Volkswagen R GmbH launches to drive sporty model development
Volkswagen has established Volkswagen R GmbH in Warmenau to focus on sporty and exclusive models, including the Scirocco R, Golf R, and R Line packages.
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Volkswagen has established Volkswagen R GmbH in Warmenau to focus on sporty and exclusive models, including the Scirocco R, Golf R, and R Line packages.
Acura will unveil the 2011 TSX Sport Wagon at the New York International Auto Show on 31 March, expanding its TSX line with a new estate model for US buyers.
Spyker plans to position Saab as a premium niche manufacturer, with renewed model lines and funding secured through a mix of GM support and a European Investment Bank loan.
The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R debuts with a 4.0-litre flat-six, 480bhp, and a focus on driveability for both professionals and ambitious amateurs in international GT racing.
Fiat placed its 500 range and a rebadged Lancia Delta on the Chrysler stand in Detroit, signalling the start of Italian models and technology entering Chrysler’s US line-up.
From facelifts to all-new designs, 2010 brought a packed calendar of new car launches across Europe, with manufacturers targeting every major segment.
Unveiled in early 2010, the Peugeot SR1 concept introduced the HYbrid4 powertrain with four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering and striking new design language.
GMC introduced the Granite concept, its smallest vehicle to date, with a bold industrial design and flexible interior, targeting urban buyers seeking practicality and style.
Alpina’s 2011 B7, based on the BMW 7 Series and featuring a 500hp twin-turbo V8, will reach US showrooms in spring 2010 in both standard and long-wheelbase forms.
Chrysler UK’s 2010 300C line-up arrives with four trims, diesel and petrol V8 options, and new equipment levels targeting both luxury and performance buyers.
The final episode of Top Gear’s fourteenth series lines up the Lexus LFA, Mercedes SLS AMG and Vauxhall VXR Insignia for a supercar showdown, with challenges across continents.
The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, featuring a supercharged V8, will make its world premiere at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit before entering production in summer 2010.
Volkswagen adds the 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS engine to the Scirocco range for 2010, bringing improved efficiency and a lower entry price to the coupé line-up.
Volvo has unveiled a production-ready battery electric C30, featuring a 24kWh battery, full interior, and a claimed 150km range, as shown at the Detroit motor show.
Audi’s 2010 A8 debuts Google Earth-powered navigation, combining satellite imagery and live data with the new MMI touch interface and in-car connectivity.
The Freelander 2 Sport, launched for the 2010 model year, added distinctive styling and interior upgrades to Land Rover’s popular compact SUV, with diesel power and improved efficiency.
Top Gear's Season 14 Episode 4 features a showdown between the Audi Q7 V12 TDI and BMW X5M, alongside a unique Renault Twingo challenge.
Audi’s 2010 A8 arrives with aluminium construction, new V8 engines, full LED headlights and a revised MMI system, aiming to set benchmarks for luxury saloons.
Auto Bild readers select the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder as their top sports car for 2009, recognising its performance, design and four-wheel-drive capability.
Jeremy Clarkson drives the rear-wheel-drive Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Balboni while Hammond and May tackle a rally car challenge in this November 2009 episode.
From Moscow’s Maybachs to a Ferrari Enzo in Oman, these ten taxis redefine what it means to hail a ride, offering passengers supercar comfort and eye-watering fares.
London-based EcoCa Ltd is developing a two-seater microcar aimed at the Indian market, targeting a price nearly $500 below the Tata Nano and promising high fuel efficiency.
SRT engineer Chris Winkler piloted a 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR to a new 1:33.915 lap record for production cars at Laguna Seca, beating the previous mark by over a second.
BMW has unveiled the 2010 5 Series saloon, introducing new engines, a sharper design and advanced chassis technology at its Munich launch event.