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The Audi TT -- a High-End Sports Vehicle

22nd May 2008
Manufactured by the highly renowned and prestigious German automaker Audi, the TT version has been quite a hit ever since it became available on the market. The Audi TT is classified as a sports vehicle and it is available as a two seater roadster or a 2... Read >
Author: John Sern

The Audi R8 -- a True Sports Vehicle

21st May 2008
Built by the German automaker Audi, the R8 has a truly futuristic design which resembles the vehicle featured in the movie I-robot by Will Smith, the only difference is that the R8 is actually able to move (most of the time concept vehicles which are made... Read >
Author: John Sern

The Audi Q7 -- a Luxury Sports-Utility Vehicle

21st May 2008
First introduced in 2006 at the Los Angeles auto show the Audi Q7 was surely a sensation, originally built by the German automaker Audi this is considered a full-sized sports utility vehicle. Since there have been two very popular models before the Q7 (A... Read >
Author: John Sern

The Audi A6 -- the Union of Sport and Luxury

21st May 2008
This vehicle is classified as a midsize executive car which is also very sporty, it is available in sedan and Avant body styles. This vehicle is manufactured by the German automotive maker Audi, the second-generation A6 was used as a base for the allroad... Read >
Author: John Sern

The Audi Q5 -- an Elegant Compact Crossover

21st May 2008
Built by the German automaker Audi, the Q5 is somewhat of a compact crossover which lays the foundation for the Q7, this model is yet to be released as a 2009 version and it is being built using the modular longitudinal platform which is also referred to ... Read >
Author: John Sern

The Audi A3 -- a Luxury Family Vehicle

21st May 2008
This car manufactured by the German automaker Audi falls within the category of a luxury vehicle and can also be classified as a family car, because of its popularity several improvements were made to the first version which opened the doors to the creati... Read >
Author: John Sern

The Audi A2 -- a Super Mini with History

21st May 2008
This vehicle is better-known as a supermini vehicle which was ahead of its time, the car was manufactured by the German automaker Audi and it was mostly made of aluminum, it was first showcased in 1997 at the Frankfurt motor show however, seeing that the ... Read >
Author: John Sern

VW Inks Record Sales Of 6.2M Units In 2007

22nd January 2008
Europe’s largest automaker Volkswagen AG inked sales record of 6.2 million vehicles last year thanks to the strong demand in Brazil, China and eastern Europe. The German automaker said last Monday that the sales figure represents an increase of eig... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

VW Widens ‘07 China Passenger Car Sales Lead Over GM

20th January 2008
Volkswagen AG widened its lead in China over General Motors Corp. with 28 percent growth in sales. As such, the German automaker is pleased to have maintained its post as China's largest passenger car maker in 2007. VW outsold Detroit-based rival G... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

DaimlerChrysler minus Chrysler is equal to Daimler only

10th November 2007
Yesterday, in an Extraordinary Shareholder’s Meeting held in Berlin, the corporate name DaimlerChrysler AG was torn down to Daimler AG. The move was said to reflect the Chrysler LLC sale to Cerberus Capital Management LP recently. For Daimler AG CEO, Di... Read >
Author: Evander

BMW M3 Sedan Heading to Tokyo Motor Show

05th November 2007
The 40th Tokyo Motor Show later this October 2007 will be the stage for the world debut of the all new 2008 BMW M3 sedan model. This new model from the German automaker will roll out in spring 2008 equipped with numerous features inside and out. The 2008 ... Read >
Author: Evander

California Welcomes back Diesel in the Mercedes Benz Bluetec

01st November 2007
In the recent Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week held at the Smashbox studios, every head turned as the German automaker unveiled an E320 BLUETEC which is diesel powered. Starting last Monday, few Californians can already drive the vehicle thru a special two-year... Read >
Author: Evander

BMW X5 Made Better and More Fun

21st October 2007
BMW X5 with high quality BMW cold air intake has been a favorite of most drivers and this is attributed to its fabulous driving characteristics, plush amenities and above all its awesome off-road capabilities.Undoubtedly the X5 is one of the more fun-to-d... Read >
Author: Evander

BMW Introduces 2008 M3 Sedan

16th October 2007
BMW AG plans to expand its product lineup in North America with the introduction of the all-new 2008 M3 Sedan and M3 Coupe models some time in 2008. These two BMW M3 variants will share some features and technical specs like the monstrous and high revving... Read >
Author: Evander

DaimlerChrysler minus Chrysler is equal to Daimler only

12th October 2007
Yesterday, in an Extraordinary Shareholder’s Meeting held in Berlin, the corporate name DaimlerChrysler AG was torn down to Daimler AG. The move was said to reflect the Chrysler LLC sale to Cerberus Capital Management LP recently. For Daimler AG CEO, Di... Read >
Author: Evander

VW Dieselution Pushes Clean Diesel Technology

03rd October 2007
Clean diesel technology is a quantum leap for the auto industry. As global warming issues become hotter and hotter, clean fuel alternatives should be sustained. This is why Volkswagen AG is launching its Dieselution Tour which aims to educate American sho... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Audi Coil Springs and Audi control arm gives a comfortable ride

25th September 2007
When it comes to people, most individuals consider one's background or past records if they wish to acquire an idea of the kind of person they are dealing with. The same thing applies when choosing a vehicle. History tells a lot of interesting facts and t... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Audi Targets American Luxury Market

21st September 2007
Audi AG is setting its sights on a far larger slice of the American luxury car market with a plan to more than double its sales there to 200,000 by 2015. "We are selling 95,000 [vehicles] now. By 2015 we want a doubling of the number," Ralph Weyler, Audi'... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Volkswagen To Unveil 12 Models To Spice Up Competition

20th September 2007
Volkswagen AG plans to unveil 12 new models over the next three years to increase sales by 33 percent and to spice up auto competition. This is Volkswagen’s effort to compete closely with auto giants such as Toyota Motor Corp.The deliveries of Europe's ... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Audi Hires Young Blood

18th September 2007
German automaker Audi is making a bid to become the king of the mountain. For the past years, it has been rated behind BMW and Mercedes-Benz - its fellow German automakers. But recently, Audi is making a push in the right direction. The announcement tha... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Porsche Injects 911 Power Into The Cayenne

12th September 2007
Porsche AG, the maker of remarkable supercars, has decided to inject more 911 power into the Cayenne in the form of a new variant called the GTS. The new variant will be unveiled next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show.The performance-oriented Cayenne is ba... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Audi Partners With Best Buddies International

12th September 2007
German automaker Audi recently announced that they have partnered with Best Buddies International, a world-wide non-profit organization created by Anthony Kennedy Shriver in 1989. The said organization aims to encourage social integration of persons who ... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

VW, Apple To Produce An iCar?

31st August 2007
German automaker Volkswagen AG and American computer company Apple Inc. are now in talks about the possibility of producing an “iCar” that would feature products from the manufacturer of personal music player. Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs and... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Audi A3 Emits Lesser CO2

24th August 2007
Audi AG is ‘frugalizing’ its A3 hatchback by making the emissions and fuel consumption low. This will exempt the A3 from London congestion charge. The automaker said that the measures taken to minimize emissions in the A3 would also be employed i... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

VW Jetta Coming To India Next Year

23rd August 2007
German automaker Volkswagen will be pulling all the stops on its India venture. Next year, the automaker will be rolling out the Jetta sedan from Skoda’s Aurangabad plant. The VW Jetta will be assembled in the plant using completely-knocked-down ki... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Audi Goes Playful With Its 2008 R8 Supercar

20th August 2007
Audi AG earlier announced pricing for its R8 supercar. At $139,900, the German automaker expects more aficionados will be attracted to its pricing. Aside from the price, one thing that could pull shoppers closer is the fact that the automaker has entert... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Audi Launches iPhone In-Car Integration

16th August 2007
Audi AG recently launched the iPhone in-car integration, a high-technology venture with Apple. The feature will allow Apple mobile phone users to integrate their phones in all Audi models. Apple, the best-selling mobile phone and electronic equipment... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

2008 VW Golf BlueMotion To Debut At Frankfurt

15th August 2007
Volkswagen will officially launch its newest economical diesel offering at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt this September. Fresh from its collaboration with Mercedes-Benz diesel technology dubbed as Bluetec, the German automaker will unl... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

General Motors Making A Comeback In Europe

14th August 2007
For years, Detroit automaker General Motors has incurred billions in losses. This is true not only in the United States but also in the European auto circle. Businessweek reported that the European arm of the Detroit automaker has lost over $4 billion... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Mercedes Looks Into A Greener Future

14th August 2007
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is developing a 'green' engine combining the advantages of a gasoline unit and the high torque and fuel economy of a state-of-the-art diesel. "Our goal is to make an engine that uses conventional gasoline as economical... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Volkswagen Closing In On Proton

08th August 2007
Earlier this year, Europe’s largest automaker has been on Malaysian news. The reason is that the Malaysian government is looking to close a deal with Volkswagen AG that will see the German automaker purchasing majority of the shares in Malaysian autom... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

No Pressure Saturn Test Drives

02nd August 2007
General Motors’ Saturn brand has always been known for having a very good relationship with its customers. And with the revitalization of its lineup, the company’s good reputation among consumers is also extended. Recently, General Motors offered C... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

BMW's 4 Cylinder Building Boosting Awareness for the Automaker

01st August 2007
BMW the maker of top-of-the-line BMW 328 parts has successfully made its presence felt for many years now. It’s hard to miss out the four cylinder building of the German automaker that is inside Munich’s Olympia park. And for years this structure ha... Read >
Author: Hailey Kerr

Volkswagen to Break-Even in 2009 and Reports Second-Quarter Profit Increased

27th July 2007
Europe’s largest automaker Volkswagen AG is hoping to obtain break-even for its North American market by 2009 or earliest that is according to Volkswagen’s Chief Labor Representative Bernd Osterloh in an interview with Dow Jones Newswires last Frida... Read >
Author: Rain Stockton

VW Records 1.8 Million Vehicles in First Half of 2007

26th July 2007
German automaker Volkswagen delivered 1.8 million vehicles from January to June of this year to customers around the world. Such figure is a 7.4 percent more than in the same period last year. The Middle East market experienced a sales increase of a pau... Read >
Author: Rain Stockton

BMW's 5-Series has New Names, Much Better Performance

24th July 2007
BMW has changed the name of its six-cylinder powered midsize, luxury 5-Series cars for 2008 to emphasize its larger and more powerful engines. The old 525i would be change to 528i with 230hp while the 530i becomes the 535i with 300 hp included on the tw... Read >
Author: Hailey Kerr

Glow Plugs, Keeping The Engine Running in Cold Weather

19th July 2007
Glow Plugs may not have been heard much but to a car mechanic it would ring a bell. This is because glow plugs are part of the automobile's engine, and an essential one at that. But contrary to its name, it doesn't really glow, rather it is used to heat... Read >
Author: jessicamatthews

Quality performance for your car with Mercedes Benz drive shaft

19th July 2007
Ever considered how a car becomes a powerful vehicle? Other than its engine power and capacity, the efficiency of the mechanical gears also come into play. For the German automaker, Mercedes Benz, their drive shaft has an important role to maintain their ... Read >
Author: jessicamatthews

Volkswagen Appoints New CEO for VW of America

19th July 2007
Amidst the less enthusiastic sales of the Volkswagen brand in the U.S. this year, the German automaker has decided a reshuffle in its top management. Volkswagen has already lost $827 million in North America last year. Stefan Jacoby, 49, who has earl... Read >
Author: Jason Moore

BMW Gets iPhone

12th July 2007
What’s the next best thing to owning a BMW X5 equipped with the latest and greatest BMW X5 parts? How about getting Apple’s new iPhone to work with it? Apparently the newest and currently the hippest gadget around is compatible with BMWs that ... Read >
Author: Hailey Kerr

BMW to Become Green

01st July 2007
BMW has recently announced their plans of reducing the CO2 emissions of their vehicles. To accomplish such BMW will make use of more efficient engines, regenerative brakes, and stop-start functions on most of its BMW model ranges. The new Green Dynam... Read >
Author: Rain Stockton

BMW to push through with the F3

30th May 2007
After almost three years of lengthy internal discussions and a change of chairmanship, finally the long-awaited BMW 3 Series-based crossover/utility vehicle has reached production approval. The versatile new BMW CUV, which will soon have the F3 badg... Read >
Author: Zeke

Cerberus Secures $62B For Chrysler’s Recapitalization

23rd May 2007
The Cerberus Capital Management said last Friday that seven major North American banks and investment banks have agreed to raise the $62 billion needed to refinance the debt and recapitalize Chrysler Group. It can be recalled that the New York-based ... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

CAAS Signed Supply Agreement With VW Joint Venture In China

22nd May 2007
China Automotive Systems, Inc., a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, announced that its subsidiary Jingzhou Henglong Automotive Parts Co. has entered into an agreement with FAW Volkswagen to supply sophisticated power steer... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

DCX growing stronger

21st May 2007
The news about the sale of Chrysler has caused Daimler shares to rise but on the part of Chrysler, Wall Street analysts are doubtful whether it can make it alone. Wall Street analysts view the pronouncement sale of Chrysler by its parent company Dai... Read >
Author: Dwyane Thomas

A New Roadster from BMW

16th May 2007
BMW is one of the well-known auto makers that are highly appreciated for its innovations, luxury car parts and accessories. The German automaker famous for its BMW accessories continues to prove its prominence in the industry with the recent launch of ... Read >
Author: Evander

Mercedes CL 65 AMG: in Depth

15th May 2007
One of Mercedes Benz’s greatest offers this year is the CL 65 AMG. The car has a twelve-cylinder bi-turbo engine that features the most recent technology from the motor sport world. IT is also guaranteed that this latest offing from Mercedes Benz ... Read >
Author: Dwyane Thomas

TSI Engine, 7-Speed DSG to launch mid 2007

10th May 2007
Volkswagen, Europe’s largest car maker, showed its new TSI petrol engine (90 kW / 122 PS) along with the world’s first seven-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) for the compact and mid-class. These products were presented at the International Vienna Eng... Read >
Author: benjamin

VW Makes Rear Engine Vehicle Again

09th May 2007
In the news: Sources inside Volkswagen headquarters are reportedly saying that the German auto maker is currently making a rear engine vehicle again. Volkswagen has indicated that it is currently working on a rump-motored, water-cooled small car. It is ... Read >
Author: benjamin

VW 2008 profit to hit US$6.92 billion, automaker to hit India, Russia

03rd May 2007
Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn told the VW shareholders that Volkswagen AG is set to post a pretax profit of at least 5.1 billion euros that is US$6.92 billion in 2008 because of its higher sales of its cars in Asia and Europe, and the United States ... Read >
Author: benjamin

VW parts make GTi the People's Porsche

03rd May 2007
The Volkswagen GTi was introduced in 1976 as the high-performance variety of the German automaker’s VW Golf. It was among the first in the compact cars class to use a fuel injection system. With the then world standard in sports car technology fitted on... Read >
Author: logantaft

VW's Citi Golf

02nd May 2007
In the twenty-five years of VW’s Citi Golf it have been reinvented and redesigned more times than anyone can remember. But to date the new R-line is probably one of the most radical Citi yet. The Citi is being dressed as a hot rod and in coping with t... Read >
Author: benjamin

Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia in Detail

18th April 2007
Porsche AG has released the rally racing version of its popular Cayenne mid size luxury SUV. Named as the Cayenne S Transsyberia, the German automaker said the Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia "is a car tailored specifically to the requirements of long di... Read >
Author: Lisa Ziegler

Audi Rolls Out the R8 Sports Car in the U.S.

01st April 2007
Audi of America, Inc. has just released the latest sports car from the German automaker. Audi of America announced the starting manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of the all-2008 Audi R8 that will roll out in dealer showrooms all over the Unit... Read >
Author: benjamin

2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 Now in Motor Trends Test Fleet

27th March 2007
Motor Trend magazine, one of the world's premiere automotive publications has included the new Mercedes-Benz GL 450 on their long term test fleet. The GL 450, the first and only model (as of today) on the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class full size luxury crossove... Read >
Author: Dwyane Thomas

Reminiscing the Volkswagen IROC Concept

27th March 2007
It is almost six straight months that the automotive industry have not heard updates about Volkswagen's IROC concept that was unveiled at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2006 or simply known as the 2006 Paris Motor Show that was held last September 2006. Ca... Read >
Author: Natalie Anderson

Revamped Volkswagen Phaeton in Detail

26th March 2007
Later this May 2007, Volkswagen AG will commence the production of the much-awaited revamped model of VW Phaeton full size luxury sedan. The car will roll out in dealer showrooms carrying numerous new technical features and modified equipments inside an... Read >
Author: benjamin

What's Under the Hood of Mercedes-Benz Vision C 220 BLUETEC

15th March 2007
Last week, DaimlerChrysler AG's Mercedes-Benz luxury car division unveiled for the first time the Vision C 220 BLUETEC in front of the European crowd at the recent 77e Salon International de l'Auto Geneve (77th annual Geneva International Motor Show). T... Read >
Author: Dwyane Thomas

Mercedes-Benz Confirms a Hybrid Model in 2009

15th March 2007
DaimlerChrysler AG's Mercedes-Benz luxury car brand has finally come up with a decision that involves their entry into the hybrid powertrain class. The Stuttgart-based automaker will develop a hybrid model for their several vehicle classes ranging from ... Read >
Author: Dwyane Thomas

Volkswagen no longer interested in Proton?

06th March 2007
According to a report by The Edge, talks between car maker Proton Holding Bhd and Europe’s largest automaker, Volkswagen AG—and maker of renowned Volkswagen Van parts --- that have began last year have not been pushing through according to what the ... Read >
Author: Natalie Anderson

Hybrid Volkswagen Set to Break Cover

12th January 2007
Car owners are known for brand loyalty, that when the revolutionary concept behind hybrid cars started to hug headlines in the automotive industry, not many car owners were all too willing to shift to the new technology. In spite of the acknowledged ups... Read >
Author: Mavis Mira

Swansong of the slick Porsche

11th January 2007
For those in the know who are aware that the first Porsche, the 1938 Porsche 64, sports not a few car parts similar in specs to those of the Volkswagen Beetle, the popularity and style of succeeding Porsche models is extraordinary. The Porsche 64 was in... Read >
Author: Bernard Donell

All-New Golf Match: To Rekindle VW's Flame

17th November 2006
Volkswagen has launched a promising new car dubbed as Golf Match. The fresh version of VW Golf is powered by a choice of state-of-the-art petrol or diesel engines. The 1.6-litre FSI petrol engine is capable of developing 115 PS, which can be mated to a ... Read >
Author: Tracy Dawson

Extreme Makeover for VW Touareg

06th October 2006
Volkswagen has earlier revealed its fresher version of Touareg, which received overwhelming upgrades and modifications. The automaker designed this vehicle so as to put emphasis on beauty and functionality aside from the performance of said sport utility ... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane

All-New Golf Match: To Rekindle VW's Flame

06th October 2006
Volkswagen has launched a promising new car dubbed as Golf Match. The fresh version of VW Golf is powered by a choice of state-of-the-art petrol or diesel engines. The 1.6-litre FSI petrol engine is capable of developing 115 PS, which can be mated to a ch... Read >
Author: Tracy Dawson

The Race Car Inspired BMW M3

13th August 2006
BMW and Mercedes are locked in a pitched battle for the right to call themselves the top luxury automotive brand in the world. With Lexus making inroads, neither make can afford a misstep. For BMW, part of their future fortunes will rest on models such as... Read >
Author: Matthew C. Keegan

Audi A4: From Passat and Back

16th June 2006
The Audi A4 is a capable, fun to drive sedan, cabriolet, and wagon from Germany's third biggest luxury car maker. What distinguishes the A4 from Mercedes and BMW? Price, engineering, and technology. Please read on to learn just what the Audi A4 has in sto... Read >
Author: Matthew C. Keegan

All About Audi

03rd June 2006
Audi's rich history isn't without much toil and trouble, but the German automaker has triumphed in the face of adversity to produce cars that are truly remarkable and legendary. German sport luxury brand Audi has played a strong role in helping to shap... Read >
Author: Matthew C. Keegan

Mercedes B-Class Begets the Dodge Hornet

04th April 2006
Mercedes' compact B-Class will soon appear on American streets followed by the Dodge Hornet, a vehicle that will be inspired and derived from the B-Class. The Mercedes B-Class, a line of compact cars about the size of a Volkswagen Golf, is expected to ... Read >
Author: Matthew C. Keegan

Audi A6: Sporting the Good Effects of Surgery

16th February 2006
It has been said that a person undergoing medical procedures like plastic surgery would have a price to pay. It could be, literally, a huge amount of money to spend, or it could also be meant figuratively. It could mean that there could be some kind of co... Read >
Author: Stacey Wilson