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Lancia Delta - The model in brief

Delta is a historical name that represents one of the pinnacles of Lancia's motoring history, but also a mathematical symbol that stands for change, progress. Delta is a universal measure of difference, a striving toward excellence by exceeding a previous limit. Our entire strategy is underpinned by a quest for an evolved form of the Delta. So in this sense, the Lancia Delta is the first car to represent the new Lancia philosophy. An original and unique positioning, a blend of two values that

2008 Mazda 5

Coming on the heels of best-ever sales in April and May, the 2008 MAZDA5 has been named Ward’s AutoWorld’s “Interior of the Year” in the “Popular Priced Truck” category.  Thirty-six outstanding vehicle interiors representing 13 manufacturers competed for top honors in the annual competition.Over four weeks, members of the editorial staff of Ward’s AutoWorld spent time with each finalist vehicle to evaluate its interior.   Winners were decided by overall points earned.  To be eligible for the com

SEAT’s UPC Chair celebrates its first anniversary

The SEAT-UPC (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) Chair in Sustainable Innovation and Design has successfully completed its first year with the first class of students trained in the application of CATIA V5 industrial design and development to the automotive industry. Amongst other academic acivities, in the next few

BMW Motorrad at the EICMA 2007. The new BMW G 450 X

Over the last 80 years BMW Motorrad has made off-road history time and time again. The marque is now closely involved in off-road sports as never before and is premiering an uncompromising, pedigree sport enduro in the attractive displacement class of the 450 model series: The new BMW G 450 X - a motorcycle exclusively

All-new 2009 Dodge journey crossover wins ward's "clever utility" achievement award

Ward’s judges presented the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey crossover a special achievement award, “Clever Utility,” for its well-thought-out and smartly integrated interior features at the 2008 Ward’s Auto Interiors Show — the publication’s annual auto interior event.“‘Extreme functionality’ sums up one Ward’s judge of the Dodge’s flexible interior,” said David E. Zoia, Editorial Director - WardsAuto.com. “To start, the Journey has more hiding places

Dennis Distribution Commemorates 50 years with Unique Livery Volvo FH Tractor

Dennis Distribution, formerly known as T & A Dennis, based in Malton, North Yorkshire, has taken delivery of a Volvo FH-480 tractor unit featuring a unique metallic black and gold livery to commemorate their 50th Anniversary. Richard Dale, Transport Manager and a Partner in the business said, “Volvo’s driver appeal is good, they’re a good-looking modern truck. Operating Volvo’s has helped us attract and retain a better quality of driver

Free PUC check-up for Tata Motors passenger vehicles on June 5

Tata Motors is organising free PUC (Pollution Under Control) check-up for its cars and utility vehicles on June 5, 2008. As part of the PUC check, emission related components would be checked and rectified. These include air filters, catalytic convertors, fuel injection pump, fuel injection timing, and engine compression. Customers participating in this initiative will be issued PUC certificates for vehicles that clear the emission level check.

Škoda Auto Issues a Sustainability Report

Škoda Auto has today issued its 2007/2008 Sustainability Report. The document is a third report describing the environmentally-friendly and socially responsible policies of the Czech Republic's largest car manufacturer. The Report consists of three basic parts as required by the relevant sustainability report methodology, i.e., Financial, Social and Environmental sections, and presents key indicators in each of these three pillars. The 2007/2008 Sustainability Report has been made in two languages, Czech a

Chrysler Canada’s roll continues on combined strength of minivan sales and rapid ascension of Dodge Journey crossover

Chrysler Canada’s sales grew seven percent in May (27,325 units) and extended the unprecedented streak of year-over-year sales increases to 22 consecutive months. May sales were driven by Chrysler’s one-two punch of their all-new minivans and the newly crowned most popular crossover in Canada, the Dodge Journey. Sales were also bolstered by the increased demand for fuel-efficient vehicles such as the Jeep® Patriot and Dodge Caliber. “Chrysler

Holden provides 75 cars for emergency training

GM Holden will provide 75 cars to the Australasian Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO) for emergency skills training on the Gold Coast later this week. A combination of VE Commodore sedans, VZ Commodore wagons and WM Statesman and Caprice models will be used by ARRO for the Australasian Rescue Challenge 2008 from 6-8 June. When new, these vehicles would have an estimated retail value of approximately $3 million. 22 teams of road rescue workers from Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Hong Kong will perform three

GM Daewoo Appoints Kim Tae-wan New Vice President for Design

Seoul - GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) announced today that Kim Tae-wan, Managing Director for Design Operations, has been promoted to Vice President for Design, effective June 1. Kim was appointed to his previous post in February 2007. He joined GM Daewoo in January 2006 as Director of Advanced Design.In November 2006, he was appointed Director of Exterior Design. Before joining GM Daewoo, Kim worked at Fiat, where he participa

Bentley to Brooklands charity run

Ten Bentley Graduate Trainees have challenged themselves to complete a 24-hour, 200 mile sponsored run from the Bentley Motors factory in Crewe, Cheshire, to the historic Brooklands Race Circuit in Weybridge, Surrey. The charity run in aid of Leukaemia Research at Manchester Royal Infirmary will take place over three days from 10th to 12th June 2008 with the team members running 48-minute relays covering 7 miles each over 8 hours each day. The run will start from the historic Bentley facto