Volkswagen has launched the new VW Golf R at Frankfurt, with 265bhp and four wheel drive. Update 31/10/09: VW Golf R UK Detail now released. We reported yesterday on much of the detail on the new Golf R, but the Golf is such a big deal for so many that we thought we ought to […]
Aston Martin Rapide Press Release
Rapide: Pure Aston Martin: The World’s Most Elegant Four-Door Sports Car * The most elegant four-door sports car in the world * Accommodates four adults in luxury and comfort * Benchmark levels of driver engagement and refinement * Spacious and functional creating a truly versatile Aston Martin sports car Gaydon, Warwickshire 15 September 2009. Aston […]
Aston Martin Rapide Frankfurt launch
Aston Martin has revealed the production ready version of the 470bhp Aston Martin Rapide. Finally – about 300 years since the Aston Martin Rapide was first shown as a concept – Aston Martin has launched the car at the Frankfurt Motor Show. But it is beautiful. Even though we’ve seen lots of it -including an […]
Megane Renaultsport 250 Press Release
NEW MEGANE RENAULTSPORT 250 The stunning New Mégane Renaultsport 250 will go on sale later this year to the delight of UK enthusiasts. From launch, the Mégane Renaultsport 250 will be available with a choice of two chassis settings: * a sport chassis for everyday driving enjoyment, * a Cup chassis for even more exhilarating […]
Megane Renaultsport 250 launches
Renault has revealed the 250bhp Megane Renautsport 250 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Thankfully, Renault has remembered that it likes to make the odd car that doesn’t use electric motors or a hybrid toothbrush motor, and has revealed the new Megane Renautsport 250 at Frankfurt. As you’d expect, the RS 250 is a wee bit […]
Audi e-Tron Press Release
International Motor Show 2009, Frankfurt am Main The Audi e-tron Frankfurt – Audi presents the highlight of the IAA 2009: the e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors – two each at the front and rear axles – drive the wheels, making the concept car a true quattro. Producing […]
Audi e-Tron revealed at Frankfurt
Audi has revealed the R8 based Audi e-Tron at Frankfurt – an electric car with over 3000 lbs/ft of torque Audi denied it. For ages. But then they teased us with the launch of the Electricity Untamed website, which made it pretty clear that Audi had been far from forthcoming about the Electric R8. And […]
Bentley Mulsanne (2010) Press Release
BENTLEY MULSANNE MAKES MOTOR SHOW DEBUT AT FRANKFURT “The new Mulsanne is a thoroughly modern flagship that captures the essence of the Bentley marque. It is elegant yet distinctly sporting in character, delivering effortless performance while within its sumptuous cabin, advanced technology sits discreetly with handcrafted luxury.” Bentley Motors Chairman and Chief Executive, Dr. Franz-Josef […]
Bentley Mulsanne launches at Frankfurt
Bentley has revealed the new Mulsanne (2010) at Frankfurt with a 6.75 litre engine with 752lbs/ft of torque. We had the initial release of the Bentley Mulsanne info a couple of weeks ago at Pebble Beach. We saw the pictures and mulled over the styling, which is a blend of ‘Old’ Bentley and the Arnage. […]
Citroen DS3 Launched
Citroen has unveiled the new Citroen DS3 at Frankfurt – a car Citroen hopes will cement its newly-sought position as a maker of luxury cars. Aimed in the firing line of the MINI and the Fiat 500, Citroen expects the DS3 to compete right across the board from space to specification. Amazingly, the DS3 has […]