German Car Scene

Month: October 2011

  • Senner diffuser for the S line Audi A1


    Ingelheim am Rhein’s Senner Tuning has designed a replacement diffuser for Audi A1s built to S line specification. Constructed from glassfibre reinforced plastic (GRP), Senner says it was created for S line owners who wanted to fit the company’s twin exhaust system, but couldn’t – due to the style of the factory panel.

    The new diffuser is screwed and bonded in place of the original one, and retains the Audi reflectors. It’s priced at € 299, while the stainless steel exhaust with twin 90 mm tailpipes will set you back € 495.

    [Source: Senner Tuning AG]

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  • Audi e-tron Spyder videos


    While up in the hills of California, Audi’s Uwe Haller was offering rides in the company’s e-tron Spyder model. Germany’s Neuwagen was there to witness this concept in the flesh, while the second video is from Road & Track’s Shaun Bailey (more…)

  • New Passat Exclusive from Volkswagen


    Volkswagen Germany has revealed its new Passat Exclusive model. Based on the company’s “Highline” model, the Passat Exclusive has been designed by Volkswagen R GmbH and can be picked out by its 18-inch “Vicenza” alloy and (15 mm) reduced ride height.

    Inside, occupants are treated to “chocolate brown” Nappa leather seats with contrasting “Pepper White” stitching and piping. The hide, which is heat-reflecting “Cool Leather,” also finds its way to the doors. “Tamo cream satin” precious wood inserts also adorn the doors and dashboard.

    The piano black steering wheel, which is leather trimmed, operates a speed-dependent Servotronic system, which provides greatest assistance at low speeds, for example when parking the car, while at higher speeds, its sensing system gradually reduces the level of power assist.

    Optional extras include a titanium black roof lining and active air-conditioned front seats.

    The saloon starts at € 32,450, while the estate version begins at € 33,625.

    [Source: Volkswagen Germany]

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  • Auto Bild drives Volkswagen’s up!


    Sebastian Varchmin heads over to Rome, for Germany’s Auto Bild, to see how the new Volkswagen up! handles itself in the hectic Italian traffic, and ask a few of the locals what they think of it. (more…)

  • Vorsteiner previews V-CT Porsche Cayenne


    Tuning specialist Vorsteiner has released initial details of its V-CT program for the latest Porsche Cayenne.

    Due to be launched this winter, the package is based around a new lightweight, pre-preg carbon aero kit, which includes frames around the outer front grilles, a lower front bumper section with integrated spoiler, sill extensions, a small lip for the original roof spoiler, and lower rear bumper section complete with substantial diffuser. There’s also a titanium exhaust system for the V8 and Turbo models.

    The wheels shown are forged aluminium V-104 1-Piece Monoblock items, but Vorsteiner offers a range of 1-piece and 3-piece wheels.

    [Source: Vorsteiner]

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  • BMW’s M5 set to be a Forza star


    Even before BMW’s 2012 M5 hits the showrooms, the 560 bhp twin-turbocharged super-saloon is available to drive – in Forza Motorsport 4. In a Limited Collector’s Edition of the game, the M5 is not only the cover star, but it also takes on the role of “hero car”.

    Released today, gamers can now register to take part in the BMW M5 Forza Cup, a competition to see who can complete the fastest virtual lap via their Xbox 360 console. And if the kudos of owning the rest of the gaming community isn’t enough of an incentive, how about the keys to your very own M5?

    That’s right, The 16 quickest competitors will meet up at BMW Welt for the final of the BMW M5 Forza Cup on 26 November, with the winner taking a lap of honour in their brand new BMW M5.

    [Source: BMW]