Marking the milestone, Robert Hazelwood, Director, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles commented: ‘This is an incredible achievement and we’re proud of the success and popularity the Transporter has achieved.’ Facts from the history of the Volkswagen Transporter:
Volkswagen announced today that production of the Transporter (Micro Bus) has exceeded 10 million units since the first rear-engined Transporter with the “split-screen” windshield entered the European market. In the
VW Transporter (Microbus): Production Exceeds 10 Million Units
Ukrainian Hand Built Woody Car
As if building a wooden car wasn’t weird enough, Vasily Lazarenko from 
Via: Autoblog.nl , Source: cnet
Audi A4: InPro Taillights With LED technology
If you are interested in adding new… highlights to your Audi A4 Sedan (B6 range) “in.pro.” has released three different taillight designs with LED technology. In.Pro.’s offerings include red/black combinations and clear glass with red or black colouring. In theory, as opposed to normal light-bulbs the LEDs are not just durable for the whole life of a car, but also react considerably quicker. Question is, would we add them to our Audi A4? Mmm, don’t think so… -More pics after the jump
Porsche 911 Turbo Aero Kit
Porsche has released a new aerodynamically enhanced bodykit for the 911 Turbo (997). The sport pack includes front and rear bumper add ons, side skirts and a larger rear wing. According to the German sports car maker, in
Via: Autoblog.it
Lotus Design "Hot Wheels" Concept
Russell Carr, Head of Lotus Design said; “This was a dream job for the design team because, for many of us, when we were children, it was Hot Wheels that first ignited our passion for cars and design. Lotus Design’s international reputation for designing visually dynamic and exhilarating sports cars perfectly fitted the brief for this programme and we relished the opportunity to design a concept that was free from the typical technical and legal constraints of a full size car. In addition the design offered unique challenges because it has to work as a toy and we therefore had to remember how specific views, features and tactile qualities of toy cars fascinated us as children. I am very proud of the final design by Steven Crijns that succeeds in being both instantly recognisable as a Lotus and a Hot Wheels Car” Steven Crijns, Design Manager at Lotus Design and creator of this concept design explained; “Hot Wheels cars are barely 75mm long, so specific attention went to create a bold shape that would work well at this scale. Another challenge was to create an exciting design that would work well as a toy. The car needed to be recognisable as a Lotus without having to turn it over to look at the badge underneath, so I took elements from the Elise and Exige such as the headlight design, the Lotus ‘mouth’, the pronounced wheel arches and trademark bonnet graphics. I was keen for the design to express the Lotus philosophy of performance through lightweight: the shrink wrapped body is kept to an absolute minimum to save weight. The dynamic voluptuous curves make the car look agile and fun to drive. Bold aerodynamic aids are incorporated to achieve exceptional Lotus handling. The top exit radiator at the front, a distinctive Lotus design feature, the rear diffuser and a large rear wing all provide down-force helping the vehicle stick to the road. In addition, large side air intakes and an open rear end aid engine breathing. Inside the car, the exposed centre spine is part of the structure and incorporates the switches and gear linkage and supports the rear wing.” Mike Kimberley, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus Plc said “We are delighted to have worked with Hot Wheels, who share our passion and enthusiasm for all things automotive. Lotus Design has a global reputation and is responsible for the design of all Lotus cars, including Europa, Exige and iconic Elise and many designs for our engineering clients globally. The same design team who created this stunning concept is also designing our new range of cars, the first of which, codenamed Project Eagle, will go into production at the end of next year.”
Brit sports car manufacturer Lotus has just released images of its Hot Wheels Concept model that was on display at the at the annual SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Centre earlier this month. According The 1:5 scale model will form the base for a 1:64 scale version which will become part of the Hot Wheels product range in spring 2008. More importantly, Lotus admitted that the design who created this concept is also designing the company’s new range of cars, the first of which, codenamed Project Eagle, will go into production at the end of next year. -Continued after the jump
Jeep Renegade Hybrid Concept Coming To 2008 Detroit Show
Specifications 
The Jeep Renegade is part of the Chrysler Group’s trio of eco-friendly concepts that will premiere at the 2008 Detroit Show in January (see the Chrysler ecoVoyager here and the Dodge ZEO here). The sporty B-segment-sized two-seater Jeep features a cut-down speedster windshield, a roll bar, openings in the door lowers and a hose-out interior. The propulsion system combines a 40-mile lithium-ion battery pack and a small-displacement BLUETEC diesel engine which promises to offer a fuel economy of more than 110 miles per gallon (2.1 litres / 100 km). -Specs & pics after the jump
Length: 153 inches (3885 mm)
Width at H-point: 62.9 inches (1598 mm)
Height: 56.3 inches (1431 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 inches (2580 mm)
Via: eGMcartech , Source: Jeep
EU: New CO2 Study Reveals That German Carmakers Are Off Course
A new study conducted by the European Federation of Transport and Environment shows that French, Italian and Japanese carmakers have extended their lead over German rivals last year in the race to deliver fuel efficient and low emission vehicles..
From the major car producing countries in Europe (only car groups that sold over 200,000 vehicles in Europe in 2006 were included in the study), in 2006 German groups increased new car emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by 0.6% on average compared to 2005 figures. On the other hand, French and Italian carmakers cut emissions by an average of 1.6%. -Continued after the jump
While BMW managed to reduce average emissions by 2.5%, the two largest German groups DaimlerChrysler (now called Daimler) and Volkswagen saw increases of 2.8% and 0.9% respectively.
Japanese car manufactures made significant progress in 2006, achieving 2.8% cuts on average with Toyota making the biggest improvement of any major car manufacturing group in 2006 with the average vehicle sold in 2006 emitting 5% less CO2 than the previous year.
PSA Peugeot Citroën (142 g/km), Fiat SpA (144 g/km) and Renault SA (147 g/km) sold
Via: Motorpasion , Pic: Economist
Volkswagen Ends Talks With Proton
Volkswagen has announced that it has terminated talks for a possible partnership with the Malaysian national carmaker Proton. Interestingly, this is the second time in two years that VW has failed to reach a deal with the Malaysian government owned carmaker.
The German carmaker however noted that it will step up its efforts to review other possibilities for actively engaging in the ASEAN region and further intensifying its sales activities in the region, including such activities in
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Dodge ZEO Concept Set For 2008 Detroit Show Debut
Along with the Chrysler evoVoyager Concept that we showed you earlier today (click here), the Chrysler Group will also showcase the Dodge ZEO concept at the 2008 Detroit Show in January. The ZEO is four-dour sport wagon that can accommodate four passengers and according to Chrysler, it features an electric-only propulsion system with a lithium-ion battery pack capable of at least 250 miles (about 400 km). -Specs and pics after the jump
Specifications
Length: 172.8 inches (4390 mm)
Width at H-point: 68.6 inches (1743 mm)
Height: 50.8 inches (1290 mm)
Wheelbase: 109.9 inches (2792 mm)
Via: Autoblog.com , Source: Dodge
Audi TT Cell Phone
In case you’re wondering, no, this isn’t a certified Audi product. We’d bet our meagre 9-to-5 paycheck that it was conceived by a guy named Chang and built by his thirteenth brother who is paid less than a buck a day. Of course, that doesn’t bother western retailers to sell the Audi TT shaped cell phone for $160 (approx €110)... We don’t know if this will lift you off your pc but the TT mobile phone is equipped with 2.0 inch, 260 thousand color display and a 1.3 Mp camera. -Pics and details after the jump
SKU : GSM-Audi-Car-Mobile-Phone
Halloween Honda Accord Sedan
Close the blinds, lock the doors and creep under your bed; it’s the Halloween Honda Accord…. If you can think of a better car that you would want to trash with a few dozen of eggs and cans of shaving cream feel free to notify us. And the best part is that the chopped Honda Accord could be yours for a mere $104 on eBay. Spooky, isn’t it… -More pics after the jump
Link: eBay
More Than 102,000 Dodge Avengers & Chrysler Sebrings Recalled
Chrysler is recalling 102,042 MY 2007-2008 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines. The engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector which can cause an electrical short circuit resulting in an engine compartment fire. Chrysler dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor. The recall is expected to begin in the forthcoming weeks.
Chrysler ecoVoyager Concept To Debut In 2008 Detroit Show
The 191.2 inches long (4,856 mm) hybrid concept is equipped with a lithium-ion battery pack, along with a small, advanced hydrogen fuel cell that serves as a range extender. According to Chrysler, the zero-emission concept features a total range of more than 300 miles (480 km). Length: 191.2 inches (4856 mm)
The newly formed Chrysler LLC Group has announced that it will take the wraps off three eco-friendly concept vehicles at the upcoming Detroit Show in January 2008. First up is the Chrysler ecoVoyager. The four-door, four passenger concept features what Chrysler calls as a “one-box design” which takes advantage of space normally occupied by a conventional powertrain setup. -Continued after the jump
Specifications:
Width at H-point: 75.4 inches (1915 mm)
Height: 63 inches (1600 mm)
Wheelbase: 116 inches (2946 mm)
Via: Jalopnik , Source: Chrysler
Renault Samsung QM5 SUV Image Gallery
Based on the Nissan Qashqai platform, the Renault Samsung QM5 SUV will go on sale in the South Korean market in early December where it will be available initially with a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine. In 2008 the Korean built QM5 will come to
