The Vespa and the Volkswagen Type 2 (Transporter, for most of us) were contemporaries in the fructuous period that followed the Second World War, two machines bringing a major contribution at motorizing the world and which remain pure icons for the industries they stand for.
Hippies often used to carry a Vespa inside or even on top their Volkswagen busses just to have fun on two wheels once they reached their destination, but I bet they never really thought at it this way.
Based on the Volkswagen Caravelle van (not currently sold in the U.S.), the Claer T5 Bi-turbo is powered by a Porsche 996 engine. This van delivers 680 hp and a top speed of 186 mph. For a VW Caravelle fan this represents a wish come true because after all, it’s still a bus! Of course, in order to obtain these numbers Claer modified the chassis and installed a new suspension system, which has lowered the car almost 75 mm in order to improve the stability.
The most important thing regarding this car are the brakes! The tuner had to prove that its customized VW is able to stop in time and due to the Claer brake system the T5 Bi-turbo can stop now from 0-60 mph in just 128 feet.
This may just be the ultimate stealth sports car. After all, what cop would believe that a van would do almost 190 mph? No words about the price yet.
To appeal to young drivers, Toyota launched a complete line of vehicles in 2004. This new brand is called
Scion. Their hope was to repeat the Lexus success story with the Scion. Don’t ask me what Scion means or where it comes from, but after only 4 years in the US,
you will have a hard time to find a teenager who doesn’t know or want a Scion.
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According to
AutoExpress, yes it will! The magazine reports that Volkswagen has joined forces with British rock group The Who on creating the future camper van.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Viano hold their value better than any other vehicle in their respective segments Eurotax-Schwacke calculates depreciation after three years Viano and S-Class boast highest resale values In the latest Schwacke Automobile Forecast Index (F-SAX) – published twice a year – the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the top luxury car whilst the Mercedes-Benz Viano leads the field in the MPV category. The F-SAX looks at models with the same mileage, comparable (...)
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Transforming a carrier van into a powerful luxury van: That is the guideline for BRABUS for refining the new Mercedes Sprinter. The extensive program comprises powerful engine tuning, an exclusive appearance upgrade, custom-tailored light-
alloy wheels and interior options that include fully customized business and multimedia packages.
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Master, a benchmark in the segment with 100 variations. With more than 250,000 units produced since it was launched in November 1997, Master increased sales by a record 26.5% in Western Europe in 2000.
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Trafic voted Van of the Year 2002
With its striking design, New Trafic looks dynamic and sturdy, and make a clean break with conventional LCVs. No fewer than 33 variations are available, with two wheelbases (3,098mm and 3,498mm), two payloads (1,000kg and 1,200kg) and three type of body (van, combi and platform cab), making it suitable for the needs of a wide range of businesses.
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Entertainment on the Road: BRABUS Viano Multimedia
A luxury minivan with state-of-the-art entertainment technology: The BRABUS Viano Multimedia demonstrates what the Bottrop tuner is capable of thanks to more than 25 years of experience in refining automobiles.
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