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Car Makes

  • Toyota Auris TR now available with 1.4 D-4D 90 engine

    Toyota has doubled the diesel choice in its Auris TR range with the introduction of its lightweight, economic 1.4 D-4D 90 engine to the line-up. Lightweight, smooth and highly efficient, the unit delivers strong fuel economy and low emissions.

    It takes the engine choice in the best-selling TR grade to four, joining the 1.4 VVT-i and 1.6 VVT-i petrol units and the 2.0 D-4D 130 diesel. (more…)

  • China’s Brilliance ships first BS4 sedans to Germany

    brillianceBrilliance Auto, BMW’s partner in China, said on Thursday it has shipped its first BS4 compact sedans to Germany, as it steps up its supply of domestically developed Chinese cars to that fiercely contested market. (more…)

  • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV to be unveiled at 2008 Moscow Motor Show

    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will unveil its new Pajero Sport*1 SUV model at the Moscow Auto Salon 2008 (The Moscow Motor Show) to be held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow between August 26 and September 7 (opens to the public on August 29). The new Pajero Sport will be phased in selected regions*2 such as Russia, the ASEAN area, the Middle East, Latin America and Oceania starting in the fall this year. (more…)

  • Ford Flex And The Nascar Guy

    As a chassis development engineer for Ford Racing, Jamail was largely responsible for reviving the Ford NASCAR race program in 1999. And as a vehicle dynamics engineer for Flex, Jamail is on the team charged with ensuring this daring new seven-passenger crossover delivers in driving dynamics. (more…)

  • BMW goes into the model year 2009

    BMW Group further extends its leading position in the reduction of fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels – 23 models with a CO2 level of maximum 140 grams/kilometre – 23 models fulfil the exhaust emissions norm EU5 as of autumn 2008, new BMW 330d with BMW BluePerformance Technology even at EU6 level. (more…)

  • India: Jetta – Market Launch

    Wide selection: three equipment lines and two engines
    DSG dual clutch transmission offered
    Today, in Mumbai, Volkswagen begins market introduction of the Jetta in India. The sedan – eight million of which have been sold since 1979 – will be available in three versions. At market launch the innovative 6-speed DSG dual clutch transmission will be offered. Other comfort and convenience features round out the program. (more…)

  • A City Limousine Service at Forte dei Marmi, for an exclusive Summer

    A unique holiday for 2 million tourists with a private chauffeur in the new Lancia Musa Poltrona Frau
    Today at Forte dei Marmi, Olivier Francois, Managing Director of Lancia Automobiles, and Umberto Buratti, Mayor of Forte dei Marmi, presented the “Forte dei Marmi Vip Service” programme, organised with the brand new Lancia Musa Poltrona Frau city limousine. (more…)

  • Kia bares more Soul at the BIMS

    Kia Motors has put more of its Soul on show with the release of new official images of its segment-busting model at the British International Motor Show.

    Kia is releasing the photographs of the fun and design-conscious Soul as it also brings the three stunning SOUL concept cars to its display in London. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Builds Factory in Tennessee, USA

    Initial stage of construction in Chattanooga to create capacity for 150,000 vehicles. Prof Winterkorn says Volkswagen is resolutely accessing US market. (more…)

  • 2009 All-New KIA Borrego

    Having made its global debut earlier this year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Kia Motors America (KMA) today officially launched the 2009 Borrego midsize SUV.  Borrego is one of the first production offerings based off of the new design direction Kia continues to unveil through concept vehicles including the Kue, KND-4, Kee and KOUP.  Given a straightforward and clean look, Borrego is intended for those who enjoy an active yet uncomplicated lifestyle. (more…)

  • New Features Make Epica the Smart Choice

    GM Holden’s value-packed mid-size Epica sedan just got even better with the introduction of a new fuel efficient four-cylinder diesel engine plus six-speed automatic transmission with Active Select, Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) and six airbags standard across the range. (more…)

  • Hartge Classic 2 Brilliant wheel sets for the X5 (E70)

    HARTGE CLASSIC 2 BRILLIANT wheel set
    10.5 x 22″ offset 33 with 285 / 30 ZR 22 Pirelli Scorpion front
    12 x 22″ offset 25 with 335 / 25 ZR 22 Pirelli Scorpion rear
    (incl. wheel arch extensions) (more…)