2012-02-02 13:37:24 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
VW up! Four Doorer To Be Launched In Spring
The two door city specialist conquered the registration list and listed at the first rank of its class. Now Volkswagen launches the four door version. Additional price compared to the two door version: Just 475 Euros. The latest member of the New Small Family - so called by VW - will be with the dealers’ in May. more
2012-02-02 10:17:30 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
MQB – The Modular Transverse Matrix by Volkswagen
For optimized construction and production VW developed several construction matrixes. The latest is the Modulare Querbaukasten (MQB) or Modular Transverse Matrix. Across all brands the MQB is to maintain and to secure on the long run contestability within the high volume segments A0 to B, which is with VW the Polo via Golf up to Passat. more
2012-01-27 15:36:26 - UnitedPictures.COM
„The Best Cars 2012“ - Award Giving
The readers of the special interest magazin "auto motor und sport" have chosen. From more than 300 models they selected their "Best Cars 2012". All together eight first ranks were made by the VW Group - according to this vote: the best manufacturer. Top positions hit cars of the brands Volkswagen cars, Volkswagen utrility cars, Audi, SEAT and ŠKODA as well as Porsche. more
2012-01-24 13:34:39 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Qatar Motorshow 2012: Girls
The male visitors of the Quatar Motor Show do not know where to look first: The „iron maidens“ lost their veils - but there are also so many unveiled female beauties on the show ground you hardly can find somewhere else in Doha. more
2012-01-24 00:52:29 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Qatar Motorshow 2012: Bugatti und Lamborghini
A yellow Lamborghini Gallardo or a grey Aventador - some of them already found a home in an Arabian garage. As well as the one million Euro worth Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport already has got some friends in the Middle East. more
2012-01-24 00:35:31 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Qatar Motorshow 2012: Bentley
For the first time in the Middle East Bentley presents the new GTC convertible, which is not only available with the „old“ W12-575 PS-engine, but also with the all new turbocharged 6 litre V8 delivering „only“ 500 PS. more
2012-01-24 00:20:27 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Qatar Motorshow 2012: Skoda
No luxury but a lot of Czech high-tech. Skoda knew how to create awareness among the sheiks by presenting its Mission L. more
2012-01-24 00:05:25 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Qatar Motorshow 2012: Porsche
Debuting the Panamera GTS Matthias Mueller, head of the board, and board member Bernhard Maier (Sales&Marketing) set the highlight of the Qatar Motor Show. Next to the GTS there is the new 911 Carrera closed and open. more
2012-01-23 23:09:47 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Qatar Motorshow 2012: Audi
Also with Audi „power“ is the name of the game. S7 and S8 sell well in the Middle East. And the R8 GT too gets chased through the desert by fascinated sheiks. more
2012-01-23 22:41:11 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Qatar Motorshow 2012: Volkswagen
Developed in Germany and built in the American VW-plant in Chattanooga: The US-Passat is not just to fascinate Americans but is also made to conquer the Middle East. A 125 kW/170 PS five cylinder petrol power plant gets it going. more
2012-01-19 15:09:04 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
ADAC „Yellow Angel“ 2012
The „Yellow Angel“ is rated as the „Oscar“ of the car industry. Therefore nobody puts the annual award giving ceremony in Munich on hold ...The ADAC gives the award in five categories. The VW group just got three of them this year for the Audi Q3, the Passat TSI EcoFuel and the multiple-collision-brake-system which will be in the market already this autumn debuting with the new Golf VII. more
2012-01-16 13:01:30 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
The New Volkswagen CC - Premium Design and Technologies
At the Los Angeles Auto Show it had its debut middle of November. The all new VW CC. By having first international test-drivings in Southern France the avant-garde four-doorer starts its European introduction to the markets. Commencing with the first days of February the latest VW CC will be with the dealers’ in Germany and Luxemburg followed by the rest of Europe towards the end of the month. more
2012-01-10 20:59:07 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: Girls, the Secret Stars
They can rival every exhibit: Those girls who were once again the top stars of the Detroit Motor Show. For them the shutters of the cameras click the most. And this year their smile was just especial smile as it is all right for the whole business to laugh. After the recent depressions home brands as well as importers are in an excellent mood cause business is going strong. more
2012-01-10 20:53:07 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: Dodge Dart - An Italian in America
Under the US-metalskin of the Dodge Dart there is a true and pure Italian: The Alfa Romeo Giulietta! This is the first European offspring from the FIAT-Chrysler-marriage coming on the tracks of Frank Sinatra into the land of unlimited possibilities - under the bonnet top Italian engine technology European clients are still waiting for. more
2012-01-10 19:52:02 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: Honda Accord Concept
This Accord is for the USA only. Beginning in autumn 2012 there will be launched a sporty coupe and a sedan with three power plants. The first will be the first Honda to be equipped with the just in Tokyo presented 4-cyl ‚Earth Dream“ engine with CVT. Followed by a six cylinder with automatic gearbox and - in the winter - a Plug-in-Hybrid which refuels its batteries within 90 minutes at a normal 220V plug. more
2012-01-10 19:37:24 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: The Prius C for America
For 19,000 USD this March the Toyota Prius C will go on sale in the US. With 53 mpg in the city it claims the highest city fuel economy of any vehicle that is not a plug-in-hybrid. more
2012-01-10 19:16:59 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: Lexus LF-LC Concept of a Sports Coupe
In Detroit Lexus showcases a full-hybrid 2-plus-2 sports coupe concept. The LC-LF named study was designed by the Calty Design Studio in California. Key design elements will be part of serial models coming within the next two years. more
2012-01-10 19:01:46 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: Acura NSX Concept
American Honda unveiled the new NSX Concept, highlighting the design and technology direction for the next-generation supercar. Badged as an Acura in the US, the new NSX, which is expected to go on sale in the next three years, will be developed by Honda R&D Americas and manufactured in Ohio but is developed for true sports driving enthusiasts throughout the world. more
2012-01-10 18:33:07 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: Chevrolet's Search for the Future
Next to the well known Miray concept and the sporty small car Sonic RS chevrolet showcases two studies to find out tomorrow’s customers’ demands: The Code 130R is more of a classical straight sports car, whereas the Tru40S cannot deny its roots coming from the Cruze as well as the Volt. more
2012-01-10 18:08:33 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: Cadillac ATS Fights the European Middle Class
The completely new sporty ATS is to blow the horn for Cadillac attacking the European middle class. In Northamerica this car will be in the market this summer. The youngster was also tested on the Nuerburgring Nordschleife as well as on many other racing tracks around the globe. more
2012-01-10 08:48:56 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: BMW
The ActiveHybrid 3 series had its world debut at Detroit. The i-concepts 3 and 8 were presented for the first time to the American audience. more
2012-01-10 08:34:56 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: The new Ford Mondeo is Named Fusion
Highlight at the Detroit Ford booth:The completely new designed Fusion, which will be outside the US the basic for the new Mondeo. This autumn the Fusion will be on the US-market, named Mondeo it will be on the European market in 2013. more
2012-01-10 08:11:43 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: A Loading smart
With an eye-a-twinkle the smart for-us signals: This is the right car for young and those who stayed young, who want to stay active at low emissions and using little space on the road. The smart for-us transfers for the first time the practical pick-up loading system into the urban traffic of the 21. more
2012-01-10 07:42:18 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: Volvo XC60 Plug-in-Hybrid
The swedish/chinese Volvo Car Corporation presents a petrol-Plug-in-Hybrid of their own. It is an e-car as all as an hybrid as well as a powerful petrol car. By pressing a button the driver decides how he gets moved. The front wheels are powered by an all new four-cylinder-turbo turbo which is as powerful as todays six-cylinder, but consuming less petrol. more
2012-01-10 07:25:49 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: Bentley And A New V8
What makes a real Bentley? Quite simple the combination of luxury, first class materials and perfect craftsmenship at racing cars‘ performace level. Hallmarks of the new Continental GT V8 with 40 percent less consumption than its predecessor. more
2012-01-10 07:12:18 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: MINI Roadster Debut
Being the sixth member of the MINI family this classical roadster celebrates its world debut at Detroit and will be on the German roads in March already. more
2012-01-10 06:39:38 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: Mercedes Benz sporty and economical „cooler“
Mercedes-Benz presents the sixth generation SL. Compared to its successful predecessors the new model even offers a clear plus of sportiness and comfort setting new standards for the class of luxury roadsters.The new E300 BlueTEC Hybridis the most efficient premium class model of the world. more
2012-01-10 06:01:14 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: An Audi For Snow
Named after the american wintersport resort of Vail Audi presents an A3 special edition in energy-red for ski- and snowboard-fans. Next to the famous Audi-technique there are an inductive heated thermos, a torch with heating beam and a trunk-cover with heating function. Next on the stand there is the face lifted A4 all road quattro consuming just 4. more
2012-01-10 04:55:02 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Auto Show 2012: „Top-Less“ Porsche
The top-less version of the new 911 has its debut at Detroit. 13 seconds takes the electrical roof to open completely. The Stuttgart manufacturer gained 15 percent turnover-plus in the Staes last year and intend to add on more in 2012. The top-less will help. more
2012-01-10 03:58:06 - UnitedPictures.COM - From Zbigniew Mazar
Detroit Aurto Show 2012: Two Volkswagen World Debuts
For the first time ever the Jetta Hybrid was unveiled at Cobo-Hall. The 150 PS 1.4-litre-petrol enginegets supported by a 20 kW electro engine. Second world debut is the E-Bugster. This e-Beetle is still a concept but with its rememberances to classical Hot-Rods it created a lot fo awareness. more