Sunday, September 19, 2010

The Latest from German Car Scene

The Latest from German Car Scene


DAIMLER TRUCKS PRESENTS CONCEPT FOR ELECTRIC TRUCK

Posted: 19 Sep 2010 03:24 AM PDT

Daimler Trucks is presenting its concept for an electric truck at IAA Commercial Vehicles, where the vehicle is having its world premiere. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation (MFTBC), which is part of Daimler Trucks, is presenting the Fuso Canter E-CELL with battery-electric drive in Hanover from September 21 to 30.


BMW REVEALS 6-SERIES COUPE CONCEPT

Posted: 18 Sep 2010 04:09 PM PDT

The BMW 6-Series Coupé Concept is a fascinating vision that blends traditional values with innovative design language. This concept model, unveiled for the first time at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, showcases the experience the brand has acquired in more than 70 years of building sporty and elegant coupés.


RENM PORSCHE 911 TURBO RM580

Posted: 18 Sep 2010 12:26 PM PDT

In standard form the Porsche 997 turbo produces 500PS (368KW) 650NM. The RENM Porsche 997 Turbo RM580 is modified to produce 580 PS (426kw) and 650 Nm of maximum torque.The increased output is achieved by re-calibrating the ECU parameters, fitting a performance exhaust system, full carbon fibre pressure pipe, air intake and sports air filters.


DTM OSCHERSLEBEN: DI RESTA ON POLE

Posted: 18 Sep 2010 09:04 AM PDT

Paul Di Resta (AMG Mercedes C-Class) will start Sunday's eighth round of the 2010 DTM at Oschersleben from pole position. In the single-lap qualifying of the four fastest drivers, he set a time of 1m21.394 and edged out Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz Bank AMG C-Class) who was second fastest with a 1m21.555.