Auto Zürich: Renault Twingo GT celebrates its premiere

With the Twingo GT, Renault is making consistent use of the architecture with rear engine and rear-wheel drive. The TCe-Turbo with an output of 110 hp and a torque of 170 Nm is used as the drive.

With the Twingo GT, Renault is making consistent use of the architecture with rear engine and rear-wheel drive. The TCe-Turbo with an output of 110 hp and a torque of 170 Nm is used as the drive. 1

Auto-Umweltliste: Alternative drives in vogue

The current compilation of the VCS Verkehrs-Club der Schweiz's environmental car list shows which environmentally friendly cars have recently come onto the market. The increasing number of new hybrid and electric models is striking. Of the new models, no diesels make it into the most environmentally friendly categories. 

The current compilation of the VCS Verkehrs-Club der Schweiz's environmental car list shows which environmentally friendly cars have recently come onto the market. The increasing number of new hybrid and electric models is striking. Of the new models, no diesels make it into the most environmentally friendly categories.  1

Dacia: Duster 4×4 edition from 18,600 francs

Two that go together: Dacia confirms and extends its partnership with the Fisherman's Friend StrongmanRun in Switzerland with a limited edition model series. This bears the name of the extreme, uncomplicated and extremely popular obstacle course that challenges thousands of participants and teams in summer and winter.

Two that go together: Dacia confirms and extends its partnership with the Fisherman's Friend StrongmanRun in Switzerland with a limited edition model series. This bears the name of the extreme, uncomplicated and extremely popular obstacle course that challenges thousands of participants and teams in summer and winter. 1

Market: Boom phase followed by slight decline

Forecast for the Swiss car business: The boom in the new car market is coming to an end. But the Swiss are buying more used cars again. This sums up the first nine months of 2016 in the automotive industry. For the year as a whole, the economic research and consulting institute BAK BASEL is forecasting a 3.7% decline in new car [...]

Forecast for the Swiss car business: The boom in the new car market is coming to an end. But the Swiss are buying more used cars again. This sums up the first nine months of 2016 in the automotive industry. For the year as a whole, the economic research and consulting institute BAK BASEL is forecasting a decline in new cars of 3.7% and an increase in used cars of 1.2% compared to 2015. 1

Audi TT RS: The R8's little brother

Audi is ennobling its TT model series with an RS version. The ultimate compact sports car with a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine and 400 hp is available as a coupé (from 85,700 Swiss francs) and as a roadster (from 88,900 Swiss francs). Minus the premium bonus and currency discount of around ten percent.

Audi is ennobling its TT model series with an RS version. The ultimate compact sports car with a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine and 400 hp is available as a coupé (from 85,700 Swiss francs) and as a roadster (from 88,900 Swiss francs). Minus the premium bonus and currency discount of around ten percent. 1

Mercedes: Canter now also available as an eco-hybrid

Camion Transport has relied on Mercedes-Benz for several decades, and on Fuso Canter since 2007. The 7C15 HEV 4×2 model (HEV stands for Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a combination of diesel engine and electric motor, is the latest addition to the fleet.

Camion Transport has relied on Mercedes-Benz for several decades, and on Fuso Canter since 2007. The 7C15 HEV 4×2 model (HEV stands for Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a combination of diesel engine and electric motor, is the latest addition to the fleet. 1

Premio: Network now with 80 partners

At the autumn conference of the Premio and Premio Reifen + Autoservice tire retail systems, partners from all three language regions were given first-hand information on the development of the organization.

At the autumn conference of the Premio and Premio Reifen + Autoservice tire retail systems, partners from all three language regions were given first-hand information on the development of the organization. 1

Safety tips: Driving at night

Driving at night means an increased safety risk for drivers: darkness and tiredness become an unpredictable danger. Seat gives tips on how to minimize the risk and shows which innovative assistance systems can prevent the worst.

Driving at night means an increased safety risk for drivers: darkness and tiredness become an unpredictable danger. Seat gives tips on how to minimize the risk and shows which innovative assistance systems can prevent the worst. 1

BMW: On the same track as SBB

BMW (Schweiz) AG and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) are pooling their expertise in the field of sustainable mobility in a joint pilot project for particularly environmentally conscious customers. As part of "SBB Green Class", 100 test customers will be given access to diverse and efficient forms of local and long-distance transportation.

BMW (Schweiz) AG and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) are pooling their expertise in the field of sustainable mobility in a joint pilot project for particularly environmentally conscious customers. As part of "SBB Green Class", 100 test customers will be given access to diverse and efficient forms of local and long-distance transportation. 1

Motorsport: Bitter disappointment for Tom Lüthi

Last year's World Champion Johann Zarco (Kalex) secured his second Moto2 World Championship title early in Sepang. The Frenchman did not show any weakness at the Malaysian GP in very difficult conditions and won clearly. Because the world championship runner-up Thomas Lüthi (CH, Kalex) could not go beyond 6th place, the Swiss Zarco can no longer [...]

Last year's world champion Johann Zarco (Kalex) secured his second Moto2 World Championship title early in Sepang. The Frenchman showed no signs of slowing down at the Malaysian GP in very difficult conditions and took a clear victory. Because world championship runner-up Thomas Lüthi (CH, Kalex) was unable to finish higher than sixth, the Swiss rider can no longer catch Zarco at the finale in Valencia in two weeks' time. 1

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