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car and smartphone merge into one: touareg now parks by remote control

Car and smartphone merge into one: Touareg now parks by remote control

Already familiar: the basis of the new system is Park Assist, which Volkswagen still offers for the Touareg. Park Assist permits semi-automatic parking in parking spaces; the car also drives semi-automatically out of parallel parking spaces (spaces that are parallel to the road) again. Here, the SUV takes over steering, while the driver presses the accelerator and brake pedals. Completely new: Volkswagen is now going a decisive step further,

renault pro+ unveils the all-new renault kangoo van

Renault pro+ unveils the all-new Renault Kangoo van

The latest generation of the light commercial builds on the success of its award-winning predecessor with a bold, completely new exterior, brand new interior and significant advances in infotainment and driver assistance systems. The All-New Kangoo promises to revolutionise its segment by complementing its pract

update for a tdi titan – the new generation audi sq5

Update for a TDI titan – the new generation Audi SQ5

Its mighty V6 TDI engine, and the advanced electrically powered compressor which so compellingly quickens its responses, have already earned the SQ5 TDI the distinction of being the first Audi SUV to wear the evocative S badge. Now both key elements have raised their game yet again in the new generation model, whic

better by design – the new generation audi sq2

Better by design – the new generation Audi SQ2

It is already adept at quickening the pulse, and now the 300PS Audi SQ2 is even more capable of catching the eye as it adopts the sharper new look and upgraded lighting technology already favouring the other members of the compact SUV range. Enhancement of the S model that first brought sub-five-second acceleration potential to the Audi Q family’s singularly stylish lead-in SUV two years ago has also taken place beneath the skin. The cabin now benefits from additional equipment, improved infotainment and web-ba

sf90 spider: lifting the roof on ferrari’s most powerful series-production supercar

SF90 Spider: lifting the roof on Ferrari’s most powerful series-production supercar

The spider version of the SF90 Stradale, the SF90 Spider, was unveiled today during a dedicated digital event. This special online event provided Ferraristi from all over the world with an exclusive introduction to the car’s innovative features and in-depth information on its development. As the Prancing Horse’s first production plug-in hybrid spider, the SF90 Spider sets new performance and innovation benchmarks not only for the marque’s

suzuki introduces the new swace

Suzuki introduces the new Swace

Suzuki GB PLC will imminently launch the new Swace in the UK, a stylish and versatile Estate Car with an athletic design, smooth and stable ride comfort and advanced hybrid performance. The Swace is the second vehicle to be supplied to Suzuki by Toyota Motor Corporation under a collaborative business agreement between the two companies. It is based on the Toyota Corolla Hybrid Estate platform and is manufactured in the UK with exports to Europe. Highlights of the new Swace Dynamic a

new sorento accessories to take on everything life throws at it

New Sorento accessories to take on everything life throws at it

The All-New Kia Sorento was designed and engineered to take on everything life could throw at it, from rugged terrain driving to family travelling. Starting from £38,845 with an abundance of cutting-edge technology and interior luxuries as standard, the Sorento is already a solid, comfortable and capable family vehicle. With more and more motorists taking to ‘staycationing’ in the UK, Kia provides all the accessories necessary for a succes

new discovery: efficient powertrains, enhanced connectivity & more comfort for versatile family suv

New Discovery: efficient powertrains, enhanced connectivity & more comfort for versatile family SUV

New Discovery combines an exceptional design evolution with a versatile and intelligently packaged interior which embodies the spirit of family adventure that has characterised Land Rover’s premium family SUV for more than 30 years. Featuring the latest generation of powerful and efficient six-cylinder Ingenium petrol and diesel engines, advanced Pivi Pro infotainment and superior comfort and practicality, New Discovery remains one of the

jms tuning

2020 JMS tuning

As a result of the global corona pandemic, a year with practically no tuning fairs and meetings. After the Tuning World Bodensee in Friedrichshafen and the PS Days in Hanover, also the undisputed highlight of the year of the refinement and customization industry, the Essen Motor Show, was canceled, so that the community in this extraordinary season - apart from a few smaller events - practically only could come together online. How relatively this “only” can be rated, however, was shown by t

mitsubishi outlander phev: still the uk’s best selling plug-in hybrid suv and one of europe’s favourites too

Mitsubishi outlander PHEV: still the UK’s best selling plug-in hybrid SUV and one of Europe’s Favourites too

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is still the UK’s best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV, with 3,167 sales from January to the end of October 2020. The pioneering model also remains one of Europe’s favourites, amassing 20,339 sales across the continent in the first three quarters of 2020 (Jato). In the UK, sales of PHEVs have nearly doubled compared to the same period last year to 50,052 (SMMT), with the Outlander topping the SUV charts and still o

mercedes-amg gt 63 s 4matic+ is the fastest luxury class vehicle on the nordschleife

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 s 4matic+ is the fastest luxury class vehicle on the Nordschleife

With the 2021 model year, in production since September 2020, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+ (fuel consumption combined: 12.5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 286 g/km) is even faster on the legendary Nordschleife of the Nürburgring. Thanks to newly tuned elastokinematics and other fine-tuning measures, AMG development engineer Demian Schaffert set a new record time, putting the four-door coupé from Affalterbach impressively in first plac

the first ever bmw ix

THE FIRST EVER BMW iX

The vision becomes reality, as the BMW Vision iNEXT becomes the BMW iX. A year before its market launch at the end of 2021, the BMW Group is providing a first look ahead to the future BMW iX, which is currently still in the series development phase. The BMW iX is the first model based on a new, modular, scalable future toolkit developed by the BMW Group; its focus is a fresh interpretation of design, sustainability, driving pleasure, versatility and luxury. Conceived from the outset for