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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate from 31,713.50 euros
The new C-Class Estate, which will celebrate its world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), costs between 31,713.50 and 47,124 euros* in Germany, depending on engine version. The new estate/saloon offers the largest loading volume (up to 1500 litres) and most diverse range of engine variants and equipment packages of all premium estate vehicles in this market segment. For more...

2007 Audi S3
Dynamism, sportiness and sophistication – the Audi A3 holds an outstanding position in the premium compact class. Now its top-of-the-range version is ready to go, the new Audi S3 boasting 195 kW (265 bhp) and quattro permanent four-wheel drive. With its sparkling performance it pursues the ideal of pure driving pleasure coupled simultaneously with excellent everyday practicality &ndash more...

New engines for Audi A5
Audi continues to extend its A5 model line, which has enjoyed a successful start: as of now, the sporty coupé is available with two new engine versions. The 3.2 FSI quattro allied with the six-speed manual gearbox is an especially dynamic source of power, while the 1.8 TFSI, also with manual shift, offers an extremely efficient alternative. The 3.2 FSI, with its power output of 195 kW ( more...

Audi goes on board in America’s Cup
Audi will be on board when the United Internet Team Germany reaches for the crown in international sailing in the 2009 America’s Cup: Effective immediately, the company based in Ingolstadt supports the campaign of the newly formed team. The premium manufacturer’s commitment is visible at first glance: The four Audi rings are exclusively displayed on the spinnaker and – together w more...

The Audi A4 - the sportiest midsize saloon
In its design, the new A4 reveals its sporty, progressive character: taut and dynamic in its outlines, it speaks the language of technical perfection. With an overall length of 4.70 metres, the saloon has a substantial, powerful road stance and offers its occupants ample space in an interior full of light. The workmanship is typical of an Audi – quality with no compromises. The controls more...

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder: purity, athleticism and sharpness
As with every Lamborghini, the Gallardo Spyder adopts the stylistic principles of purity, athleticism and sharpness. The Spyder is not just an open-top version of the Coupé, it sets forth the tradition as seen with Murcielago Coupé and Roadster creating a self standing model. The designers of the Centro Stile Lamborghini have succeeded in creating an athletic body with a sp more...

Lamborghini Sets New Record in the First Half of 2007
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. has once again beaten a record in the company’s history in the first six months of FY 2007, still in progress (31/12/2007). All of the major indicators – sales, turnover and net profit – have gone up considerably. This automaker, rich in tradition, located in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, made approximately 30% more international deliveries in more...

UAW sets 11 a.m. ET strike deadline at GM
The United Auto Workers Monday were poised to strike General Motors if agreement on a new contract covering 73,000 employees could not be reached by 11 a.m. The labor union said it set the firm strike deadline "due to the failure of General Motors to address job security and other mandatory issues of bargaining." "We’re shocked and disappointed that General Motors has more...

Progress reported in GM talks with UAW
General Motors Corp. has reached a milestone in the creation of a new agreement on healthcare for the U.S. automaker’s union retirees. The general framework finalized in Detroit on Friday is considered a major step toward a new contract between GM and the United Auto Workers. Negotiations continued Saturday. The Detroit Free Press said the talks on the voluntary employee beneficiary more...

Volkswagen sales in China up 29 percent
Volkswagen Group announced that its sales in China jumped nearly 29 percent in the first eight months of 2007. Su Weiming, vice president of Volkswagen Group China, said the German automaker expected to sell 800,000 VWs this year, along with 65,000 Audis. Su also told the Xinhua news service t hat Volkswagen was planning to soon enter the growing used-car market in China. // Copyright more...