VW Touareg 3 TDI Dakar Challenger

Replacing the Race Touareg 2, twice winner in 2009 and 2010 of the gruelling Dakar Rally and the first diesel-powered vehicle ever to win the event, the new Race Touareg 3 promises to be faster and more efficient while retaining the immense strength and durability of the outgoing car. Wind tunnel testing has led to changes being made to the carbon fibre and Kevlar bodywork with particular attention to improving the cooling systems...

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The New SEAT Ibiza ST Diesel

Coinciding with its showroom debut in the UK this month SEAT is today revealing full price and specification details of its new Ibiza ST. The exciting third ‘silhouette’ in the SEAT line-up joins the sporty Ibiza SC and practical Ibiza 5dr to make today’s Ibiza range the most extensive in the Spanish supermini’s 25-year history. Another sleek product of the pen of SEAT’s chief designer, Luc Donckerwolke, the estate version of SEAT’s...

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New VW Caddy TDI

The first images and details of the new generation Caddy and Caddy Maxi range have been released ahead of the vehicle’s world debut at this September’s IAA Hanover Commercial Vehicle show and arrival in UK Volkswagen Van Centres in November. After six years and sales of nearly 800,000 units of the outgoing model, the new generation Caddy range promises to be more economical to run, with more safety features, enhanced quality and...

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New Fuel Filler Design for Audi

New filler design prevents costly damage to Audi TDI models through accidental fuelling with petrol Fuel filler neck in A4, A5 and Q5 TDI models has been redesigned to ensure that it cannot accommodate petrol nozzles Internal flap activates nozzle cut-off to prevent fuel delivery and spillage Advance will be of particular benefit to companies running vehicle fleets Drivers of 2011 Model Year Audi A4, A5 and Q5 TDI models will no...

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The New VW Diesel Jetta

The new Jetta has been unveiled at Times Square in New York, featuring a sharp new look, greater space and the most advanced range of petrol and diesel engines yet. Drawing inspiration from the popular NCC (New Compact Coupé) concept car which made its debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January, the new Jetta was styled under the leadership of Klaus Bischoff, head of design for the Volkswagen brand. Every panel is new with precise,...

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SEAT – Celebrating 60 Years

Established 9 May 1950 Eventful history from licensee to hi-tech manufacturer Exciting future with clear strategy and young, dynamic product line-up ¡Feliz cumpleaños SEAT! Or, to put it another way, happy birthday SEAT! The Spanish car maker is, this month, celebrating a big milestone in its history as it turns 60. The Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo, S.A. may have been established on 9 May 1950, but SEAT is far from...

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