Posted on 29th February, 2008 by Warren M
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Wolfsburg / Geneva – Volkswagen will be igniting a fireworks of models in Geneva, with seven international premiere presentations scheduled. The main spotlight will be on the completely re-engineered Scirocco, an all-round sports car, as the highlight of the show.
Posted on 29th February, 2008 by Warren M
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The grand rehearsal at the beginning of this year already made heads turn, when the striking Vision GLK entered the SUV stage and was celebrated as a compact character actor marking a new design approach in this vehicle class.
Posted on 29th February, 2008 by Warren M
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Daimler AG has achieved a crucial breakthrough in battery technology. The Stuttgart-based automaker is the world’s first manufacturer to have succeeded in adapting lithium-ion technology to the demanding requirements of automotive applications. Until now, the technology has been used primarily in consumer electronics.
The new battery will be used in the series-production S 400 BlueHYBRID beginning next year. This important technology was possible thanks to 25 patents held by Daimler.
Posted on 29th February, 2008 by Warren M
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The Passat Estate TSI EcoFuel being premiered in Geneva marks the beginning of a new era for natural-gas-fuelled automobiles. Until now, passenger cars operated using eco-friendly, low-consumption natural gas have tended to be “mild mannered”.
Posted on 29th February, 2008 by Warren M
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The first-generation Scirocco was initially presented to the public 34 years ago. That was in Geneva too. Now Volkswagen is celebrating the comeback of its legendary two-door automobile.
Posted on 29th February, 2008 by Warren M
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MINI Cooper Scores 5 Stars for Driver-Side Impact and Roll-Over 4 Stars for Front Impact and Rear-Side Impact.
The second generation MINI Cooper hardtop earned impressive scores for front and side impact and roll-over testing in the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing.
Posted on 29th February, 2008 by Warren M
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From spring 2008, Mercedes-Benz will be adding three extra-economical BlueEFFICIENCY saloons to the C-Class range. A raft of intelligent measures and technologies has enabled the fuel consumption of the high-volume C 180 KOMPRESSOR and C 200 CDI models to be reduced by up to twelve per cent, while retaining the high levels of comfort and safety typical of a Mercedes.
Posted on 29th February, 2008 by Warren M
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These two images of the forthcoming VW Scirocco have surfaced, shortly before the car’s Geneva debut. Lovely stuff…
Posted on 29th February, 2008 by Warren M
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The Opel Meriva Concept, due to be unveiled next week at the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva (March 6 – 16, 2008), illustrates how the new Opel design language can be adapted to create bold, fresh design solutions for this segment.
Posted on 29th February, 2008 by Warren M
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The highly-successful BlueMotion line-up, representing the most efficient model in each of Volkswagen’s passenger car ranges, is set to expand with imminent unveiling of the new Sharan BlueMotion at the Geneva Motor Show next week.
Posted on 28th February, 2008 by Warren M
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The 78th Geneva Motor Show opens its doors from 6 to 16 March and Carlsson is taking part for the first time with a stand in the manufacturers’ halls. In addition to the complete Carlsson range, the company will also present two world premières at Stand 2240 in Hall 2:
Posted on 28th February, 2008 by Warren M
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With its Golf TDI Hybrid, Volkswagen demonstrates the kind of potential inherent in the combination of high-tech diesel engine, electric motor and 7-speed DSG technology. Exhibited for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show, the concept car consumes no more than 3.4 liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers.
Posted on 28th February, 2008 by Warren M
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We spotted this superb looking 1956 convertible model earlier. The Messerschmitt KR200, was designed by the aircraft engineer Fritz Fend and produced in the factory of the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Messerschmitt, temporarily not allowed to manufacture aircraft, had turned its sights toward the production of vehicles, much like its cousin company BMW.
Get bidding here‘
Posted on 28th February, 2008 by Warren M
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This Audi A5 commercial is worth watching purely for the sound of the car.
Posted on 28th February, 2008 by Warren M
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