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Citroën C5 Tourer goes on sale on 17 June
The Tourer adds a new dimension - and a lot more space - to the C5 range, as one of the most luxurious ‘estate’ cars in its class. The Tourer features a highly versatile and spacious interior without compromising the C5’s styling. The C5 Tourer boasts an impressive array of driver comforts and innovative touches along with new features tailored to the vehicle’s functional design philosophy. The combination of Citroën’s self-levelling suspensio... [more]
Volvo enhances range for 2009 model year
Enhancements to the Volvo range for the 2009 model year offer customers more choice, more luxury features and technology. All new MY'09 models are available to order now with first customer cars expected in July. A key exterior design change is introduced at model year to the Volvo S40, V50, C70 and C30 by making the Volvo emblem on the tailgate larger and more wide spread; enhancing its visibility and aligning the styling with the all-new Vo... [more]
Most car buyers buy a car without a full understanding of its history, functions or specifications
According to a new fish4cars survey, over half of car hunters (55%) buy a car without a full understanding of its history, functions or specifications: a symptom of the fact that 57% of us admit to feeling totally befuddled when negotiating with car dealers. Interestingly, a huge seven out of 10 (70%) of buyers have purchased a car even though the information they were getting from the car dealer went right over their heads. Although car-sales... [more]
Volkswagen Group reports increased sales revenue and sharp rise in profit
The Volkswagen Group has delivered more vehicles, increased sales revenue and recorded a sharp rise in profit in the first quarter of 2008. The Volkswagen Group delivered 1.57 million vehicles worldwide in the first three months, an increase of 7 percent. Sales revenue grew by 1.4 percent to €27.0 billion. Operating profit rose by 21 percent to €1.3 billion. Profit after tax was €929 million, an increase of approximately 26 percent. “The succ... [more]
Ford introduces Mondeo Titanium X Sport
The Ford Mondeo is extending its premium sporty appeal with the introduction of the Titanium X Sport. Packed with standard equipment and powered by new premium diesel or five-cylinder petrol engines, the new Titanium X Sport is the most desirable Mondeo yet. Created in response to the recent surge in retail demand for top end versions of Mondeo, and available in five-door hatchback and estate body styles, Titanium X Sport models are designed ... [more]
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Car plea over missing paedophile (BBC News)Police hunting for a missing sex offender appeal for information about the car he is believed to be using. |
Real estate: Standing out in the crowd (Florida Today)Villagio del Mar townhomes are three of a kind. "There's nothing like them anywhere," said Ron Wallen, an agent for Pruitt Real Estate on Merritt Island who is marketing the community for W3 Development Group. |
DiNardo dodging car tax at dealership (Connecticut Post)BRIDGEPORT — As the saying goes, two things are certain in life: death and taxes. Now, add a third: real estate developer Sal DiNardo never met a tax he didn't dislike, big or small. |
Beat the fuel hike, buy an electric car! (rediff.com)The initial purchase cost for an electric car may be high, but savings on fuel will help it pay back for itself in just a couple of years, if not faster. |
Former NBA star Johnson has magic touch for real estate (Chicago Tribune)Former L.A. Lakers star has invested his time and money to bring attention to long-ignored urban neighborhoods LOS ANGELES — Earvin "Magic" Johnson, the orchestrator of the Lakers' highflying "Showtime" teams in the 1980s, which netted five NBA championships, has crafted a second career by investing his time and, in many cases, other people's money in long-ignored urban neighborhoods through ... |
Former NBA star builds a second career, and a fortune, in commercial real estate (Austin American-Statesman)Earvin "Magic" Johnson announced his arrival as a businessman 13 years ago, when he took part in an unusual meeting with gang leaders from the Bloods and the Crips. |
Adjusting to a softer real estate market (CNN Money)A big reason that Fiona Saulness has saved as much as she has for retirement is real estate. |
Affordable housing project hits brick wall (The Palm Beach Post)WEST PALM BEACH - In March 2006, when the real estate market was still near its peak, city leaders broke ground on a development they said would give teachers, firefighters and other workers the chance to own a home. |
James Ruppert: Long journeys are wearing on hips and knees, I need a comfortable ride (Independent)David McNamara, 69, is starting to suffer from osteoarthritis. A long car drive can become wearing on the joints. According to his physiotherapist he would be better off in a car with a driving seat that allows him to sit up straight, to ease the pressure on his hips and knees, and is higher off the ground, so it's easier to get in and out. At present David drives a five-year-old 1.6 VW Golf ... |
My love life’s cursed, says girlfriend of Tom Cholmondeley (Times Online)After two years and two months waiting in jail, one of Kenya’s best known white aristocrats finally takes the stand this week to defend himself against charges of murdering a black poacher on his family estate. |
