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Nissan Micra C+C

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the new Micra C+C will go on sale at dealers across Japan beginning on July 23. This unique, limited volume "coupe/convertible," imported from Europe, has been modified for the Japanese market. The Micra C+C is noted for its power-retractable glass roof that opens or closes at the touch of a button in about 22 seconds. With the roof closed, the car has a stylish appearance suggestive of a hardtop coupe. With the top down, the Micra C+C offers the op

Nissan March

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has launched a revised version of the popular March, which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide. The enhancements to the new March include exterior and interior refinements, new user-friendly features such as Intelligent Key, an available Aero Style Package and a special "Plus navi HDD" model. A Refined Exterior and Interior Among the many refinements made to the March, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this model year, are a restyled front end appear

Nissan Dualis

Nissan Dualis, the new mid-sized crossover, is off to a strong start with more than 5,000 units ordered within its first week of introduction. Customers’ response to the Dualis, which went on sale across Japan from May 23, has outperformed expectations with the initial sales more than double the targeted 2,000 units per month. Dualis is a unique crossover vehicle that combines the sportiness of a hatchback with the spaciousness of an SUV. The crossover appeals to customers with its stylish ex

Fiat 500

Enter the new 500, the manifesto of the ‘new Fiat’, a model that represents to all intents and purposes the materialisation of a new approach, of new brand strategies, and a different approach to the car. Exactly 50 years after the launch of the first edition of the model, which was to become an icon of Italian motoring and of an entire period of history, Fiat is accelerating into the future. Anyone could re-edit the 500, because its shape is part of our collective memory. Some industrial obj

A.R.T. Mercedes-Benz X64

Among the big and powerful, ART is accompanying the new GL from Mercedes-Benz on its triumphal march. The Nuremberg tuning specialists have developed a comprehensive program of components for upgrading this vehicle. The familiar sports-like elegance of the ART design offers this vehicle a host of customizing options. The ART Aerodynamics set for the front and rear lends a more muscular contour to the series lines. This piece of sculpted masculinity is made to look even mightier with the generous

Mazda Spiano XS

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that updated Spiano micro-mini models, known for their friendly exteriors and comfortable interior cabins, are on sale from today at Mazda Autozam, Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan. The models offer newly designed seat and door trim fabric, an improvement which gives the interiors a fresh new atmosphere. The XS grade has a new chrome front grille, and the Spiano GS includes newly added split rear seats. The sales target volume for th

Mazda AZ-Wagon

Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the launch of freshened models in the Mazda AZ-Wagon micro-mini range, which has already won high praise for its “space utility wagon” concept. The upgraded models go on sale today and are available at Mazda Autozam, Mazda, and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan. Improvements have been made to the AZ Wagon’s interior and exterior quality levels. Depending on the model, new seat upholstery and door trim, Mazda’s advanced keyless entry & st

AC Schnitzer S3 Cabrio

A Convertible provides the ultimate for the senses: Where can you experience driving more directly than in an open car, with the wind gently emphasising the acceleration, the acoustic muscle play of the engine teasing your ears, and a breathtaking silhouette reflected in every shop window. The new BMW 3-series Convertible, a complete car with folding hard top, stimulates the automotive pleasure centre without setting reason aside. When you've had one taste, you soon long for more - for example t

Renault Twingo

Renault Twingo will go on sale on 15 June 2007, the first new vehicle release in an extensive range renewal programme under the Renault Commitment 2009 plan. New Twingo targets a broader, more international customer base than its predecessor, and there’s even a right-hand-drive model for the UK market. New features include a benchmark-setting 1.5 dCi diesel engine and a high-appeal design, with the emphasis on dynamism for the GT version, and on practicality and robustness for the other versi

Hyundai H-1

The H-1 (Domestic name: Starex), Hyundai's all-new business van, was introduced to members of the media on May 25th in Kyungju, South Korea. The vehicle is available in commercial (cargo) and passenger versions and fitted with the 2.5 Common Rail Diesel Injected A engine. In addition to a Euro-IV compliant engine and turbocharged intercooled engine, Hyundai now offers a gasoline powerplant option, the 2.4-liter Theta engine which delivers 175ps and 23.2kg.m of torque. Theta can propel the new

Kia Picanto

Kia Motors Corporation has confirmed that the newly upgraded 2007 Kia Picanto will make its world premiere at the 34th Salon Internacional del Automovil in Barcelona, Spain on 7 June. Kia’s design teams in Korea and Europe have revisited the company’s smallest car, preserved its ‘young, sporty and friendly’ spirit, and evolved the new 2007 Picanto – a car with more glamorous looks, an upgraded interior and higher quality audio equipment. Attractively refreshed and restyled to be ‘more rounded

Roush F-150 Nitemare

With the introduction of the 2007 ROUSH Nitemare F-150 there are destined to be plenty of other pickup drivers having nightmares about this limited-to-100 edition hauler after watching it blow by them on roads across America. The 2007 ROUSH Nitemare is a menacing tone-on-tone, 445-horsepower beast. Based on the standard cab version of the F-150, the power-to-weight ratio will ensure that this monster has plenty of haul. Under the hood is the famous ROUSHchargerTM which boosts the 5.4L, 3 v