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Archive for January, 2011
Avensis BTCC Racer Undergoes Wind Tunnel Trials
Jan. 31 | The BTCC’s Toyota Avensis-based ‘Next Generation Touring Car’ has moved a step closer to its competition debut following extensive wind tunnel testing at the UK’s leading aerodynamic analysis facility, MIRA. Built by GPR Motorsport, the Avensis...
Citroën Racing Enters The Third Dimension
Jan. 27 | The Citroën Total World Rally Team will be aiming to win its seventh FIA Manufacturers’ World Title in 2011 with the brand new DS3 WRC. Two crews have been entered: Sébastien Loeb-Daniel Elena, gunning for their eighth Drivers’ World Title...
Volkswagen Unveils The Xl1 Super Efficient Vehicle In Qatar
Jan. 26 | The new Volkswagen XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle (SEV) has been unveiled at the Qatar Motor Show. Pioneering construction techniques, an advanced plug-in hybrid drivetrain and innovative packaging all play a part in allowing the XL1 to return 313 mpg...
Three Out Of Three For Fiat 500 In Top Business Awards
Jan. 26 | The Fiat 500 continues to lead the way in the business world after scooping the City Car of the Year title for the third consecutive year in the 2011 BusinessCar Awards. There’s no disputing that it’s won the hearts of thousands of private buyers...
The FF Unveiled On ferrari.com
Jan. 21 | The official Prancing Horse web site, Ferrari.com, has revealed the first photographs of the new FF, the company’s most powerful, versatile four-seater ever, as well as its first ever four-wheel drive car. The FF – an acronym for Ferrari Four...
The New Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster – Passion Meets Efficiency
Jan. 17 | “The new SLK embodies the role of the trend-setter like no other car,” says Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. “I am convinced that with its passionate design, its high-quality...
Caterham Opens Exciting New Chapter In Its History
Jan. 14 | Caterham Cars has opened an exciting new chapter in its 50-year history with the release of its first ever sports prototype racing car for a new one-make series and the trackday community. Unveiled at the Autosport International Show (Birmingham, UK),...
Volkswagen Amarok Pick-Up To Make UK Debut
Jan. 14 | The new Volkswagen Amarok pick-up will make its hotly anticipated UK premiere this week at the 2011 Outdoors Show at the ExCel exhibition centre in London’s Docklands from 13-16 January. Specialising in all aspects of outdoor pursuits and experiences,...
Jaguar XF Wins Fourth Consecutive ‘Best Executive Car’ At What Car? Awards 2011
Jan. 14 | The Jaguar XF was crowned ‘Best Executive Car’ for the fourth year running at the What Car? Awards, held in London last night. “We’re delighted the XF has won this prestigious What Car? Award for the fourth year in succession,” said Geoff...
