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Next Golf GTI spied
Aug 24th
VW’s hottest new Golf is on its way. These are the first images of the full-bodied Volkswagen Mk 7 Golf, proving that the hatch remains on track for a 2012 launch date.
Unlike previous shots, these pictures were taken in the USA, and give much more away in terms of design and detail. Looking lower and longer than the current Golf, This is the first time Volkswagen is using optical camouflage together with some extra black masking over the front and rear. Indicating the Golf is in line for some big design changes.
Slated to ride on the new, more versatile MQB More >
Eight out of 10 Brits driven to distraction
Aug 17th
Image courtesy of Jamelah
A study conducted by moneysupermarket.com the leading price comparison website, has revealed that just over eight out of 10 drivers in Britain get distracted while behind the wheel.
Eighty-two per cent of those motorists quizzed on the issue admitted to being preoccupied when out and about on the roads by a range of different distractions, with changing radio stations and swapping CDs the main reason for losing concentration. Eating and drinking and taking phone calls were next in the rankings, while an alarming five per cent confessed to falling asleep or dozing.
A fifth of people claimed to have sent text messages More >
Jaguar XKR-S Cabrio spied – Jaguar XKR-S Cabrio spied
Aug 16th
The storming new Jaguar XKR-S will be available as a convertible, and here are the pictures that prove it. Our team of spies caught this Volvano Red prototype testing at the Nurburgring in Germany, and despite a blacked-out front bumper, there’s no question about which model we’re looking at.
Ever since the XKR-S Coupe was revealed at the Geneva show back in March, rumours have been circulating about the convertible variant, but it’s not until now that we can confirm it’s bound for production.
With its downturned front grille, chunkier bodywork and vents on the leading edge of the bonnet, the convertible’s More >
Facts You May Not Know About Sandrails
Aug 16th
Sandrails are gaining popularity in the United States. In states like California, Idaho, and Utah, many sandcar enthusiasts operate their vehicles on sandy areas and dunes. Sandrail’s history is usually traced back in the 1960s. The first experiment versions of the motor vehicle used Volkswagen Beetle engines. The engines of Beetles are suitable for desert and dune area operations because of their lightweight air-cooled engine features. Prototype of sandcars was built from frame chassis and roll cage. These vehicles usually do not have doors, windows, and body panels. The first sandrails built were used for recreational purposes. However, as the sandrail More >
