Posted on 29th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced the vehicle sponsors for the Jetta TDI Cup today, on the heels of the inaugural race of this historic series that began on April 27th at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR). The sponsors include companies from a variety of lifestyle, athletic and automotive companies.
Posted on 29th April, 2008 by Warren M
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HONG KONG — Shanghai Volkswagen-Skoda explored new communications method to reach out to Skoda prospective consumers in a move to enhance its service quality. Days ago, the company joined hands with renowned MyClick Media to establish an interactive mobile platform to more effectively communicate with end users of Skoda, providing them with meaningful and relevant service thus raising the brand equity by employing the one-click to mobile internet (WAP sites) for the first time.
Posted on 28th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Auto Express has revealed a few more details regarding Bugatti’s forthcoming targa-topped Veyron. It didn’t take rocket science to figure out that the chassis would need beefing up to make up for the lack of rigidity brought about by the original roof’s removal. Webasto (the people responsible for Volkswagen’s Eos roof) are developing the removable glass roof section to fill the void.
Posted on 28th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Germany - Purist sportiness and compelling performance, combined with sensational efficiency, Audi is setting the trends yet again. The Audi TT Coupe 2.0 TDI quattro and Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro are the first series-production sports cars in the world to be powered by diesel engines. The two-liter four-cylinder engine delivers dynamic thrust, with a power output of 125 kW (170 hp) and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of torque. On average, however, the TDI in the TT Coupe requires only 5.3 liters of fuel per 100 km (44.38 mpg) - unbeatably low consumption in the sports car segment.
Posted on 28th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a multi- faceted national polling effort to find out exactly what the people want. Utilizing media, technology and user-generated content like never before, the campaign allows consumers to engage in live online and mobile polling.
Posted on 28th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Here’s Lamborghini’s new commercial for the Gallardo LP560-4. The enlarged (5.2L) V10 now churns out 552bhp: enough to launch the LP560-4 to 62mph in 3.7 seconds before topping out at 202mph. External differences include news headlamps (with Audi-style LED running lights), more angular front air intakes and a rear end that sports new taillamps, updated exhaust outlets, and a revised bumper and diffuser. Just twenty will be built.
Posted on 28th April, 2008 by Warren M
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In its worldwide debut, the first Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup race was held Sunday at VIRginia International Raceway, with rising star Mark Pombo crossing the finish line after completing 11 laps in the 30-minute sprint race. With a best lap time of 2:15.686 Pombo, 25, from Duluth, GA., raced against 28 other up-and-coming drivers to secure his win in the race.
Posted on 28th April, 2008 by Warren M
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BMW has only just revealed its cool M1 Homage Concept, but as usual, the guys at Serious Wheels have posted a sweet set of wallpapers featuring the model. Full BMW press release for the M1 Montage Concept below.
Posted on 28th April, 2008 by Warren M
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ASUS introduces the ASUS-Lamborghini VX3 third generation laptop with a Hollywood-style celebration co-sponsored by Intel at the Lamborghini Orange County dealership.
Posted on 27th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Here’s a cool piece of German video comparing ABT’s brand new diesel-powered AS5 with the legendary ur-quattro. While the AS5 may be a cool car, we can’t imagine it leaving the same impact in our hearts as the 80’s ur-quattro has. There’s also a brief appearance from the new Impreza WRX STI.
Posted on 27th April, 2008 by Warren M
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The Sunday Times’ Andrew Frankel has reviewed Mercedes’ new CLC Sports Coupe. Compared with the previous Sports Coupe, the Mercedes engineers have newly developed or enhanced over 1100 components. The new CLC is the successor to a successful Mercedes model that boasts some 320,000 drivers around the world to its name since 2001. The majority of these were new Mercedes customers. Its high conquest rate of some 70 percent made the Sports Coupe one of the most successful models in the Mercedes strategic product initiative.
“he problem is that for every senior citizen who buys a CLC, there will also be a young hotshot weighing up whether to choose one of these or, say, a BMW 120d as a new company car. While the Mercedes has nothing whatever to fear from the BMW in the visuals department, out on the road the 1-series will leave it a long way behind.”
You can read Frankel’s full review at the Times Online.
Posted on 27th April, 2008 by Warren M
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We’re really hoping that BMW puts something like this into production - but we’re not holding our breath. The stunning BMW M1 concept has been created to help celebrate the original M1’s 30th anniversary, and it can be seen at the Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este. How incredible would this thing look alongside the monotonous clone cars on our streets?
[Source: Asphalte.ch via Autoblog]
Posted on 26th April, 2008 by Warren M
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For the first time in more than 100 years, a car sharing the same name as the world’s oldest car races - the TT - will become the official car at the famous Tourist Trophy motorcycle races next month on the Isle of Man.
Posted on 25th April, 2008 by Warren M
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‘Iron Man’ director Jon Favreau and his crew talk about Audi’s involvement in the film, including the scenes shot with the Audi Q7.
Posted on 25th April, 2008 by Warren M
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Thirty Jetta TDI Cup clean-diesel cars took to the track today at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) for the first time in this race series. As part of the inaugural racing weekend, ‘taxi’ rides around the VIR course in TDI cars were provided by professional Volkswagen drivers to media and selected guests.
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