| Update for New BMW 3 Series - 152 sec The new BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring models will deliver even more driving pleasure, premium quality and innovative technology when they arrive in Australia early in 2009. Changes to the exterior styling, interior enhancements, and a new 3.0-litre diesel engine are the highlights to changes just announced in Europe. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: BMW Series Auto News Car Video  |
| Hot Megane Renault Sport R26.R - 121 sec Renault Sport Technologies have given the Mégane R26.R visual differences that mark out the car at first glance. The carbon fibre bonnet and new 18" alloy wheels in red are the main visual clues together with a new rear spoiler, plus R26.R decals and logos and tinted polycarbonate in place of glass in the tailgate and rear side windows. The car is available in seven colours, two of which are new to the Mégane, Racing Blue and Renault i.d. Lunar Grey and one is brand new, Renault i.d. Pearlescent White. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Renault Megane Sport Hatch R26 Auto News Car  |
| New Hands-Free Technology - 231 sec On July 1, new laws take effect in California and Washington that force drivers to put down the cell phone and focus on the road. New mobility technology from Avaya gives drivers an "electronic personal assistant" -- one that reads email, changes calendar appointments or sets up conference calls, all through the power of voice recognition. Available video includes footage of the new Avaya technology in use on the road, and soundbites from an Avaya technology expert. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Mobile Phone hands free Auto Email News Technology  |
| BLUETECH technology for new SUV's - 206 sec Mercedes-Benz is continuing its diesel initiative in the USA with three new SUVs equipped with the world's latest and cleanest diesel engine. In October 2006, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer to commence a BlueTEC initiative in the passenger car segment which was timed to coincide with the introduction of low-sulphur fuel in the United States of America. The E 320 BlueTEC proved a great success from the outset, and was voted "World Green Car of the Year 2007". As a next step, Mercedes-Benz is now due to offer the R, ML and GL 320 BlueTEC in the USA, the world's first three diesel cars which not only meet the particularly demanding criteria of the American Bin 5 standard, but also have the potential to fulfil the stringent EU6 standard due in the future -- and which therefore considerably better all the current, worldwide exhaust emission standards for diesel passenger cars. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Bluetech SUV Diesel Auto Environment  |
| Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series - 315 sec Black is back! After months of speculation and countless spy photographs, Mercedes-Benz have officially revealed details for the new SL 65 AMG Black Series. With its sensational good looks, unbelievable performance, this new Bi Turbo V12 coupé is truly a supercar thoroughbred. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series Auto  |
| New BMW 7 Series Luxury - 394 sec The fifth generation of BMW 7 Series limousines delivers a new interpretation of style, luxury and driving enjoyment. It will feature three sparkling new engines that are incredibly frugal, clean, powerful and satisfying in their performance in every way. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: BMW series auto car luxury saloon video  |
| Hiding new models from the paparazzi...... - 108 sec Celebrities are not the only ones donning disguises to avoid the glare of the paparazzi -- so are new and concept vehicles. General Motors reports automakers go to great lengths to ensure photographers do not get that million dollar shot before their much-hyped vehicle debuts at an auto show. To disguise a car, designers first cover it with plastic mesh and then alter the shape and look of the headlamps to give the vehicle a temporary facelift. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Paparazzi car auto video design concept  |
| New Porsche 911 GT2 Video - 304 sec The Porsche 911 GT2. The exception to the rule. Every new edition has clearly exceeded everything that has gone before. Designing a new 911 GT2 requires a new approach to old ideas. It means questioning convention, crossing the limits, thinking beyond the norm. It means not being confined to road or track, straight or bend, comfort or sports performance. It means having the freedom to leave what you know and examine new possibilities. The result: our most powerful road-going 911. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Porsche 911 GT2 Sportscar Video News Auto Car  |
| BMW GINA Design Philosophy - 256 sec The GINA philosophy offers designers as well as development and production specialists an opportunity to challenge existing principles and conventional processes. The strategy of challenging what is established, exploring new possibilities and focusing on customer demands and requirements has inspired the BMW Group to implement a wide variety of innovative concepts. It has also affected the design of production cars in ways that are completely new and unprecedented by any other car manufacturer. A wide range of innovations that have been acclaimed for their virtually revolutionary character is actually based on the GINA philosophy. On the way from vision to production model, visionary ideas have been turned into new concepts. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: BMW Gina Concept Car Auto News Design Video  |
| Mercedes GLK Class Extreme Testing - 542 sec Glowing with genuine character, the long awaited Mercedes-Benz GLK is set to take the world of compact SUVs by storm. Potential customers can be guaranteed the new compact SUV has been exposed to some of the most relentless testing and development processes. From sub-zero temperatures in Sweden to the burning heat in Africa, the new compact GLK has been put through its passes in the most demanding of climatic conditions. This extreme testing and development has allowed Mercedes-Benz engineers to rectify any potential system faults or weaknesses prior to release. Automotive Tv goes along for the ride and reveals how Mercedes-Benz engineers push the boundaries of extreme testing. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV Auto Car News Video  |
| The Williams F1 Collection - 283 sec On average, Williams F1 builds seven chassis per season. Over a thirty year history, that's a lot of cars, so, what do we do with them?
In the first of a series of features we're producing this year in which we explore the various avenues of our business you may not be aware of, we take you behind the scenes at Grove and into our Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection and museum workshop.
Perhaps one of the most prized possessions in the team's armoury, the Collection is somewhat revered by everyone at the factory and provides a suitable destination for some of the finest Grand Prix cars ever built once they've served their term in the sport.
In this video, we take you round our exclusive collection and talk to the people responsible for it. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Williams F1 Motorsports Racing Video News Auto  |
| Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Review - 331 sec Mercedes-Benz is about to make the CLS even more irresistible and will be presenting the new-generation of this unique, four-door coupé in the spring of 2008 -- the pioneer of a whole new automotive segment. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG Video Auto Car  |
| Reducing Aerodynamic Drag - 128 sec Reducing a vehicle's aerodynamic drag can improve a car's fuel economy, say automakers. Not only can designers make it easier for a car to push through the air, automakers report drivers can also pull their weight by removing unused bike, ski or luggage racks off the vehicle's roof. Available video includes general views of the Chevrolet Volt and other aerodynamically designed cars, soundbites on improving fuel economy and an edited package on how to save on gas by reducing a car's wind resistance. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: GM Aerodynamics Auto Video News Car  |
| Always wear your Seatbelt! - 171 sec As part of its annual scholarship competition, "Safety Scholars," Bridgestone is asking students throughout the U.S. to come up with creative ways to introduce auto safety tips. Students will create short videos that promote driver safety and education. The top three contestants, who will be announced Aug. 8, will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship and the top four winners will showcase their work at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. Available video includes an edited package on this year's contest, scenes from the 2007 awards ceremony and student video entries. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Seatbelts Road Safety Car Video News  |
| New Renault Laguna Coupe - 197 sec The flowing lines of the newcomer's elegant, uncluttered design exude a sense of timeless beauty and the promise of pure driving pleasure. Its performance provides unprecedented pleasure behind the wheel thanks to the combination of its Active Drive chassis equipped with four-wheel steering -- which has been acclaimed by the media across Europe on the GT version of Renault Laguna -- and the two new V6 powerplants which have been introduced at the same time on this brand enhancing model. The brand new V6 dCi, which is poised to become a benchmark in terms of performance and pleasure, delivers 235hp, while the new 3.5-litre petrol-powered V6 offers 240hp. Laguna Coupé stands out as an inspiring four-seater with genuine sensual appeal and will be shown in greater detail at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show in October. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Renault Laguna Coupe Auto Video News Car  |
| BMW Sauber F1 Pit Lane Park - 225 sec Just as the BMW Sauber F1 Team has been creating a stir over the last two years, the Pit Lane Park has emerged as a true Formula One success story. More than 400,000 visitors have already seized the opportunity to get a first-hand taste of the fascination of motor racing's crowning discipline. Whether in Kuala Lumpur, Rome, Warsaw, Shanghai or Las Vegas -- wherever the BMW Sauber F1 Team Pit Lane Park stopped off it was inundated by crowds of delighted fans. This season the high-tech theme park is continuing on its world tour. Additional themed garages and extensive new material await the BMW Sauber F1 Team fans and all other motor sport devotees. The Park will also be sporting a new architectural guise, providing more space on two floors for even more visitors to enjoy a close encounter with Formula One. With its Pit Lane Park, the BMW Sauber F1 Team is pursuing a very clear aim: in 2008 the fans are to be given more in-depth insights into the world of Formula One and an opportunity to come to grips -- literally -- with this enthralling sport. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: BMW Sauber F1 Pit Lane Park Video News Auto  |
| Cadillac CTS- V Blisters Nurburgring - 542 sec In testing today at Germany's Nurburgring, Cadillac's upcoming new 2009 CTS- V completed a lap of the legendary Nordschleife in 7:59.32. This blistering time appears to be the fastest ever publicly documented for a production sedan.
Cadillac is nearing the completion of testing for the highly anticipated CTS- V , the limited-edition high-performance model based on the award-winning CTS sport sedan. John Heinricy, executive with GM Performance Division and an acclaimed racing driver, piloted the CTS- V through its sub-8 minute lap. The car itself had no performance modifications outside of those planned for consumer production, which is scheduled to begin this fall. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Cadillac CTS-V Nurburgring Video Auto News Car  |
| New Audi A4 Avant - 331 sec Audi advanced into new dimensions with the A4 sedan. In just a few weeks the A4 Avant—the sportiest, best-looking mid-sized station wagon on the market—will follow. In addition to impressive handling characteristics and a captivating feel of quality, the Audi A4 Avant also offers a practical bonus for sports and recreation enthusiasts: Its dynamic, elegant bodywork conceals up to 1,430 liters (50.50 cubic ft) of cargo space and numerous well thought-out details. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Audi A4 Avant Video Auto News Cars  |
| Formula 1 - Testing - 237 sec Formula 1 is the sport that never sleeps and at Panasonic Toyota Racing's headquarters in Cologne, Germany, dedicated technical experts are working flat-out around the clock in the constant search for extra performance. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Formula Testing Toyota Motorsport Video News Auto  |
| "Iron Man" and Audi cars - 255 sec Jon Favreau, Director/Executive Producer "Iron Man", explains all the details regarding the spectacular Audi Q7 and R8 stunts. Auteur : AutomotiveTv Tags: Audi Q7 R8 Iron Man Video Auto News Movie  |