2011 Volkswagen Touareg: Full Gallery with 70 High-Res Photos

Volkswagen just released a boatload of pictures showcasing its new Touareg which is set to hit European dealers next month. The German automaker's second-generation SUV, looking just as quirky as the last, has gotten itself upgraded with a bunch of efficient new power trains.
For example, there's the Touareg hybrid that features a TSI V6 hooked up to an E-Motor which put out a combined 380 horsepower (while reaching a top electric speed of 50 km/h and maintaining a fuel economy of 8.2L/100km / 29 MPG US).
Also, all other engines have either improved significantly in fuel economy and emissions or have been replaced. The 280-horsepower 3.6 liter V6 uses 9.9L/100 km (24 MPG US) and releases only 236g of CO2 per kilometer.
The V6 TDI is even better, at 7.4L/100km (32 MPG US) and 195g/km; in European guise it even puts out 240 horsepower and 550 Nm / 406 lb-ft of torque.
The V10 TDI, which is unfortunately gone from the lineup (because V10s are just so cool), has been replaced by a V8 TDI with 340 horsepower and a whopping 800 Nm / 590 lb-ft of torque; it only uses 9.1L/100km (26 MPG US) and 239g/km CO2.
For your ease, here are a few fast facts: the new Touareg is bigger in every way (except height, where it's 17mm shorter), "up to 222 kilogram[s]" lighter, has a maximum cargo area of 1,642 liters (58 cu ft), and provides customers with 2 different AWD systems (4MOTION, 4XMOTION).
For the full shebang, check out our previous posts regarding the world's first 8-speed-SUV Touareg by VW.

Video and 'Live' Shots of the New Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera from the Geneva Show

So, how do you make an already scorching hot supercar like the recently facilitated Lamborghini Gallardo even more spicier? Lamborghini's answer to that question is make it lighter and more powerful.

Easier said than done when you're talking about a car like the Gallardo that has already been pushed to the limits, but Lambo's engineers found a way to cut 154 pounds (70kg) bringing the weight down to 2,954 lbs (1,340kg) and add another 10 ponies to the V10 engine bumping output to 570HP.
The end result is the stunning Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera that was officially revealed at the Geneva Show this week. Hit the jump for the video and photos or click here to read our more detailed post on the new Superleggera.

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg: Full Gallery with 70 High-Res Photos

Volkswagen just released a boatload of pictures showcasing its new Touareg which is set to hit European dealers next month. The German automaker's second-generation SUV, looking just as quirky as the last, has gotten itself upgraded with a bunch of efficient new power trains.
For example, there's the Touareg hybrid that features a TSI V6 hooked up to an E-Motor which put out a combined 380 horsepower (while reaching a top electric speed of 50 km/h and maintaining a fuel economy of 8.2L/100km / 29 MPG US).
Also, all other engines have either improved significantly in fuel economy and emissions or have been replaced. The 280-horsepower 3.6 liter V6 uses 9.9L/100 km (24 MPG US) and releases only 236g of CO2 per kilometer.
The V6 TDI is even better, at 7.4L/100km (32 MPG US) and 195g/km; in European guise it even puts out 240 horsepower and 550 Nm / 406 lb-ft of torque.
The V10 TDI, which is unfortunately gone from the lineup (because V10s are just so cool), has been replaced by a V8 TDI with 340 horsepower and a whopping 800 Nm / 590 lb-ft of torque; it only uses 9.1L/100km (26 MPG US) and 239g/km CO2.
For your ease, here are a few fast facts: the new Touareg is bigger in every way (except height, where it's 17mm shorter), "up to 222 kilogram[s]" lighter, has a maximum cargo area of 1,642 liters (58 cu ft), and provides customers with 2 different AWD systems (4MOTION, 4XMOTION).
For the full shebang, check out our previous posts regarding the world's first 8-speed-SUV Touareg by VW.