15 July 2009, 10:19 AM
Lexus IS 250C will come to market with three model grades, starting at a sharp $79,900* for the Prestige model. The Sports and Sports Luxury models will retail for $84,900* and $99,900* respectively.
Lexus Australia Chief Executive John Roca said that IS 250C is a welcome addition to the Lexus range. "The luxury convertible market is highly competitive and IS 250C brings a new look and approach to the segment, one that we believe will resonate
15 July 2009, 10:00 AM
Last year’s successful launch of the new SEAT Ibiza was very prominent at the 2009 Premios Eventoplus gala, which took place last week in Madrid. SEAT’s different Ibiza events won three awards out of the four categories they were nominated in -- Best Product Presentation, Best Decoration and Best Promotional Event.
15 July 2009, 09:34 AM
For many years the chopper motorcycle has summed-up a particular breed and passion of two-wheeled cool. Many are home-built machines - some made to quite basic specifications. But with the VT1300CX you can have all the presence and pose of a chopper, but with the reassurance of Honda’s enviable style and build quality.
The VT1300CX is a whole new breed of cruiser, showing Honda’s wild side and playing on the popular chopper genre. The machine is powered by a 1312cc 52-degree fuel-injected V-twin found in the pop
14 July 2009, 02:46 PM
The versatile Qubo mini-MPV is the latest in Fiat’s range to benefit from eco:Drive, the in-car system that can save fuel and reduce emissions. eco:Drive, which allows drivers to download a record of their driving style from car to computer with a USB memory stick, and learn how to reduce their impact on the environment, is already available on other Fiat cars, including 500, 500C, Grande Punto and Bravo.
Launched by Fiat in 2008, the free-of-charge, award-winning system helps motorists understand the impact of
14 July 2009, 02:05 PM
The opening of the BREAD & BUTTER – trade show for selected brands – and its return to Berlin was celebrated by 3,500 international exhibitors and trade visitors on July 1st, 2009 at the packed Columbia hall. Leading brands such as Ed Hardy and Christian Audigier were present with exhibition displays. The cream of the crop of the fashion scene were in attendance, providing an appropriate setting for the edo competition LP710 Limited Edition, which was displayed at the Ed Hardy stand, framed with gold glitter.
14 July 2009, 01:35 PM
Kia Motors has today released the first pictures of new cee’d, revealing a much improved and updated look including the new ‘family face’ of the brand. This mid-life change unusually includes sheet metal changes to the bonnet plus alterations to the bumper, grille and light clusters.There have been some enhancements to the interior too in terms of specification and design including a more intuitive centre console and upgraded audio system including Bluetooth connectivity.
Paul Philpott, Managing Director Kia Mot
14 July 2009, 12:57 PM
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the development of a Dual Injector system designed to improve fuel efficiency in small-displacement gasoline engines. The new fuel delivery system, the first of its kind in the world*1, uses an injector for each port rather than one per cylinder - speeding up fuel vaporization, reducing the amount of unburned fuel and reducing hydrocarbon emissions. Nissan will introduce the new system in production vehicles starting early in fiscal 2010.
While most curr
14 July 2009, 12:44 PM
Nissan North America, Inc. announced pricing for the all-new 2010 Nissan 370Z™ Roadster, which goes on sale in September at Nissan retailers nationwide. The 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster is offered in four models. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) start at $36,970 USD for the 370Z Roadster 6MT and $38,270 USD for the 370Z Roadster 7AT. Also offered are two Touring models, which add a 6CD Bose® audio system, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone S
14 July 2009, 11:20 AM
In September 2007, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot unveiled a concept car which was the talk of the show: the 308 RCZ. The exceptional levels of interest expressed at the show convinced Peugeot that they had to turn this concept car into a commercial reality. However, in doing so, the transformation from dream to reality would require real determination, daring and a lot of inventiveness.
Peugeot’s stylists and engineers worked together to ensure that the final production vehicle was ful
14 July 2009, 10:52 AM
ABT Sportsline has now been customising vehicles for five decades - and right on time for the Anniversary, the Allgau Company is presenting the new, sixth GTI. Sporty and fast "Golfs" in particular have carried these three letters since 1976. ABT was the place to go for everyone who wanted even more dynamic and driving fun from the very beginning. The latest generation of the compact sports car also bears the magic abbreviation, and of course it is now available in a breathtaking ABT version. Th
14 July 2009, 10:24 AM
The VW Scirocco is a unique and beautiful car, no matter from which perspective. It is really hard to make optical improvements on a car that already have stellar look. But JMS team has managed to upgrade the unique vehicle without changing its character.
The first Scirocco add-on is a special coil over kit from H&R (1069 Euro) which lowers the front with 55mm and the back with 45mm. The H&R coil over kit not only enhances the sporty look, but improves the driving dynamics also.
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14 July 2009, 09:06 AM
Advanced twin turbochargers rev up the power of the new 3.5-liter EcoBoost™ V-6 engines that will be available on several vehicles, including the 2010 Ford Flex, later this summer.
Customers already are excited that the lighter-weight, all-aluminum 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 delivers the power of a high-powered V-8 engine while maintaining V-6 fuel economy. Extensive testing of the powertrain ensures that the EcoBoost engine meets customer demands
