03 March 2009, 09:56 AM
The fifth generation of Volkswagen’s evergreen supermini, the Polo, has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, 34 years after the original went on sale in the UK. It’s sharper, lighter, safer and more cutting edge than ever before and is set to establish new standards in the small car class. Not only does the new Polo weigh 7.5 per cent less than the vehicle it replaces – despite being marginally wider and longer – but it’s also stronger, promis
03 March 2009, 09:47 AM
The first-generation Prius was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. Launched in Japan in 1997 and in Europe in 2000, the unique Toyota hybrid established a major industry milestone in vehicle powertrain development and sustainable mobility. The name Prius, ‘to go before’ in Latin, became symbolic of a car that was launched even before environmental awareness had become a mainstream social issue.
Anticipating the 21st century’s need for vehicles with exceptional fuel efficiency, suc
03 March 2009, 09:33 AM
Toyota Verso is a no-compromise choice for compact MPV customers. It is true to what the term MPV stands for – a multi-purpose vehicle – but doesn’t ask the motorist to make sacrifices where style, comfort, quality and driving pleasure are concerned. Combining practicality and safety with desirability, Verso will appeal to customers who want and expect more than just a functional car.
Verso builds on the strong visual appeal of the model it replaces with a more dynamic design. It also benefit
02 March 2009, 02:40 PM
Impressive Design Pack in PU-RIM
Perfect surface quality and custom-fit manufacture are the hallmarks of the liftreducing Mansory auto body design for the current Cayenne models. With the striking design, the SUV turns into the centre of attention on the streets and off-road. A far more dynamic front apron with larger air inlets is the outstanding element at the front. An ultra-light bonnet additionally strengthened with carbon supplies the front engine with extra fresh air via ventilation d
02 March 2009, 12:20 PM
The company Mansory is situated in Bavaria and one of the top addresses for refining premium sports cars. Whether Bentley, Rolls-Royce, McLaren, Ferrari or Porsche – the refining specialist shows its technical talent for every automobile. The subsidiary company Mansory Switzerland AG, the in-house expert for Porsche cars, presents a comprehensive tuning programme for the model 911 from the recently revived Porsche Type 997 series at the Geneva Auto Salon 2009. This tuning programme mainly focuse
02 March 2009, 12:00 PM
He decided to make this saying his personal motto
Producing automobile highlights over and over – this is the personal motto which is firmly engraved in the Mansory philosophy. With the Chopster, the company based in the Bavarian town Brand, has successfully accomplished this once again and produced such a highlight just in time for the Geneva Motor Show 2009. The refining expert for premium automobiles assigned this task to its subsidiary Mans
02 March 2009, 11:12 AM
BRABUS GLK V8 V8-Power with 462 hp for the Smallest Mercedes SUV. An automotive dream comes true: The special model GLK V8, which celebrates its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2009, adds fascinating eight-cylinder power from BRABUS to the GLK. BRABUS, recognized as an automobile manufacturer by the German Federal
02 March 2009, 11:02 AM
BRABUS ML 63 Biturbo with 310-km/h Top Speed 650 hp / 478 kW Twin-Turbo Power for the Mercedes AMG ML 63.
Innovative engine technology has been the mainstay of BRABUS product portfolio for more than three decades. The new BRABUS ML 63 Biturbo, based on the Mercedes AMG ML 63, celebrates its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2009. It sets new standards for SUV performance and styling. The new BRABUS B63 Biturbo 6.3-liter V8 engine produces 650
02 March 2009, 10:17 AM
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroen announced today that both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding collaboration on electric vehicles based on a vehicle currently under development by MMC in Japan.
In June 2008, both companies started a feasibility study of the development, manufacture and use of an electric powertrain for small urban vehicles.
The companies have now reached an understanding
01 March 2009, 11:02 AM
With the launching of the R8, Audi heats up against rivals Porsche, Ferrari and Bentley vigorously providing stiff competition. The Swabian, German tuners PPI Automotive Design GmbH, customize Audi's flagship sportscar by stoking up the fire with even more coal going that extra mile by providing an enhanced look combined with improved driving dynamics. A wind tunnel-tested aerodynamic kit of carbon fibre in combination with a performance enhancement and special lightweight magnesium wheels in 19-inch dimensions pro
01 March 2009, 10:46 AM
Unmistakeable design characterises the latest TECHART program for the 911 Porsche models from mod. 09, presented as a world premiere at the Geneva Auto-Salon 2009. Based on the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 2009 model, the design highlights the aesthetics, sportiness and dynamics of the vehicle.
The optimum: TECHART Aerokit I
The elegant exterior design comprises components which create a sense of fully formed sportiness and balanced aerodynamic driving.
The elegant front spoiler blends in seamles
01 March 2009, 09:35 AM
The Morgan Aero 8 is the lightest V8 sports car in the world. 2008 sees the start of production of the new 4.8 litre V8 version. The latest BMW V8 engine takes Morgan performance to the next level.
The new engine adds 13% more power, raising output to 367Bhp, giving a power to weight ratio of over 315 Bhp/tonne, enough to propel the car from 0 – 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 170 mph.
New for Morgan is an automatic gearbox option. ZF’s latest 6 HP26 six speed gives eve
