Toyota to build Prius in USA

Posted 26 days 4 hours ago under: Green, Hybrids, Toyota
Toyota to build Prius in USA
Toyota, with a long-term aim toward enhancing its ability to flexibly respond to rapid fluctuations in North American market demand and toward facilitating a stable supply of North American-made vehicles, announces the following changes to its North American production structure...
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Renault at the British International Motor Show

Posted 28 days 22 hours ago under: Motor Shows, News, Renault
Renault at the British International Motor Show
The London International Motor Show at ExCel is set to see some French flair when Renault unveils a new model for the first-time anywhere in the world. Also on display on the Renault stand will be some of this year’s best and freshest new models – of the 12 Renault production cars on display, seven will have made their UK debut in 2008.
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Suzuki joins forces with Disney Pixar for WALL-E film

Posted 28 days 23 hours ago under: News, Suzuki
Suzuki joins forces with Disney Pixar for WALL-E film
Suzuki GB PLC is embarking on a joint partnership promotion with Disney Pixar for its latest animated creation – WALL-E - which goes on general release on 18 July.
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New version of Proton GEN-2 hatchback

Posted 30 days ago under: Hatchbacks
New version of Proton GEN-2 hatchback
Proton Cars are pleased to announce the arrival of the new version of their popular GEN-2 hatchback, which is now available in dealerships across the UK.
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Suzuki cars at 2008 BIMS

Posted 30 days ago under: Motor Shows, Suzuki
Suzuki Kizashi Concept
Suzuki’s vibrant Way of Life! philosophy is represented by one of the UK’s youngest model ranges at the British International Motor Show. More than that, there are two exciting design concepts making their UK debut, plus exhibits from Suzuki’s Swift Sport Cup one-make rally series, its market-leading motorcycle range and its impressive all-terrain vehicle and marine engine line-ups.
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Ferrari and Meridian produce digital sound system

Posted 30 days 2 hours ago under: Audio, Ferrari
Ferrari and Meridian produce digital sound system
Formula One world champions Ferrari and Meridian Audio, the world’s finest high-end audio and video manufacturer, have jointly developed the ultimate all-in-one digital sound system. Designed to appeal both to the eye and to the ear, the Meridian F80 (shown right) combines some of the best technology from both companies. The result is a beautiful piece of design that delivers superb room-filling music.
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Low emission Honda roadster set for reveal

Posted 30 days 5 hours ago under: Concept Cars, Roadsters, Sports/GTs, Honda
Low emission Honda roadster set for reveal
Honda will unveil a low-emission, lightweight sports study model at the British International Motor Show later this month. The striking two-seat roadster aims to couple sleek looks with exciting driving dynamics and more efficient engine technology, to give lower exhaust emissions.
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New Special Edition of Mitsubishi Colt Attivo

Posted 30 days 5 hours ago under: Hatchbacks, Mitsubishi
New Special Edition of Mitsubishi Colt Attivo
Mitsubishi has announced the addition of a new Special Edition to its super-mini range with the Colt 1.1 Attivo (meaning ‘energetic’ and ‘lively’ in Italian). Just like the name suggests, the 1.1 litre engine puts out a healthy 74bhp at 6,000 rpm with 100 Nm torque at 4,000 rpm and 51.4 mpg (combined mode) making this an efficient and nippy little city car.
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Sébastien Loeb tops ‘Greatest Driver’ poll

Posted 30 days 5 hours ago under: Motorsport, Citroën
Sébastien Loeb tops ‘Greatest Driver’ poll
Citroën’s four-time FIA World Rally Champion, Sébastien Loeb, has been voted the WRC’s ‘Greatest Driver’ in a survey conducted on the championship’s official website, WRC.com, in which almost 100,000 visitors to the site took part in the two-week poll.
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60 years of Jaguar XK

Posted 30 days 10 hours ago under: Convertibles, Motor Shows, Jaguar
60 years of Jaguar XK
Jaguar will this weekend be celebrating 60 years of the iconic XK nameplate as a collection of models from the 1950s to present day take to the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Running up the famous hill will be the recently introduced XKR-S, two XK 120's, the historic 'NUB' and 'LWK' and an XK 140. Also joining this illustrious line up will be the long-nose D-type, famous for winning Le Mans in 1957.
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