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Ford launches special edition Fiesta ST
The Fiesta ST is renowned for its punchy 2.0-litre 150PS engine, sports-tuned steering, lowered and stiffened sports suspension and short-shift, close ratio gearbox. A special edition Ford Fiesta ST packed with extra equipment is set to thrill Fiesta fans across Britain. Priced from £15,000 and called ST 500, it will be limited to just 500 and will be distinguished by unique styling touches and extras. The sporting heritage of the best Fo... [more]
SsangYong cuts parts prices cut by 40 per cent
Costs of owning a SsangYong Kyron, Rexton and Rodius have been slashed with parts prices cut by an average of 40 per cent. And at the same time, menu servicing has been introduced to ensure that costs of ownership remain competitive. A Kyron oil filter has dropped in price from over £30 to £12.68, while Rodius front brake pads are now £39.89 – down from £68.40. A Rexton alternator has been reduced by £100. Lower parts and body panel prices sho... [more]
Peugeot introduces 207 Cielo Special Edition with panoramic glass roof
Peugeot has introduced the 207 Cielo Special Edition. Based on the 207 Sport, the 207 Cielo also benefits from the standard fitment of: * A Cielo panoramic glass roof * Metallic paint * A Bluetooth hands-free phone kit * Cruise control / speed limiter The 207 Cielo will be available in both three door and five door versions and with a choice of two petrol engines, a 1.4 litre 75 bhp unit, or a 1.4 litre VTi 95 bhp. With ... [more]
Volvo announces XC60 pricing and specification
The Volvo XC60 was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March and has already won a UK technology award for its City Safety system, an autobrake collision avoidance system which is a standard feature on this new car. Popularity for the XC60 is building with more than 250 confirmed orders placed so far. Volvo Car UK has announced preliminary prices for the new XC60. This new crossover vehicle combines XC capability with sports coupe styling. ... [more]
Mazda launches Three-Door and Diesel Mazda2 models
One of the keys to Mazda’s growth in Europe has been a strategy of expanding the line-up with exciting vehicles that appeal to an ever-wider group of customers. In less than two years, Mazda has introduced several vehicles, like the high-performance Mazda3 MPS, the power retractable hardtop MX-5 Roadster Coupe and the sports crossover SUV Mazda CX-7. This strategy is now set to continue with the European launch of the first three-door Mazda2. ... [more]
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Kia Motors to sell new hatchback abroad in early 2009 (AFP via Yahoo! News)South Korea's second largest carmaker Kia Motors said Wednesday it would sell a new hatchback model in Europe early next year to boost small-car sales. |
Images Released Of Car Suspected Of Striking Officer (NBC4 Washington, D.C.)Police have released new surveillance photos of a car suspected of striking an officer Sunday night in Laurel. |
Search for information on your favourite model of car, including road tests and news. (CARkeys)Toyota has introduced new diesel versions of its RAV4 SUV and Auris hatchback. Of the two, the RAV4 SR180 is the more dramatic, since it uses Toyota's 175bhp 2.2-litre D-4D turbo diesel engine and is therefore the most powerful model in the range. |
Mitsubishi unveils new car for Dakar. (Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)Mitsubishi launches its latest cross-country rally challenger, the MRX09 [Mitsubishi Rally 'Cross Country' ('X') ]. |
Kia Motors to sell new hatchback abroad in early 2009 (TODAYonline)The South Korea national flag flies in front of the Kia Motors signboard in Seoul. South Korea's second largest carmaker has said it plans to sell a new hatchback model in Europe early next year |
European car sales decline 7.9% in June (MENAFN)European car sales decline 7.9% in June |
European Car Sales Fall on Fuel Cost, Spreading Gloom (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)July 16 (Bloomberg) -- European car sales fell 7.9 percent in June on higher fuel prices and a slump in demand spreading north from Spain and Italy. Japanese automakers led the declines. |
Renault-Nissan Announce New Car to be Built in South Africa (Industry Week)July 18, 2008 -- The Renault-Nissan alliance said on July 18 that it would invest one billion rand (US$132 million) in South Africa to produce two vehicles. |
Volkswagen's Indian car soon (rediff.com)The story about India enticing world auto majors will add another feather in European giant Volkswagen's (VW) cap as it prepares for its first fully-original Indian Volkswagen car, made with the help of expertise provided by Indian engineers and designers. |
European Car Sales Fall on Fuel Cost, Spreading Gloom (Correct) (Bloomberg.com)July 16 (Bloomberg) -- European car sales dropped 7.9 percent last month on higher fuel prices and a slump in demand that spread north from Spain and Italy. |
