Automobiles Review

Author: Zahari Mladenov

  • Saturn Fans Invited To ‘Kiss My Astra’ In Online Photo Contest

    Saturn today launched the “Kiss My Astra” national photo contest, offering Saturn fans an opportunity to show just how much they would love to win a new Saturn Astra. (more…)

  • A million MINIs exported from Plant Oxford

    Since production began in 2001 Plant Oxford has seen over one million MINIs leave the plant destined for customers abroad. The one millionth MINI for export has now left Plant Oxford. (more…)

  • China’s Brilliance ships first BS4 sedans to Germany

    brillianceBrilliance Auto, BMW’s partner in China, said on Thursday it has shipped its first BS4 compact sedans to Germany, as it steps up its supply of domestically developed Chinese cars to that fiercely contested market. (more…)

  • The Scirocco story – Two generations of the Volkswagen sport coupé

    With the market launch of the new Scirocco just round the corner, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft’s Corporate History Department is presenting the story of a model with a difference in a new book entitled “Scirocco. Aufregend vernünftig. Der Volkswagen Scirocco 1974-1992.” Based on previously inaccessible documents from the Corporate Archive in Wolfsburg, historian and archivist Claudia Böhler for the first time traces the history of the first generations of the “desert wind from the Mittellandkanal”, from development and series production through to the marketing and sale of the Volkswagen sport coupé. (more…)

  • Mercedes-Benz and fashion – a perfect match

    Mercedes-Benz has been committed to fashion for over a decade, establishing itself as an experienced partner of major international fashion platforms. The Stuttgart-based automaker is the title sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Weeks in Berlin, New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Mexico City, and supports numerous fashion events in Milan, Stockholm, Amsterdam and elsewhere in the world. “People are interested in the things that connect them to their personal lifestyles. This is why we’ve been aiming for years to present the Mercedes-Benz brand within the lifestyle environments of our target groups. Fashion is one of those environments,” says Dr. Olaf Göttgens, Vice-President Brand Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars. (more…)

  • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV to be unveiled at 2008 Moscow Motor Show

    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will unveil its new Pajero Sport*1 SUV model at the Moscow Auto Salon 2008 (The Moscow Motor Show) to be held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow between August 26 and September 7 (opens to the public on August 29). The new Pajero Sport will be phased in selected regions*2 such as Russia, the ASEAN area, the Middle East, Latin America and Oceania starting in the fall this year. (more…)

  • Ford Flex And The Nascar Guy

    As a chassis development engineer for Ford Racing, Jamail was largely responsible for reviving the Ford NASCAR race program in 1999. And as a vehicle dynamics engineer for Flex, Jamail is on the team charged with ensuring this daring new seven-passenger crossover delivers in driving dynamics. (more…)

  • India: Jetta – Market Launch

    Wide selection: three equipment lines and two engines
    DSG dual clutch transmission offered
    Today, in Mumbai, Volkswagen begins market introduction of the Jetta in India. The sedan – eight million of which have been sold since 1979 – will be available in three versions. At market launch the innovative 6-speed DSG dual clutch transmission will be offered. Other comfort and convenience features round out the program. (more…)

  • A City Limousine Service at Forte dei Marmi, for an exclusive Summer

    A unique holiday for 2 million tourists with a private chauffeur in the new Lancia Musa Poltrona Frau
    Today at Forte dei Marmi, Olivier Francois, Managing Director of Lancia Automobiles, and Umberto Buratti, Mayor of Forte dei Marmi, presented the “Forte dei Marmi Vip Service” programme, organised with the brand new Lancia Musa Poltrona Frau city limousine. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Builds Factory in Tennessee, USA

    Initial stage of construction in Chattanooga to create capacity for 150,000 vehicles. Prof Winterkorn says Volkswagen is resolutely accessing US market. (more…)

  • 2009 All-New KIA Borrego

    Having made its global debut earlier this year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Kia Motors America (KMA) today officially launched the 2009 Borrego midsize SUV.  Borrego is one of the first production offerings based off of the new design direction Kia continues to unveil through concept vehicles including the Kue, KND-4, Kee and KOUP.  Given a straightforward and clean look, Borrego is intended for those who enjoy an active yet uncomplicated lifestyle. (more…)

  • New Features Make Epica the Smart Choice

    GM Holden’s value-packed mid-size Epica sedan just got even better with the introduction of a new fuel efficient four-cylinder diesel engine plus six-speed automatic transmission with Active Select, Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) and six airbags standard across the range. (more…)