Three-door version with larger front doors and a new rear side window design for a sportier character. Drag coefficient of only 0.31 and coefficient of lift (CLF) of just 0.02 contribute to low fuel consumption. Sports Appearance Package available (depending on market) with special front bumper, side sills and rear roof spoiler (more…)
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New Mazda2 Three-Door and Diesel – Stylish, Sporty and More Affordable
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Statement: Ford Motor Company completes the sale of Jaguar Land Rover to Tata Motors
Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] has today completed the sale of its Jaguar Land Rover operations to Tata Motors.
The sale is the culmination of Ford’s decision last August to explore strategic options for the Jaguar Land Rover business, as the company accelerates its focus on its core Ford brand and “One Ford” global transformation. It also allows Jaguar Land Rover to focus on delivering what is best for its business. (more…) -
Citroen C5 for EMIS
One of the first fleet orders for the new Citroen C5 saloon has just been delivered to Egton Medical Information Systems Ltd (EMIS). The company, one of Citroen’s longest-standing fleet customers, has ordered 15 new C5 1.6HDi and 2.0HDi VTR+ saloons as part of its 90 strong 2008 vehicle purchase programme. (more…) -
Local Volkswagen dealer windrush keeping Berks & Bucks’ disabled mobile
The Windrush Volkswagen Group based in Slough and Maidenhead supplies around 80 cars a year through the Government-run Motability scheme for the disabled.Those receiving the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) at the higher rate are eligible for the scheme, for which Windrush is an official supplier. Motability cars don’t have to be driven by the person to whom they are assigned, who can nominate up to two members of their family or friends to do the driving for them. (more…)
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Saturn Vue And Saturn Sky Win Top Segment Honors In 2008 Auto Pacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
The all-new 2008 Saturn Vue crossover SUV and the 2008 Saturn Sky roadster, which have helped lead Saturn’s aggressive product renaissance, have won their respective segments in the 2008 Auto Pacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSAs). (more…) -
Topping-Out ceremony at the BMW Plant Leipzig
The new buildings at the BMW Plant Leipzig are taking shape – the right point to celebrate the topping-out ceremony, today, 30 May. The high point of the ceremony for the pressing facility and the production building for doors, bonnets and tailgates is raising the topping-out wreath and delivering the topping-out speech. The new Minister President of Saxony, Stanislaw Tillich, Leipzig’s Mayor Burkhard Jung and the President of Leipzig District Administration Walter Christian Steinbach, as well as other representatives from politics and local government celebrated the topping-out ceremony with around 300 employees working on the construction project and other guests. (more…) -
BMW Named Best Of The Best in Total Quality Experience
Reflecting the sentiments of automobile consumers, on May 28 BMW was named the top leader of Strategic Vision’s Total Quality Index™ in the categories of Best Brand and Luxury Utility for its 2008 X5 Sports Activity Vehicle. The San Diego research firm based its Total Quality Experience™ rankings on the ratings received by new vehicle owners in 19 product segments. (more…) -
Life Ball MINI 2008 Auction
The Life Ball MINI is traditionally created by the fashion designer responsible for the fashion show in the opening event – and in 2008, this was the British lingerie label Agent Provocateur. This year, the new MINI Cooper Clubman was selected as the basis for this exclusive, unique design. “The new shape is so reminiscent of the old English Mini police van that we were immediately inspired to create an Agent Provocateur styled interior that you really would want to get banged up in! A classic yet suped up exterior in Agent Provocateur signature pink and black colours complete with pink flashing light and inside…..the most seductive prison cell with hand to wall cuffs and blacked out windows and iron bars”, says Agent Provocateur founder Joseph Corre. (more…) -
Ford Motor Company spends record amount with minority- and women-owned suppliers in 2007
Ford Motor Company North America set a new record in purchasing spend from minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) in 2007. Ford purchased a record $4.2 billion in goods and services from tier one minority-owned suppliers and broke through the billion-dollar barrier by spending $1.2 billion with tier one women-owned suppliers. (more…) -
Mercedes-Benz Delivers 300,000 Units of the New C-Class in the Model’s First Sales Year
In the year since its market launch, the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is continuing the success story of the predecessor model: more than 300,000 customers have purchased either a sedan or station wagon variant of the new model since it’s official introduction on March 31, 2007. “The sedan got off to an excellent start, and since its premiere at dealerships at the end of last year, the new C-Class station wagon has also been enjoying high popularity,” says Dr. Klaus Maier, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars. “Both models, in fact, have posted growth rates of 70 percent on the corresponding periods from the prior year since their respective launches. As a result, the new C-Class has been the worldwide leader in its market segment since the beginning of 2008.” (more…) -
Vauxhall Van Variety appeals to Johnson controls
The ability of Vauxhall to offer a wide variety of van specifications proved particularly appealing to building maintenance specialists Johnson Controls when recently replacing a fleet of 60 vehicles. -
Nissan Launches New Teana Luxury Sedan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the sales launch of the fully redesigned Teana luxury sedan at dealers across Japan.
With its modern styling, impressive ride comfort and thoughtful appointments for all passengers, the Teana has been designed and engineered to provide lasting value in a modern luxury sedan. Teana will be marketed under the tagline of “SHIFT_hospitality,” reflecting its new dimension of hospitality, superb comfort and quiet, roomy interior. (more…)