AUDI RS 5 DTM READY TO RACE AT HOCKENHEIM

2013 Audi RS5 DTM

• Newcomer Jamie Green celebrates his Audi debut at season opener
• DRS, option tires and tight schedule: new rules add thrill
• Iron Man 3: spectacular graphics on the RS 5 DTM of Adrien Tambay

With a seasoned driver squad whose combined tally reflects a total of 478 races, 34 victories and four titles plus an Audi RS 5 DTM that has been optimized in many details, Audi is entering the 2013 DTM season on May 5. Technical innovations such as the use of option tires and a rear wing that can be adjusted by the driver on track make for an additional thrill this year.

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AUDI PRESENTED LONG-TAIL R18

2013 Audi R18 e-tron

• First fielding of three Audi R18 e-tron quattro cars
• Premiere of a new aerodynamic variant
• Last race preparation for the Le Mans 24 Hours

Audi is pursuing ambitious aims at round 2 of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) on May 4 at Spa. The version of the Audi R18 e-tron quattro that was victorious at the season opener is to extend Championship leader Audi’s points advantage. At the same time, a new long-tail variant of the hybrid sports car will be tested in Belgium. Audi Sport Team Joest thus wants to optimally prepare for the Le Mans 24 Hours, the pinnacle of the season for the sports prototypes held on June 22 and 23.

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TWIZY RENAULT SPORT F1 CONCEPT CAR

Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept car

Renault has chosen the Twizy manufacturing plant in Valladolid, Spain, to present its new Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept car. This fun take on the brand's small electric car features muscular styling and impressive performance credentials to serve as a bridge between the world of F1 technology and that of production cars.

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TECHART - PORSCHE CAYMAN

TECHART Porsche Cayman

Genes of a sports car. Low-based and dynamic mid-engine, optimized power-to-weight ratio, flat outline with increased wheelbase and short overhangs. Through the TECHART individualization program for the new Porsche Cayman models, this formula gains not only physical but also emotional importance.

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TOYOTA ME-WE CONCEPT

Toyota ME.WE

• Toyota ME.WE - perfect for me and good for others
• Visionary concept of a lightweight, affordable and environmentally friendly vehicle

Toyota presented at European flagship store "Le Rendez-Vous Toyota" in Paris, the new concept car Toyota ME.WE. It is the result of a creative collaboration between the famous industrial designer Jean-Marie Massaud with ED ², the European design and development center by Toyota. Series production is currently not planned.

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PEUGEOT 208 T16 PIKES PEAK

2013 Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak

Peugeot Sport has pulled no punches in its bid to  provide Sébastien Loeb with a singularly awesome machine for the 2013 Pike Peak Hill Climb (June 30). The 208 T16 Pikes Peak in which  the driver who has dominated world  class rallying for the past decade will attempt to become the ‘ King of  The Peak ’ boasts a power output of 875 horsepower, tips the scales at just 875 kg, and benefits from all - wheel drive, plus a spectacular aerodynamic package.

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2013 AUTO SHANGHAI : MEGA GALLERY

2013 Auto Shanghai

Enjoy with the mega gallery from 2013 Auto Shanghai. Thanks for your watching.

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The NEW VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI

New Volkswagen GOLF GTI

• New Golf GTI has up to 230 PS of power and is 18 per cent more fuel efficient
• Progressive steering, xenon headlights and ambience lighting are standard
• Handling of the Golf GTI Performance model crosses over to high-performance sports cars

To date, nearly 1.9 million Golf GTI cars have been produced at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg and sold worldwide. Back in 1976, when the GTI was invented, no one could have predicted such success. 5,000 units were planned, of a car that is the most successful of its type in the world.

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LEXUS TO PRESENT NEW GS300h AT AUTO SHANGHAI

New LEXUS GS300h

•  Extension of the GS series with the new GS 300h
•  Targeted consumption of less than five liters per 100 kilometers and CO₂ emissions below 110 g / km
•  Efficient full hybrid drive with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine

As part of the Auto Shanghai 2013 Lexus will introduce the new GS 300h. In Germany, sales start for the new highly efficient full hybrid sedan is scheduled for late 2013.

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2013 FORMULA 1 : VETTEL WINS AT BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX

2013 Formula 1 - Bahrain Grand Prix Champion : Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull Racing RB9

Sebastian Vettel defied the experts to guide Red Bull to its second victory of 2013, amid a repeat of the 2012 Bahrain GP podium.

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HONDA EXHIBITS WORLD PREMIERE OF THE “CONCEPT M” A NEW-VALUE MPV CONCEPT MODEL AT AUTO SHANGHAI 2013

Honda Concept M

Honda today exhibited the world premiere of the Concept M, a concept model of a mass-production vehicle to go on sale next year in China, at Auto Shanghai 2013.

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SUV WORLD PREMIERE – THE NEW VOLKSWAGEN CROSSBLUE COUPÉ

Volkswagen Crossblue Coupe

• World premiere of CrossBlue Coupé in Auto Shanghai
• Volkswagen presents high-tech plug-in hybrid SUV
• 305 kW / 415 PS CrossBlue Coupé consumes just 3.0 l/100 km of fuel
• Volkswagen plug-in hybrid SUV can cover up to 33 km in all-electric mode

WOLFSBURG / SHANGHAI : April 2013 - At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Volkswagen is giving the public a spectacular glimpse of the future - and of a new SUV design era - in presenting the world premiere of the CrossBlue Coupé. Klaus Bischoff, Head of Design for the Volkswagen Brand: “The disproportionately high growth in the SUV segment gives us designers the opportunity to implement an even stronger diversification of models. In the CrossBlue Coupé we are showing the potential of our Volkswagen design DNA. This concept vehicle will undoubtedly have an influence on future SUV models.” The Head of Design continues: “The CrossBlue Coupé lives by a harmonious triad: rugged in appearance, sporty in proportions and showing a reserved elegance in its sculptural shapes and lines.” Oliver Stefani, lead designer for the project on Klaus Bischoff’s design team: “A highlight is the front-end design of the CrossBlue Coupé. The established theme of horizontal lines as a brand signature is perfected by complete integration of the headlights. Distinctive chrome accents in the lower area emphasise the SUV character of the CrossBlue Coupé and are intuitively perceived as corresponding to the upper grille.”

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The NEW BMW Z4

2013 BMW Z4

The interplay of classical proportions and state-of-the-art technology defines the unmistakable character of the BMW Z4 – and now an updated version of the Roadster is ready for action, armed with a raft of additional powertrain and equipment innovations. The new BMW Z4 represents a time-honoured and yet alluringly contemporary interpretation of the traditional roadster concept. New exterior features, detailed interior refinements, the new Design Pure Traction equipment package, the new entry-level sDrive18i model and the latest additions to the range of BMW ConnectedDrive features all provide fresh impetus and lend the BMW Roadster even greater appeal and individuality.

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BMW M6 GRAN COUPE

2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe

The scene is now set for the BMW M car driving experience at its most exclusive. The BMW M6 Gran Coupe high-performance sports car is a vision of poise and assurance, combining supreme performance with captivating aesthetics and luxurious elegance. The new BMW M GmbH flagship is powered by a high-revving V8 engine that boasts M TwinPower Turbo technology, develops 412 kW/560 hp and propels the BMW M6 Gran Coupe from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds. The performance characteristics of the car’s engine, its chassis technology, aerodynamic properties and weight balance – which the carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof helps to optimise – are intertwined with hallmark M precision. The BMW M6 Gran Coupe therefore represents not only a new experience of luxury in an M car, but also the ultimate expression of the dynamic potential embedded in the BMW 6 Series.

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AUDI EXPANDS WITH GT3 RACE SERIES IN ASIA

Audi R8 LMS Cup - Race car

• Races in South Korea, Malaysia and Macau for the first time in 2013. Three races in China
• Larger grid of cars with ex-DTM driver Rahel Frey
•  Audi R8 LMS Cup demonstrates technological expertise in Asian growth region

Audi expands from China into other Asian markets with the Audi R8 LMS Cup. Following the successful premiere season in China in 2012, Audi’s first one-make race series worldwide will now visit circuits in South Korea, Malaysia and Macau. The number of Audi R8 LMS GT3 race cars competing thus increases from 16 to more than 20. As a result, the automobile brand with the four rings gives motorsport in Asia another boost.

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SUBARU’S FIRST HYBRID SYSTEM UNVEILED IN JAPAN

Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid @ 2013 New York Auto Show

TOKYO : April 18, 2013 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today unveiled a Japanese specification prototype of its first hybrid model at the technical presentation event held in Japan.

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MERCEDES-BENZ CONCEPT GLA : ESCAPE THE EVERYDAY

Mercedes-Benz GLA Concept

Mercedes-Benz will be showing a compact premium-class SUV at the "Auto Shanghai" motor show (21 to 29 April 2013) in the form of its Concept GLA. The Concept GLA combines dynamic styling with clear benefits for recreational use. Under the bonnet of this new concept vehicle (length/width/height: 4383/1978/1579 millimetres) sits a four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine rated at 155 kW (211 hp) with a displacement of 1991 cc. Its power is transmitted to the road via the 7G-DCT dual clutch automatic transmission and 4MATIC all-wheel drive. A new approach is taken here in the form of headlamps featuring laser technology: these not only shine more light on the road, but also function as projectors.

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Updated! : BMW CONCEPT X4 - THE NEXT CHAPTER IN THE SPORTS ACTIVITY COUPE STORY

BMW Concept X4 

 
Every new BMW X model is a trailblazer. Indeed, the world premiere of the first BMW X model (the BMW X5) in 1999 saw the BMW Group call into being the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) segment – one in which BMW X models remain the market leaders. The BMW X3 and BMW X1 were likewise the first SAVs in their class and continue to set the pace among their rivals today. This development took on a new dimension in May 2008 with the introduction of the BMW X6 – the first Sports Activity Coupe (SAC). This still unique concept brought together the rugged looks of a BMW X model with the emotional aura and sporting character of a BMW Coupe for the first time. The enduring popularity of BMW’s first SAC is borne out by its consistently high sales figures. The short history of the BMW X range is already a successful one. Since the first BMW X model took to the stage, average sales across the BMW X line-up have progressed on a constant upward curve: one in four new BMW cars is now a BMW X model.

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WORLD-FIRST PRODUCTION VERSION OF THE VOLVO S60 POLESTAR

2013 Volvo S60 Polestar

Developed from 17 years of motorsport experience, and sharing DNA with the 508bhp Volvo S60 Polestar Concept Car, the first road car from Polestar to be put into production is here - the Volvo S60 Polestar.

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CAPTUR UNLEASHED AT L’ATELIER RENAULT

Renault Captur

• Discover Renault Captur in all its facets 
• Find out more about Captur technology and personalization through special demonstrators 
• Create a Captur in your own image with a configurator
• Express yourself in an art workshop 
• Take home a souvenir photo-booth picture and win a prize in our Captur game 

Renault Captur is the star of the new show at L’Atelier Renault from April 13 to June 30, 2013. Come and explore the exhibition to find out more about the new urban crossover and its practicality, agility and smarts. The new model’s strengths and technological innovations are highlighted in a range of creative installations and events.

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2013 WRC : OGIER WINS RALLY DE PORTUGAL

2013 WRC : Rally de Potugal Winners : Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia (F/F)/Volkswagen Motorsport/Volkswagen Polo R WRC

Volkswagen works driver Sébastien Ogier (Polo R WRC #8) has won the Rally Portugal. "I wouldn't have believed that was possible on Monday, when I was still pretty ill. This is a fantastic win," said the delighted Frenchman after his third World Championship victory in a row. "That was really hard work, and we had to fight for every single second," added co-driver Julien Ingrassia. The duo was not to be denied the spectacular finish it deserved, turning on the style to win "Almodovar 2" – at 52 kilometres the longest special stage of the year so far, and the "Power Stage" at the Rally Portugal. Ogier was rewarded for this success with an additional three World Championship points. With a total of 28 points, he has extended his lead at the top of the World Championship standings.

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2013 F1 : ALONSO WINS CHINESE GRAND PRIX

2013 F1 - Chinese GP Champion - Fernando Alonso (ESP) Scuderia Ferrari F138

A terrific start off the line at the beginning of the 2013 Chinese Grand Prix combined with a combative and assertive display of controlled, thoughtful driving throughout the 56 laps of the race in Shanghai was enough to hand Fernando Alonso a comprehensive victory in China on Sunday.
 

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RENAULT TWIN'Z CONCEPT

Renault Twin'Z Concept

Renault and British designer Ross Lovegrove took the wraps off Twin'Z. This concept car is the fruit of their close collaboration and brings together two worlds where Design plays an important role : the world of furniture and that of the automobile.

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2013 SUPER GT : A BREATH-TAKING CONTEST DOWN TO THE LINE! RAYBRIG HSV-010 AMENDED LAST YEAR'S LOSS WITH STUNNING VICTORY

2013 AUTOBACS SUPER GT R1. GT500 Winners : Takuya Izawa/Takashi Kogure - Takuya Izawa/Takashi Kogure

On the afternoon of April 7, the OKAYAMA GT 300km RACE, Round 1 of the 2013 AUTOBACS SUPER GT, took place at the Okayama International Circuit in Okayama Pref. The winner in the GT500 class was the Takuya Izawa/Takashi Kogure driven by (Takuya Izawa/Takashi Kogure). The winner of the GT300 class was the No.11 GAINER DIXCEL SLS driven by Katsuyuki Hiranaka and Bjorn Wirdheim.

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A DEEPER VOICE FOR THE PORSCHE CAYENNE from GEMBALLA

GEMBALLA Aero II - Bi-Turbo

The sound a car makes is a significant part of its character, and as we tend to hear a powerful, sporting car before we see it, its engine and exhaust note tell us that something interesting is coming.

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THE BMW CONCEPT X4 : THE NEXT CHAPTER IN THE SPORTS ACTIVITY COUPE STORY

BMW Concept X4

Every new BMW X model is a trailblazer. Indeed, the world premiere of the first BMW X model (the BMW X5) in 1999 saw the BMW Group call into being the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) segment – one in which BMW X models remain the market leaders. The BMW X3 and BMW X1 were likewise the first SAVs in their class and continue to set the pace among their rivals today. This development took on a new dimension in May 2008 with the introduction of the BMW X6 – the first Sports Activity Coupe (SAC). This still unique concept brought together the rugged looks of a BMW X model with the emotional aura and sporting character of a BMW Coupe for the first time. The enduring popularity of BMW’s first SAC is borne out by its consistently high sales figures. The short history of the BMW X range is already a successful one. Since the first BMW X model took to the stage, average sales across the BMW X line-up have progressed on a constant upward curve: one in four new BMW cars is now a BMW X model.

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THE NEW PORSCHE PANAMERA - LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: WORLD’S FIRST PLUG-IN HYBRID DRIVE IN THE LUXURY CLASS

2013 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

In the second generation of the Gran Turismo, Porsche is introducing the world’s first plug-in hybrid to the luxury class. Along with the Panamera S E-Hybrid with 416 hp of system power, two luxurious Executive versions are also making their debut with an extended wheelbase and an entirely new three-litre V6 engine with biturbo charging for the Panamera S and Panamera 4S. An already unrivalled broad base of models has now been extended and consists of ten models offering an even further broader range between sportiness and comfort. New and further developed technologies have enabled fuel savings of up to 56 per cent, while further enhancing operating and driving comfort. The new Panamera underscores its exceptional positioning with an even more expressive design language in the style of the new sports car generations that are marked by tighter lines, more pronounced contours and newly shaped body elements. In short: The Porsche Panamera is even more efficient, sporty, comfortable and elegant. The new generation Gran Turismo celebrates its world premiere at Auto China in Shanghai, which opens its gates on the 21st of April 2013.

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HAMANN CONVERTS THE MERCEDES-BENZ G65 AMG INTO THE "SPYRIDON"

HAMANN SPYRIDON

Its legendary cross-country mobility has been known for decades, and the AMG outperforms itself on a regular basis with its fast street version. But only HAMANN Motorsports defines the letter "G" of the G-class as "Great" acceleration.

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NEW CITROËN C4 PICASSO : THE TECHNOSPACE

2013 Citroen C4 Picasso

CITROËN is entering a new stage in its product momentum. Today, the Marque is unveiling the official pictures of its new CITROËN C4 Picasso, to be launched in France in June 2013.

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THE NEW R-DESIGN : VOLVO S60, V60 AND XC60

2013 VOLVO S-60 R-Design

The new R-Design versions of Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 feature an outstanding blend of a renewed sports appearance, a dynamic driving-focused chassis and engine output up to a substantial 329 horsepower with the Polestar performance option.

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