Mini Paceman Concept
Since 2001 BMW has offered the Mini car as an independent brand. Exactly ten years later Mini comes out with a concept car for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Mini Paceman Concept.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Mitsubishi brings the first mass-produced all electric car, the i Miev out onto the roads. All those letters stand for Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle.
Mitsubishi’s little electric car rebadged as the Citroen C-Zero and the Peugeot iOn can already be ordered from dealerships and will soon be delivered to the first customers. Compared with the Japanese version, which has been out in Japan since July of 2009, the European left drive variant has been slightly modified.
NAIAS Detroit 2011: Audi
Audi celebrates the world premiere of the new A6 in Detroit. The luxury sedan hits the market in spring. A bit later the hybrid version is to follow.
NAIAS Detroit 2011: Porsche Special
Porsche showed the 918 RSR concept at the North American International Autoshow 2011 in Detroit. It is based on the 918 Spyder and is driven by a V8 engine in combination with two electric powered engines.
Preview F1 Grand Prix Melbourne, Australia
Formula 1 driver Nico Huelkenberg and Christian Danner (F1 expert) share insights on racing the circuit in Melbourne.
Porsche GT3 R Hybrid at the Nordschleife
Porsche presents the 911 GT3 R Hybrid at the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring. It’s powered by a 6 cylinder Boxer engine with 4 liters of displacement and a cracking 480 horsepower. The electric drive for the additional boost is located at the front axle, where we find two 6 kilowatt E machines.
Ford Focus
Up till now Europe was the main territory ruled by the Ford Focus.
Now the third generation is out to conquer the entire world.
Ford’s latest edition of its hatch heads out as an international car. Ford has already initiated production of the new Focus in Saarlouis, Germany and in Michigan in the States.
At launch Ford is offering the new Focus with a choice of six different engines. Four gasoline versions ranging in output from 105 to 182 horsepower and two diesel variants with either 95 or 163 horsepower. Other engines are scheduled to follow. Among others a particularly economical three cylinder gasoline version. Engineers have made sure that the excellent driving behavior of the former model has been consistently advanced for the new Focus.
Pricing for the new Focus starts at 17,850 Euros.
Carshow GTI class
Since 1976, when Volkswagen first presented the GTI, it became a cult to challenge the sporty Golf. Its most tenacious rival is the Opel Astra. The Mazda 3 is one of the younger challengers.
Carshow luxury sedans
Luxury sedans, as the name implies, are some of the most refined and comfortable cars around.
We took a closer look at three very exclusive models – the Audi A8, the Lexus LS 460 and the Porsche Panamera.
World Car Of The Year Awards 2010
Within the New York International Auto Show 2010 the World Car Of The Year Awards were assigned.
The winners are:
Green Car Of The Year 2010: VW BlueMotion
Performance Car Of The Year 2010: Audi R8 V10
Design Car Of The Year 2010: Chevrolet Camaro
World Car Of The Year 2010: VW Polo
Mercedes C-Class Coupé 2011
Mercedes sends its new C Class coupé to Geneva. With the new luxury coupe, the car maker from Stuttgart hopes to lure new, young customers. At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show from March 3rd to the thirteenth,, visitors can marvel at the coupé at the Mercedes stand.
Lexus CT 200h
Lexus introduces a new compact hybrid in their model lineup. The japanese manufacturer wants to sell 2000 CT 200h in germany this year. The base price is 28.900 Euro. The CT 200h is available starting March 19th.
PARIS 2010 GREENCARS
Not only the French impress with electrical engineering. Furthermore, Mercedes, Audi and VW show their electric motors in Paris.
Auto China 2010 Mercedes-Benz Special
The highlights from Mercedes-Benz at the Auto China 2010 in Bejing
LA Autoshow 2010 Highlights
Above all, VW and Porsche showed exciting new models at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2010. But also the other manufacturers were represented with numerous innovations.
Qatar Motor Show 2011: Highlights
The emirate Qatar now has its own international motor show. Many manufacturers made their way into the desert and showed what they got!
Mercedes-Benz SLK world premiere
Mercedes celebrates the 125th anniversary of the automobile. With the new SLK, for instance. Racing chief, Norbert Haug, along with Michael Schumacher, Nico Rosberg and David Coulthardt came by express their congratulations. The third SLK has really matured. A true sports car with a striking nose. The 190 SL from 1955 sends its official greetings.
Three different engines are available right now for the new SLK. The two with superchargers are four cylinders that displace 1.8 liters and generate either 184 or 204 horsepower. The completely newly developed 3.5 liter V6 churns out 306 horsepower.
Besides the standard suspension, Mercedes also offers the option of a stiffer, sportier tuned chassis with electronic spring control.
A start stop automatic is also on board the new Mercedes SLK.
And Mercedes is already taking orders for the new SLK.
The new Peugeot 508
A new lion roars as Peugeot launches its 508. Following the world premiere at the Paris Motor Show, the big family Peugeot now heads for the dealerships. As a sedan and wagon with a choice of seven different engines.
Volkswagen XL1 prototype
This January VW took the wraps off its new prototype the XL1. The ultra flat two seater could go into production as a 1 liter car.
At the Qatar Motor Show VW had its XL1 on center stage and even offered test drives.
The new Mercedes-Benz Viano
This is the ultimate in minivans. The Mercedes Benz Viano defines the new benchmark in its class.
New engines and new transmission now reduce emissions and improve fuel economy while at the same time enhancing the vehicle’s performance. The new suspension provides the highest level of ride comfort and driving safety. The cockpit and passenger compartment are more user-friendly and attractively appointed than ever before.
Mercedes-Benz F-Cell World Tour
As part of the festivities commemorating the 125th anniversary of the invention of the automobile on January 29, German Chancellor, Dr. Angela Merkel and Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of management of the Daimler AG fired the symbolic shot to start the Mercedes Benz F Cell World Drive.
Car-News Weekly
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Peugeot launches the 508 and Opel starts its new media campaign for the Corsa Satellite with Lena.
BMW ActiveE
BMW ActiveE
BMW takes the next step towards zero-emission mobility. In 2010 the company already presented the Active E Concept. Now it’s reality. An electric car based on the 1 Series will be built as a test fleet of more than 1000 cars at the factory in Leipzig. Testing of the Active E will start this year in Europe, the USA and China. It will be presented at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
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