New driver trio for the Audi R15 TDI
Audi extends driver line-up for the 24 Hours of Le Mans Marcel Fässler, André Lotterer and Benoît Treluyer new to the team Joint test run in the 1000-kilometer race at Spa Ingolstadt, January 28, 2010 – Audi Sport leaves nothing to chance in its endeavour to bring the prestigious Le Mans trophy back to Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm. Not only the technology of the Audi R15 TDI is being subjected to further development. The drivers’ line-up...
Škoda Octavia 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI CR DSG: Two More Reasons to be Happy
New, downsized 1.2 TSI 105bhp 1.6 TDI CR 105bhp now available with 7-speed DSG Increased performance, lower emissions The Škoda Octavia family hatchback and estate range is now even more attractive thanks to the addition of two new engines. A new, downsized 1.2 TSI 105bhp petrol engine is now offered along with the very latest 1.6 TDI CR 105bhp diesel engine with DSG dual-clutch transmission. The state-of-the-art 1.2 TSI 105bhp is now...
Škoda Superb Estate 4×4: Luxury and Safety Whatever the Weather
Fourth-generation Haldex clutch Available with 1.8 TSI, 2.0 TDI CR 170 & 3.6 V6 Prices from £22,420 With its fourth-generation Haldex clutch four-wheel drive, the new Škoda Superb Estate 4×4 offers award winning comfort and safety, whatever the weather. Available with 1.8 TSI 160bhp and 3.6 V6 260bhp petrol engines as well as the 2.0 TDI CR 170bhp diesel, the Superb Estate 4×4 can tackle the sort of slippery conditions...
SPICY NEW SEAT IBIZA FR TURBODIESEL DEBUTS
Continuing the relentless product offensive that in 2009 helped SEAT to an all-time record UK market share of 1.50% (source: SMMT) the sporty Spanish car maker is starting 2010 with yet more exciting new models. First among these and sure to pique the interest of style- and cost-conscious drivers alike comes an important addition to the Ibiza range in the shape of the Ibiza FR TDI, available in either sporty SC or practical 5dr...
VOLKSWAGEN DEFENDS DAKAR RALLY TITLE WITH ONE-TWO-THREE
Volkswagen has won the legendary Dakar Rally for the second time in succession. The Volkswagen duos and their TDI powered Race Touareg prototypes celebrated a one-two-three podium lockout at the finish of the toughest challenge in motorsport. In the process, Carlos Sainz / Lucas Cruz (E/E) triumphed by only 2 minutes 12 seconds ahead of team mates Nasser Al-Attiyah / Timo Gottschalk (Q/D) in a thrilling finale on the closing 202...
RAC TO SPONSOR CADDY TDI IN 2010 VOLKSWAGEN RACING CUP
The Caddy TDI racing van will be competing in the Volkswagen Racing Cup in 2010 sporting bright orange livery thanks to a new sponsorship deal with the RAC, and it will also have a new driver with Simon Elliott, Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles taking his seat behind the wheel to try to make Volkswagen vans just as popular and successful on the track as they are on the road. The 2.0-litre Caddy TDI van, tuned by RacingLine...
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