Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
This is the latest kit from the U.K. tuner Kahn for the Cayenne. Rolling on 22-inch wheels the exterior has wide body kit with vented front and rear wheel arches, LED lights running lights, a new front lip, rear diffuser, rear spoiler, and quad exhaust pipes. The interior features a quilted black leather with red accents.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Effective May 1, Jost Capito will be heading up the Volkswagen Motorsport division. He will be running VW's WRC efforts along with involvement on the next GTI and R models.
Jost Capito has been overseeing Fords performance divisions and is credited for development of the Focus RS and other ST/SVT models.
We can expect great things coming from Volkswagen with this performance-driven auto exec in charge.
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Audi wants to offer a Minivan option for those who don't want a Minivan? Sound confusing? Let's try and explain.... Audi is considering to bring a new model to the market that would fit between the A4 Avant and Q5 calling it an A4 Superavant. It would have high doors and roof to match, giving it the appearance of a tall Avant.
We all know Minivans are anything but stylish or sporty, but Audi thinks it can break that barrier by offering a Non-Minivan to the Minivan market.
No word if this project has been giving the green light, but if it does the new A4 Superavant will be built on the MQB chassis.
Roadjet Concept shown
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
These are the latest renderings of the second generation Tiguan due in 2015. Built on the MQB chassis and following the Cross Coupé concpet styling. This new Tiguan will also be available in hybrid form.
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
An early rumor floating around is that Volkswagen is preparing a Mk7 Golf RS. This would be the next chapter in the R lineup and replace the current Golf R as a 2014 model.
It is suggested that this all-wheel-drive "Golf RS" will use the same 2.5L five-cylinder turbo from the Audi TT RS producing 340-370 horsepower, and use the 7-speed DSG gearbox.
If there is any truth behind the recent speculation, this would be VW's first "RS" model. It would place them back at the top of the food chain (in their class) and true competitor to the likes of STI, Evo, and Focus RS.
With it already a known fact the 2013 Audi RS3 will use the same 2.5L five-cylinder turbo, and built on the new MQB platform, which the Mk7 Golf uses as-well...........There could be some possibility here and stars aligning.
So far VW has been lagging behind in the high performance department for some time now. Until then, we are keeping all our fingers and toes crossed.
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These are the most recent renderings of the 4-door model due for fall 2013.
The 2-door Macan will follow in 2014
Images rendered by AutoBild
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Friday, March 23, 2012
Audi is said to be building a Q2 from an A1 chassis. With a raised ride height, and bigger wheels wells it will be around the same size as the MINI Cooper Countryman, but in 3-door fashion. Power could come from the 1.4L TFSI and 2.0L TDI. There is also talk of an S model 220hp.
Image rendered by AutoBild
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
The 7th generation Golf GTI will be out this fall as a 2013 model, and the new look is still under wraps. It will have a different style, but pick up where the Mk6 left off and share some similarities. We know it will sit 1.2 inches lower than the Mk6, have a more aggressive front, have a longer wheel-base, and weigh around 90 pounds lighter. A new limited slip diff will replace the current electrically controlled system (ESC). Power will still come from the 2.0T TSI now producing 220hp and 250lb-ft torque. 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time will improve from 6.9 to 6.7 seconds.
Renderings are based of recent intel (these heavily Mk6 influences is not likely)
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Set to go head to head with BMW's X6, Audi will come out their own Sportback version Q6 (with expected A7 style roofline). Disguised as a Q5, this test mule has an extended wheelbase giving away it's no normal Q5.
Details are scares with only the confirmation it is in fact coming, but development looks promising for another Q range.
Rendering
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The 918 Spyder is well under way full of development and set to debut in September 2013.
One lucky journalist (Damon Lavrinc) from Wired got the chance of a lifetime to sit in with Porsche at the Nardo Test Track. His report revealed that this new breed of Supercar will come with 770hp (553lb-ft torque) from its V8 and two electric motors. It will reach 0-60mph in 3 seconds, have a top speed of 202mph, and cost $800,000 (U.S.)
It will truely be a modern marvel with more than 50 CPU's onboard, an electrical system that took 9 months to develop, and a body and cockpit built of carbon fiber.
This is one plug-in hybrid we can't wait to see debut!
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Sunday, March 18, 2012
The Volkswagen XL1 has been confirmed for a limited production and these are the latest photos of the final version testing.
Power will come from a 27HP electric motor and a 48HP two-cylinder turbodiesel with a capacity of just 0.8-liters. The combined horsepower of the two powerplants is 75HP. It will have the 7-speed dual-clutch DSG gearbox and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 11.9 seconds, reaching an electronically limited top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). Fuel economy will be 261 mpg while only emitting 24 g/km of CO2.
It is expected to go on sale next year 2013.
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Sebring marked the opening race of the new FIA World Endurance Championship series, and Audi did not disappoint. Audi won the overall claiming its 10th Sebring victory. They swept the 1-2 spots for the first time since 2005 with a strong four-lap lead.
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Even with the new A3's recent debut, ABT is the first tuner company to offer an upgrade kit.
The first performance modification will be an ECU flash bumping the 2.0L TDI from 170hp to 200hp and the 2.0L TFSI goes from 200hp to 250hp. A sport coilover kit will tune the suspension while lowering the car. A big brake kit with 345mm discs all-around and exhaust system with quad tailpipes.
The exterior upgrades include a new front lip, grille, sides skirts, rear diffuser, rear roof spoiler, and 18 or 19-inches alloy wheels.
the package will be called the AS3 and will be available to order later this year.
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
A recent report is stating that Volkswagen is planning a new Golf CC. It will come as a four-door model with a coupe-like roof line.
It has been said that this is in response to Mercedes and its new A-Class. The new Golf CC will also go up against the BMW 1-Series GT and Audi A3 sport sedan.
There is no official word but based on the current intel, AutoBild has created the rendered image. We can expect more details as the Mk7 Golf comes closer to debut, but imagine a scaled down version of the Passat CC in the new (MkVII) Golf form.
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Here is the latest rendering of the 991 GT3. Rumored to be unveiled in January in Detroit coming with a direct injection engine producing around 450hp.
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Porsche held a private press conference at the Geneva Motor Show displaying the 2013 Boxster S. They revealed that the new Boxster S has lapped the Nürburgring in a remarkable 7 minutes and 58 seconds. This is 12 seconds faster than the previous Boxster S lap time.
(picture from the event)
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German tuner CFC (Car Film Components) has built this Mk6 GTI to showcase their talents. They focus on vinyl wraps with an entire selection of options to choose from.
The exterior is covered in matte grey vinyl, with the roof and mirrors in carbon fiber. The little bits of flare on the fender, lower front bumper, fuel door, and GTI logo are a comic strip-like vinyl.
Performance side includes 19-inch wheels, APX AP coilovers, bike brake kit, MR Car Design's power kit raising the overall horsepower to 266, and Golf R center exhaust with carbon fiber rear.
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Ruf is known for turning out some extreme Porsche versions, but they turning the clock back on this vintage style roadster. It features a classic soft top, silver roll bar, and fish bowl rear window even though it's plastic.
Also, we can expect new software and an upgraded exhaust for around 25-50 horsepower increase.
Photos from artist Theophilus Chin
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Porsche's CEO Matthias Mueller recently said the 550 Spyder is definitely still in the works. Last month Porsche held a focus group to test if people are ready for an entry level roadster (which is ironic, since the Boxster was developed for that very reason). No word on the results but he said it's not a question of if, but "when is the right time? Now? Three years from now?. They are worried about upholding the Porsche image, and for that reason are in no rush for production. Mueller also confirmed that Porsche is working on a four-cylinder engine, which the Boxster could see in the future and/or for the 550 Spyder.
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