KIA CROSS GT CONCEPT TO BE UNVEILED AT CHICAGO SHOW

KIA CROSS GT Concept - Teaser image Just ahead of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, Kia Motors America is revealing a sneak peek of its next stunning concept, the Cross GT.Inspired by nature, driven by technology, the Cross GT hints at the future of Kia's design language in the form of a premium Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) that is larger than the new 2013 Sorento.[Source : KIA]...

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VAUXHALL ADDS POTENT NEW BITURBO ENGINE TO ZAFIRA TOURER RANGE

Vauxhall ZAFIRA TOURERPowerful 2.0-litre 195PS BiTurbo diesel engineFlagship diesel broadens Zafira Tourer engine portfolioPriced from £27,685 on-the-roadAvailable to order now with first deliveries in springFollowing in the tyre tracks of the Astra and Insignia BiTurbo models, Vauxhall has introduced state-of-the-art, sequential twin-turbo diesel technology to the Zafira Tourer range.Powered by 2.0-litre 195PS diesel engine, the Zafira Tourer BiTurbo...

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Ssangyong Korando S petrol: $23,990 SUV ends diesel-only local strategy

The Ssangyong Korando S petrol has launched in Australia, introducing a new low-cost entry-level variant to the compact SUV range and ending the South Korean manufacturer�??s long-running diesel-only local strategy. Priced from $23,990 driveaway, the petrol-powered Ssangyong Korando S undercuts the base model Korando diesel by $2300, making it one of the cheapest SUVs on the market. While the bargain basement Chery J11 is untouchable...

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FAB DESIGN EMPEROR II – JOYFUL TO LOOK AT, ON CITY STREETS AND OFF-ROAD

2013 FAB DESIGN Emperor IIFAB DESIGN presented its first interpretation of the Porsche Cayenne already at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011. Building on the success of this model, the Swiss customization specialist unveiled its latest version at the Auto Salon that meets and exceeds all expectations – the EMPEROR II. More dynamic, more luxurious, and more sophisticated than its predecessor. A dream car for those with the highest demands on driving pleasure...

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WORLDWIDE SALES OF SUZUKI SWIFT REACH THREE MILLION UNITS

Suzuki SWIFT Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that cumulative worldwide sales of Suzuki's Swift compact car, which was originally launched as a world strategic model in 2004, reached three million units in January this year (eight years and two months since the start of sales in 2004).  The Swift reflects Suzuki's expertise in the compact car sector and its dedication to creating models which are sporty, stylish and fun to...

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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 to launch in April with new entry model

The entry-level� Volkswagen Golf 77TSI� will be ditched when the all-new seventh-generation small car arrives here in late April. �??We�??ve created a new entry model [and] added a lot of equipment,�?� confirmed Volkswagen Australia Group managing director Anke Koeckler. �??I can�??t say anything [more] at this stage.�?� General manager of marketing, Jutta Friese, did however confirm that the 77TSI would not be retained in the range,...

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MAZDA TO BUILD TRANSMISSION PLANT IN THAILAND

Mazda SKYACTIV-DRIVE Transmission HIROSHIMA, Japan : January 30, 2013 - Mazda Motor Corporation will construct a transmission plant with an annual production capacity of approximately 400,000 units in the Chonburi Province of Thailand representing an investment of 26 billion yen. Mazda has decided to establish the plant in order to respond to increasing demand for models featuring SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and to strengthen its global production footprint....

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Audi RS5 Review

The updated Audi RS5 has seen its price cut by $13,900 to $161,400 but it still carries enormous weight on its shoulders. It sits just one level below the mighty Audi R8 supercar and competes head to head with the iconic BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupes. But is it a match for its direct rivals? The answer to that question is an absolute �??yes�??. Nonetheless, it�??s hard to imagine another segment where the three main choices...

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Bentley Mulsanne bringing new luxury features to Geneva

The Bentley Mulsanne will benefit from a number of new luxury features when the enhanced flagship sedan debuts at the Geneva motor show in March. The Mulsanne�??s new Comfort Specification package adds headrests with manually adjustable wings (similar to those on an aeroplane), new footrests, loose cushions trimmed with the same tanned leather as the seats and filled with fine duck down, and a new rear-door armrest storage compartment...

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BMW and Toyota confirm details of sports car, hydrogen partnership

BMW and Toyota have revealed more details of the partnership that will see the two global automotive giants collaborate on a pair of new sports cars and technology for a range of next-generation hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles. Having signed a memorandum of understanding in July, BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have now signed binding agreements aimed at a long-term collaboration between the two companies. The first...

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LOTUS F1 TEAM E21 UNVEILED AT ENSTONE

2013 Lotus E21The Lotus F1 Team E21 has been unleashed from the team’s Enstone base in Oxfordshire, England. Revealed to team partners on site, streamed live on YouTube and broadcast live on Sky Sports News in the UK, the E21 will contest the 2013 FIA Formula 1 World Championship with drivers Kimi Räikkönen (E21 n°7) and Romain Grosjean (E20 n°8).With only limited changes to the technical and sporting regulations from 2012, the E21 continues the...

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NISSAN JUKE NISMO - MANUFACTURED IN THE UK

Nissan Juke Nismo - manufactured in Sunderland PlantProduction of the new Nissan Juke Nismo at the company's state-of-the-art factory in Sunderland, UK, is now well underway.The highly experienced engineering and manufacturing teams have integrated the first of the new Nismo models into the existing production line. Thanks to Nissan's advanced assembly operation, it's a seamless process with no special day-to-day provisions or delays.The bold design...

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