BMW created a new vehicle segment a decade ago when it launched the X5. That vehicle received critical acclaim at its launch and continues to this day as a market leader with 1.5million sold worldwide. The popular X3 followed in 2004 and the X6 spawned a new niche in 2008. Now BMW is poised to introduce the next derivative of the X model line-up with the X1.

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The new Fiat 500 was launched in unforgettable style on 4 July 2007. Since then, the second generation of the model that has symbolised the history of Italian cars has quickly conquered everyone's hearts. On July 4, alongside the launch of the Fiat 500C, the model will mark its second birthday with a series of events, running until July 7, which will involve the major European cities and five customised Fiat locations up and down Italy.

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It’s already the one bright spot in the affordable sports car market, but now Nissan is going for gold with a special version of the storming 370Z coupe. Not for shrinking violets, the new 370Z Yellow lives up to its name in spectacular fashion.

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With an unbeaten record of 16 victories in the Le Mans 24 Hours race, the reputation of Porsche has been founded on success in the high speed, high pressure motor sport environment. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 917, the first Porsche to win Le Mans outright, and it is therefore appropriate that the theme of the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 3-5) is ‘True Grit – Epic Feats of Endurance’.

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The latest Audi models have garnered top ratings for safety in four prestigious tests. The Audi A4 and Q5 achieved a top five-star rating in the new and more stringent Euro New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) safety tests. The U.S. National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed this outstanding collision performance and gave both cars a five-star rating in all categories. In addition, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a U.S. consumer protection organization, proclaimed the Audi Q5 its “Top Safety Pick” – the best buy when it comes to safety.

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German car tuners Hamann cannot stop tuning cars. In their latest creation, they have turned their attention to one of the oldest Mercedes Benzs stil alive. Named Typhoon, the Mercedes Benz G55 AMG is their latest project .

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The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 has been voted number one yet again at the large 4x4 category at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards. The awards are designed to raise consumer awareness and let them consider the aspect of Security more when buying a car. Thousands of pounds worth of valuables is stolen each year from cars in Britain.

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The new Ferrari F450’s launch could happen only at the LA motor show late this year. The reason, Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo, ordering some last minute adjustments on the car. The sales of this car as an effect will begin only in the initial months of 2010.

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Suzuki Swift is one of our most favorite cars. A proper hot hatch, it has won over millions of hearts all over the world. It has been the subject of many in the modification busineess and through the years we have seen many packages for the stylish and pratical hatchback. But none come close to the Monster NX 16.

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Volkswagen's 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger gasoline engine was named the grand winner at the 2009 International Engine of the Year awards ending bmw’s four-year streak.

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