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Lessons in the art of momentum maintenance. When you hear the words “Volkswagen” and “icon” in the same sentence, you’re likely to entertain images of the beloved Beetle. Wrong icon. The Beetle, nearly 22 million of them, eclipsed the Ford Model T as his­tory’s bestselling car, but the Golf puts the Bug on the trailer. Almost 27 [...] Related posts:2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI – Short Take Road Test2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI – Short Take Road...  

Filed under: Aftermarket, Performance, Hatchback, Ford, UK 401-hp Ford Focus tuned Mcchip-dkr - Click above for high-res image gallery There are few things we love more than hooning around in a vigorous, purebred sports car - and that's exactly how Mcchip-dkr describes its 401-horsepower Ford Focus RS. That's the Stage 2 version delivering the "whole-blood athlete," but if you want to work your way up to those heights, you can get the Stage 1...  

Building small cars has historically been a challenge for the Detroit automakers. American consumers have become accustom to buying cars by the foot, resulting in bargain-basement pricing schemes for most small cars, all but erasing any chances for profitability in the segment. However, Ford believes it can buck that trend with its 2011 Fiesta. [...]  

Vauxhall Looks like GE's not the only one getting in on the Santa sleigh re-design biz; Car Magazine held a week's worth of sleigh designs penned by world-class car designers like Land Rover, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Audi, and Vauxhall. Hit any of the links beneath the photos to read the descriptions and proposed technologies, which run from particle accelerators to CRS (Chimney Recognition Software). Aston Martin Audi Jaguar Land...  

DÜSSELDORF (dpa-AFX) - Audi will durch hohe Investitionen in die Modellpalette in den nächsten drei Jahren die Konkurrenten BMW und Mercedes überholen. "Wir werden bis Ende 2012 7,3 Mrd. Euro investieren", sagte Audi-Finanzvorstand Axel Strotbek d  

The 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet is a desirable convertible that proves to be one of the most accommodating vehicles in its class, according to Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays. Still, he has a question for Audi: a soft-top convertible? Why no...  

The 2011 Ford Fiesta made its Irish debut on their version of The Apprentice last night. We've seen the car, but the U.S. reveal didn't involve a "sleek and attractive" B-lister eating floor. Oh no, it's contagious! [YouTube via Daily Mail]  

Say hello to the Renault’s brand new entry-level rally cars – the Twingo R1 and R2. Built for cash-strapped competitors Related posts:Renault Twingo Renaultsport The Twingo Renaultsport may be old hat in Europe...Renault Twingo 1.2 Dynamique Review Sizzling with French design flair, the little Reanult Twingo...Renault Twingo RS vs. Toyota Yaris TS What’s the best junior hot hatch for under R230... Related posts brought to you by Yet...  

Das Unternehmen sei auf dem Weg zum Weltmarktführer. Es beteilige sich mit 20% an Suzuki. Mit diesem passenden Deal erschließe sich VW weiteres Wachstum in den Emerging Markets im Kleinwagensegment. Zwar habe der Konzern in China mit 18% Marktanteil Platz 1 inne, dafür seien aber die Marktanteile in den anderen asiatischen Ländern bescheiden. Suzuki habe sich auf so genannte Minicars spezialisiert. In diesem Bereich fehle VW das komplette Know...  

Filed under: Audi, Geneva Motor Show Audi A1 graffiti - click above for high-res image gallery Audi has officially started off the countdown to its new mini car, the A1. We've known for at least two years that the A1 was coming from Audi and we've seen two different concepts that preview the styling. In 2007 we got the Metroproject Quattro and last year brought us the A1 Sportback. Judging by the graffiti images and sketches revealed this...  

Ever since the R8 broke cover, Audi tuners have been churning out numerous aero kits that try to imitate the styling of the mid-engined sports car for the German firm's more mainstream models. The latest package of the sort to capture our attention comes from Germany's Hofele Design and it's available for the A5 Coupe, Convertible and even for the new Sportback. The common denominator for all three A5 models is the R8-look front bumper with...  

ABC NewsRattner is an insider, not a qualified car czarDetroit Free PressFormer car czar Steven Rattner is scarcely qualified to make pronouncements about mismanagement at GM and Chrysler. He has never been involved in any sort ...Quick read: Ex-White House car-czar Rattner 'appalled' by General Motors ...USA TodayEx-Car Czar: "Shocked by the Stunningly Poor Management" at GMU.S. News Rankings & ReviewsGM, Chrysler were the clunkers: car...  

BusinessWeekLexus supercarExaminer.comThe original Lexus LFA concept car debuted back in at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The production run of the LFA will be ...Just-out $375000 Toyota Lexus LFA supercar coming fast to the USA, but will it ...USA TodayPreview: 2011 Lexus LFANational PostLexus debuts $375000 supercar at Tokyo Motor ShowLos Angeles TimesThe Sun -Independent -New York Timesall 141 news articles »  

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Eury named crew chief for No. 5 carESPN5 Nationwide Series car co-owned by NASCAR's most popular driver. Eury will replace Brian Campe, who mutually agreed to be released from his contract. ...and more »