Posted on 31st October, 2007 by Warren M
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Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that it will build and race a competition Touareg TDI race vehicle in the 2008 SCORE International Racing Series.
Specifically engineered to address the unique and harsh terrain of the Baja peninsula, the Touareg TDI race vehicle will compete in the SCORE Trophy Truck Open Production – Unlimited Class. The vehicle will be introduced in late 2008.
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Posted on 31st October, 2007 by Warren M
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This police inspired MINI took to the stage at SEMA. The Pursuit Mini features many unique features, including a surprise in the back – a futuristic weapon called the “Sound Rover”…
Posted on 31st October, 2007 by Warren M
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With the introduction of BLUETEC diesel technology to Europe, Mercedes-Benz launches an international advertising campaign on the theme of sustainability. The first printed advertisements using the new brand design will feature the E 300 BLUETEC to be launched in Germany in December 2007.
Four different print ads will be placed in all large-circulation magazines in Germany, running in parallel with a TV commercial and an online campaign. The sustainability campaign will then be extended in mid-2008 to include additional vehicles and developments related to Mercedes-Benz’ activities which are combined under the heading ‘TrueBlueSolutions’.
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Posted on 31st October, 2007 by Warren M
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Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that it will bring TDI clean diesel technology to select North American race tracks starting in May 2008.
The Jetta TDI Cup series will be sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Pro Racing Inc., and will appear at up to eight major racing venues in North America during 2008.
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Posted on 31st October, 2007 by Warren M
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LAS VEGAS – Volkswagen of America, Inc. showcases its commitment to clean diesel performance and unique vehicle personalization with three new concepts on display at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show.
Volkswagen’s Dieselution Tour, a mobile marketing exhibit showcasing clean diesel, will be staged outdoors in the plaza and will provide the backdrop for the latest in clean diesel performance and unique Volkswagen personalization.
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Posted on 30th October, 2007 by Warren M
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In 2004, KLEEMANN made ambitious plans for creating unique and exclusive KLEEMANN sportscars. Now, after 3 years of design and development, KLEEMANN bring their vast technology know-how and experience to the next level by introducing the GTK concept car.
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Posted on 30th October, 2007 by Warren M
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Following repeated requests by motor racing enthusiasts among the SLR. CLUB members, the British motor racing specialists RML Group (Ray Mallock Ltd) have developed the new SLR 722 GT.
This puristic super-sportscar is designed exclusively for the racetrack, has no approval for on-road use and will take part in the SLR. CLUB Trophy, a competition series forming part of the SLR. CLUB racetrack programme in Europe.
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Posted on 30th October, 2007 by Warren M
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Here’s another gem from Sunday night. James May tests the fabulously decadent Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe for Top Gear. Amusing as always.
Posted on 29th October, 2007 by Warren M
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If you didn’t catch Top Gear last night, you missed a good show. One of the highlights was Mr Hammond in a Bugatti Veyron racing a Eurofighter Typhoon one mile and back. Oh yeah, the typhoon was racing vertically. Enjoy!
Posted on 29th October, 2007 by Warren M
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The BMW Sauber F1 Team is bolstering its technical department and has appointed Christoph Zimmermann to be its new Chief Designer. In this position the 39-year-old Swiss will be responsible for the design of the race car as of 1st January 2008. He will report to Technical Director Willy Rampf.
“On principle we fill executive positions internally whenever possible,” BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen stated. “It also sends an important signal to our workforce. I am delighted that in Christoph Zimmermann we have a highly qualified colleague in our ranks who will take over the task of Chief Designer.”
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Posted on 29th October, 2007 by Warren M
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On Sunday, October 28, 2007, a swarm of cast members and filmmakers arrived at the Los Angeles premiere of “Bee Movie†in Volkswagen “Bee-tles.†Volkswagen of America, Inc. created ten special New Beetle Convertibles for the premiere.
Each VW Beetle was wrapped in black and yellow stripes with antennas to resemble bumble bees, and created buzz as each star arrived in style.
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Posted on 29th October, 2007 by Warren M
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We’re not sure if we’d like to buy a car that was once owned by a guy who killed 2 million people, and the lack of bids shows that we’re not the only ones. This classic 1973 Mercedes Benz Stretch Limousine was used by the former leader of the Khmer Rouge and Prime Minister of Cambodia from 1975 – 1979. Great…
Personally, we couldn’t drive it without that image out a mountain of skulls popping into our heads, but if you’re interested, get bidding.
Posted on 28th October, 2007 by Warren M
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Just listen to this Audi RS6 when the driver gives it the beans. We wouldn’t mind that C63 Estate at the beginning of the clip either…
Posted on 28th October, 2007 by Warren M
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Andrew Frankel has reviewed BMW’s 123d Coupe for The Sunday Times. The 2L twin-turbo diesel version of the 1-Series Coupe sounds almost too good to be true:
“Imagine a car with more power than the most powerful Lotus Elise, with better acceleration and a higher top speed than the latest VW Golf GTI. Now imagine that same car using less fuel than the smallest-engined Ford Fiesta, while also emitting less CO2. That would seem straight out of science fiction.
But it’s not: the car exists and is in your local BMW showroom right now. It’s the 123d, I’ve just driven it and it’s every bit as incredible as its statistics suggest.”
You can read the full review here.
Posted on 28th October, 2007 by Warren M
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Well, it made us smile…
