German Car Scene

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  • Škoda Economy Run champions named


    An international field of 59 competitors took part in the 30th Škoda Economy Run last weekend, with the victors – Marek Tribula and Martin Kadlec driving a Fabia 1.2 HTP – using just 2.78 litres of fuel every 100 km, or 101.6 mpg. To put that into perspective, Volkswagen’s super-frugal Polo BlueMotion needs 3.4 litres to cover the same distance. (more…)

  • GRIP: Aventador versus 911 GT2 RS


    This new video from German motoring show GRIP sees host Matthias Malmedie and comedian Axel Stein go head-to-head in a pair of heavy-hitting supercars. Axel is driving the exquisite 700 hp V12-powered Lamborghini Aventador, while Matthias turns up in Porsche’s hardcore 620 hp 911 GT2 RS. Axel’s expression, when he nails the throttle, is priceless. (more…)

  • Audi TT RS Ultimate Lap series: Slalom


    Here’s part two of Audi’s “Ultimate Lap!” series, created to mark the arrival of the TT RS in America. This latest video features Britain’s Justin Bell slaloming the 360 hp coupé around Monticello Raceway in New York. (more…)

  • DTM: Ekstrom wins at Oschersleben


    Sweden’s Mattias Ekstrom secured his second win in three races during wet conditions at Oschersleben this afternoon to lead home yet another one-two-three for Audi. It is also Audi’s 60th DTM victory.

    Starting from fourth of the grid, Ekstrom worked his way through the field, snatching the lead from Mercedes-Benz driver, Bruno Spengler, on the eighth lap, before going on to win by over 42 seconds.

    Spengler had been looking good for second place, but the combination of kerb damage and a time-consuming pitstop, involving an awkward front wheel saw him drop to the back, eventually retiring, and leaving Martin Tomczyk to take his place and extend his championship lead to 9 points. The Bavarian driver could now secure the title for Audi at Valencia next month.

    Edoardo Mortara grabbed the third step of the podium, while Ralf Schumacher had been in line to finish fourth, but a spin followed by a collision with Albuquerque’s Audi, put him out, meaning Britain’s Gary Paffett gave Mercedes-Benz its best result on the day.

  • GRIP: Audi A1 versus mobile power stations


    Matthias Malmedie, host of Germany’s GRIP motoring show, sets out to see if there is a replacement for displacement, by pitting ABT Sportsline’s Audi A1-based AS1 against a supercharged Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz CL 600 and Dodge’s Viper SRT10. (more…)

  • Porsche launches 911 app


    Porsche has launched a new app based around its recently-débuted 911 model. Designed for Apple’s iPhone and iPad, it allows potential owners and fans to explore the car’s exterior and interior, and design the 911 of their dreams. (more…)