smart WeSC cooperation: Talk is silver, driving is golden

smart BRABUS tailor made by WeSC

smart and the street fashion brand WeSC have joined forces in a partnership and will be presenting what are quite literally the golden results of their work from 13 September at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt: the “ smart BRABUS tailor made by WeSC” and the “headphones for the smart by WeSC”.

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Ssangyong to show the XIV-1 concept and SUT-1 Sport pick-up at Frankfurt

SsangYong XIV-1 Concept

• Showcasing the SsangYong XIV-1 B-segment concept
• World premiere of the SUT-1 sports utility pick-up
• Debut of the petrol powered Korando crossover
• Address by Mr Yoo Il Lee president of SsangYong Motor

SsangYong Motor has invited to attend the press conference for a glimpse into the near future with the XIV-1 crossover concept, and also to join us for the world premier of the exciting new SUT-1 sports pick-up.

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Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition to be shown at Frankfurt Motor Show

Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition

Ducati and Mercedes AMG have proudly announced that the first public showing of the Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition will be at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany from 15-25 September. The 2012 flagship model of the Diavel family is a tribute to the AMG luxury-sport brand and is intended for passionate connoisseurs of technology, engineering detail and exclusive style

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Škoda to present the MissionL concept, a close to production-ready car at Frankfurt

 
ŠKODA MissionL Concept

• The MissionL includes key elements of ŠKODA's upcoming model line
• A compact ‘liftback’ design
• ŠKODA starts its ‘model offensive’
• Worldwide brand sales planned to reach 1.5 million vehicles by 2018

MLADÁ BOLESLAV : September 5, 2011 - ŠKODA will present a world-premier design concept called MissionL at this year's Frankfurt International Motor Show. Close to the final production-ready design, this concept car reveals the look of ŠKODA's upcoming model line that is to become symbolic of the Czech carmaker's planned model offensive.

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2011 DTM : Tomczyk wins at Brands Hatch to take points’ lead

2011 DTM - Brands Hatch winner : #14 Martin Tomczyk (mid)- Audi Sport Team Phoenix / Schaeffler Audi A4 DTM

BRANDS HATCH : September 5, 2011 - Heavy rain resulted into a really thrilling race with numerous position changes in the seventh DTM season round at Brands Hatch in the UK. With his 2008-spec Audi A4 DTM, Martin Tomczyk became the dominant race winner and also toppled Canadian Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz) from the lead in the drivers’ standings. “This was an incredibly exciting race. I really enjoyed the ride. We keep on pushing and will thus make the battle for the title exciting”, said Tomczyk, who was presented with the winner’s trophy by ex Formula 1 world champion Jody Scheckter. For the 29-year old German, it was his seventh DTM season win and already his third of this year.

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2011 FIA GT1 : Marc VDS Ford cleans up in Ordos

2011 FIA GT1 - Ordos Round winners : Maxime Martin / Frederic Makowiecki #41 - Ford GT Matech

• 20,000 visitors to the first FIA GT1 World Championship in China
• First Championship Race Win of 2011 for Ford, Marc VDS, Maxime Martin and Fred Makowiecki, who win the 2011 Kangbashi Cup.
• Double Top 3 finish for Peter Dumbreck and Richard Westbrook
• JR Motorsports take lead in the Team’s Championship
• Lucas Luhr and Michael Krumm retain Driver’s Championship lead despite a disappointing weekend.
• First podium finish for Clivio Piccione and Stef Dusseldorf since they won Round 1 in Abu Dhabi.

ORDOS, China : September 4, 2011 : Fred Makowiecki and Maxime Martin in the Nr41 Marc VDS Ford GT completed the double at Ordos International Circuit with victory in the Championship Race to add to their Qualifying Race success the previous day. Over 15,000 spectators packed the main straight grandstand and lined the grass banks of the Inner Mongolian circuit to witness the first instalment of GT1's Chinese triple-header. The total weekend attendance was put at over 20,000 marking an impressive debut for the championship in China.

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Meet NILS… The future of commuting from Volkswagen

Volkswagen NILS Concept

NILS, a single-seat electric concept vehicle that offers a glimpse of a new form of minimalist mobility, has been unveiled ahead of its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month. This concept car – which features an aluminium space frame, wing doors and free-standing wheels – has the dynamic performance of a sports car, yet travels silently, and with zero emissions.

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Husqvarna Nuda 900 & Nuda 900R

2012 Husqvarna Nuda 900 & 900R

Husqvarna Motorcycles is proud to unveil the first of a new generation of motorcycles: Nuda 900 and Nuda 900R. These exhilarating new models are the first to combine the history and race pedigree of Husqvarna with the technological innovations and engineering prowess of the BMW Group, and the flair of Italian styling. The results speak for themselves – the Nuda 900 and Nuda 900R – two motorcycles built with soul and passion that is backed up by high performance developed through years of competition experience. The first page in the story of the new Husqvarnas has been turned…

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Porsche 911 GT3 R : Race car for customer sport now with even better driveability

2012 Porsche 911 GT3 R

STUTTGART : September 2, 2011 - Amongst racing customers all over the world, the Porsche 911 GT3 R is extremely popular for its forgiving handling and basic speed. And it is exactly in this direction that the improvements for the 2012 model year have been targeted. The engine output has increased by 20 hp to now deliver 500 hp (368 kW). Paddle-shifts on the steering wheel ensure gear changes are even quicker and simpler, making it easier for pilots to concentrate on braking. Moreover, the transmission electronics, featuring an automatic throttle blip control, make it almost impossible to miss a gear and over-rev the engine. A softer anti-roll bar on the front axle reduces understeer.

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The Audi A2 concept – premium-class space concept

Audi A2 Concept - Design sketched!

• Plenty of room for four people within a length of just 3.80 meters
• Matrix beam, dynamic light and an innovative, bright interior design
• Powerful electric drive system for agile performance and long range

INGOLSTADT : September 2, 2011 – With the electric-only powertrain of the A2 concept, Audi is offering another peek into the future of electric mobility at the 64th International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. The technical study features a classic, premium-standard space concept that offers plenty of room for four people.

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