German Car Scene

Month: July 2006

  • Volkswagen Audi Report Sales Increase

    Volkswagen of America have reported a healthy increase in sales, since this time last year.

    Compared to June 2005, Volkswagen have gained a 5.5% hike in sales, with the Passat proving to be a real winner, showing an increase of over 132% compared to this time last year. The Beetle achieved a 36.3% growth in sale, while buyers of the Touareg (competing in the fierce SUV market) fell 58%.

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    Audi have seen a 11.3% jump in their sales since last June. With the A3 getting a 17.9% boost, while A6 sales were up by 10.5%.

    [Source: Left Lane News]

  • HGP Turbocharge The Latest Golf R32

    Reknowned German turbo specialists HGP, have wasted no time in modifying the latest Volkswagen Golf R32.

    Using the experience gained from their work on the Golf IV R32, HGP have created a 400 bhp Uber-Golf.

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  • Goodwood Set For Lamborghini Treat

    Lamborghini will be on hand with some exotic machinery, at this months Festival Of Speed.

    The Murcielago LP640 will be stretching it’s legs up the hill, giving the spectators a spine-tingling chill with its V12 symphony. This will be its first outing in the UK.

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  • SpeedArt Porsche 997 TTR 500

    German Porsche tuners SpeedArt have transformed the 997 Carrera S, creating the TTR 500. Available in 450 bhp or 500 bhp form.

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    SpeedArt have extracted big power from the 3.8L Carrera S engine, by fitting it with a pair of modified K24 ‘chargers mounted on turbo manifolds, leading to sports cats and a new exhaust system. The management system also receives a tweaking.

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  • Audi Legends To Line Up At Goodwood

    Audi look set to steal the show, with an awesome line up at this years Goodwood Festival Of Speed .

    A real treat is in store for Audi fans, interested in the history of the their legendary motorsport achievements.

    Cars to drool over, will include an Auto Union Silver Arrow C-Type, a pair of V12 D-Type’s, the Pikes Peak Quattro S1 monster, a 1988 Audi 200 quattro Trans Am racer and this years awesome Le Mans winning 650 bhp TDI powered R10.

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  • Mercedes CL600 AMG Pictures Released

    Photos of the Mercedes CL600 AMG have emerged.

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    The package is mainly cosmetic, and comes in the form of a body kit, five spoke alloys and upgraded brakes.

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