Automobiles Review

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  • Toyota Auris

    Auris is the latest Toyota model range to reap the benefits in performance, fuel economy and emissions from Toyota Optimal Drive technology.

    Following the introduction late last year of the Toyota Optimal Drive 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i engine with Stop & Start, Auris gains the new 1.6-litre Valvematic engine and revised versions of its established 1.4 and 2.0 D-4D and 2.2 D-CAT 180 units. The result is cleaner, more fuel-efficient motoring with no compromise in performance or driving pleasure, plus significant savings in ownership costs compared to its market rivals. (more…)

  • Imposing New R Line Model Joins The Tiguan Range

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    An aggressive new model is set to join the Tiguan range this summer with the introduction of the new R Line model promising stylish new body additions on the outside and greater comfort inside.

    Designed and built by Volkswagen Individual, a separate engineering wing of Volkswagen established in 2003 and assigned to special projects including the Passat R36 and Touareg R50, the new Tiguan R Line features significant visual changes over the standard Tiguan. (more…)

  • Aston Martin Rapide: The World’s Most Elegant Four-Door Sports Car

    The Aston Martin Rapide has moved into the final stages of its development programme, on course for a public debut in late 2009, with the first customer cars due to be delivered in early 2010.

    First revealed as the Aston Martin Rapide Concept at the Detroit Auto Show in 2006, the Rapide is one of the most eagerly awaited cars of the year. As Aston Martin’s first true four-door production sports car, the Rapide encapsulates the core values of the brand within an elegant, high-powered sports grand tourer, with four full-sized seats, generous accommodation and luggage space and trademark Aston Martin performance. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Golf Named World Car Of The Year

    The Volkswagen Golf was honoured as the 2009 World Car of the Year. A jury comprised of fifty-nine international automotive journalists from twenty-five countries around the world chose this year’s World Car of the Year, which was announced this morning at a news conference during the New York International Auto Show. (more…)

  • Kia Forte Koup 2010

    Kia Motors America has unveiled the all-new Koup at the New York International Auto Show today.  The company’s first ever two-door coupe epitomises the brand’s bold new design direction.

    “Hot on the heels of the Soul and Forte four-door, Forte Koup represents the next exciting step in the transformation of Kia design and offers a blend of sporty and emotional appeal,” said Michael Sprague, Vice President of Marketing, Kia Motors America (KMA). (more…)

  • 2010 Range Rover

    Today at The New York International Auto Show, Land Rover will unveil the new 2010 Range Rover. A new powerful engine, revolutionary interior technologies and enhanced driving dynamics reinforce its position as one of the world’s most complete luxury 4x4s.

    Land Rover’s flagship has been comprehensively updated to deliver more refined and efficient performance, together with the ultimate in interior comfort and craftsmanship. (more…)

  • 2010 Range Rover Sport And Discovery 4

    The new 2010 Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4 combine world beating performance, capability and luxury with reduced CO2 emissions thanks to a stunning new engine and transmission line up. Inside, we’ve moved the game on too, with some innovative new technologies and all-new interiors.
    Phil Popham, managing director (more…)

  • 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster

    Less than a year after the introduction of the all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe – a vehicle that reset the bar for affordable sports car design and performance – comes its dramatic new stablemate, the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster. The seductively styled Z® Roadster offers everything the hardtop Z® Coupe does – and more. As in more classic open-air sports car driving excitement. More sun, moon and stars. And more refinement than any Z® convertible that has ever come before – including a standard automatic latching power top and Nissan Intelligent Key™. Also offered are an array of technology and convenie9nce features, including the first-ever Z® Roadster-available heating and cooling ventilated net seats, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, satellite radio and advanced Nissan Navigation System. The 2010 370Z Roadster is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan retailers nationwide in late summer. (more…)

  • Skoda Auto Provides Czech Government With Superb Greenlines

    Škoda Superb GreenLines have been provided to the Czech Government for the period of the Czech Republic’s EU presidency.

    Superb GreenLine (1.9 TDI PD 105 bhp) is the flagship model’s more environmentally friendly trim that delivers low emissions and great fuel economy. The twenty-seven vehicles will be used by the government to transport EU ministers and delegations visiting the Czech Republic. The first event to see the Škoda GreenLines in action is the EU-US summit that will take place in Prague over April 4 – 5 and will be attended by the new US president Barack Obama as part of his first official visit to Europe. (more…)

  • Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen announce DB9 sound system

    Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen are proud to introduce BeoSound DB9, a bespoke audio system developed and designed exclusively as an option for the Aston Martin DB9. BeoSound DB9 marks the next chapter in the acclaimed collaboration between the two brands, which began with the BeoSound DBS in 2008. (more…)

  • Nissan Releases All-New Global Van – NV200 Vanette

    Nissan Motor Co., Ltd (NML) today announced the start of the pre-launch sales for the all-new NV200 van in Japan. Following its global debut at the 79th International Geneva Motor Show in March, Japan will be the first market to launch this next generation global van starting mid-May.

    The compact NV200 Vanette will be offered in two configurations – the Van GX light commercial van and the Wagon 16S people carrier. (more…)

  • Ssangyong Show C200, Hybrid Technology And New Engines At Seoul Motor Show

    SsangYong’s new C200 model has been shown at the Seoul Motor Show in two versions and with three choices of power. The car is scheduled for production later this year and should reach the UK inside 12 months.

    The C200 is smaller and lighter than current SsangYong models, promising much improved fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. Dubbed a compact urban vehicle (CUV), the C200 Eco uses diesel hybrid power and the Aero version has a choice of a high torque 2.0 diesel or turbocharged 1.8 litre petrol engines. (more…)