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Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont in Paris

Following the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Eau Rouge, automobile manufacturer Carlsson, a firm that specializes in refinements for Mercedes Benz, has introduced its next limited edition luxury car: the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont. Conceived in collaboration with the leather and lifestyle brand Etienne Aigner AG and developed by the Carlsson engineers, this luxury limousine, produced in an exclusive small series, catches the mood of an international clientele precisely. Inside the car the fine leather fittings, o

2010 Acura TSX V-6 Debuts at Chicago Auto Show

Acura debuted an all-new V-6 model for its TSX sports sedan line-up at the Chicago Auto Show today. Scheduled to go on sale this summer, the 2010 TSX V-6 will be equipped with a powerful 3.5-liter engine, exclusive suspension tuning, larger diameter wheels and additional enhancements. "The automotive market may be slowing down, but not Acura," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "With improved acceleration and handling, the new 280 horsepower V-6 adds even more sport to the already sporty nature of

ABT Sportsline is official outlet partner of KTM X-BOW

The cult X-BOW of the Austrian motorbike manufacturer KTM and ABT Sportsline are now together. This is because the unique sports motorbike is now available from the exclusive Allgäu tuner. As a large outlet partner, the tuner professionals take on not just the sale of the X-BOW, but also all the service work on the veh

Suzuki At The Geneva Motor Show

The Suzuki Motor Corporation will use this year’s Geneva International Motor Show to present the next steps in their eco strategy. At their stand number 4251, in hall 4, the company will demonstrate their commitment to offer technologically advanced, yet affordable eco-friendly vehicles to customers. New Suzuki Alto offers eco-friendly driving fun This spring, the all-new Alto will be introduced to European markets; the all new City car has been developed with eco-friendly urban mot

Buying A Car, Lowest Prices In Years

If you missed the buzz from the big three North American auto manufacturers, new car prices are the lowest they have been in years. Did you hear that? Lowest new car prices in years! According to many financial advisors, this is due to the current economic slide on the Dow Jones, Toronto Stock Exchange, and other stock markets around the world. Like the stock market, mutual funds also took a hit this year, causing people to stock pile their money, and look for sound investments. With new c

2010 Kia Forte

On the heels of announcing the widely acclaimed, all-new Kia Soul, Kia Motors America (KMA) today introduced the all-new 2010 Kia Forte (pronounced for-tay) compact sedan at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. Forte blends Kia’s exciting new design direction under the tutelage of Peter Schreyer, Kia Motors’ chief design officer, with a multitude of standard features. The 2010 Kia Forte will go on sale in North America in late spring or early summer of 2009. “Kia Motors’ product line is rapidly evolvi

maybach zeppelin: the reincarnation of an automotive legend

Maybach Zeppelin: The reincarnation of an automotive legend

The Maybach brand is bringing out the new Maybach Zeppelin to spearhead its luxury saloon model range. The new model, which is receiving its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, represents the absolute zenith in the high-end luxury saloon segment. This makes it a worthy successor to the legendary Maybach Zeppelin, which

mazda mx-5 facelift

Mazda MX-5 Facelift

Mazda MX-5 offers roadster driving at its best. Its original concept has been so successful that Mazda has never changed it: affordable to buy and use, lightweight, Jinba Ittai ‘onewith- the-car’ handling, and classic roadster looks. The third generation launched in 2005 was developed with a strict ‘gram strategy’ which helped to keep the weight at the same level while offering an even stiffer body and more equipment. This year Mazda introduces a facelift of the current third-generation MX-5 wit

SEAT presents the family size version of the Exeo

Having unveiled the SEAT Exeo at the Paris Motor Show last October, the company’s sporty sedan is going on sale in the Spanish market, and is positioned as one of the most  technologically advanced models of its category with an extremely competitive price range. Coinciding with a return to the B segment, the Spanish brand is also presenting a family size version of the new model, with both examples combining luxury, comfort and roominess with the traditional sporty philosophy that characterises all the SEAT mod

Nissan Announces 2009 Cube KROM, Starting Price of $13,990

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced that the all-new 2009 Nissan cube® 1.8 will feature a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of $13,990 when it goes on sale in early May. Nissan also debuted a specialty vehicle model – the cube® 1.8 Krom. The new cube® Krom, developed by NNA’s new Speci

Nissan Qazana Teaser Image

The Nissan Qazana is a new mini SUV to be released by the Japanese automaker Nissan as a 2011 model. World premiere 3rd march 2009 at Geneva Motor Show.

Ford Taurus SHO Returns With 365hp Ecoboost V-6

One of America’s favorite “sleeper” performance cars returns to the Ford lineup, powered by a Super High Output (SHO) EcoBoost twin turbocharged engine. The Taurus SHO joins Ford’s growing lineup of performance vehicles for the 2010 model year, building on the legacy of the original, which earned a spot on the Car and Driver 10 Best list four years running. “The new Taurus SHO delivers on the authentic sleeper sedan formula but adds all-new luxury-appointments, convenience features and technologies to an unsurpa