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Volvo Amazon Estate Turns 50, the Last of the Old-Fashioned Volvos

Volvo Amazon Estate Turns 50, the Last of the Old-Fashioned Volvos

On February 15, 50 years ago Volvo launched the Amazon Estate at the Stockholm Motor Show and unknowingly heralded the end for its post-war design language. Volvo launched the Amazon sedan in 1956, but it took until 1962 for the estate to come to ...
15.02.2012 | 10129 views | 0 comments
Tiago Monteiro de regresso à pista

Tiago Monteiro de regresso à pista

Tiago Monteiro volto às pistas em Valência depois de um interregno de três meses durante o inverno. O piloto português sentou-se ao volante do SEAT Leon 1.6 Turbo da Sun Red, com o qual competiu na última temporada ...
15.02.2012 | 1306 views | 0 comments
Audi RS4 Avant brings a combination of dynamics and everyday practicality

Audi RS4 Avant brings a combination of dynamics and everyday practicality

Audi has today revealed the third-generation RS 4 Avant, a car that the brand expects will combine potent performance with a high level of everyday practicality. The new RS4 Avant is powered by a 4.2-liter V8 engine with a 450hp output, combined w...
15.02.2012 | 5777 views | 1 comments
Opel Rekord D and Commodore B Turn 40

Opel Rekord D and Commodore B Turn 40

Opel is looking back 40 years to the introduction of the seventh-generation Opel Rekord, better known as the Rekord D. The model was first presented to the press in January of 1972. It's platform-mate the second generation Commodore, the Commo...
14.02.2012 | 8419 views | 0 comments
Opel Introduces Twin-Turbo Diesel in Insignia Flagship

Opel Introduces Twin-Turbo Diesel in Insignia Flagship

Opel is introducing a new twin-turbo, 2.0 liter diesel engine in all variants of its flagship Insignia sedan. It will also offer an all-wheel drive version with Opel's HiPerStrut system and the Insignia OPC's front suspension.  Th...
14.02.2012 | 4112 views | 1 comments
Renault Twingo R.S. Gets New Front End and Lower Fuel Consumption

Renault Twingo R.S. Gets New Front End and Lower Fuel Consumption

Renault is revamping the Twingo R.S. for 2012 with its new four light front end and a slightly more efficient engine.  The new 2012 Twingo has a front end with extremely large fog lights and Formula 1-inspired blade front spoiler. The rea...
14.02.2012 | 1488 views | 1 comments
Top 10: Italian Cars

Top 10: Italian Cars

It is only right that this list should be prepared with exotica, after all, that is what the Italians are famous for. I think there is also some ‘writer’s license’ to be expected on a list like this. Some of these cars will be a ...
14.02.2012 | 13320 views | 10 comments
Land Rover Loans Vehicles to Red Cross for Snow Patrol

Land Rover Loans Vehicles to Red Cross for Snow Patrol

Land Rover has been loaning vehicles and providing winter driving training to Red Cross volunteers in the UK. The vehicles are meant to respond to situations during hazardous winter conditions where it might be difficult or impossible to use other...
14.02.2012 | 11167 views | 0 comments
FIA Believes it Finally Has a 2012 TV Deal for WRC. Should We Care?

FIA Believes it Finally Has a 2012 TV Deal for WRC. Should We Care?

The FIA thinks that it is finally close to an international television deal for the WRC for 2012. Granted, it is a little late, given that the WRC already has two rounds under its belt for this season.  A deal seems imminent, although wit...
14.02.2012 | 1099 views | 0 comments
First Rumors About Next VW Golf Emerge

First Rumors About Next VW Golf Emerge

The seventh generation Volkswagen Golf if just around the corner. It is expected to be unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in September and go on sale in 2013. Given that the Golf is among Europe's best selling cars, the new Golf has to be done ri...
13.02.2012 | 4602 views | 0 comments

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