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Range Rover: New 2WD option for the new compact Range Rover in 2011
(28/05/2010)

Land Rover has announced that it will introduce a 2WD option (in addition to the 4WD derivative) for the new compact Range Rover. On sale in 2011, the 2WD vehicle will emit less than 130 g/km of CO2 – making it the lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever. Phil Popham, Land Rover managing director said: "Land Rover has announced that the all-new compact Range Rover will be available in 2WD. This is good news for the company and for our customers. A 2WD option is just one way in which ... [more]

R8 GT : 33 examples of the new Audi R8 GT will become available to order in the summer
(12/05/2010)

The new Audi R8 GT is a distillation of the celebrated R8 V10 formula into an even more concentrated and potent form. Through an engine upgrade to 560PS, and the use of even more intensively weight optimized alternatives to many body and mechanical components, the 100kg lighter R8 GT is able to deliver even more breathtaking pace and handling poise. A total of 33 examples of the most extreme road-going R8 to date will become available to order in the summer at an OTR price of £142,585. The R8... [more]

RAV4: Toyota's RAV4 gets a fresh new look for 2010
(08/03/2010)

Unveiled at the Geneva motor show, Toyota’s RAV4 is getting a fresh new look for 2010, with a redesign that blends contemporary urban style with the durability for which Europe’s original recreational compact SUV is renowned. The 2010 RAV4 has an all-new front-end treatment that not only looks good, but is also more aerodynamically efficient. A wider grille, with horizontal bars and chrome accents displays the new Toyota family look that has been established on the latest Avensis, Verso and A... [more]

RAV4: Japanese off-roaders are least likely to let you down
(19/01/2010)

Warranty Direct has revealed the most and least reliable pre-owned 4x4 and SUV cars on the market. The analysis is based on Warranty Direct’s database of 150,000 policies on cars between three and eight years old. The highest-placed European car is the newer incarnation of perennial 4x4 favourite, Land Rover’s Freelander, which has traditionally fared badly in Warranty Direct’s studies. Honda’s CR-V was revealed as the off-roader least likely to let you down, followed by the Suzuki Grand Vita... [more]

Roox: Roox minicar goes on sale at Nissan dealers
(04/12/2009)

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd has announced the release of the Roox minicar. The name Roox was coined from “room” and “max” to convey its exceptionally roomy interior. The most distinctive features of the new Nissan Roox are its spacious interior, elegant design and convenient features, such as the double sliding rear doors that provide for convenient entry and exit and a large, low-floor height luggage space. While Roox’s comfortable family car cabin is designed to change people’s impression of... [more]

RCZ Coupe: Peugeot reveals new RCZ Coupé at MPH show
(05/11/2009)

The MPH show in November will be the stage for the UK premiere of Peugeot’s exciting new RCZ Coupé. Visitors to this year’s MPH The Prestige & Performance Motor Show will be among the first people in the UK to get access to Peugeot’s stunning RCZ Coupé. Recently launched at the Frankfurt Motor show in September, the car has not been seen before in the UK. The white Peugeot RCZ Coupé will be one of the star attractions of the show and is the first of the next generation of Peugeot cars, the... [more]


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Obama: Bailout saved U.S. auto industry
DETROIT — A year after the government's big auto-industry bailouts, President Barack Obama on Friday trumpeted increased car sales and progress on battery-powered vehicles as a beacon of success in his administration's battle to revive the U.S. economy.

Obama: Auto bailouts saved industry, jobs
DETROIT—A year after the government’s big auto-industry bailouts, President Barack Obama on Friday trumpeted increased car sales and progress on battery-powered vehicles as a beacon of success in his administration’s battle to revive a hurting U.S. economy.

Obama hails auto bailout as good news in Michigan
A year after the government's big auto-industry bailouts, President Barack Obama on Friday trumpeted increased car sales and progress on battery-powered vehicles as a beacon of success in his administration's battle to revive a hurting U.S. economy. But his upbeat assessment can't mask daunting challenges for U.S. automakers and painfully high unemployment.

Argentina car industry recession-proof
The car industry in Argentina has remained immune to the global economic crisis, maintaining an increase both in sales and in productions this year.

Penske: Fleet sales powering auto industry's sales increase
While auto sales have rebounded since last year's downturn, that surge is being driven by fleet sales to rental companies and other businesses, said Roger Penske, CEO of Penske Automotive Group.

Obama touts comeback of auto industry
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CREA cuts home sales forecast
Canadian home sales will decline 1.2% this year, not increase as previously forecast, the industry group said on Friday, but average prices should increase more than it forecast earlier

Obama says U.S. auto industry 'growing strong' after bailout
President Barack Obama, speaking at auto plants here Friday, praised the recovery of the embattled U.S. auto industry and celebrated the tough choices he says made a comeback possible.

Analysts expect rebound in July car sales
Surprisingly, consumers are heading to dealerships despite the lack of incentives from auto makers.

Weekly Address: President Obama Hails Successes of the Restructuring of the Auto Industry, Calls on GOP Leaders to ...
WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Obama praised the successes of the auto industry restructuring.  When his administration decided to invest in the American car companies, some said such a move was bound to fail.  But since GM and Chrysler have emerged from bankruptcy, the auto industry has added 55,000 jobs – the strongest growth in 10 years – and for the first time since 2004, all ...





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