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bmw concept activee - pure co2-free mobility

BMW Concept ActiveE - pure CO2-free mobility

BMW Group has announced the BMW Concept ActiveE, an all-electric study vehicle developed to provide great driving experience with minimum environmental impacts. The world debut of the BMW Concept ActiveE will be held at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2010 in Detroit. Based on the sporty 1 Series Coupe, the emissions-free concept represents another milestone in BMW’s path for achieving CO2-free mobility. Just like in the electric vehicle test program for MINI E, the new BMW ActiveE will

Infiniti Announces U.S. Pricing on 2010 G Sedan and Coupe

Infiniti today announced pricing on the 2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan and G37 Coupe, which are on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. For 2010, the G Sedan, Infiniti’s top-selling model, features revised exterior styling, an enhanced interior treatment and upgraded technology features. The 2010 G Coupe also enters 201

Skoda Announces Superb Estate Pricing

Prices for the award-winning new Škoda Superb Estate have been announced. Prices start at just £17,715 OTR for the Superb Estate S with the 1.4 TSI 125bhp engine. With class-leading legroom and boot space, a long list of standard equipment and Škoda’s legendary great value, the Superb Estate sets a new standard for estate motoring. The Superb Estate will be available in three trim levels, S, SE and Elegance. A choice of six engines will be offered, three petrol and three diesel, ranging fro

Citroen Announces Pricing Details For DS3

Ahead of the launch in spring 2010, Citroën has released prices and specification details for its most hotly anticipated model to date - DS3. Citroën has also unveiled an online configurator that allows members of the public to create their perfect DS3. DS3 is an assertive, urban 3-door supermini with radical styling, elegant detailing and an extensive choice of customisable design options for a bespoke driving experience. DS3 is the first model from Citroën’s new DS line, which will consist of three distincti

VATH CL 65 AMG offers luxury and power at whole new level

VATH Automobiltechnik is presenting an impressively refined version of the exclusive high-performance coupe Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG. Thanks to an ECU remap, air collector, enhanced cooling system, first-grade boosting system and exhaust unit with 76 mm diameter pipe equipped with high-grade steel made cats, the VATH CL

2010 Land Rover Freelander 2 Sport in UK from January

Land Rover has announced the 2010 Freelander 2 Sport, which will hit the UK showrooms in January next year. 2010 Land Rover Freelander 2 Sport will be offered in two versions with two colours - Santorini Black and Lago Grey, both equipped with 19-inch limited-edition diamond-turned alloys, two-tone interior, rear spoil

fab panamera combines coupe-like vision and enormous output

FAB Panamera combines coupe-like vision and enormous output

FAB Design has expanded its car makes catalog with the Porsche brand. The renowned Porsche Panamera is the first non-Daimler vehicle that FAB specialists have refined into a true dream car. At first glance, the new conversion catches the eye with its exclusively Wide Bodykit made of carbon fibre, which brings more athl

10,000th Porsche Panamera rolls off the production line

The 10,000th Porsche Panamera rolled off the production line at the Porsche AG’s Leipzig plant. The platinum silver metallic Panamera Turbo with 500 horsepower is already on its way to a customer in Singapore. After three months on the market, the highly desired four-door grand touring sports car has really take-off.

No Range Anxiety For Santa With Vauxhall’s New Sleigh-Rev!

Vauxhall has come to Santa’s help after receiving a plea from the great man himself earlier this year to provide swift and ultra-clean transport for his annual blast around the world on December 24. “The ’08 Model Year reindeers have taken a rest this Christmas,” said Father C. “In their old age they’re becoming more flatulent and their increasing methane emissions just can’t be good for the environment – never mind the fact I have to sit behi

speedart btr2 580 - fasten your	seat belts

speedART BTR2 580 - fasten your seat belts

After the official debut of its special tuning programme for the Panamera, the renowned Porsche specialist speedART is now presenting a new conversion based on the 2010 Porsche 997 Turbo 3,8l with PDK-gearbox. Named speedART BTR II 580 (Bi-Turbo-Racer – 2nd generation), the newcomer strikes with power increase of 80 horsepower and 120 Nm over the factory counterpart achieved through a modified motronic and a sport exhaust unit with 200 cell sport cats and big single race-tail-pipes. With the upgraded output data

2010 Aston Martin Cygnet Concept

Aston Martin today releases the first official images of the ‘Cygnet’ – a new luxury commuter concept car. The Cygnet concept represents a creative, environmentally conscious solution, being small, yet with presence – and highly fuel efficient, now combined with the prestige of Aston Martin’s luxury brand ownership. Work on the concept is ongoing and will continue into 2010 when it is hoped that it will become a production reality initially available to Aston Martin customers in the UK and

321,2 km/h – Fullsize-SUV high speed record for TECHART

TECHART Automobildesign really set the sparks flying at this year`s trial of strength at the High Speed Event in Nardo/Italy. Test driver Sandro Reuter reached a top speed of 321,2 km/h, respectively 200 mph, with the TECHART refined Porsche Cayenne Turbo. TECHART thus secured a new speed record for Fullsize-SUVs. The