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  • 2016 Audi S7 (European spec), 2014 Paris Auto Show

    Audi’s A7 has come in for a facelift, and we’re glad to report that the four-door coupe’s stunning lines have been left untouched, with only a few minor changes separating the new car from the outgoing one. The most obvious changes are those made to the lights, which feature a more angular design up front and new graphics at both ends. Beyond the new looks, Audi says changes have also been made to the engine lineup, the transmissions and the infotainment system. ALSO SEE: 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Debuts With More Than 600 HP: Video The lights on the latest A7...

  • Audi RS 5 TDI concept
    Audi Previews Electrically-Driven Turbo In RS 5 TDI Concept

    We first heard Audi was working on an electrically-driven turbocharger back in 2012, but now the automaker has revealed an engine fitted with the technology in a new concept car. The concept is based on the RS 5 but the car’s standard V-8 has been replaced by an advanced twin-turbocharged...

  • 2012 Mazda MX-5 Yusho Concept
    Supercharged Mazda MX-5 Yusho Concept Revealed

    Mazda’s MX-5 Yusho Concept packs a supercharged 2.0-liter engine with 238 horsepower on tap.

  • Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition
    VW Beetle Fender Edition Heads To Production

    The Leipzig International Auto Show isn't one of the biggest stops of the year, but it's a popular outlet for special-edition vehicles--as evidenced by the VW Scirocco GTS, and now, the Beetle Fender Edition. If the name sounds familiar, that's because in late 2010, the brand announced a...

  • 2013 Volkswagen CC R-Line
    2013 Volkswagen CC Gets Sporty R-Line Trim

    Volkswagen is in the process of expanding its lineup with some stylish new models falling under its performance-themed 'R-Line' range. The latest is the R-Line version of the recently-updated 2013 Volkswagen CC, which is making its official world debut on June 1 at the 2012 Leipzig Auto Show in...

  • 2013 Volvo XC60 Inscription
    2013 Volvo XC60 Inscription Makes Debut

    Volvo is adding a slightly more upscale version of its XC60 crossover to its lineup with the announcement today of the 2013 XC60 Inscription. Similar to the C70 Inscription we saw at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show last November, the latest XC60 Inscription gets a few luxury and dynamic improvements...

  • 2010 BMW 1-Series

    When the BMW 1-Series was first unveiled back in 2004, many predicted the car to be a flop and something to be shunned by the brand’s faithful. Instead, the 1-Series has turned out to be a success story for BMW, with more than one million units built since launch. In fact, the BMW 1-Series has already reached a seven-digit production volume in its first model generation, clearly confirming its status as a genuine best seller in the international car market. Not surprisingly, the car is one of the driving forces behind BMW becoming the world’s top automaker. In celebration of the...

  • 2011 BMW 5-Series Touring
    2011 BMW 5-Series Sports Wagon (Touring) unveiled at Leipzig auto show

    BMW’s new 5-Series Sedan is already winning accolades around the world for its excellent handling, powerful engines and stylish good looks, and soon the car will be more practical thanks to the addition of the Touring wagon to the lineup. The fourth generation of the 5-Series Touring was...

  • 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo
    Report: Porsche planning hardened Panamera GTS flagship

    Automakers love to build as many models as possible from a single platform as this helps them spread initial investment costs, as well as risk, that can often run up into the billions of dollars. This is especially true for smaller automakers with limited budgets and low production volumes. Case in...

  • 2010 Porsche Panamera
    Porsche Panamera hybrid and V6 models coming next year

    The past couple of months has seen a blitz of stories about the new Porsche Panamera, such as its dramatic 94th story reveal in a Shanghai skyscraper and its official world debut. For now, the four-door Porsche will only be offered in various V8-engined guises, but more economical engines are...

  • Porsche Design Panamera Collection luggage set
    Porsche Design releases new luxury collection for the ultimate Panamera fan

    Following the introduction of the updated 911, Boxster and Cayman and Cayenne over the past 24 months, Porsche is now presenting its fourth model line in the form of the new 2010 Panamera. The four-seater Gran Turismo, marrying the comfort of a luxury saloon with the outright performance of a...

  • 2010 Volkswagen Mark VI Golf GTI
    VW Golf GTD diesel sports hatch hits the market

    Late last year, reports emerged claiming Volkswagen was working on three separate sports-oriented versions of the popular Golf hatchback. The first of these we've already seen in the form of the recently launched GTI, and this spring the second star of the trio, the GTD oil-burner, was revealed...

  • 2010 Porsche Panamera Leipzig plant

    Porsche's new Panamera may have been revealed to the world in a glitzy event at the Shanghai Motor Show but production of the car has only formally started this week. To mark the occasion, Porsche has also announced that it will be offering buyers and enthusiasts alike the chance to see the Panamera without all of its makeup on - at a free, two-hour factory tour in Leipzig. With the car officially launching in select European markets this September and in the U.S. this November, Porsche is keen to let future customers see the complete production process at its newly upgraded Leipzig plant in...

  • 2010 Porsche Panamera in elevator in Shanghai World Financial Center
    Porsche Panamera squeezed into elevator for 94th story presentation

    In the lead up to the unveiling of its Panamera sedan at the Shanghai Motor Show this week, Porsche made a special presentation of the car to a select group of customers and dignitaries on the 94th floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center. Getting the car up to the special event platform, which...

  • porsche panamera shanghai debut pr photos 003
    Porsche Panamera makes world debut at Shanghai Auto Show

    Porsche today unveiled its new Panamera grand tourer at the Shanghai Auto Show, ahead of its official European sales launch scheduled for September. The car will arrive in U.S. showrooms just one month later, although only the V8 variants will be offer initially. These include the naturally...

  • 2010 Audi TT-RS Roadster
    Audi TT RS Roadster set for Leipzig Motor Show debut

    While Audi’s new TT RS was on display at the recent Geneva Motor Show, only the Coupe variant was showcased even though images and technical details for both the Coupe and Roadster have been available for some time. That is because the first public outing for the TT RS Roadster is scheduled...

  • 2010 Porsche Panamera technical drawing
    Inside look at the technology behind Porsche's Panamera

    With Porsche’s new Panamera sedan set to make its official world debut at the Shanghai Motor Show in just a few weeks, we thought it was time to take a closer look at the car and some of its features. The Panamera will debut with no less than five technological firsts for Porsche, and with...

  • Ford Mondeo
    Ford planning Tri-Fuel Mondeo capable of running on petrol, ethanol and LPG

    Ford of Europe will be expanding its flex-fuel vehicle range with the addition of a new variant of the Mondeo capable of running on three different types of fuel. Scheduled to make its debut later this month at the Leipzig Motor Show, the new tri-fuel Mondeo will be able to use petrol, ethanol, or...

  • 2010 Porsche Panamera interior

    Having released initial specifications for the Panamera late last year, Porsche is for the first time presenting details for the interior of its new sedan. The car is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. this October and initially the range will be available exclusively with V8 powerplants. Boasting a centre console leading back all the way from the dashboard to the rear seats, the Panamera is a strict four-seater but those lucky four passengers will benefit from one of the plushest interiors found in a sports car. Customers will be able to select from 13 different trim combinations as well as...

  • porsche cayenne diesel assembly 001
    Porsche Cayenne Diesel goes on sale, Panamera may be next

    Porsche has stated in the past it would not fit any diesel powerplants to its cars but with toughening fuel economy and emissions regulations looming in both the U.S. and Europe the sports carmaker has been left with no choice. Sales of the Cayenne Diesel have now started in Europe, and according...

  • 2010 Porsche Panamera
    Porsche Panamera official details

    Following this past weekend’s premature leak of official Panamera details, Porsche has now released the full gamut of details and images for its upcoming sedan. The Panamera will officially go on sale in April next year and will make its world debut one month earlier at the Geneva Motor Show...

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