http://www.unitedpictures.eu en Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:46:24 +0100 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.
                                          ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2623/3_2623_131_47112_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2623/3_2623_131_47112_2.php Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:37:24 +0100 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.
                                                                              ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2623/3_2623_131_47109_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2623/3_2623_131_47109_2.php Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:17:30 +0100 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. The ranking takes place in ten categories with an over-all and an importers' ranking.
                                                                                    ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2623/3_2623_131_47060_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2623/3_2623_131_47060_2.php Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:36:26 +0100 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.
                                                                     ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2546/3_2546_131_47030_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2546/3_2546_131_47030_2.php Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:34:39 +0100 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.
                     ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2589/3_2589_131_47022_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2589/3_2589_131_47022_2.php Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:52:29 +0100 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.
                     ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2553/3_2553_131_47021_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2553/3_2553_131_47021_2.php Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:35:31 +0100 No luxury but a lot of Czech high-tech. Skoda knew how to create awareness among the sheiks by presenting its Mission L.
                  ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2613/3_2613_131_47020_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2613/3_2613_131_47020_2.php Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:20:27 +0100 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.
                                 ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2608/3_2608_131_47019_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2608/3_2608_131_47019_2.php Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:05:25 +0100 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.
                           ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2551/3_2551_131_47018_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2551/3_2551_131_47018_2.php Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:09:47 +0100 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.
                                          ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2623/3_2623_131_47017_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2623/3_2623_131_47017_2.php Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:41:11 +0100 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.
                                                                                       ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2623/3_2623_131_46979_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2623/3_2623_131_46979_2.php Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:09:04 +0100 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. Still this spring the car will be available worldwide, which means in Russia, the USA and Asia.   
                                                                                 ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2623/3_2623_131_46947_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2623/3_2623_131_46947_2.php Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:01:30 +0100 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.
                                                                           ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2546/3_2546_131_46890_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2546/3_2546_131_46890_2.php Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:59:07 +0100 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.
            ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2569/3_2569_131_46889_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2569/3_2569_131_46889_2.php Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:53:07 +0100 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.
            ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2576/3_2576_131_46888_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2576/3_2576_131_46888_2.php Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:52:02 +0100 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.
                                    ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2621/3_2621_131_46887_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2621/3_2621_131_46887_2.php Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:37:24 +0100 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.
                     ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2593/3_2593_131_46886_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2593/3_2593_131_46886_2.php Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:16:59 +0100 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.
                  ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2546/3_2546_131_46885_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2546/3_2546_131_46885_2.php Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:01:46 +0100 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.
                              ]]> http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2559/3_2559_131_46884_2.php http://www.unitedpictures.eu/2559/3_2559_131_46884_2.php Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:33:07 +0100 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.
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