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Preisverleihung "Highway Hero des Jahres 2009"
UP - February 08, 2010. Brummifahrer Walter Stütz aus Aislingen in Bayern ist Deutschlands Highway Hero 2009. Im Verkehrsministerium wurde er vom parlamentarischen Staatssekretär Dr. Andreas Scheuer dafür ausgezeichnet, dass er selbstlos an der A6 einer Frau das Leben gerettet hat. Reifenhersteller Goodyear und der AvD suchen mit Unterstützung durch die Allianz, SEAT, Auto TEST und das Trucker Magazin jeden Monat einen "Helden der Landstraße", aus denen dann der Highway Hero des Jahres gewählt wird. >>more
Ford Werke GmbH - 40 million cars
UP - February 05, 2010. A milestone in the history of the German Ford-Werke GmbH: on Friday, February 5, 2010, the 40 millionth vehicle a Ford Fiesta rolled off the assembly line of the Cologne main factory. This anniversary was commemorated with a ceremony in the assembly hall of the Fiesta production in the presence of the Federal Minister of Economics, Rainer Brüderle and the Deputy Prime Minister of North-Rhine Westphalia and Minister of Innovations, Prof. Dr. Andreas Pinkwart, as well as Jürgen Roters, Mayor of the City of Cologne. >>more
SEAT IBIZA FR 2.0 TDI
UP - February 04, 2010. Seat expand the FR series of the Ibiza; apart from the 150-hp TSI petrol version, the 2.0 TDI CR (143 hp/105 kW) will be available. For the first time, the powerful Common-Rail engine (CR) with particle filter will be employed for this platform of the Volkswagen group. With the 2.0 TDI the Ibiza FR sets new standards in performance, as well as in efficiency being the most powerful diesel model in its class with a CO2 value of 119 g/km. Compared to its predecessor (1.9 TDI with 130 hp/96 kW), this TDI renders the sporty Ibiza FR considerably stronger, while reducing the CO2 value by 20 percent at the same time. >>more
First Test-Drive with the New Audi A8
UP - February 02, 2010. Now the party gets really going. After the first static showcasing of the new Audi A8 at the Designer Show in Miami/Florida last year, now the Volkswagen-subsidiary's top-model gets to the sales-start. We were just allowed to have a first test-drive in Andalusia and can really confirm what Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Audi AG, said in southern Spain handing us the keys that the A8 is a sensuous experience and radiating predominance, which demonstrates without saying. >>more
BMW 5 - the 6th Generation
UP - January 28, 2010. Already March 20th the new BMW 5 Sedan will be with the German dealers'. For the start there will be four petrol and two Diesel engines available. Topmodel is the 550i with a 407HP-eight-cylinder with the innovative eight-gear-automatic-transmission as standard. In the summer 2010 there will be the entrance version 520d together with the all new BMW 5 Estate. The 520d will have a 184HP-four-cylinder Diesel with a consumption of only 5.0 ltr. per 100km and 132 g/km CO2 emissions. >>more
*Opel Meriva The Trendsetter*
UP - January 18, 2010. At the Geneva Auto Show in 2008 already Opel attracted big attention with a Meriva concept car. Nearly two years later - at the beginning of March - there is the debut of the second generation Meriva. One of the concept's highlights were the doors hinged to the A- and C-pillars but no B-pillar. Those Flex-Doors the new Meriva got as well but for safety reasons also a B-pillar. There are many more clever ideas built in. And that is why this new Meriva will again actuate a lot of motions within the compact van segment. >>more
ADAC Yellow Angel 2010
UP - January 14, 2010. At the Munich Residence on January 14th in the presence of the German president Horst Köhler one of the most important German car-awards was given for the sixth time: The Yellow Angel of the ADAC. The readers of the ADAC-magazin ?Motorwelt? voted the Mercedes e-class to be the most favoured car of the year. Audi made the hattrick and became best brand for the third year in a row. The Subaru Justy got the award for its outstanding quality. And the motor-cycle ABS by Bosch was honoured in the category ?Innovation and Environment?. Finally Prof.Dr. Wolfgang Reitzle, head of the board at the Linde AG, got the personality-award in respect of his engagement for hydrogen, the fuel of tomorrow. >>more
Detroit 2010 Toyota
UP - January 12, 2010. Toyta showcases in Detroit the FT-CH concept car which is the beginning of a new hybrid strategy. CH stands for compact hybrid and this car will be positioned below the Prius. >>more
Detroit 2010 Electric Avenue
UP - January 12, 2010. The world of the electric mobiles opens many new chances and possibilities for the designers. In Detroit there were a lot of futuristic, but also very realistic examples for the e-future vehicles. >>more
Detroit 2010 Girls
UP - January 12, 2010. They are the real highlights of every motor show: Those young ladies presenting the dreams made of steel with charme, sexy and with elegance. >>more
Detroit 2010 Highlights
UP - January 12, 2010. Worldpremiere Honda CR-Z, Mercury Hybrids, Subarus Hybrid Tourer, Chrysler and Mini Concept Cars or the electric Tesla Model S there were not only the big Europeans to present the highlights of the 80th North America International Auto Show in Detroit. >>more
Detroit 2010 BYD
UP - January 12, 2010. The BYD technicans follow their motto Build Your Dream also whenn designing their first e-car. The BYD e6 compact van presented at Detroit has got the unbelievable range of 400 km before it has o be plugged in again. >>more
Detroit 2010 GMC
UP - January 12, 2010. Small is beautiiul - also with GMC. But for European roads the compact van concept Granite is still quite big. Real US-luxury is presented by the huge SUV Acadia Denali >>more
Detroit 2010 Smart
UP - January 12, 2010. At the NAIAS in Detroit there was a big interest in the small car from Germany. Soon there will Smarts being part of the Carsharing-System car2go in Austin/Texas. And starting in October there will be soundless electric Smarts rolling in the streets of America >>more
Detroit 2010 Cadillac
UP - January 12, 2010. Following the saloon and the station wagon there will be the Cadillac CTS coupe with the US-dealers at the end of this year. So far European sales are not part of the agenda >>more
Detroit 2010 Chevrolet
UP - January 12, 2010. The sporty showcar Aveo RS completes Chevrolets growing group of small cars targeted towards younger clients in the US. Together with the Cruze and the new 5door city car Spark the Aveo makes the basic for this new segment. >>more
Detroit 2010 Lexus
UP - January 12, 2010. The japanese luxury-brand Lexus showcases in Detroit the LF-CH and the brandnew LFA as ell as the GX450 and the new HS250h, which is in realty just in normal Toyota Prius dressed in noble Lexus steel. >>more
Detroit 2010 BMW
UP - January 11, 2010. Next to the electric Concept Active BMW showcases at the NAIAS ist strongest Z4, the Z4sDrive35is, which will be available in spring 2010. Technical data: 3.0ltr, 250kW/340PS, top speed 250 km/h electronical limited, automatic dubble clutch gearbox with 7 gears. >>more
Detroit 2010 Mercedes E-350 Cabriolet
UP - January 11, 2010. At the Detroit Motor Show the new Mercedes e-class convertible had its world debut. With its innovative draught-stop AIRCAP®, the neck-heating AIRSCARF® and the serial acustic-top the e-class convertible is a unique open fun-for-four throughout the whole year. >>more
Detroit 2010 VW New Compact Coupe Hybrid Weltpremiere
UP - January 11, 2010. The Volkswagen New Compact Coupé NCC. This car fills the gap between the successful old CC and the sporty Scirocco giving proof that low consumption and eco-friendlyness can also make a very sporty hybrid, The NCC makes 45mpg and the 110 kW TSi petrol engine accelerates in 8.1 sec. to 60 - up to a top speed of incredible 141mph. >>more
Detroit Motor Show: Audi E-Tron, Second Edition
UP - January 11, 2010. In Detroit, Audi presented their second E-Tron concept. Just like quattro signifies the 4-wheel-drive Audi, E-Tron will stand for the the electrically driven Audi in future. The first Audi E-Tron will be ready for the market in 2012. Some data of the SE E-Tron: Two electric motors with a total of 150 kW (204 hp) and 2,650 Newton meters accelerate the aluminum-body Coupe in ASF design from zero to 100 km/h in a mere 5.9 seconds. A sprint from 60 to 120 km/h requires not more than 5.1 seconds. >>more
Detroit 2010 Ford
UP - January 11, 2010. Ford opened the North America International Auto Show in Detroit with the premiere of the new Ford Focus. The interest among the media was quite high, since the Focus is supposed to win over new customers worldwide for the compact class. With their way of operating the entertainment system, Ford enters new ground: as with the iPhone, the customer can select from various menus. Another highlight is the purely electric drive the Focus is soon to be equipped with. >>more
Detroit: NAIAS 2010
UP - January 11, 2010. The Detroit Motor Show starts in Detroit on January 11, 2010. On the first day the show is open to the press only. From January 12 till January 24 the public has the possibility of obtaining an idea of the manufacturers plans during the crisis. >>more
Smart fortwo E-Drive and Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse F-CELL
UP - December 23, 2009. In the age of electric mobility Smart and Mercedes-Benz are the first European car manufacturers to launch vehicles which are suitable to daily use. The new Smart fortwo electric drive takes over the role of a pioneer for vehicles powered by batteries. Within a range of 135 km ( 84 miles) the two-seater is the ideal solution for emission-free driving in an urban area. The Mercedes-Benz B Class F-CELL is the perfect complement. The electric vehicle with a fuel cell combines the local emission-free driving with the advantage of a range up to 400 km (249 miles) and therefore is suited for longer distances. Both vehicles are now offered to customers. >>more
Mercedes-Benz comes up trumps at the Arabian Gulf
UP - December 23, 2009. It was a perfect surprise in Abu Dhabi: Dieter Zetsche, head of Mercedes-Benz Cars together with Nico Rosberg, Formula 1 pilot of the Mercedes GP Team unveiled the new E-series convertible. Normally, the four-seated convertible would have had its world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show coming January; however, the open E-series simply looks much better under the Arabian sun. Media that had announced the premiere of the new convertible to take place at the Dubai International Motor Show were wrong. >>more
Dubai International Motor Show battles the crisis
UP - December 22, 2009. Anybody who believes that dreams go up in smoke in the Emirate of Dubai stands corrected. Although all that glitters is not gold, the small sheikdom of some 1.6 million inhabitants has far from reached the end. >>more
Los Angeles 2009: Mazda
UP - December 07, 2009. Another debut was showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show by Mazda. The Mazda2 is a modern, eco-friendly small car which provides much driving fun. It is compact and efficient, stylish and full of substance. After the premiere at the show the manufacturers want to launch the model onto the North American market in late summer 2010 for the first time. >>more
Los Angeles 2009: Toyota
UP - December 06, 2009. Toyota was present at the Los Angeles Auto Show with some models, too. Among others the manufacturers showcased the Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHV) as a North American premiere. It is based on the third generation of the Prius. As the first Toyota model it combines the powerful full hybrid drive with a lithium ion battery, which can be charged at sockets which are in use at home. After the first appearance at the show there will be a world wide demonstration program which will include 500 Prius PHV; they will also be handed over to companies and governmental departments in Japan and Europe. >>more
Los Angeles 2009: Dodge
UP - December 06, 2009. Dodge was also at the Los Angeles Motor Show this year. >>more
Los Angeles 2009: Chevrolet
UP - December 06, 2009. In 2010 the Chevrolet Volt will be the beginning of a completely new era. It will be the first car of the GM Corporation to be driven electrically. In Los Angeles Chevrolet also showcase their other models. >>more
Los Angeles 2009: Fabulous Girls
UP - December 04, 2009. It's the California girls who are responsible for the big show. Enthusiasts of the Los Angeles Motor Show 2009 don't know were to look first: at terrific girls or terrific cars. >>more
Green Car of the Year 2020: Audi A3 TDI
UP - December 04, 2009. The Audi A3 TDI with Clean Diesel technology was chosen as the most eco-friendly vehicles at the Los Angeles Motor Show. The Audi TDI established itself against powerful competitors of eco-friendly cars with hybrid and diesel drives and reduced emissions. It is the second time that a diesel car can win this desirable award, which has been conferred for the fifth time. The Audi A3 TDI offers everything which is important for our evaluation, said Ron Cogan, who issues the Green Car Journal is the chief editor of GreenCar.com >>more
Los Angeles 2009: Porsche
UP - December 03, 2009. At the Los Angeles Motor Show the Boxster Spyder has its world premiere. The 1,275 kg make it the lightest model of the whole Porsche range. The new mid-mounted engine shows the explicitly visible puristic design of the Porsche sportster light, powerful, consequently open and still highly efficient. >>more
Los Angeles 2009: Volkswagen Up! Lite
UP - December 03, 2009. turbo diesel (TDI) and the TSI engines to set standards with regard to efficiency. The next coup follows at the Los Angeles Show (4th to 13th December): the world premiere of the Up! Lite. It is a progressive, economical four-seater with a hybrid drive, which is cleverly designed. Its average consumption of fuel is 2,44 l/100 km (116 miles per gallon). The drive consists of a turbo diesel (TDI), electric drive and a 7-gear-duplex clutch gearbox. By means of the best aerodynamics the CO2 emissions are reduced to 65g /km (105 g/ mile) by the manufacturers. Therefore this concept of a three-door car is the most economical and with regard to the CO2 point balance the most eco-friendly four-seater in the world. >>more
Los Angeles Motor Show 2009
UP - December 03, 2009. From 4th December to 13th December the Los Angeles Auto Show opens its gates again. Here car enthusiasts can admire new models and concepts of numerous manufacturers. Among other you can view the Dodge Viper SRT10, the Chevrolet Cruze, the Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport Concept or the Volvo C30. >>more
World premiere of the Audi A8 in Miami Beach
UP - December 01, 2009. The world premiere of the Audi A 8 in Miami Beach was much more than a sensational bang in the segment of the upper class saloon cars. At the beginning of the Design Miami and the Art Basel Miami Beach Audi showcased the new top model which is a highlight not only for the US market. It also demonstrates that our creative agitation is the source of innovation and progress in technology and that our advance through technology is more than a buzzword. >>more
Essen Motor Show: Getting into Power and Fun at your fingertips
UP - November 30, 2009. The Essen Motor Show opens its gates again: From 28th November 28 till 6th December, the halls of the Essen Fair become a huge motor show. The most important motorsports show is a highlight for racing fans and car enthusiasts. It does not matter if it is a fast sportster, an old car or a saloon car here the friend of power cars finds everything which thrills his heart. Shows, parties, competitions on all the days rock the show so that it becomes an unforgettable event. >>more
Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid
UP - November 17, 2009. No emissions at all while driving, being whisper-quiet and going easy on resources: By means of the new Citaro FuelCell Hybrid Mercedes-Benz pushes the door to the future of the city bus drive wide open. The fuel cell hybrid bus stands for eco-friendliness and needs 50 percent less fuel. At the HyFLEET:CUTE final conference in Hamburg the vehicle could be seen in drive mode for the first time. After the manufacturing of the prototype a small-batch series is going to follow soon. Next year a large scale test with ten vehicles for customers will begin in Hamburg. >>more
ZDK Press conference: Retrofitting with particulate filters: 330 Euro cash down
UP - November 11, 2009. Car drivers have good reason to be pleased: Until 31st December, 2009 the state assists them with 330 Euro in case they retrofit their cars with particulate filters. As a result the particle emissions are reduced so that the car is classified in such a way that it is in a better emission category a significant contribution to eco-friendliness. >>more
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
UP - November 09, 2009. There is no doubt about the future of this terrific Mercedes-Benz sportscar. This is already documented by 3,500 customers who are interested in the SLS and already want to start driving the car before it is launched onto the market. The SLS AMG can first be ordered at 16th November, 2009. The first cars can be handed over at the beginning of 2010. That is the official time schedule. From experience we know that especially good customers of AMG have already placed their orders. Volker Mornhinweg, head of Mercedes-AMG, emphasises that the SLS AMG is not a limited special edition. >>more
The most powerful hybrid vehicle in the world: BMW ActiveHybrid X6
UP - November 09, 2009. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is the first Sports Activity Coupe world wide which has got a full hybrid drive. The combination of a V8 petrol engine and electric drive provides a remarkable plus in dynamics as well as a fuel and emission reduction of 20 percent. The drive of this model consists of a 407 hp V8 engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with two electric drives which have a performance of 91 hp and 86 hp. The maximum power of the system amounts to 485 hp, the torque tops out at 780 newton metre. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is able to accelerate from zero to 100 km/ h (62 mph) in 5.6 seconds. The average consumption of petrol is 9,9 litre per 100 km (24 miles per gallon) according to the EU5 standard. The CO2 emission is 231 gramme per kilometre. >>more
Volkswagen BlueMotion
UP - October 28, 2009. Under the umbrella of the family brand Blue Motion Technologies Volkswagen shows how the path into the electric vehicles period is defined. But this path is not only most trying but also very long. In times of diminishing resources of oil, flourishing emerging markets and highest standards in environmental protection the automobile industry faces enormous challenges. >>more
Tokyo 2009: Suzuki
UP - October 22, 2009. Suzukis performance at this years Tokyo Motor Show focuses an alternative drive technologies. Beside the SX4-FCV with a high performance fuel cell the Japanese specialists for small cars showcase the compact city speedster Swift with hybrid drive and a Burgman fuel cell scooter. >>more
Preview
Events
- Preisverleihung "Highway Hero des Jahres 2009"
- Ford Werke GmbH - 40 million cars
- SEAT IBIZA FR 2.0 TDI
- First Test-Drive with the New Audi A8
- BMW 5 - the 6th Generation
- *Opel Meriva The Trendsetter*
- ADAC Yellow Angel 2010
- Detroit 2010 Lexus
- Detroit 2010 Chevrolet
- Detroit 2010 Cadillac
- Detroit 2010 Smart
- Detroit 2010 GMC
- Detroit 2010 BYD
- Detroit 2010 Highlights
- Detroit 2010 Girls
- Detroit 2010 Electric Avenue
- Detroit 2010 Toyota
- Detroit: NAIAS 2010
- Detroit 2010 Ford
- Detroit 2010 Mercedes E-350 Cabriolet
- Detroit Motor Show: Audi E-Tron, Second Edition
- Detroit 2010 VW New Compact Coupe Hybrid Weltpremiere
- Detroit 2010 BMW
- Mercedes-Benz comes up trumps at the Arabian Gulf
- Smart fortwo E-Drive and Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse F-CELL
- Dubai International Motor Show battles the crisis
- Los Angeles 2009: Mazda
- Los Angeles 2009: Ford
- Los Angeles 2009:Cadillac
- Los Angeles 2009: Chevrolet
- Los Angeles 2009: Dodge
- Los Angeles 2009: Toyota
- Los Angeles 2009: BMW
- Los Angeles 2009: Mini
- Green Car of the Year 2020: Audi A3 TDI
- Los Angeles 2009: Fabulous Girls
- Los Angeles Motor Show 2009
- Los Angeles 2009: Volkswagen Up! Lite
- Los Angeles 2009: Audi
- Los Angeles 2009: Porsche
- Los Angeles 2009: Mercedes-Benz
- Los Angeles 2009: Lexus
- World premiere of the Audi A8 in Miami Beach
- Essen Motor Show: Getting into Power and Fun at your fingertips
- Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid
- ZDK Press conference: Retrofitting with particulate filters: 330 Euro cash down
- The most powerful hybrid vehicle in the world: BMW ActiveHybrid X6
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
- Volkswagen BlueMotion
- Tokyo 2009: Honda