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Volkswagen iBeetle takes iPhone integration to another level

When we’re all walking round with Smartphones that possess the sort of computing power only a major desktop could offer just a few years ago, it makes sense for car makers to tap in to that power to control functionality and Infotainment in their cars. Which is why Volkswagen has rolled out the iBeetle at this week’s Shanghai Motor Show with a level of integration with Smartphones from Apple, and that previews a roll-out of Apple integration from VW, offering far more functionality and control than we’ve seen before. Or at least that’s the VW claim.

Vauxhall Corsa (2014) in pictures: GM's new supermini grows up

By Adam Binnie First Official Pictures 09 July 2014 00:01 This is the first look at the new 2014 Vauxhall Corsa, which has been redesigned from the ground up in the interest of improving driveability, refinement and comfort. The Corsa supermini is Vauxhall’s best-selling car, and during its 32-year life has clocked up more than 12 million sales across Europe. However, while this fourth generation is the same length as its previous incarnation, the two cars have very little else in common.

Audi A3 Clubsport Quattro Concept gets 518bhp – heading for Worthersee

The 518bhp Audi A3 Clubsport Concept (pictured) is heading for Worthersee The Worthersee Show is looming at the end of May, and we can expect some extreme and mad concepts from the VW Group queuing up for attention. And among those will be this, the Audi A3 Clubsport Quattro Concept. Based on the Audi S3, the A3 Clubsport eschews the S3′s 2.0 litre TFSI in favour of Audi’s 5-cylinder 2.5 litre, and in the A3 Clubsport the wick gets turned up considerably to 518bhp and 442lb/ft of torque.