16 January 2009, 11:15 AM
To alleviate for nickel allergy-sufferers, all nickel containing parts are tested to ensure nickel leakage meats the requirements set by Volvo.
Nickel allergy is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis in the industrialised world. It is estimated that up to 15% of women, and up to 5% of men - up to 120 million people in the industrialised world - have nickel allergy. Those allergic to nickel may get an itchy rash when thei
16 January 2009, 11:04 AM
After nine months of hard work, challenges and successes the Nissan/PlayStation® race team have achieved what they always believed to be possible. GT Academy has found a talented virtual racer and turned him into a real racing driver with the skills, determination and talent required of a GT champion.
Having been de
16 January 2009, 10:53 AM
All prices listed are Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) and include a $775 destination and delivery charge. Tax, title, registration fees not included. Contact a local Land Rover retailer for further information on pricing.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: MSRP ($)
HSE LUX Pack $6,750
HSE Pack
19-inch alloy wheels – New 09MY slotted-seven spoke wheel design
Premium ruched leather seats
Bi-Xenon® headlamps
Adaptive front-lighting system
Center console cooler box
550-watt harman/kard
16 January 2009, 10:26 AM
The ADAC (German Automobile Association) has awarded its “Gelber Engel 2009” (Yellow Angel) to Daimler AG and its systems partner Continental in the Innovation & Environment category. The Stuttgart carmaker was selected for the award by Europe’s largest automobile club in recognition of its lithium-ion battery, the first such battery ever to be successfully integrated into a production passenger car. The Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID featuri
15 January 2009, 04:34 PM
Audi of America announced that it won two awards at the EyesOn Design Awards Ceremony at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).
Four awards were given out, two in each category, recognizing design excellence for both concept and production vehicles. Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro with a V10 engine won one of the production vehicle category awards, while the four-door Sportback concept won in the concept category.
”The R8 illustra
15 January 2009, 02:21 PM
As Americans celebrate the inauguration of a new president of the United States next week, another new Cadillac will grace Pennsylvania Avenue to lead the proceedings. President Barack Obama will ride in an all-new Cadillac Presidential Limousine, continuing a long tradition of Cadillac limousines that have served many U.S. presidents.
“Cadillac is honoured to again provide a new Presidential Limousine,” said Mark McNabb, North America vice p
15 January 2009, 12:28 PM
First seen as a concept at last years Paris Motorshow – Prologue Hybrid 4 – Peugeot’s new 3008 cross-over vehicle can now be revealed in all its glory.
This new, compact and spacious cross-over, represents a totally new offering in the UK car market. It is aimed at sport-loving couples, modern families, senior citizens and active young people who desire a type of car which does not fall into existing categories, such as hatchbacks and MPVs. Due to this positioning; it was perfectly natural that the project origi
15 January 2009, 11:58 AM
Exclusive Wide Version, 23-Inch Wheels and Performance Tuning with Up To 550 hp (542 bhp). The Mercedes M-Class continues its success story in a redesigned version. BRABUS makes the updated SUV even more exclusive with an exciting custom wide version. Fitting additions are 23-inch forged wheels, sporty suspension modifications and power tuning for the entire engine lineup of this model series. The top-of-the-line engine is the ML63 with BRABUS B6
15 January 2009, 10:46 AM
New basic models of the MINI and MINI Clubman, new equipment package with attractive price benefit - world premiere at the International Automobile Salon in Geneva, market launch in March 2009.
Munich. The MINI Clubman provides additional ways of enjoying driving pleasure so typical of the brand. Now the capabilities of this model can be experienced in a particularly economical way. The MINI One Clubman is to be launched as the new basic model. It is powered by a 70 kW/95 bhp 4-cylinder petro
15 January 2009, 10:26 AM
Fiat India Automobile Limited turned a new leaf with the much awaited Linea winning the ‘Car of the year’ award by Autocar and ‘Midsize car of the year’ award by Autocar and Overdrive along with the Fiat 500 procuring the title of ‘Import of the year’ award by Overdrive. The Fiat cars battled the exhaustive list of parameters and were chosen as ‘the outstanding contenders’ among many other top contenders.
The Fiat Linea came out victorious among tough competitors like the New Honda City, Maru
14 January 2009, 05:39 PM
To celebrate the New Year, Mazda is introducing three new ‘Tamura’ Special Edition models based on its popular Mazda2 and Mazda6 hatchback cars. The new Tamura models will appeal to a broad range of customers and especially the young-at-heart, with their sporty styling and highly competitive pricing.
“As well as offering customers a uniquely sporty appearance on each new Tamura, we are also maintaining extremely competitive pricing for these
14 January 2009, 03:39 PM
Eco-friendly sports car makers Fisker and Tesla have had a fractious relationship in recent months, so Fisker can't have been too pleased when Tesla secured a last-minute cheap deal for a stand directly opposite its own.
Last year Tesla sued Fisker boss Henrik Fisker, who had been working for Tesla as a design consultant. Tesla alleged that Fisker had stolen design ideas- but a court found in Fisker's favour. Henrik Fisker is a former BMW designer, who styled the Z8 roadster.
Indeed, the
