Chinese debut for the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic, portrayed here in front of the breath-taking lit skyline of the Shanghai bay. Together with the Quattroporte Sport GT S, the latest addition to the GranTurismo range will make its Asian premiére at the Shanghai Auto Show that will open in a few days. The Republ
Having good environmental properties doesn't mean a car has to be boring. Quite the contrary: with R-Design, the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe can be styled just as expressively and exclusively as the other model variants. Responding to the substantial demand for cars that combine good environmental properties with exciting design features, Volvo Cars is now offering the C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe models with optional R-Design features. This dev
51 71 0000 G HARTGE aerodynamic kit in PUR-RIM and primed, with ABE homologation by the KBA, consisting of: HARTGE front spoiler, HARTGE rear skirt, HARTGE left and right side sills (only in connection with standard aluminium running boards - no. 328), HARTGE wheel arch extensions front * and rear (* with air intakes)
The Buick New Regal 2.0 Turbo, GM’s first product built in China that will be available with a turbocharged engine, is making its world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2009. The new powertrain gives New Regal buyers a choice of three engines. “Rolling out models with turbocharged engines is part of our commitment to impr
The iconic Scion xB urban utility vehicle will continue to appeal to young consumers as it receives new standard and optional audio systems for the 2010 model year. The new standard Pioneer audio system features iPod/USB connectivity, a programmable welcome message screen and an RCA output for adding an external amplif
The Buick Business Concept, a new concept vehicle designed to showcase Buick’s future vision of “business class on the road,” made its global debut today at Auto Shanghai 2009. The multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was developed in China by the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), a design and engineering joint
There is only a little connection left between the GEMBALLA TORNADO 750 GTS and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. At the most, the Porsche SUV is the master model for the latest development by the automobile manufacturer from Leonberg near Stuttgart. Already at first glance, the targeted goal of the technicians at GEMBALLA Automobiltechnik GmbH & Co. KG can be clearly defined: away from the SUV and more to an uncompromising sports car. The reason fo
Audi looks into the future. Under the title “Intelligent Emotion,” students at Munich University of Applied Sciences, aided by Audi, have developed visionary ideas for the mobility of the future – from a hybrid supercar to an alternative concept for lightweight design of interiors. The results are presented in eleven future-oriented concept studies. “The next generation of employees is our future,” says Wolfgang Egger, Head of Audi Group Design. “That’s why sponsoring design students is one of our high prioritie
A production site for the Audi Q3 was chosen today: the SEAT site in Martorell, Spain. Manufacture will begin in 2011 with an annual production capacity of up to 80,000 units. The total investment will amount to around €300 million. “Following in-depth consideration of all relevant factors and an extensive internati
Few, if any, automobiles have been as awe-inspiring as the show-stopping prototypes and "fuori serie" cars designed by Stile Bertone - the Alfa Romeo Carabo, the Lancia Stratos Zero and the Lamborghini LP500 prototype to name just a few TRADITION Stile Bertone has a long history of creating one-off prototypes bas
By mounting LSD wing door hinges, the legendary new Nissan GT-R becomes the absolute looker. The wing doors hinges are available with immediate effect for 1949 Euro. The LSD wing door hinges for the Nissan GT-R feature the new GRS (Guided Roller System). It offers an adjustment possibility with the roller guidance. This results in more safety and more precise opening and closing of the door. LSD door fittings come with a German TÜV certificate certifying that the LSD wing doors meet all
On the opening day of the Auto Shanghai 2009, Volkswagen along with its two joint ventures Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen, appeared before the public at W2 Hall, with 25 latest models and technologies. The booth of Volkswagen brand, covering over 3,000 m2 in space and featuring white and blue as two theme colors, perfectly illustrated the essence of Volkswagen’s brand claim “Das Auto”. Dr. Winfried Vahland, President and CEO of Volkswa
