Posted on 28th February, 2008 by Warren M
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Fresh for the imminent ‘08’ plate change SEAT is giving its most potent road-going model – the muscular Leon Cupra – the option of an even more sporty look courtesy of a dramatic limited edition styling kit version.
The impressive additions to the Leon’s already lithe lines give the 240 PS, turbocharged 2.0-litre Cupra even more of the look of the race-winning SEAT Sport BTCC car, which is set to compete for top honours again this year.
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Posted on 28th February, 2008 by Warren M
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Here’s a video showing the forthcoming MINI John Cooper Works Clubman in action.
Posted on 28th February, 2008 by Warren M
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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. & STAMFORD, Conn.–BMW of North America, LLC and GE Money today announced, an exclusive relationship that brings the GE Motor Club roadside assistance program to BMW and MINI owners in the U.S. This relationship furthers both companies’ commitment to providing a truly unique consumer experience to each brand.
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Posted on 28th February, 2008 by Warren M
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The awesome Audi Q7, which beat all sales forecasts in 2007 with nearly 6,200 units sold in the UK, now has a further attraction: it is available with the world’s finest in-car entertainment.
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Posted on 27th February, 2008 by Warren M
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Audi is once again setting standards, this time with the new Audi TT and its TDI engine—a model that combines pure sportiness and powerful performance with sensational efficiency. The Audi TT 2.0 TDI Coupe quattro and Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro are the first series-production sports cars to feature diesel engines.
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Posted on 27th February, 2008 by Warren M
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If you’ve ever considered building your own TT, here’s the machinery you’ll need in your garage.
Posted on 27th February, 2008 by Warren M
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AUBURN HILLS, MI — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. today announced it will host a job fair March 6 at the Westin Tysons Corner. The fair will run from 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
As part of Volkswagen Group of America, VW Credit, Inc. and the Audi and Volkswagen brands also will be represented at the fair. Job opportunities are available in the fields of sales and after sales operations, finance and accounting, human resources, marketing and communications, product marketing, vehicle logistics, and other disciplines.
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Posted on 27th February, 2008 by Warren M
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Skoda Auto is going to present the new-generation Superb, including the Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4×4 and the Superb GreenLine at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show.
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Posted on 27th February, 2008 by Warren M
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The guys at Fifth Gear have been comparing BMW’s superb MINI ONE with Fiat’s brand new 500. OK, the 500 just edges the MINI around a circuit, but unless you want to have a car worth 1/10,000th of its original value after just three years, we’d go for the MINI…
Posted on 27th February, 2008 by Warren M
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Boasting nearly 69mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 figures of 109g/km, GreenLine models not only do their bit for the environment but should also make forecourt trips mercifully infrequent. Buyers can opt for either hatchback or estate versions of this latest addition to the Fabia family, which cost £11,490 and £12,140 respectively.
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Posted on 27th February, 2008 by Warren M
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BMW’s pricing for the X6 options packages have been announced. See below for details.
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Posted on 26th February, 2008 by Warren M
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Los Angeles, CA – There was another star in town Oscar week as Audi of America took center stage at some of the industry’s most high-profile events. With all eyes on Hollywood, nominees and winners alike were chauffeured through the Audi VIP fleet of more than 55 exclusively equipped A8L W12’s and Audi Q7’s. Audi also had the honor of sponsoring two private Miramax Films events celebrating the studio’s multiple nominations, as well as presence at events including the Costume Designers Guild Awards, Paramount Vantage Party, Fox Searchlight Party, Independent Spirit Awards and AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) 7th annual “The Envelope Please†Oscar Viewing Party.
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Posted on 26th February, 2008 by Warren M
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LOS ANGELES–Electric car maker ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) filed a lawsuit against DaimlerChrysler, Smart Car and various officials on October 28, 2005, alleging severe misconduct attempting to destroy ZAP’s business model to bring the affordable and environmentally friendly smart fortwo to the US public.
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Posted on 26th February, 2008 by Warren M
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Last night’s Fifth Gear saw a comparison between KIA’s non-descript Sportage with the Volkswagen Tiguan. No contest really.
Posted on 26th February, 2008 by Warren M
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Ingolstadt/Geneva – Audi Sport engineers and technicians have been working feverishly behind closed doors on the DTM race version of the new Audi A4 for twelve months. Now the time has arrived to present the fruits of their labour to the public for the first time: On Tuesday, 4 March defending champion Mattias Ekström and Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich unveil the new Audi A4 DTM at the Motor Show in Geneva.
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