Audi to present the S6, S7 Sportback and S8 high performance models at IAA 2011

2012 Audi S6

• Audi presents the S6, S7 Sportback and S8 high performance models
• Newly-developed 4.0-Liter V8 with up to 520 horsepower
• Ground-breaking efficiency with systems such as “cylinder on demand”

INGILSTADT : August 31, 2011 - Audi will present its new S models for the first time at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA). These models are characterized by power combined with appropriately low fuel consumption. The engine down-sizing strategy of the brand with the four rings has reduced the fuel consumption of the S6 by as much as 25 percent whilst offering sportier driving performance.

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Abarth Specialties World Premiere

Abarth 500 - Cabrio Italia

TURIN : August 30, 2011 - The three specialties on hand in Frankfurt embody the sportiness, heritage and undisputed racing spirit essence of Abarth.

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Mazda2 local assembly to commence in Vietnam

2012 Mazda2

HIROSHIMA : August 30, 2011 — Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it will commence local assembly of the Mazda2 in Vietnam in October 2011. The Mazda2^*1 will be produced at a newly-constructed assembly plant owned by Vina Mazda Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd^*2 in the Nui Thanh district of Quang Nam province. Sales of the locally assembled Mazda2 in Vietnam will also begin in October 2011. Mazda expects the Mazda2 to become one of its mainstay products in the Vietnamese market and plans to produce approximately 2,000 units per year.

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Sebastian Vettel to unveil his perfect Infiniti

Infiniti released the first image of its upcoming concept car

ROLLE, Switzerland : August 29, 2011 - Infiniti released the first image of its upcoming concept car, which makes its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 13th.

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2011 Formula 1 : Vettel wins in Spa to extend lead

2011 F1 - Belgian GP winner : Sebastian Vettel (GER), Red Bull Racing, RB7

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium : August 28, 2011 - Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) scored his seventh win of the season in the Belgian GP on Sunday to extend his championship lead.

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The first Maserati SUV concept could surface at Frankfurt motor show

Maserati SUV : CAR's artist's impression

Maserati is developing its first SUV, and rumours are circulating that a Maserati 4x4 concept could surface at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show.

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Volkswagen celebrates 20 years of partnership with FAW in China

Volkswagen celebrates 20 years of partnership with FAW in China

• More than 15,000 skilled jobs created in two decades
• Winterkorn: Further growth in “second home of China” expected

WOLFSBURG / CHANGCHUN : August 26, 2011 - One of the Chinese automotive industry’s success stories began twenty years ago: In 1991, Volkswagen and First Automotive Works (FAW) set up the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture. Some 4,500 guests celebrated the joint venture’s 20th anniversary yesterday evening at a ceremony in Changchun. FAW-Volkswagen is currently one of China’s largest automobile manufacturers and has built five million vehicles since operations began. The anniversary vehicle, a “New Magotan”, left the assembly line in Changchun this week. The company expects annual production to top the one million mark for the first time this year.

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SEAT unviels Exeo facelift

2012 SEAT Exeo

SEAT’s much-admired executive class Exeo saloon and ST estate range is getting a new look, and some important new engineering upgrades.

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TECHART Aerodynamic Kit I for the Porsche Cayenne

2012 TECHART Aerodynamic Kit I for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo

World Premiere at IAA - TECHART presents the all-new Aerodynamic Kit I for the Porsche Cayenne. For an individual touch, that lends the sporty SUV an elegant new look – with TECHART's typical and unmistakable design. The second level of individualization for the Porsche Cayenne in addition to the TECHART MAGNUM will be unveiled to the public in Frankfurt in combination with a second TECHART performance kit.

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The New Mercedes-Benz B-Class : Heralding a new era in the compact class

2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class

• Agile: space and dynamics abound
• Efficient: drive system with new engines and dual clutch transmission
• Safe: radar-based collision warning system as standard, PRE-SAFE^®
• featuring for the first time
• Sensational: outstanding aerodynamics set a new benchmark in the segment

STUTTGART : August 25, 2011 - Substantially more agile and efficient, but as comfortable and spacious as ever – the new B-Class from Mercedes-Benz is a winner on all fronts. The vehicle's lower height and more upright seat position provide for a first impression that hints at the compact sports tourer's dynamic credentials.

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