Honda Civic Type R (1997)

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport accelerates from a standstill to 100 kmh in 5.6 seconds; the top speed of this most powerful of GTIs is electronically limited to 250 kmh.

Another GT element is the coloured stripe in the upper radiator grille and above the new headlights. This is traditionally red for the Golf GTI and blue for the Golf GTE.

Golf GTI EDITION 50 boasts numerous highlights inside and out. Combined with the red seat belts, the sporty seats with check pattern, a line in Racing Green...

Purely in mathematical terms, this means that over 2,000 people around the world have opted to buy a new Golf every single day over the last 50 years.

The design of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI embodies sporty charisma. The GTI has become faster, more efficient and safer in terms of its driving dynamics...

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport also complies with the latest and most stringent Euro 6d-ISC-FCM emission standard. The 1,984 cc turbocharged four-cylinder engine...

The design of the new Volkswagen Golf GTD embodies sporty charisma. The standard LED headlights are positioned low down and form a striking crossbar...

Volkswagen Golf's design has always been considered the benchmark of its category - for seven generations it has been continuously enhanced, refined and...

The 2.0-litre TSI with 230 PS is offered exclusively for the Volkswagen Golf GTI. This makes the new Golf GTI exactly as powerful as the previous Golf GTI Performance.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S is the most powerful ever version of the Golf GTI and was built to celebrate 40 years of the iconic hot hatchback. With...

At the rear, all 2017 model year GTI and GTD cars also have new bumpers and, of course, the full-LED tail lights that come as standard in these models as well.

With its plug-in hybrid drive, the Volkswagen Golf GTE is the ideal choice for all those car drivers who want to cover long distances in a short time, but...

New details give the Golf's iconic design yet more unmistakable clarity, in particular the combination of the radiator grille and the headlights...

The new generation of technology in the Volkswagen e-Golf is, of course, also beneficial for personal use. In addition, all owners of the sustainable...

At the beginning of 2016, the icon of the sporty compact class - the Golf GTI - is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Volkswagen will mark this historic...

When discussion of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI turns to its design, the car's technical layout needs to be discussed first. That is because the new VW Golf GTI...

GTD - these three letters say it all. They stand for "Gran Turismo Diesel" - the long-distance express car of the Golf range. Now there is a...

Volkswagen is the first automaker worldwide to offer a model line with a full range of conventional and alternative powertrains. The new Volkswagen Golf...

The all-new Volkswagen Golf has been unveiled in Berlin, 36 years after the original model redefined the small family car. The seventh generation VW Golf...

The Volkswagen e-Golf demonstrates best-in-class qualities from the off, leading the way with a low power consumption figure of 12.7 kW/100 km.

"What else was there in 1976?" calls out "Strietzel", also known as Hans-Joachim Stuck, from the driver's window as he starts up a ...

Volkswagen has launched a new Golf highlight on the market: the Golf GTD. The acronym GTD has a long tradition: Back in 1982 the first Golf GTD appeared...

The Volkswagen Golf is a phenomenon, regardless of its particular generation. Positioned in the compact class, this style icon defies all automotive and...

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is back and breaking all records. It is stronger, better and more sought after than ever. With this VW Golf GTI at its best,...

Twenty-eight years ago, in June 1976, Volkswagen launched the Golf GTI, a car that would become a legend and establish a new class of car: the hot hatch.

Thanks to its technical superiority and sovereign good looks, this fifth generation of the Volkswagen Golf, introduced in October 2003, assumes once again...

Before the North American launch of the Golf in 2006, Volkswagen of America announced the decision to rebrand the Golf and return the Rabbit nameplate...

The introduction of the Mk IV VW Golf GTI in 1998 saw significant changes to the line-up with the first diesel-engined GTI introduced along with two petrol...

Launched in 1997 the Golf IV was the latest version of Volkswagen iconic model, and it became the biggest selling car in Europe at one point. It was a...

The Volkswagen Golf III GTI brought with it a new 2.0-litre eight-valve engine with 115 PS and improved aerodynamics over the previous Mk I and Mk II models.

The third-generation Golf was launched in November of 1991, although it did not appear in North America until the spring of 1993. The delay in North...

Volkswagen Golf II GTI picked up where the Mk I left off. A new chassis structure, 1,781 cc engine developing 112 PS and 114 lbs ft of torque and new styling...

The second-generation Golf was launched in 1983 (launched in North America in 1985) and featured a larger bodyshell and a wider range of engine options,...

The Volkswagen Golf GTI was unveiled in 1975 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The UK market had to wait a further two years for vehicles to arrive - 1977 saw...

The first series-production Volkswagen Golf rolled off the production line in Wolfsburg in March 1974 and was available at dealerships from May...

The Volkswagen Rabbit GTI, the North American version of the high-performance Golf GTI, debuted in the 1983 model year and was in production for two...

The new Alfa Romeo 147, first shown to the world at the recent Paris Motor Show, now makes its debut in Italy as heir to a winning model that, four years...

Alfa Romeo 147, available in 3-door or 5-door versions, forcefully expresses all the creative vitality of the brand, a special way of appreciating motor cars...

Attractive styling, great temperament and outstanding automotive engineering: but also top-quality interiors and finish complemented by an...

The car is known as the Alfa Romeo 147 because Alfa Romeo traditionally treats its cars as technical designs and refers to them by number. As we see it,...

Cupra Leon introduces the brand's new design language DNA, with the shark-nose front end, triangular matrix LED headlights and big, bold lower mouth.

Cupra Leon is the ultimate expression of the Cupra brand's values and is destined to strengthen its position in the market, exciting current Cupra enthusiasts...

The all-new SEAT Leon has been developed with the real world in mind, with a range of powertrains that now also includes three electrified variants...

Average consumption for the SEAT Leon SC Cupra with automatic gearbox remains between 6.7 l per 100 km and 6.8 l per 100 km for the 5D version.

The SEAT Leon Cupra offers versatility thanks to its availability in three different body types; the 5-door version, the SC and the family ST version.

The new Seat Leon Cupra R's engine, with 6-speed manual transmission, comes with 310 PS, making it the most powerful SEAT road car in its history.

The new Seat Leon will be available in 4 models. Each customer will be able to individually select the best combination which suits the driver's likes and needs...

The changes that the Seat Leon has received are therefore in two well-defined categories - design and technology. But the benefits aren't only perceived...

Fascinating dynamics, state-of-the-art technology, stunning design matched with compelling efficiency and perfect everyday usability - the new Seat Leon...

SEAT presented the perfect car for enjoying a dynamic lifestyle. The top version of the Leon range - the Cupra 290 - now delivers a maximum of 213 kW / 290...

SEAT is entering a new era: The new Leon is a simply stunning car - with its unique, emotional design, with its dynamic sporting character, with its...

The new SEAT Leon SC is bringing even more style into the medium hatchback segment, without compromising everyday usability. Its functional interior...

Following a very successful debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the new Seat León Cupra R is about to go on sale. Equipped with a new 265 hp...

With the arrival of the 2010 version of the Seat León Cupra, the range's most powerful and spectacular car now features even more impressive looks...

The new SEAT León range is one of the most complete to be found on the market. The total launch offer includes 19 different versions with nine...

The new Seat Leon Cupra is hitting the roads - a vehicle in which SEAT has implemented all of the knowledge gained during the current successful World...

The Seat Leon family is being expanded by the addition of the most eagerly anticipated member yet: the new Seat Leon FR. As soon as the first version of...

The new Seat Leon is the third model from the new Seat line-up following Seat Altea and Seat Toledo . It was design with a sense of sporty elegance by...

The Leon Cupra has a 1.8 Turbo with 180 PS (132 kW), and the Leon Cupra R 225 PS (165 kW). All engines over 130 PS (96 kW) have a standard manual 6-speed...

A 150 PS (110 kW) version of VW's 1.9 TDI engine is also available, originally as a Cupra, but later downgraded to the FR (Formula Racing) version.

The SEAT León is a small family car built by the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT since 1999. It uses the Volkswagen A platform and shares other...

Ford Focus ST is powered by a 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, delivering 280 PS and 420 Nm of torque supported by a twin-scroll turbocharger with anti-lag technology.

The new Focus introduces a fresh and confident exterior inspired by Ford's "human-centric" design philosophy, giving each new Focus variant a distinct personality.

Building on accomplished Ford Focus driving dynamics, the new Ford Focus ST was developed to blend B-road fun-to-drive, legitimate track-day performance, and...

The Ford Focus ST-Line's more aggressively styled rear diffuser and larger functional roof-spoiler; more open front apertures designed to enhance...

The Ford Focus Vignale "coast-to-coast" lower front aperture designed to appear more jewel-like and artisanal; and restrained Vignale ornamentation...

The all-new Ford Focus is the first vehicle globally to be based on Ford's new C2 platform designed to enhance crash performance; deliver more interior space...

The Ford Focus Active with its elevated ground clearance and protective black wheel arch and rocker claddings; front and rear skid plates and rocker...

The new Ford Focus ST made its global debut at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed, U.K. - the ideal location to showcase the speed and enhanced driving...

The all-new Ford Focus RS made its global public debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The high-performance road car pioneers the innovative Ford...

The new Ford Focus elevates the world's best-selling nameplate with a bolder, more emotive exterior design, a finely crafted, intuitive new interior, a...

The exciting next-generation Ford Focus ST makes its global debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, providing an early preview of the new high-performance...

The covers finally came off the production version of the dramatic new Focus ST five-door at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, revealing the performance car...

A new and powerful limited edition Ford Focus RS model, called the Ford Focus RS500, is being launched as the ultimate performance Ford and will provide...

The exciting new next-generation Ford Focus is gearing up for its sales launch early in 2011, with the core three-model line-up seen together for the first...

Ford Motor Company unveiled the all-new Ford Focus Electric - the company's first-ever all-electric passenger car. The zero-CO2-emissions, gasoline-free...

The Focus portfolio will then be extended further in early 2008, when the new four-door saloon, the Focus Coupe-Cabriolet and the sporty flagship Focus ST...

The Ford Focus RS engine shares its fundamental structure with that of Focus ST , but there the similarities end. Powertrain manager Len Urwin knew from...

A key strength of the Ford Focus has always been its no-compromise approach to safety which includes the Ford Intelligent Protection System and no fewer...

+ Exciting all-new ST (Sport Technologies) Focus due towards the end of 2005 + Turbocharged Duratec ST 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine will deliver around...

The all-new Mk 2 Ford Focus was launched in 2004. The Focus was launched at the Paris Motor Show on September 23, 2004 as a three and five-door hatchback...

The Focus Mk 2 is much larger than its predecessor with a 25 mm (1 in) increase in wheelbase, 168 mm (6.6 in) longer, 8 mm (0.3 in) taller and...

In late 2001, Ford's in-house performance group, known as Special Vehicle Team (SVT), introduced the SVT Focus to the United States and Canadaian markets...

Developed with Ford's WRC drivers and featuring renown motorsport suppliers such as Sparco, OZ Racing and Brembo, the exclusive, 215PS turbocharged...

The original Ford Focus took its eventual name from a Ghia concept car which was shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 1991. Certain elements of the design had...

The Ford Focus (first generation) is a compact car which was manufactured by Ford in Europe from 1998 to 2004 and by Ford in North America from 1999 to...

Another point of criticism was the Selespeed gearbox, which was seen as too slow in its reactions and particularly inappropriate for the high-powered Abarth...

The Fiat Stilo (Type 192) is a small family car available as a 3-door and a 5-door hatchback, as well as an estate (Fiat Stilo MultiWagon), produced by the...

The new Golf R models are clearly recognisable by their redesigned front with new LED headlights, a Volkswagen badge that is now illuminated for the first time...

Thanks to this close integration of the different systems, the new Volkswagen Golf R offers optimal traction, neutral handling with the utmost level of precision...

Another optional feature available for all Volkswagen Golf R versions is a 'Performance' brake system with a silver R logo plate on the brake callipers.

It is the year of the Golf . The first six months of 2013 have already seen the debuts of the new Golf GTI...

At the 2009 IAA, however, Volkswagen is demonstrating - with the debut of Volkswagen Golf R - that fuel consumption values can even be corrected downward...

When it went on sale in the UK in November 2005, the Volkswagen Golf R32 became the most powerful and fastest production Golf to date. It followed the...

Ever since the introduction of the GTI over 25 years ago, Volkswagen Golf range has featured a string of...

Renault Megane E-TECH Electric is full LED and based on the human body's natural 24-hour circadian cycles to optimise the well-being of those on-board.

New Renault Megane gains in elegance and refinement, notably introducing new Pure Vision LED headlamps to improve visibility and comfort during journeys.

New Renault Megane RS is available with two chassis: Sport and Cup. This option, which allows customers to choose between two types of handling...

Featuring an expressive and even sportier design, New Renault Megane RS Trophy is available in the iconic Liquid Yellow. This body colour, with its vibrant...

Renault Megane RS Trophy-R benefits from a truly remarkable weight reduction of 130kg, when configured with its lightest equipment and compared to the...

The dynamic-looking, high-quality, All-New Renault Megane - loaded with technology features from higher-segment cars - was Renault's star attraction at the...

Already extremely powerful, Megane RS styling has taken on even more dynamism with the Brand's new design identity. The new boot features the enlarged...

Mégane RS 275 Trophy features the best of Renaultsport technology, with the Renaultsport 2.0T engine upgraded to 275 hp and the Cup chassis. This...

Renault upgraded the entire Mégane range, which now features the new design identity. The Renault Mégane family has gained an extra dash of...

The entire range asserts its personality with an identical front end for the hatchback, estate and coupe, while each one keeps its own distinctive identity.

As the latest in a long line of Renault sporting models, Renault Mégane RS stands out through its exhilarating performance and handling. The...

With a power output of 265hp and peak torque of 360Nm, Renault Mégane RS Trophy delivers unrivalled efficiency for its class. A new tyre fitment and...

New Renault Mégane Hatch is designed to win over a particularly exacting clientele and combines styling cues from both the world of sport and the...

Even more exclusive are the new Renault Megane GT versions which come with 'GT' badging on the grille and 'GT Renault Sport' badging on the tailgate.

The Renault Mégane Coupé Concept unveiled at the Geneva Show in the spring of 2008 paved the way for the release of a new C-segment model...

New Renault Mégane GT and GT Line stand out by their sporty styling cues both inside and out. Their sporty character is further accentuated by the...

The latest addition to the Renault Sport family is Renault Megane R26.R, a car that has been engineered for performance and extreme driving enjoyment.

The Renault Mégane Renault Sport or Mégane RS is a series of hot hatch models based on the Renault Mégane, designed and built by...

The RS uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 225 PS (165 kW; 222 bhp), allowing the car to achieve 0-100 km/h in 6.15 s (0-60 mph in 6.0 s)...

Megane II and the Laguna were both showcases for a great deal of innovative technologies Renault launched around 2001-2002; the Renault Card keyless ignition...

As with the previous Megane, the range of models is extremely wide; there is a three and five door hatchback available, named "Sport Hatch" and "Hatch"...

The Mégane I was unveiled in September 1995, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, as a replacement for the Renault 19. The car was essentially a reskin of...

The new-generation Opel Astra is a bold and pure design statement for the brand; the signature styling cues of the GSe give it an even more purposeful appearance.

Opel Astra is based on the third generation of the highly flexible EMP2 multi-energy architecture, with Opel DNA built in from the start of development.

Opel Astra Electric underlines the electrifying driving pleasure with an equally inspiring, clear and bold design and top equipment. Numerous electronic aids are on board...

Opel Astra's dynamic chassis has been further developed. New shock absorbers increase comfort. The optional sports chassis features stiffer dampers, a more...

Opel and compact class cars - this exceptional success story starts with the Kadett in 1936 and will be continued with the new Opel Astra, the eleventh...

Opel Astra line-up has a new high-performance member, the powerful 206 kW / 280 hp Opel Astra OPC which now completes the OPC family with the small Corsa...

The new Opel Astra GTC's sculpted shapes with precise accents and dramatic proportions make it the ultimate expression of Opel's design language. And on...

With its sporty, good looks, comfortable driving experience, innovative technology and a full fuel efficient powertrain line-up, the new Opel Astra, which...

The new edition Astra GTC (Gran Turismo Compact) was launched in February 2007 with new economical engines, refined looks, improved technology and an...

The new edition Astra was launched in February 2007 with new economical engines, refined looks, improved technology and an expanded equipment range. It is...

Visually, the Astra OPC can also be easily identified as one of the most powerful front-wheel drive production cars in the world, and the image boosting...

Opel's official convention is to continue the Opel Kadett lineage, thus referring to the first generation of Opel Astra as the Astra F (the last Opel Kadett...

The Astra H was launched in March 2004 as a five-door hatchback, whilst a five-door estate launched late 2004 and a sporty three-door hatchback, designated...