Archive for December 27th, 2009


Interestinig comparison here of the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI against the BMW 123d. Inside: Brilliant build quality; light, clean cabin with metallic trim highlights. Engine: A hint of lag off the mark but otherwise quick, quiet and refined for a diesel. Related news: GermanCarBlog, P4MR, Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI Source: Drive

December 27, 2009
Nice glimpse here into the minds of the Audi designers behind the new Audi A1. Have a look! Related news: GermanCarBlog, P4MR, Audi A1 Source: The German Car TV

Awesome video here from Audi tv: the Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro against the Zivko Edge 540 Red Bull Air Race plane. A must see! Related news: GermanCarBlog, P4MR, Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro Source: The German Car TV

December 27, 2009
Qatar has acquired a 17% stake of the Volkswagen group. Qatar has acquired a 17 per cent voting stake in Germany’s Volkswagen AG and it will also get a seat on the supervisory board of subsidiary Porsche. Qatar has acquired a 17 per cent voting stake in Germany’s Volkswagen AG and it will also get a seat on the supervisory board of subsidiary Porsche, according to a company statement. Until

December 27, 2009

Post image for Car Articles Executive Car Of The Year 2009

The Jaguar XF

The Jaguar XF

Given the rather shaky position Jaguar were in not too long ago, it’s a great resurgence that has been seen by the British marque. Few cars exemplify this more than the brilliant Jaguar XF. When it comes to the executive segment, few can really do battle with the usual German brands (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi) but the Jaguar most certainly can.

The Jaguar XF literally has it all – performance, style, refinement and – perhaps most importantly for this segment – luxury. The XF comes with a range of options and engine sizes, culminating with the XFR – which jumps into supercar territory.

Ultimately, the executive segment is all about bragging rights, looks and luxury. This is why the Jaguar XF takes Car Articles Executive Car Of The Year 2009 title.