15 June 2009, 10:11 AM
The all-new Kia Soul urban crossover has been awarded a 5-Star safety rating (the maximum score) in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results. The Soul’s safety ratings* – with scores of 87% for Adult Occupant Protection, 86% for Child Protection and 86% for Safety Assist equipment – place the Kia among the safest B-Segment sized family cars.
“The latest Euro NCAP result is a major landmark achievement for Kia. This is a superb follow-up to the 5-Star Euro NCAP rating achieved by the Kia cee’d in 2007**. Soul was
15 June 2009, 09:53 AM
Just a year after the celebrations for the Centenary and as ever a synonym of refined technologies and high performance engines, Alfa Romeo announces the marketing from September of the Alfa Romeo MiTo with 1.4 Turbo petrol MultiAir engines, the revolutionary technology developed and patented by FPT – Fiat Powertrain T
15 June 2009, 09:07 AM
Lately, the demand for daytime running lights is getting higher. For better visual look, higher safety and in some cases a statutory, the usage of LED daytime running lights is a need now. For that reason Arden Automobilbau GmbH is showcasing its latest creation for the Range Rover Sport, a DRL set. For this luxury SUV we have developed a special LED-Daytime light which is now an inherent part in the Range Rover Sport AR6 Stronger conversion kit.
The high luminosity of the LEDs ensures to be seen in all weather
12 June 2009, 04:11 PM
They sought each other until they finally met: the fastest female swimmer in the world, Federica Pellegrini, and the new Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic.
The meeting between these two "superb examples of Italian excellence" took place in Verona, where the champion trains by swimming daily in the pool at least 20 kilometers.
To celebrate in the best way possible, the record-breaking woman of international swimming appeared with a beautiful sc
12 June 2009, 03:42 PM
The Golf Plus now also runs on LPG. Thanks to the use of this alternative fuel, a reduction of more than 10% in CO2 emissions and fuel savings of €6.10 per 100 kilometres* in LPG mode could also be achieved, due in part to the reduced German fuel tax in place until 2018. All in all, a solid argument.
With its bi-fuel drive system – which can run on petrol at the flick of a switch – the new Golf Plus lowers consumption and emissions: the 1.6-litre, four-cylinder engine with 72 kW / 98 PS needs an average of 9.8 l
12 June 2009, 01:59 PM
Revolve Technologies, formerly Roush Technologies, will use its debut appearance at Engine Expo in Stuttgart next week as the launch platform for its new formal collaborative technical partnership with Ford Component Sales and Swedish engine management systems specialist, Nira Control AB. The partnership between the three organisations has been established to bring to market a range of fully certified Ford diesel and gasoline engines, being devel
12 June 2009, 09:29 AM
Following the successful launch of the all-new, widely acclaimed 2010 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle in Miami earlier this year, Kia Motors America (KMA) today launched the all-new 2010 Kia Forte compact sedan in Seattle. The Emerald City, known for its innovation and creativity, provides the perfect backdrop for For
12 June 2009, 09:01 AM
The new MOMO Predator black wheel with machined face provides a striking design element for today's popular, smaller vehicles. It is arriving later this month in 15", 16" and 17" sizes in both 4 and 5 lug applications.
11 June 2009, 04:33 PM
Scion announced today that its final limited-production vehicle for 2009, the xD Release Series 2.0 (xD RS 2.0), will be available at dealer showrooms later this month.
The 2009 xD Release Series 2.0 comes exclusively in Electric Wasabi green exterior paint and is also distinguished with unique interior modifications. The xD features a touch screen Pioneer Audio Visual Navigation (AVN) head unit with flash memory, voice recognition, and Bluetooth®. For media player flexibility, the AVN unit c
11 June 2009, 12:48 PM
As a great demonstration of Volkswagen's legendary durability, a 56-year old Transporter van has just achieved a top speed of 102.84 mph and done the quarter mile sprint at the Santa Pod racetrack in a time of 12.65 seconds.
Although this in itself represents a new world record for a non-turbocharged Volkswagen van,
11 June 2009, 11:05 AM
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the sales launch of the all-new Mazda Axela (known overseas as the new Mazda3) in the Japanese market. Mazda’s mainstay model has been fully redesigned and updated with a host of new features, including the ‘i-stop’ engine stop/start system. Sales commence today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Autozam dealers nationwide. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (including sales tax) for the all-new Mazda Axela range from 1,660,000 to 2,678,000 yen. The target sales volume in the J
11 June 2009, 10:46 AM
At the June meeting of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association, Karen Rafferty, Chevrolet Product Marketing Director, today announced the recent production of the 1,500,000th Corvette at GM Bowling Green Assembly.
"The 1.5 millionth Corvette is a great example of how Chevy is America's Brand," Rafferty said. "For nearly 60 years we have built America's Sports Car and this milestone is a solid proof point."
The 1.5 millionth Corvette, built on May 28, is a white convertible 3LT wit
