, it attractively combines trailblazing innovations in the field of safety and makes the progress achieved visible. (more…)

  • New independent warranty for modified Porsches

    The security of a comprehensive warranty, backed by the Automobile Association (AA) and TECHART, the world’s leading specialist Porsche tuner, is now available to all owners of Porsches fitted with high quality upgrades. (more…)

  • Land Rover Launches Exciting ‘Fire & Ice’ Defender Limited Editions

    Land Rover is introducing two exciting new limited edition models of the iconic Defender 4×4 – the Defender Fire and Defender Ice. Inspired by the world’s most challenging landscapes – where Defenders have earned their reputation for rugged dependability – the Fire & Ice models blend classic Land Rover functionality with a stunning new style. (more…)

  • Audi Q5 earns highest NHTSA grades in front and side impact crash testing

    The unmistakable new Audi Q5 crossover vehicle just earned a Top Safety Pick award for 2009 from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and received the highest front and side crash ratings from U.S. safety regulators. (more…)

  • Ford and Hydro-Quebec Work Together to Develop Electric Vehicles

    Ford Motor Company and Hydro-Québec announced today that Hydro-Québec has joined a North America wide demonstration and research program on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). (more…)

  • Senner Tuning Audi A5 BLACK & WHITE

    Senner Tuning is one of the most respected tuners for the Audi vehicles. The guys from Senner Tuning focused their attention on the changes in the design and colors of the Audi A5. More Dynamic ride is provided from the new ASA GT1 alloy wheels, which are incidentally in Shiny Silver or Matt Black and fit perfectly without any body work. (more…)

  • Mercedes-Benz gives SLK customers something 2LOOK forward to this summer

    Mercedes-Benz is launching the SLK 2LOOK Edition just in time for summer. The striking special edition enhances the already stunning SLK Roadster with unique colour options inside and out, while increased standard equipment ensures driver and passenger alike have everything they could need for perfect drop-top driving this summer. (more…)

  • Volkswagen brings the new Golf GTD to market

    The Golf model lineup has been growing by leaps and bounds: At the end of 2008, the sixth generation of the bestseller was launched. Shortly thereafter, in early 2009, the new Golf Plus appeared. Then, the current Golf GTI was vaulted to center stage, closely followed by the new Golf Variant. And now the lineup continues: with the new Golf GTD. Its 125 kW / 170 PS power level makes it the highest-performance production Golf with a diesel engine today. (more…)

  • Volvo S40 Drive With Start/Stop – What Car? Green Car Of The Year

    The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe featuring the new Start/Stop technology has scooped the top honour and been named Green Car of the Year at the prestigious 2009 What Car? Green Car Awards.

    The Volvo S40 DRIVe beat the BMW 118d and the Renault Megane to the top spot in the Small Family category and then stormed ahead to achieve victory over all the other category winners, including the Audi A8 and MINI Cooper S, to be awarded the prestigious overall What Car? Green Car of the Year title. (more…)

  • Renault Megane R26.R Continues To Set The Pace

    Renault’s Megane R26.R continues to set benchmark lap times at UK tracks. Last year, the Megane R26.R established a new lap record for a front-wheel drive production car at the 13-mile Nürburgring circuit in Germany with a time of just 8 minutes 17 seconds. Following its arrival on UK shores, the R26.R has now set benchmark times at Silverstone, Bedford Autodrome, Millbrook and Bruntingthorpe. (more…)

  • GM Opens Most Technologically Advanced Automotive Battery Lab in The U.S.

    General Motors expanded its significant battery research and development capabilities today by opening the largest and most technologically advanced battery lab in the United States on its Technical Center campus here. (more…)

  • ABT AS3 handsomely refreshed

    The Audi A3 has been a real success, one which re-defined the term “premium” for the compact car class. An extra portion of dynamism in the optics and the performance is offered by ABT Sportsline. (more…)