
In time for the market launch of the new Mercedes-Benz GLK, Brabus presents an extensive and exclusive customization program. The program includes performance tuning for all engine variants, gasoline and diesel, sporty yet elegant body components, one-piece and multi-piece wheels with matching suspension solutions, and exclusive interior options. More power and – more importantly – more torque for more driving fun and better fuel economy:...

The TDI, E-motor and 7-speed DSG are located at the rear, and they combine to create the most fuel efficient road-legal car hybrid drive in the world. Proof of this are its 1.38 litre per 100 kilometres fuel consumption and 36 g/km CO2 emissions. Serving as the primary drive source is a completely redeveloped two-cylinder turbo-diesel with common rail direct injection (TDI). It is operated in two different modes depending on the load conditions. In...

Cadillac today announced plans to build a Star Black Limited Edition XLR, a special collectors’ vehicle for the upcoming model year. As production begins this summer on the 2006 convertible roadster, 250 of the first cars will become part of the series, with each vehicle sill plate numbered to identify its place in the collection. The Limited Edition vehicle will be on display during the New York Auto Show, which runs through April 3. The Star...

Mini Chateau by Aznom: Pleasure, Emotion, Pragmatism, Elegance. These are the basic items of the new interpretation of the Mini Clubman signed Aznom. Worthy heired of the legendary Mini Sassicaia dedicated to the most famous wine in the world, sold in 12 exclusives specimen so the new Mini Chateau is born, a Mini that, thanks to its name evokes the elegance of the world of the Grands Chateaux; for this reason in its car trunk has found place a 6...

The Ford Five Hundred began life three years ago as a new kind of sedan, one that married the comfort and size of a sedan with the utility of a SUV. The new kind of sedan met with respectable but not stellar reviews and sales. Customers are beginning to sit up and take notice and sales are being driven by the best of all marketing tools – word of mouth. “Our greatest supporters are current owners,” said Robert Parker, Ford...

45 degrees max. gradability, 58 centimetres wading depth, 3.5 tonnes max. trailer weight. The new Touareg Kong is a powerful helper and the ideal crew vehicle at the filming of the new “King Kong” film. This extraordinary Touareg also offers elegant and sporty design, outstanding ride comfort, and the latest technology. The mighty, colour-coded widened sills, 19-inch “Avignon” alloy wheels in Sterling Silver finish with...

Abarth introduced its latest racing gem at the 51st Sanremo Rally. The new Abarth 500 R3T will lend its name to a promotional rally trophy in 2010, due to join the two track events (European and Italian) planned for the Abarth 500 Assetto Corse. For Abarth, this marks a return to promotional trophy events, a niche it has made its own for more than thirty years. Since 1977, to be precise, when the first ever Autobianchi A112 Abarth Championship was...

(Seoul, Korea) Hyundai Motor Company will stage three premiers at its Paris Motor Show press conference on September 28: the elegant and dynamic Coupe. The Hyundai Coupe (badged as Tiburon in some markets) has sold some 221,708 models worldwide since its launch, of which 73,670 have been sold in Europe. With the new facelift emphasis has been placed upon upgrading the modern and sporty style that attracted so many customers. The new facelift effectively...

Dacia Sandero is built on the same B0 platform as Logan which features MacPherson-type front suspension with wishbone. Certain versions also come with a front anti-roll bar which ensures excellent roadholding when cornering. Dacia Sandero’s rear suspension is also derived from the B0 platform and comprises a programmeddeflection torsion beam with coil springs and vertically-mounted, extended-travel dampers. The suspension package has been specially...

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, continues its long motorsport tradition with the building of an open sports prototype for customer use in endurance racing. Porsche expresses this in the choice of the name for the new racer: The type designation “RS Spyder” stems from a long success story which began back in 1953 with the Spyder 550 1500 RS. The first open Porsche Spyders competed at the 1954 Carrera Panamericana. In 1956 Umberto Maglioli...

Already for the eights time, HAMANN-Motorsport presents its exclusive refining program at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In hall 5.0, exhibition stand B.32, the renowned BMW specialist and tuner of the most excellent luxury sports cars presents it latest developments. One of the displayed highlights of the 450 square meter large HAMANN stand is the world premiere of the TYCOON EVO which is based on the BMW X6. The revolutionary difference to its predecessor...

The new project becames through our amazing performances to a never seen experience on the roads of germany . This amazing model is crowned with the name Eagle I because managed to fetch the ruler of the air on the streets. Viewing the items of the details the Eagle I would be a never ending occupation. Starting with the extended bonnet which makes trough his extreme bumper his name Eagle I all glory. The filigree air intakes completes the rulers...

The unusual driving performance, such as acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, are impressive, but are not necessarily in the foreground. It is more the way it moves – which is superior in every respect – that makes the Touareg W12 Sport appeal to a very sophisticated clientele. The maximum torque of 600 Newton metres applied by the 6.0 litre twelve-cylinder ensures that the Touareg can produce almost inexhaustible reserves of...

SEAT is showcasing the stunning IBZ Concept at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The star of the SEAT stand in Germany previews a new, family-sized version of the Ibiza that will make its debut in showrooms across Europe towards the middle of next year. Boasting a modern, tensioned silhouette, the concept car making its world debut at the IAA includes numerous distinctive exterior and interior design features, and benefits from cutting-edge technology...

Near series-production S-Class technology vehicle with plug-in hybrid – Mercedes-Benz Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID: The luxury class on the road to the three-litre car Shortly after the successful market launch of the S 400 HYBRID, currently the most fuel-efficient luxury-segment saloon with a petrol engine, Mercedes-Benz will be presenting the first “three-litre car” in the premium class – the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID –...