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The new Audi Q5: Concentrated hi-tech for maximum efficiency

July 14th, 2008 · No Comments · Design, News Europe, Technology

The new Audi Q5: Concentrated hi-tech for maximum efficiency
* Energy recuperation and optimized temperature management
* Systematic engine downsizing
* Intelligent detail features from the modular efficiency platform
Audi is maintaining its successful efficiency strategy: the new Audi Q5, the sports car in the SUV category, is its latest model to combine high performance with low consumption. This […]

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Volvo Cars aims for zero accidents

July 14th, 2008 · No Comments · News Europe, Safety

Volvo Cars aims for zero accidents
At the Volvo Car Corporation, the vision is to design cars that should not crash. In the shorter perspective the aim is that by 2020 no-one should be killed or injured in a Volvo.
“We don’t accept that people lose their lives in airplane accidents, so why should we regard car […]

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Continuing the highly successful Black Series strategy: The Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series

July 11th, 2008 · No Comments · News Europe

Continuing the highly successful Black Series strategy: The Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series - the exclusive high-performance coupé for the discerning motorist
Affalterbach – Sensational appearance, unique performance data, with
light-weight design throughout and total exclusivity - that’s the new Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series. This high-performance coupé is a motorsport engineering thoroughbred, opening up […]

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The new BMW 3 Series

July 11th, 2008 · No Comments · News Europe

It is the epitome of sporty flair in its segment and for years it has maintained the leading position as the mostly widely sold premium vehicle in the world. Now the BMW 3 Series sets out to extend its lead even further. Specific design modifications, a further refined interior design, the new generation of the […]

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Chevrolet Cruze: A new name and a new design for an all-new car

July 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Concepts, News Asia, News Europe, News North America

Chevrolet Cruze
A new name and a new design for an all-new car
Detroit - Chevrolet announced today that its all-new entry in the compact segment will be called Cruze. The new Chevrolet will make its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in early October.
Cruze was developed by a global design and engineering team and will […]

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GM Adding World’s Largest Rooftop Solar Power Installation to Zaragoza Plant

July 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, News Europe, Technology

GM Adding World’s Largest Rooftop Solar Power Installation to Zaragoza Plant
Installation Will Generate About 12 Megawatts of Power
Company Expanding Usage of Renewable Energy Sources
Zaragoza, Spain - General Motors announced today it is adding the world’s largest rooftop solar photovoltaic power installation to its car assembly plant located in Figueruelas, Zaragoza, Spain. When the project is […]

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A new, high-specification ‘Autobiography’ model is to make a global debut at the British International Motor Show on July 22nd 2008.

July 7th, 2008 · No Comments · News Europe

A new, high-specification ‘Autobiography’ model is to make a global debut at the British International Motor Show on July 22nd 2008.
The Range Rover model line-up for 2009 will feature the most luxurious top of the range production Range Rover yet. Taking the name ‘Autobiography’, it replaces the model previously reserved for bespoke versions of the […]

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The performance SUV for the active lifestyle

July 7th, 2008 · No Comments · News Europe

The performance SUV for the active lifestyle
The Audi Q5
Audi is creating a new market segment: the Audi Q5, the new performance SUV, combines the dynamism of a sports sedan with an impressively versatile interior and multiple talents aimed at leisure and family use. Three powerful, efficient engines, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and an agile suspension […]

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The new Porsche 911 goes on sale in Germany

July 4th, 2008 · No Comments · News Europe

The new Porsche 911 goes on sale in Germany
Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will launch the next generation of the 911 range in the salesrooms of the 85 German Porsche centers next Saturday, July 5, 2008. The car was first presented to more than 800 journalists from around the world a month […]

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NEW FORD FOCUS RS: A LEGEND RETURNS

July 4th, 2008 · No Comments · News Europe

NEW FORD FOCUS RS: A LEGEND RETURNS
* London Motor Show preview for exciting new Ford Focus RS
* Genuine RS performance with 300PS
* Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing limited-slip differential and innovative ‘RevoKnuckle’, for assured handling and traction
* Expressive design exudes high performance intent
BRENTWOOD, July 4, 2008 – The legendary Ford RS performance car brand is returning […]

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