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Monthly Archives: February 2009

The New 7-series in Sports Trim by AC Schnitzer

F01 / F02 are the internal works codes for the new 7-series. The combination sounds like motorsports, but is this title adequate for a big luxury saloon? Anyone who’s seen the big BMW in AC Schnitzer trim will certainly answer this with an unambiguous “Yes”.

Type V Forged Alloy Rims Now in Gigantic 22 inch

Wheels create more than just a physical connection with the road – it’s visual too. “So the right proportion of wheels to bodywork is extremely important“, explains AC Schnitzer Chief Designer Michele Viandante. “If the wheels are too small, the car soon starts to look leggy and unstable“. The AC Schnitzer forged alloy rims Type [...]

NISSAN STREAMLINES AUTO SHOWS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009

TOKYO (February 27, 2009) – Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. today announced that it has decided to streamline the company’s participation in auto shows during fiscal year 2009, which runs from April 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010. As a result, the company has selected New York 2009, Shanghai 2009, Tokyo 2009 and Geneva 2010 as [...]

Exciting New Models Broaden Cadillac Model Line-up

* Cadillac SRX: European debut for the latest Cadillac highlight, the SRX Crossover with the new 3.0L V6 and direct fuel injection * Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon: New CTS Sport Wagon with fresh and dynamic design is a versatile alternative in the premium station wagon market * Cadillac CTS-V: One of the world’s fastest sedans [...]

Ferrari at Geneva

-The new 599 GTB Fiorano Handling GTE Package and the world preview of the ‘laboratorio tecnologico’ 599XX Maranello, 27th February 2009 – The 79th Geneva International Motor Show provides the venue for Ferrari to announce two new pieces of good news: the arrival of the sporty, dynamic Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) Package for the 599 [...]

pursuit of speed

edo competition modifies the Bentley Continental GT It was paramount for edo competition to turn the Bentley Continental into the world’s fastest GT. Consequentially, particular attention was paid to the engine modifications and all associated components.

Safer Driving: How to prepare and handle your car in winter

Zurich.  This year, car drivers have been faced with a particularly fierce winter. With many people still having their ski vacation ahead of them and as winter dragging on, Chevrolet provides recommendations on the equipment and preparation of cars as well as some driving tips.

The all-new Cadillac SRX

The all-new Cadillac SRX: a distinctive alternative in today’s luxury crossover market segment * European premiere all-new SRX at Geneva Motor Show * New direct injected 3.0L V6 engine delivers 193 kW / 262 hp * Distinctive designed crossover features state-of-art technology and entertainment systems The all-new Cadillac SRX features a completely new design combined [...]

Wolfgang Scholz to head Opel Classic

Product communications expert named successor to Heinz Zettl as company historian R?sselsheim.  Wolfgang Scholz (56) has been named the new head of Opel Classic, the brand’s collection of historic cars. In addition to his current duties in product communication for Germany, Scholz will now take over responsibilities in communicating the brand’s history as well as [...]

500th Setra for PostBus

Stuttgart/Neu-Ulm *Milestone vehicle is a S412 UL slated for service on mountainous roads *Setra delivered its first bus to Swiss Post in 1976 – an S 120 A *A partnership based on trust and always shaped by mutual respect The Swiss company PostBus has accepted delivery of its 500th Setra bus. The delivery of the [...]