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- Forza Motorsport 4 Limited Collector’s Edition
- Record six months for Audi in China
- Bentley’s new Continental GT boost 2011 sales
- Volkswagen of America Increases June Sales 35% Over Prior Year
- Presenting the ABT Sportsline Beetle
| Forza Motorsport 4 Limited Collector’s Edition Posted: 07 Jul 2011 05:07 AM PDT The long wait is nearly over. Starting October 11, Forza Motorsport 4 will be unleashed, and the world of automotive entertainment will never be the same. Featuring unmatched graphics and innovative features designed to push the racing genre in brand new directions, Forza 4 will be the ultimate playground for car fans. Today we’ve got the details on the Limited Collector’s Edition of Forza Motorsport 4, which is also arriving starting on October 11. Bundled together in a polished Steelbook DVD Case, the Limited Collector’s Edition content will include the following: The VIP Car Pack:
The limited quantity “Ship Bonus” car pack available for fans who order Forza 4 early:
Cars available when you pre-order through:Amazon4 The Limited Collector’s Edition will also include a ten-car add-on pack featuring a selection of the best classic American muscle cars. In addition, there will be custom-designed BMW cars (also available for purchase at launch on Xbox LIVE Marketplace) selected as part of the “Forza Motorsport 4 BMW Design Challenge.”, as well as “Cars of Forza Motorsport 4 Presented by Top Gear,” a gorgeous 96-page volume written by the editors at Top Gear. It features 96-pages of fantastic imagery both from Forza 4 and from Top Gear’s extensive photo library, as well as insightful commentary accompanying the in-game Autovista experience. Other goodies include: a set of vinyl stickers featuring the logos of “Forza Motorsport 4,” “Top Gear” and “Turn 10;” VIP Membership status within the Forza community including special recognition in the Forza community, leaderboards, ForzaMotorsport.net and more; and an exclusive BMW theme available for download via Xbox LIVE Marketplace. In addition to all the sweet stuff above, one of best reasons to get the LCE version of Forza 4 is the 2012 BMW M5, unveiled for the first time as the newest addition to the Forza 4 lineup at this weekend’s 24 Hour of Nurburgring race event in Germany. The new BMW M5 will be drivable first in Forza Motorsport 4 and will also be featured on the cover of the LCE version of the game. That means the stunning super-sedan will be automatically included in the LCE version of Forza 4, and all Xbox LIVE members will be able to download the car to drive. In addition, fans will be able to explore the meticulous design and impeccable execution of the BMW M5 via Autovista mode, where Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson will take fans on a virtual tour of the world’s most sought-after cars. Stay tuned for more Forza Motorsport 4 news and announcements very soon! Related posts: Forza Motorsport 4 Limited Collector’s Edition
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| Record six months for Audi in China Posted: 06 Jul 2011 12:00 PM PDT Audi set another sales record on the Chinese market in the first six months of 2011. With a total of 140,699 vehicles delivered in China and Hong Kong, the Company increased sales by 28 percent versus the first six months of 2010. Audi sold 27,658 automobiles in June, more than in any month previously. This makes China the largest sales market for AUDI AG worldwide.
The Company posted a new best mark for imported vehicles in the period from January to June with 25,734 units, a year-on-year increase of 76 percent. Deliveries of the Audi models produced in Changchun – the A4L, the A6L and the Q5 – also increased during the first six months of 2011, with sales up 21 percent to 113,396 units. The locally produced Audi Q5 was particularly successful. With 23,107 units delivered, this model continues to be the market leader in its segment. Audi sold 27,658 automobiles in China and Hong Kong in June alone, more than in any month previously. “With this record result, Audi remains the best-selling premium brand in China,” says Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the Board of Management for Marketing and Sales at AUDI AG. “We are well on our way to achieving our planned sales target of 280,000 vehicles delivered.” Audi has been present on the Chinese market since 1988, and produces the Audi A4L, the Audi A6L and the Audi Q5 in Changchun in a joint venture with FAW. - Audi AG Related posts: Record six months for Audi in China
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| Bentley’s new Continental GT boost 2011 sales Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:35 AM PDT Bentley today confirmed that its global sales for the first half of 2011 have increased by 20% on the same period last year. 2978 cars were delivered to customers in the first six months, the best start to a year by Bentley since 2008. The surge in sales has been led by demand for Bentley’s newly launched Continental GT and the popularity of the brand in China, where sales have increased by 57% on last year’s figures. 680 cars have been sold in China, a new record for Bentley’s fastest growing market. Europe and the Americas have also performed strongly. Europe has increased its sales by a quarter to 494 and the Americas up by 23% with 907 cars sold in the first half of 2011. The UK has continued its steady growth, up 6% with 533 cars sold, growth held back only by continuing low consumer confidence. However, Bentley continues to increase its market share in its home market. Other regions have presented a more mixed picture with Asia-Pacific region down marginally – predominantly due to the decline in the Japanese market as a result of the recent tragic natural disaster – and the Middle East which has also declined slightly as a result of the ongoing political unrest. The new Continental GT is the latest iteration of Bentley’s iconic Continental design and its new exterior and powerful new engines are setting even higher standards of design, engineering, craftsmanship and dynamic driving. Its success is reenergizing the brand and attracting a new era of Bentley customers. At the same time demand for Bentley’s flagship model the Mulsanne is also extremely strong and the wider Continental range continues to perform well. Wolfgang Dürheimer, Bentley’s Chief Executive said: “Interest in our product range is increasing and with our largest markets achieving significant growth we are on track to meet our targets for the full year. “It’s an exciting time for Bentley as we continue to invest in new product development, the results of which will be seen for months to come. With more new model launches later this year we foresee this growth continuing into 2012 and beyond.” Alasdair Stewart, Bentley’s Member of the Board for Sales and Marketing said: “Following last year’s 11% increase in sales, our half-year figures show that Bentley sales are rebounding. Confidence is returning to many markets and we expect this growth to continue as customers around the world take delivery of the new Continental GT.” Related posts: Bentley’s new Continental GT boost 2011 sales
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| Volkswagen of America Increases June Sales 35% Over Prior Year Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:33 AM PDT Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported 28,444 units sold in June 2011, a 35.1 percent increase over prior year sales Year-to-date sales are up 22.3 percent. “We’ve been able achieve a volume in the first half of this year in what took us effectively seven months last year,“ said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “With Volkswagen’s broad range of fuel-efficient, high-quality vehicles, we expect the momentum to continue into the second-half of the year.”
Volkswagen Jetta sales totaled 17,105 – a 88.3 percent increase over last year. Sport utility vehicles Touareg and Tiguan experienced 46.9 percent and 47.1percent sales increases, respectively. Eos sales increased 17.7 percent over prior year, representing its best month since May 2009. Volkswagen’s high-mileage, clean diesel TDI models accounted for 21.3 percent of all June sales. “The first-half of the year marked a period of unprecedented growth as more customers discovered the value, fuel economy, design and driving experience of the Volkswagen brand,” said Browning. “As we head into the second half of the year, we expect this trend to continue, particularly in the fall when we add the all-new Passat and Beetle to our dealer showrooms.”
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| Presenting the ABT Sportsline Beetle Posted: 06 Jul 2011 06:32 AM PDT Today, ABT Sportsline dropped the cloth on their Beetle program. Photoshops have been out there and VWVortex had a go at one. As the air-cooled Beetle was an agile fun car, the ABT Sportsline “Speedle” Beetle will live up to that. Power upgrades will be available for the VW TSI and TDI options. The 2.0 L Turbo should see 240 horsepower. Sitting on 19″ ABT CR wheels with a strong visual stance outs it where VW should have, firmly on the pavement. New body work complete the already aggressive styling. ABT Sportsline is currently working flat out on the Kempten version of the new VW Beetle. Plenty of heart and soul is also put into the development of the components, as Hans-Jürgen Abt underlines. After all the General Manager of the world’s largest tuner of vehicles from the Volkswagen group still raves about his first “bug” from Wolfsburg: “We implanted a 90 HP engine from a VW Bus into the Beetle, and gave it a pert bodywork, front spoiler lip and a rear spoiler. The car was real fun to drive, particularly on the windy roads here in Bavaria.” The new Beetle should also be an agile fun car, so a real Speedle. Like its successful predecessor which was built over 50 years ago, it also has to be completely reliable. A Beetle runs and runs and runs – that was how it was and how it has to be in the future. “With regards to performance improvements we can only look at combining maximum enjoyment with maximum reliability and everyday usability in balanced ABT POWER packages”, explains Hans-Jürgen Abt. As a result the engines of the ABT Beetle are currently undergoing extensive testing, which is why the exact performance data will only be supplied later. These levels are realistic, based on the experience of the Development Department at ABT: with the 1.2 TSI the series standard 105 HP (77 kW) will be increased to around 140 HP (103 kW), while with the 1.4 TSI (series standard: 160 HP/118 kW) around 210 HP (154 kW) can be expected. “The two-litre turbo VW offers 200 HP or 147 kW, and we expect that the ABT version will provide 230/240 HP”, says Hans-Jürgen Abt. The diesel versions of the Beetle will be economically-conscious Speedles: the 1.6 litre diesel engine will provide 125 HP (92 kW) instead of 105 HP (77 kW), and the 2.0 TDI will have 170 HP or 125 kW (series standard: 140 HP/103 kW). The ABT Performance Springs will ensure that the cool Beetle is fun to drive not just on windy Bavarian roads. And of course the ABT Beetle is also a special car visually – the cuddly round car is a vehicle with a real edge so to speak. Its low centre of gravity shows that it is no ordinary vehicle. The front spoiler, rear skirt insert, rear skirt set with rear muffler and oval exhaust pipes, or even the side skirts underline the classic bodywork of the Beetle. With the front and rear headlight brows the car looks pleasant, fresh and sharp. Or to express it with a quote from the hit film “The Love Bug”: “Hey, he’s a nice little guy” – and like “Herbie” still a real winner. Since then decorative sets have been part of the Beetle, and ABT Sportsline is now linking retro styles with the latest trends, because the “Speedy-Beetle” is certainly not out of touch. It stands for the here and now and looks good on cool ABT CR wheels in a confident 19 inch size. The extravagant alloys are of course – as usual at ABT Sportsline – also available with high-performance tyres. Even though further details and a datasheet about the new ABT Beetle will only be available later, one thing is already certain: the new car will be a well-rounded package. - ABT Sportsline Related posts: Presenting the ABT Sportsline Beetle
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