New 2009 VW Golf GTI VI Promo Film

Shortly after the introduction of a 4-minute long video that showed the 2009 Golf GTI on the road (watch by clicking here), VW has proceeded to the release of the first promotional film for its new-but-not-that-new hot compact hatch that will enter production in spring 2009. The extended version of the promo film starts off with a guy sky diving down to earth then taking the GTI back home where he leaves a flower on the bed of his sleeping beauty -how commonly romantic. Follow the jump for the video or click here for more info and high-res photos of the 2009 GTI. -Continued

2010 Chevy Cruze Sedan gets Racy Outfit for WTCC

General Motors has released the first pictures of the racing version of its 2010 Chevrolet Cruze sedan that recently made its world debut at the Paris Motor Show. The all-important Cruze will take the place of the outgoing Lacetti as Chevy's contender in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) in which the marque so far has won twelve world championship races. The Cruze WTCC is being developed, built, run and driven by the same team and drivers as the Lacetti WTCC. -Continued

"With the Cruze, we will put the bar even higher and firmly aim at winning the World Championship. Chevrolet’s unique ‘trump card’ is having worked with the same team, engineers and drivers for the past four seasons, with the success we all know. To be able to do this again with the Cruze will only help to increase our chances of achieving our goals," said Chevrolet Europe's Motorsports Manager, Eric Neve.

The race-prepped Cruze will make its first competitive outing in Brazil at the opening round of the 2009 WTCC in Curitiba.