Audi’s new flagship Sedan A8, is really pushing the limits of technology in today’s current auto market. Full story follows. INGOLSTADT, Germany, Jul 12, 2010 – The full-size A8 sedan embodies the Vorsprung durch Technik for which Audi is renowned. The brand now presents the new top version of its flagship: The long-wheelbase A8 L sets standards for luxury, dynamics and efficiency. It will debut in fall 2010 with five...

The Audi AG, like other German car manufacturers, is bucking recessionary trends with strong sales that are on a record setting pace. Ingolstadt, July 8, 2010 – AUDI AG delivered around 99,250 cars worldwide in June, beating even the strong sales figures from the previous month of May. Unit sales increased by 8.7 percent on the prior-year month. For the period January through June, the sales total was 19.1 percent up on the corresponding...

The BMW Group The BMW Group is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the world with its BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 24 production facilities in 13 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries. The BMW Group achieved a global sales volume of approximately 1.29 million automobiles and over 87,000 motorcycles for the 2009 financial...

VW has filed a design patent on the upcoming Jetta remake. While not being a guarantee, it shows they think enough of this design to protect it. Found on the trademark office, are these patent drawings of the Volkswagen Jetta Coupe, or as the German automaker named the concept version of the car at the Detroit Auto Show in January, the NCC (New Compact Coupe). Those skimming the photos may notice a couple of changes over the concept model...

Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, BMW Racing What you see above is a BMW 6 Series – but only just. Since leaving Munich, has been transformed by the Alpina B6, then the B6 GT3 race-spec, and is now in the process of being converted to the specifications GT1 top level by another company, Aurora Racing Designs. The concern is motoring in. .. Read the full article Technorati Tags: Aurora, B6, fiat, GT1-spec, preps,...

Volkswagen is calling on soccer "fanáticos" to express their passion for the game, upload a video showing your passion for soccer at facebook.com and win a chance to appear in a national TV spot. There's all kinds of fans, and there's a Volkswagen for every one of them. Get in the game with Volkswagen, the official car of soccer fans. Technorati Tags: celebrates, passion, soccer,...

Originally launched for model year 2000 to late 1999, helped change the BMW X5 SUV segment, demonstrate that the driving dynamic, responsive handling and a car can be compatible with the utility, off-road capability and versatility of an SUV. BMW has achieved a major milestone this week at its plant in Spartanburg, South … Read the full article Technorati Tags: at, Carolina, Millionth, Plant,...

CHECK OUT THE CUTE-UTE SMACKDOWN: www.edmunds.com We get it already — fuel prices suck. And while we pity the poor sod who bought a new full-size SUV a few years ago and is now stuck with a fuel bill that has doubled and a vehicle whose residual value makes manure futures look appealing, everyone wants solutions. Sympathy won't heal a hemorrhaging wallet. So what's a utility-lovin' small family to do? Downsize....