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  • Toyota presents the new Avensis

    Toyota AvensisDesigned and engineered in Europe and built at Toyota’s Burnaston factory in the UK, the all-new third generation Avensis has its world premiere at the Paris motor show. Building on the success of its predecessors, Toyota’s new European flagship delivers a new level of superior quality, dynamic handling and refined ride comfort. (more…)

  • Toyota Urban Cruiser

    Toyota Urban CruiserToyota’s new Urban Cruiser is designed to meet a growing demand for vehicles that are cut out for life on urban roads, yet are equally at home off the beaten track. It is compact for easy town driving and parking and, thanks to new Toyota technology, has a small carbon footprint – key requirements for today’s urban motorists. (more…)

  • Paris: new Seat Exeo is a spanish surprise

    Seat ExeoSEAT is pulling off one of the surprises of the 2008 Paris Motor Show with the debut of its handsome new Exeo saloon.  The Spaniards’ unexpected showcasing of their new super-saloon in the French capital underlines SEAT’s determination to present a real challenge to existing offerings in the mid-size saloon segment. (more…)

  • CTS Sport Wagon is Cadillac’s star at Paris motor show

    Cadillac CTS Sport WagonThe new Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon dazzled everyone upon its debut at the famous Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, California in August. With its powerful and characteristic design, Cadillac’s new flagship caught the eye of the world’s media and the many car enthusiasts that were in attendance. (more…)

  • Infiniti: the wait is (finally) over

    Infiniti RangeIt’s been 20 long years, but Infiniti has, at last, arrived in Europe. As the newest premium automotive brand on sale in arguably the most discerning market of all, Infiniti has a great deal of ground to make up on established rivals… but with the combination of a stunning range of truly dynamic vehicles and an innovative approach to customer support, the company is ready to make waves. (more…)

  • Coupe looks and crossover ability: the versatile EX37

    infiniti-ex37The style of a coupé, the space of an estate car and the versatility of a four-wheel drive crossover. In the past, any new car buyer wanting a vehicle with those three attributes would have had to buy three cars to satisfy every need. (more…)

  • Infiniti G37 Coupe: the sophisticated sports coupe

    Infiniti G37 CoupeEvery inch, every angle, of the svelte Infiniti G37 Coupé confirms that this is a sporting thoroughbred. Designed from the outset to appeal to the heart as much as the head, the G37 Coupé is a spectacular combination of great looks and true driving performance. (more…)

  • Infiniti G37: where style and performance meet exclusivity

    Infiniti G37 SedanFor many years, to build a successful four-door sports sedan you’ll have needed one important ingredient: a German badge to put on the trunk lid. But that is about to change… and it’s the Infiniti G37 that’s ready to upset the status quo. (more…)

  • Toyota develops world’s first rear window curtain shield airbag

    Toyota shield airbagToyota announced today that it has developed the world’s first* SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) rear window curtain shield airbag to protect rear passengers’ heads in the event of a rear-end collision. (more…)

  • Prices revealed for the new Volvo DRIVe SUB-120 g/km Range

    Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVeVolvo Car UK announces preliminary prices for the new economical sub-120g/km diesel variants of the C30 SportsCoupe, S40 Saloon and V50 Sportswagon. The new DRIVe range, which will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in early October, will start at £15,410 OTR for the Volvo C30 and £17,260 and £18,660 for the S40 and V50 respectively. (more…)

  • Renault unveils new Kangoo Be Bop

    Renault Kangoo Be BopBased closely on the Kangoo Compact Concept show car unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault Kangoo be bop is the latest addition to the Kangoo family. Its compact size (3.87m in length), original two-tone colour scheme and exclusive interior appointments of this innovative vehicle combine to give it a particularly strong personality. (more…)

  • Suzuki powers into third vitara decade with new flagship Grand Vitara

    Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4-litre five and three-doorSuzuki launched its first Vitara 20 years ago, creating the world’s first compact SUV and tapping into a new market for vehicles that deliver true off-road performance with responsive, fun-to-drive on-road performance. Since then the stylish and versatile SUV has steadily evolved and kept pace with growing demand for good-looking, versatile 4x4s that are as rewarding on the open road as they are motoring off the beaten track. (more…)