Category: Auto News

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  • Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions Autumn Sale Results

    1937 Aston Martin 15/98 SportsThe recent auction sale held by Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions, based in Stalbridge, North Dorset, proved that enthusiasts and collectors of all types of historic vehicles, motorcycles, automobilia and railwayana are still willing to invest in their interest, despite the well-publicised credit crunch. (more…)

  • Lexus Lifts The Lid On Is 250C

    Straight from its worldwide debut at the Paris Motor Show, Lexus has revealed the all-new IS 250C coupe/convertible at the 2008 Australian International Motor Show. (more…)

  • A new edition of the SEAT Open Freestyle Circuit begins

    Open Freestyle SEATFor the second consecutive year, SEAT will be the main sponsor of the Open Freestyle Circuit, one of the most significant winter sport competitions with the highest number of followers that attracts the best riders on the international snowboard scene every year. (more…)

  • Nissan Announces Pricing On The 2009 350Z Roadster

    Nissan 350Z RoadsterNissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2009 Nissan 350Z Roadster, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2009 350Z Roadster is available in three well-equipped models, Enthusiast, Touring and Grand Touring – each equipped with a standard VQ35HR 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 306 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque and a choice of 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Enhancements for the 2009 model year include a new Moonlight White exterior color. (more…)

  • Nissan Announces 2009 Sentra Pricing

    2008 Nissan Sentra SE-RNissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2009 Nissan Sentra and Sentra SE-R, which are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. For 2009, both the Sentra and Sentra SE-R receive a new rear trunk lid design, MP3 playback capability and a new Premium Audio Package. SE-R models offer a new optional SE-R Upgrade Package with power sliding glass moonroof and Nissan Intelligent KeyÔ. (more…)

  • Opel Model Year 2009: Cleaner, More Economical and Attractive

    Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEXThe main attraction in Opel model year 2009 is without question the new Insignia. The notchback and hatchback versions will be introduced in November 2008 and the station wagon variant, the Sports Tourer, will follow a few months later. All three models are now available to order. The other model lines were made even more attractive with targeted refinements. (more…)

  • Holden Launches Fuel Saving Technology For V8 Automatic Range

    Holden AFMGM Holden will introduce fuel saving Active Fuel Management (AFM) technology on all its V8 automatic models from January 2009.
    AFM, or cylinder deactivation, enables an eight cylinder vehicle to automatically operate on four cylinders in certain driving conditions, before restoring full power when engine demands increase. (more…)

  • All-new Mazda3 saloon to debut at Los Angeles auto show

    Mazda3Mazda has confirmed that the four-door saloon version of the all-new Mazda3, completely redesigned for the first time in five years, will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 19th November 2008.

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  • Volkswagen models – First choice in safety

    Volkswagen PassatGolf, Jetta, Passat, Eos and Tiguan achieve top scores in demanding US crash tests
    Four Volkswagen models at once were awarded the best grade of “top safety pick” in the most recent publication of the independent US safety institute, “Insurance Institute for Highway Safety”. The models Golf, Jetta, Passat and Eos each earned the best evaluation in their respective categories, thus winning the renowned prize for themselves. Together with this same outstanding safety award presented to the Tiguan in August, these new awards place Volkswagen among the car manufacturers with the most top safety picks. (more…)

  • Hyundai Motor Introduces New High-Performance V6 Lambda RS Engine

    Lambda RS 3.8 EngineHyundai Motor Company’s Powertrain R&D Center at Namyang has developed a new high-performance V6 Lambda RS (Rear wheel drive Sports) engine which will see its first application in the Genesis Coupe to be launched in Korea this month. (more…)

  • Stop (& Start) Press! – Citroen C3 Picasso Showcases Second Generation Stop & Start

    Citroen C3 PicassoCitroën is to launch a second generation of its pioneering Stop & Start technology. Previewed on a striking pearlescent white and orange C3 Picasso at the Paris motor show, the new micro-hybrid system will be introduced in 2010 and will be available on a range of petrol and diesel models. (more…)

  • HAMANN front spoiler 3-pieced for BMW M3 E92 Coupe & M3 E93 Cabriolet

    The new HAMANN front spoiler 3-pieced For assembly on standard front bumper with spoiler edges left & right in Carbon. From now on the new HAMANN front spoiler 3-pieced can be ordered for all current BMW M3 E 92 and M3 E 93 models under the item-no.: 10 090 211. (more…)