AutoWeb Articles

The All New Audi S4

Thu May 21 00:00:00 2009

Three-litre V6 unit generates 245 kW Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds Average fuel consumption of just 9.4 litres Audi has launched the new sporty top model in the midsize class – the Audi S4 –...

Audi S3 Sportback, Now With S tronic Gearbox

Thu May 21 00:00:00 2009

Efficient, fast dual-clutch transmission for the S3 Sportback Quicker acceleration paired with even higher fuel efficiency Particularly sporty combination in the compact class ...

New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Voted Best-Looking Car in the World: AUTO BILD Design Award 2009

Mon May 18 00:00:00 2009

Stuttgart – Some 100,000 readers of motoring magazine AUTO BILD have voted the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class the best-looking car in the world. As well as electing the Saloon as the overall winner amongst all new models, AUTO BILD readers voted the new E-Class Coupé into...

New Nissan 370Z. The Legend of the Z Continues...

Thu May 7 00:00:00 2009

The Nissan Z sportscar concept celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2009 successfully evolving the ‘less is more’ mantra. Less weight, less sheet metal. Less fuel. Less wheelbase. Less money.* But more rigidity. More agility. More pace. More power. More driving thrill. When the Nissan 350Z returned the famed...

All-New BMW Z4 Roadster Arrives in Australia

Tue May 5 00:00:00 2009

The all-new BMW Z4 Roadster has landed in Australia ahead of the scheduled retail launch commencing 23 May. The new generation of the much-loved BMW sportscar will soon be available for the first time to customers with a two-piece retractable hardtop. The new BMW Z4 Roadster is...

Two New Styling Packages for Audi Q5

Tue Apr 28 00:00:00 2009

Audi has launched two new exterior styling packages for the brand new Q5 compact SUV. Customers now have the option of an ‘off-road styling package’ for more aggressive, outdoor characteristics or a sportier appearance with an ‘S line’ package. The Audi exclusive off-road styling package offers customers additional...

Executive Power: Mercedes-Benz Enhances the Awesome S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG Saloons

Mon Apr 27 00:00:00 2009

Affalterbach, Germany - The stunning Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG saloons, the powerful top-of-the-line S-Class models, have now been made even more appealing thanks to a series of subtle yet extremely effective fine-tuning measures. These two performance saloons are even more striking and impressive than ever before....

First Images: The Interior of the Stunning Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 'Gullwing'

Mon Apr 27 00:00:00 2009

New York/Affalterbach – For the new SLS, Mercedes-Benz and AMG have developed a puristic sports car interior that combines lightweight construction with dynamism and high emotional appeal. Opening the unique swing-wing doors reveals an interior of a decidedly sporty nature – and immediately brings an aircraft cockpit to mind. The...

The New Ford Focus in Detail

Mon Apr 20 00:00:00 2009

New Focus: Ford 'kinetic design' New Focus: interior ambience New Focus: precision engineering New Focus: safety – Ford Intelligent Safety System New Focus: driving quality 1. New Focus: Ford 'kinetic design'...

New Nissan Maxima Introduces a 'Shift' in Modern Elegance

Mon Apr 20 00:00:00 2009

New, two engine strategy debuts 2.5-litre V6 in 250 ST-L model Leather upholstery and luxury equipment standard Attractively priced from $33,990 High–specification 3.5-litre V6 models from $37,990 The new Nissan Maxima sedan defines the concept...

All-New Acura ZDX Debuts at New York International Auto Show

Thu Apr 16 00:00:00 2009

NEW YORK, U.S.A. – A prototype of the provocative Acura ZDX luxury four-door sports coupe made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. The production version of the dramatically styled prototype goes on-sale in the fall of 2009. The segment bending ZDX features stunning coupe-like styling with...

Mitsubishi Motors Introduces All-New Outlander GT Prototype to Demonstrate Enhanced Sports and Performance Technologies

Wed Apr 15 00:00:00 2009

NEW YORK, April 9, 2009 -- Building on the success of the Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Motors North America today conducted the World debut of a distinctive new model that takes the compact SUV to another new level of performance and sportiness - the Mitsubishi ...

Mercedes-Benz ML 450 HYBRID: The Perfect Hybrid Powertrain

Wed Apr 15 00:00:00 2009

Compact 288-volt battery with high power density Sophisticated management system computes the most fuel-efficient operating mode in real time, 160 times a second with up to 50 million computing operations Consumption-optimised Atkinson V6 petrol engine developing...

The New BMW X5 Security Plus

Wed Apr 15 00:00:00 2009

BMW is extending its range of security vehicles with the new BMW X5 Security Plus, which complies with the requirements of bullet resistance class 6 (APR 2006). It is the first vehicle produced by a high-volume manufacturer to offer a security concept aimed at lessening the danger of attacks...

Jeep® Introduces All-new 2011 Grand Cherokee

Thu Apr 9 00:00:00 2009

Inventor of the SUV Hits the Sweet Spot of Real-world Capability and On-road Refinement Legendary Jeep Capability New Quadra LiftTM air suspension system provides height control and lifts vehicle up to 4.5 inches from park mode to a maximum ride height of 11.1 inches to deliver legendary Jeep...