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Next Generation Kia Magentis/Optima is Designed to Surprise

Kleo — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:36:26 +0000

The next generation Kia Magentis is set to make its world premiere next month at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. “The next generation of Magentis possesses the power to surprise,” says Peter Schreyer, Kia’s Chief Design Officer. “It’s a car that people will simply not expect from Kia – and that’s exactly what we [...]

Volkswagen Unveils New Polo Vivo in South Africa

Kleo — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:27:32 +0000

For the last 25 years the entry ticket to the Volkswagen brand was the much loved Citi Golf which retired in January 2010. The Polo Vivo is the Volkswagen brand’s new entry-level car in the A0 segment and is more closely aligned to the international Volkswagen brand vision of being the “most innovative volume brand in [...]

Mitsubishi Australia Releases Special Edition Outlander RX

Kleo — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:50:22 +0000

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has announced the release of an Outlander RX special edition model. With unique interior and exterior specifications, the Outlander RX is a stylish new vehicle offering exceptional value for money. Based on the 2010MY LS variant, the RX Outlander adds distinctive features to present a striking appearance. The exterior of the [...]

MINI launches Product Design Competition

Kleo — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:44:47 +0000

In keeping with the brand’s “Creative Use of Space” philosophy, MINI is holding an international design competition to celebrate the launch of the MINI Countryman in suitable style. The competition invites creative people around the world to design potential tools for the unique MINI Centre Rail in the new MINI model. The Centre Rail runs in [...]

AC Schnitzer Type VIII Alloy Wheels for the Spring

Kleo — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:42:13 +0000

Car fans can already start to celebrate Spring 2010, because tuning specialist AC Schnitzer has again added an extraordinary 19″ wheel design to its range. The new AC Schnitzer Type VIII alloy rim in BiColor Finish supplements the Type VIII wheel range, which also includes the Type VIII forged racing rim. The new one-piece wheel has [...]

Cut It Out: Saab’s 900 Goes 100% Recyclable

Kleo — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:40:56 +0000

Do you love Saabs? What about cutting paper and folding it? Then have we got some snazzy news for you: Belgian site I love Saab has some fun for the whole family (or your lonely lunch hour). It provides a downloadable PDF file allowing Saab fans to build a 3D paper model of one of [...]

BMW Group Increases Sales by 14.0% in February

Kleo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:50:11 +0000

The BMW Group once again improved sales volumes substantially in February of this year. A total of 91,758 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce automobiles were delivered to customers (prev. yr. 80,474) – representing an increase of 14.0%. The figure for the year to the end of February was 173,911 units – 15.3% higher than the previous [...]

GPS Company Says People’s No.1 Destination is Wal-Mart, Skynet Takes Note

Kleo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:50:09 +0000

It must have been a slow news day, because mega-newspaper The New York Times has done a report on popular destinations according to GPS searches (and no, it’s not my mom’s house). According to TeleNav, a company whose navigation apps you probably use – I know I do – and can be found on just about [...]

Volkswagen Group is Recruiting Some 6,000 University Graduates And Apprentices Worldwide

Kleo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:46:34 +0000

This year, the Volkswagen Group will be recruiting 3,000 university graduates worldwide, of which one third will be hired in Germany. In addition, 2,900 young people will begin their vocational training with the Group during the current year. The total number of apprentices will top the 10,000 mark for the first time this year. The Group [...]

We Smell a Ringer: Vance & Hines XR1200 spec series set for 2010 debut

Kleo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:57:16 +0000

If you’re into going too fast on two wheels, chances are the name Terry Vance has crossed your radar a time or two. The pilot of Need-for-Speed Duo Vance & Hines spread the word recently from Daytona International Speedway that a new spec series featuring the Harley Davidson XR-1200 will run this year along with [...]