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Innovative Paint Protection Film From Volkswagen Protects Cars From Minor Damage

Volkswagen Accessories is offering a new protection system for VW models via it’s dealer network Frankfurt/Main / Wolfsburg, 16 September 2008 - Volkswagen Accessories is offering a transparent, perfectly fitting paint protection film for a large number of Volkswagen models via it’s dealers. The film, marketed under the brand name of "V-Protector", offers optimum protection from stone chips, corrosion damage and scratches caused during parking or

Ford Dealers Offer Mountune Performance for Focus ST

Ford is offering Focus ST performance upgrades through a special dealer-fit option. The Mountune Performance package will retail at £1,120 (plus fitting) and consists of a larger intercooler, a high-flow air filter and revised engine calibration. Together, this lifts power output from Ford’s potent 2.5-litre Duratec S

Toyota Camry Comes of Age

The Australian-made Toyota Camry has officially come of age by celebrating its 21st anniversary. Since the first Camry rolled off an Australian assembly line in 1987, more than 1.3 million have been produced in this country. This makes Camry the most successful vehicle Toyota has produced in 45 years of local manufacturing, which began with Tiara in 1963. Camry accounts for more than half the 2.5 million vehicles produced by Toyota in Australia. A production record of 111,891 cars was se

"PROLOGUE…" by Peugeot

A new generation hybrid Derived from the fusion of different worlds, the “PROLOGUE…” concept car lifts a corner of the veil on a new type of vehicle. Anticipating future trends, the “PROLOGUE...” proposes an innovative combination of ideas at a number of different levels: its architecture, its style, its interior ambience, its modularity, its original high-tech equipment and also its new generation hybrid technology. In fact, thanks to this technology, this 147kW (200 bhp) car offers unexpec

Spectacular ZR1 heads upgraded 2009 Corvette line-up

The 2009 Corvette range continues to turn dreams into reality. The traditional Corvette V8-formula has expanded into a range of new Corvette models delivering yet more power, passion, precision and style. The 6.2-litre Corvette C6, the 7.0-litre Z06 and the stunning, supercharged Corvette ZR1 all combine extremely high

CTS Sport Wagon extends Cadillac's design-driven Renaissance

Unveiled against a backdrop of automotive fine art at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the new Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon showcases a dramatic design that brings the wagon body style to new markets. Following its debut in California, the CTS Sport Wagon will be seen in European Cadillac dealerships during the summer of 2009. Like other historic Cadillac designs, the new CTS Sport Wagon has an unmistakable and dynamic presence. Dramatic styl

Acura Announces Pricing For All-New 2009 TL

Acura today announced pricing for the all-new 2009 TL performance luxury sedan that will go on sale at Acura dealerships nationwide on September 24th, with all-wheel-drive models planned for sale in November. For the first time ever in an Acura vehicle, the newly redesigned TL will be available with a choice of two different VTEC® engines while also offering both front wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive (TL SH-AWD®) models. MSRP pricing for the 3.5-liter V-6 equipped TL is $34,955 and the TL with Technology Packa

Porsche Gives First Official Peek of its New Panamera

Rather than rolling to the starting line—as is befitting a Porsche sports car—the new Panamera Gran Turismo is rolling into the public limelight for the first time on a new website. Starting today, and marking the long-awaited product marketing roll out of this Porsche model line, Panamera Online Magazine will off

2009 Citroen C4

Citroën’s dynamic C4 range is now more alive with technology than ever before. An exciting new look gives the popular model even more appeal with new exterior and interior styling, updated equipment, body colours and wheel designs, as well as the introduction of two new low CO2, fuel efficient, petrol engines co-developed with BMW. HDi models will also be available with new low-rolling resistance Michelin tyres for improved fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Changes to the exterior focus on

Spyker Introduces Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85

Spyker Cars N.V., manufacturer of exclusive premium sports cars, proudly presents the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 the road version of its GT2 LeMans car.The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 will be built as a limited edition of 24 units maximum, and will be available in both left and right hand drive. Production of the LM85 commences this quarter. The LM85 is an advanced mid-engine, two-seat sports car. It is characterized by a lightweight all aluminium body construction and an uncompromising engineering package. The po

Honda Celebrates 'Red H' With Type R Drivers' Club

Honda has invited Type R owners from across the UK to a special celebration event at Brands Hatch on 21 September. Hundreds of Civics, Integras and Accords – all wearing the famous ‘Red H’ badge – are expected at the final round of the British Touring Car Championship, to pay homage to the rev-happy performance badge.

Fiat Professional at the Hanover International Motor Show 2008

The 62nd edition of the Hanover International Motor Show will be held from 25th September to 2nd October 2008; the Hanover event is the most important European motor show for trucks and commercial vehicles. The event will gather together in the German city professionals and major vehicle manufacturers of the sector. The vehicle manufacturers participating will include Fiat Group Automobiles with the Fiat Professional brand that has always played