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  • 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…)

  • BRABUS Refines the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

    The new Mercedes E-Class Coupe just went on sale and BRABUS already presents an extensive tuning program for the new two-door. The pinnacle of the available performance tuning is the BRABUS 6.1 displacement engine. (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…)

  • Official UK Debut for the Stunning 858 BHP Sportec SPR1

    Automotive Performance Services (APS) Ltd, UK importer for the Sportec range of vehicle performance enhancements, is delighted to confirm the British debut of the SPR1 super car at the prestigious London based Salon Privé event. (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…)

  • Corvette Z06 by GeigerCars

    Who ever had the possibility to drive a Corvette Z06 never complained about the engine power for sure.  After all, the US- American sport-car-icon is already powered by a series seven-liter-V8 engine with 512 hp. (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…)

  • AVUS PERFORMANCE Audi Q7 – A slightly different SUV

    The Audi Q7 – better known as a Sport Utility Vehicle – is one of those cars you cannot ignore. Basically it is very comfortable and safe together and it doesn’t matter whether it is the family man or woman driving it. It is the counterpart for all those estate and saloon cars Audi offers. (more…)

  • 2009 RAV4 With Toyota Optimal Drive

    Fifteen years ago the original RAV4 created a new market segment for compact, fun-to-drive SUVs. Now it is ready to raise the bar higher with improved performance, lower emissions and even better fuel economy. Thanks to new and revised powertrains with Toyota Optimal Drive technology, the 2009 RAV4 becomes an even stronger proposition for owners looking for quality, driving pleasure and keen cost-of-ownership performance. (more…)

  • Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S

    The new Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S sets another milestone in the high performance luxury saloon segment. Conceived and developed as “a real driving machine in the guise of a luxury saloon”, the Quattroporte Sport GT S is the ultimate expression of Maserati’s sportiness in the Quattroporte range. (more…)