By adding an available manual transmission to the TL SH-AWD® model, Acura will further up its game for performance minded TL drivers who prefer the winding route over the direct route, Acura announced today. Available next fall for the 2010 model year, will be a TL SH-AWD® with 6-speed manual transmission and numerous modifications to enhance vehicle dynamics. (more…)
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2010 Acura TL to Offer All-New Manual Transmission
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New Audi models for Real Madrid and AC Milan
Ronaldinho, Gianluca Zambrotta, Fabio Cannavaro, Rafael van der Vaart, Andrij Shevchenko or Ruud van Nistelroy – the family of Audi drivers has been expanded by prominent members galore these days. AUDI AG handed over the new “company cars” to the players of its partner clubs Real Madrid and AC Milan. (more…) -
Four world premiers for Kia at Paris motor show
Seven versions of the all-new Kia Soul urban crossover passenger car will star in a special ‘Soul World’ as the new segment-busting vehicle makes its world debut at the Paris Mondial de l’Automobile from 2 October 2008. (more…) -
New state-of-the-art wind tunnel helps shape efficient Volvo cars
One of the world’s most advanced wind tunnels is Volvo’s new tool in the quest to lower fuel consumption and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Volvo Car Corporation is the first car manufacturer to own a wind tunnel that fully simulates the airflow around and underneath the car’s body, combined with wheel rotation on a flat road surface. (more…) -
F-Series Super Duty Adds New Harley-Davidson and Cabela’s Edition Pickups
The 2009 F-Series Super Duty line of trucks, the industry’s most capable full-size heavy-duty work trucks, come equipped with even more capability, thanks to new standard features and offers even more choice with two new packages – a Cabela’s FX4 for the outdoor enthusiast and for the first time, a Harley-Davidson™ F-450 pickup. (more…) -
1975 – 2008: The history of the Golf GTI
The Volkswagen Golf GTI was unveiled in 1975 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The UK market had to wait a further two years for vehicles to arrive – 1977 saw 34 examples, all of them left hand drive, sold in the GTI’s first tentative year. (more…) -
Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2009 QX56
Infiniti announced pricing on the 2009 Infiniti QX56 full-size luxury SUV, which is on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. Following extensive revisions for the 2008 model year, the 2009 QX56 features a new exterior color, Deep Garnet, and the addition of an automatic locking door function. (more…) -
Pontiac G8 Shortlisted for North American Car of the Year
The Australian-made Pontiac G8 has been shortlisted for the prestigious North American Car of the Year (COTY) award in 2009.
Pontiac G8 is one of 14 semi-finalists for the esteemed award with the winner to be determined by a jury of 47 leading automotive journalists.The vehicle has also been selected for three other North American COTY programs by leading U.S. automotive magazines. Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year”, Car and Driver’s “The Ten Best” and Automobile Magazine’s “Automobile All Stars” are all entry by invitation only.
Built at GM’s Holden Vehicle Operations in Elizabeth, South Australia, exports of the Pontiac G8 to the United States commenced early in 2008.
With the North American automotive market the largest and most competitive in the world, the Pontiac G8 faced a high level of competition to be shortlisted for each award.
The nominations reinforce the global appeal of vehicles designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia.
This is the latest in a series of international accolades for vehicles built at Holden’s Elizabeth plant in South Australia.
In 2004, the Pontiac GTO was shortlisted for the North American COTY. In 2006, WM Chevrolet Caprice won the Best Luxury Car at the Autocar Middle East Awards, and the VE Commodore was nominated for the prestigious World Car of the Year Awards, the only Australian-made car among the award’s 28 nominees.
The North American COTY will be announced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2009. Other contenders include Audi A4, BMW 1 Series, Cadillac CTS-V and Jaguar XF.
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Honda Civic GX Provides Gasoline Alternative with Natural Gas
Based on the Honda Civic LX Sedan, the Civic GX runs on inherently-clean natural gas and produces near zero emissions, earning it the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) “greenest vehicle” title for five consecutive years. (more…) -
All-New Fiesta Van Leads Ford Line-Up at 2008 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show
The all- new Ford Fiesta Van makes its public debut at the 2008 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, bringing practicality, style and fun to the European light commercial vehicle segment. (more…) -
Alfa Romeo at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show
Essential style capable of conveying strong emotions, engineering that is always at the cutting edge – plus superlative road holding and driving satisfaction: these are the qualities that have always set Alfa Romeo apart in the world motoring scenario. (more…) -
Lancia at the 2008 International Paris Motor Show
The Lancia stand at this year’s Paris Motor Show represents a departure from previous motor shows as it is decorated in the style of a haut couture shop, though it still retains the main distinctive traits of the Lancia brand experience. (more…)
