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Competition Heats Up for Electric Vehicles, Chevy Volt

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:56:49 +0300

By Mil Arcega Competition to produce the most fuel efficient vehicles is shifting into overdrive after General Motors announced triple digit miles-per-gallon ratings for its new hybrid-electric vehicle. Analysts say renewed interest in environmentally sound, ultra-efficient vehicles has opened a myriad of opportunities for manufacturers. One small company in Colorado is convinced it can give the big automakers a run for the money. Video below.

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Photos of All-New Special Edition 2010 Kia Soul revealed

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:07:40 +0300

Limited-Run Special Edition Soul is Another 'New Way to Roll' Kia Motors America (KMA) today rolls out the first all-new special edition for the Soul model line, the 2010 Denim Kia Soul, a unique iteration of the popular urban passenger vehicle that further emphasizes Soul's cutting edge style and youthful, fun character. Matched with impressive fuel economy and safety features standard on all models, the special-edition Denim Soul provides consumers with even more personalization...

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2010 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE - sportiness and handling

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:26:28 +0300

When it first debuted, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano set a new standard in terms of performance that remains a benchmark for new sports car development to this day. Now Ferrari is introducing the new Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE (Handling Gran Turismo Evoluzione) package for the model to further underscore its sportiness and handling. The package includes a modified set-up with stiffer springs and rear anti-roll bar as well as new calibration settings for the magnetorheological shock absorbers...

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Rabbit: among '2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000' by KBB

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:54:00 +0300

Third year in a row for Volkswagen Rabbit Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the Rabbit has once again been named one of the "Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000" by Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), a top rated consumer web-site that provides vehicle pricing and information. The annual accolade acknowledges automakers for producing vehicles that emphasize performance, safety, fuel economy, interior size, and comfort. This year the editors also selected vehicles with a growing...

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Mercedes-Benz New E-Class Addresses Drowsy Driving

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:50:22 +0300

More than 100,000 crashes each year are caused by fatigued drivers Drowsy driving is one of the most vexing problems involving traffic safety with more than 60 percent of working Americans admitting to driving while feeling sleepy and 37 percent to actually falling asleep at the wheel, in the past year according to the 2008 National Sleep Foundation's Sleep in America poll. The all-new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class addresses this growing issue with state-of-the-art drowsy driving technology...

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2010 Kia Soul: On 'Coolest New Cars Under $18,000' of Kbb.com

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:47:18 +0300

Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the all-new 2010 Soul urban passenger vehicle was named to the 2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 list by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information. The Soul joined Kia Motors' ever-expanding lineup in March and was lauded for being cool, affordable ride with a growing emphasis on personality, versatility and technology. "Soul's personality really has made an impact with consumers and the media,...

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG Sports Package

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:17:52 +0300

For the first time, there is an AMG Sports package for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the CL-Class. With revamped AMG bodystyling, attractive 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels and special interior details, both top Mercedes-Benz models can now be made more striking than ever in terms of sportiness. The appealing combination of exclusive equipment features, many of which are not available separately, is proving increasingly popular with customers. The AMG Sports package is now available for...

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2010 Peugeot 5008: setting new benchmarks for compact cars

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:01:01 +0300

With the Peugeot 5008, Peugeot has created a new interpretation of the compact people carrier. This new model combines all the manufacturer's key values but also builds further on the benefits expected by customers in this segment without any adverse effect on the vehicle's road holding. The Peugeot 5008 also introduces a range of cutting edge technologies to further enhance comfort, convenience and driving safety. As a result, the Peugeot 5008 aims to set new benchmarks in the market for...

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2010 Citroen DS Inside Concept: DS3, DS4 and DS5

Sat, 30 May 2009 17:05:17 +0300

Citroen is launching a new line of products to broaden its current range. The new line will consist of three new cars, positioned in the small, medium and large car segments, launched successively from 2010. The Citroen DS Inside concept car and vehicle line are characterised by forthright choices on styling, onroad performance and use. These are accessible objects of desire, cars that stand apart by their creativity, intelligent design and build quality, embodying the very best of Citroen....

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USSR’s first limousines were designed to copy American Buicks

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:33:45 +0300

By Maksim Kondratyev The development of the world car industry has had a number of different eras – from simple vehicles to comfortable luxury cars complete with latest electronic equipment. Sports and elite cars stand out as something special. The USSR used to make elite vehicles for the top administration of the country too. ZIS-101, the first Soviet limousine, used to be assembled in Moscow. Soviet party leaders and statesmen were using big and expensive Buicks during the 1920s...

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Pontiac will be gone by the end of next year

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:56:15 +0300

"Rumors from late last week have come home to roost, and as part of its restructuring efforts, General Motors has just announced that Pontiac will be "phased out by the end of 2010." GM will continue to build its accelerated viability plan around four brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC." In a press conference announcing the decision, GM CEO Fritz Henderson told reporters, "The company does not expect to build Hummers, Saabs and Saturns beyond 2009,"...

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BMW Group reports EBIT of euro 921 million for 2008

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:27:33 +0200

The BMW Group's performance held up well in 2008 despite difficult market conditions. "The BMW Group has been able to make improvements at an operating level in the midst of extremely difficult economic times", stated Reithofer Norbert, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, on Thursday in Munich. "Cost structures have been further optimised and, thanks to rigorous management of free cash flow, the BMW Group is in a very solid financial position", he...

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BMW Group delivers 80,453 vehicles in February

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:26:09 +0200

Against the background of the ongoing global economic and financial crisis, the BMW Group reported a decrease in vehicle deliveries in February, as expected. The company sold 80,453 BMW, MINI und Rolls-Royce brand automobiles worldwide (prev.yr.: 106, 368 / -24.4%) in the month under review. 150,838 (prev.yr.: 199,274 / -24.3%) vehicles were delivered to customers in the first two months of the year. The BMW brand sold 68,803 automobiles (prev.yr.: 90,449 / -23.9%) worldwide over the past...

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Sporting goods: the new Ford Fiesta sportvan

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:02:43 +0200

Ford of Europe is extending its SportVan collection in 2009 with the all-new Fiesta SportVan, reprising the model which launched Ford\'s popular SportVan range three years ago. The new Ford Fiesta SportVan delivers the individual style, practicality and efficiency of the standard Fiesta Van combined with a distinctive, sporty look and a comprehensive list of standard features for even greater comfort, safety and driving fun. Designed to stand out from the crowd, the new Fiesta SportVan...

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Farfus most successful BMW driver in Brazil

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:58:44 +0200

Curitiba, 8th March 2009. On the opening weekend of the 2009 FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), BMW Team Germany’s Augusto Farfus (BR) was the most successful member of the BMW national teams. In the first race of the season the 25-year-old finished fifth in front of his home crowd in Curitiba (BR). In race two, he added sixth place to his tally on a wet track. His team-mate, Jörg Müller (DE), was the man of the second round, in which the 39-year-old drove his BMW 320si...

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