Posted on 30th June, 2009 by Warren M
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The newest additions made to the Ibiza range include cars bearing initials that have made a big name for themselves in the history of the Spanish brand, such as FR and CUPRA, and now the Bocanegra is the most recent arrival, which coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Ibiza’s market launch.
Posted on 30th June, 2009 by Warren M
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Green shoots continue to sprout on the Opel model line-up: Starting this fall, the especially environmentally friendly Insignia ecoFLEX will be available as a Sports Tourer.
Posted on 30th June, 2009 by Warren M
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The SEAT Ibiza was the recipient of the prestigious Red Dot Award in Essen yesterday in the Product Design 2009 category. This prize is a tribute to the quality, precision and innovative design of the Spanish car’s 5-door and SC versions. The 5 door version of the Ibiza received the highest distinction, the “Best of the Best” award for its high quality design, while the SC took the “Red Dot” award for outstanding quality.
Posted on 30th June, 2009 by Warren M
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Here the toughened up Mercedes-Benz E-Guard model being put through its paces. The E-Guard meets the stringent requirements for High-Protection according to protection class VR4 (formerly B4) and more. This means that the vehicle is able to withstand handgun bullets of up to .44 Magnum in calibre — at random angles of fire, to provide the most realistic protection possible.
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Posted on 30th June, 2009 by Warren M
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Fresh from Audi’s recent historic eleventh successive podium finish at the Le Mans 24 hour race, the brand will be celebrating again in just ten days time at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed (3-5 July) as the renowned Ingolstadt-based marque turns 100 years old.
Posted on 30th June, 2009 by Warren M
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The new Audi navigation system plus with MMI (Multi Media Interface) operating logic in the A3, TT and R8 offers improved screen resolution and unmatched route calculation speed. The radio-navigation system, version E (RNS-E), can be combined with the Audi music interface and reads up to 32 GB SD memory cards. The new system is available immediately and costs between 2,270 and 2,565 euros, depending on the model.
Posted on 30th June, 2009 by Warren M
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SEAT has turned the Leon a bit sportier by giving it a new facelift. Modest design adjustments give the brawny Spaniard a more dynamic appearance. JE DESIGN follows this line and turns the modified model into a thoroughbred sports car. At the same time as the new Leon is introduced to the market, the refiner also offers his entire Leon facelift programme.
Posted on 30th June, 2009 by Warren M
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The Volkswagen Group honored the lightening and electronics specialist Hella as one of its 18 worldwide best suppliers with the “Volkswagen Group Award 2009″.
Posted on 30th June, 2009 by Warren M
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New Mercedes-Benz commercial showcasing the talents of its new E-Class Coupe model.
Posted on 29th June, 2009 by Warren M
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Here’s another commercial from Volkswagen featuring the company’s new Polo model. To coincide with the car’s launch in Germany; VW has launched a cool web special complete with configurator.
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Posted on 29th June, 2009 by Warren M
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Top times for TECHART at this year’s Tuner Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring race track. Behind the wheel of the TECHART GTstreet RS based on Porsche’s 911 GT2, racing driver Jörg Hardt left the competition with no chance and won the duel in the GT Turbo class. This meant that he was able to repeat last year’s victory. The sport auto Tuner Grand Prix is the world’s largest trial of strength in the tuning sector.
Posted on 29th June, 2009 by Warren M
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Here’s a few images of what appears to be the forthcoming Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2. Last week, our followers on Twitter may have seen us mention the car in question, but at that time, no photos existed. Set to compete with Ferrari’s new F450, the “Balboni Special Edition” LP550-2’s slightly de-tuned V10 will pack a 550ps punch through its rear wheels via a manual ‘box. The LP550-2 enjoys a 30kg weight reduction and 10% price reduction over the LP560-4, meaning a 0-100km/h time of 3.9 seconds.
Posted on 29th June, 2009 by Warren M
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Berlin/Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2010, which takes place July 1 to 4, 2009, is breaking all existing records. For the first time, more than 30 labels are showing their collections. Among the new participants are Anja Gockel, BOSS Orange, CUSTO Barcelona, Deanoor, Escada Vintage, GANT, Lena Hoschek and Patrick Mohr. This merely confirms that the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin has reached the highest echelons of the international fashion world and Berlin has regained its prominence as an important fashion capital.
Posted on 29th June, 2009 by Warren M
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Škoda Auto has started producing a modernised 1.2 HTP engine in its engine manufacturing plant in Mladá Boleslav, the place of the car manufacturer’s head office. Extensive adaptations made to this economical three-cylinder petrol unit have been devised by the Department of Technological Development.
Posted on 29th June, 2009 by Warren M
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Stuttgart. Offering an even wider range of activities for children than before, the new Museum of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is responding appropriately to the growing number of young and very young visitors: Starting immediately, motorists of tomorrow and the day after are able to join in a “paper chase” through the Porsche Museum.
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