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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

saab 9-3x to make global debut at geneva motor show

Saab 9-3x To Make Global Debut At Geneva Motor Show

The Saab 9-3X is the ideal alternative to large and heavy crossovers or SUVs.  With distinctive looks, a versatile Sport Wagon body, higher stance and advanced all-wheel drive technology, the 9-3X also offers excellent fuel efficiency and functional storage. The 9-3X is available with either Saab’s 2.0 litre turboch

Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S Edition

Few will claim that Vauxhall’s storming VXR8 super-saloon is lacking in the power stakes, but just in case there were any doubters, the Bathurst S Edition will put them straight. Thanks to the addition of a Walkinshaw Performance 122 Supercharger, the Bathurst S dispenses 560 V8 horsepower, compared with the standard car’s 431 horsepower, and produces searing acceleration throughout the rev-range and a spine-tingling, banshee wail when you hit the loud pedal. The Bathurst S Edition joins t

subaru designs custom impreza wrx sti for rally champ travis pastrana

Subaru Designs Custom Impreza WRX STI for Rally Champ Travis Pastrana

Subaru of America, Inc. will show a one-of-a-kind Subaru Impreza WRX STI designed for its factory rally driver Travis Pastrana at the Chicago Auto Show, February 13-22 in McCormick Place. Subaru worked with Pastrana to create a brilliant yellow "199" liveried WRX STI to commemorate his third consecutive Rally America National Championship. Pastrana is scheduled to appear at the Chicago Auto Show to sign autographs in the Subaru booth February 14t

Skoda Octavia Celebrates Its 50th Birthday

The Škoda Octavia is celebrating its 50th birthday this year after the first production of the best-seller took place in 1959. The Octavia replaced the Škoda 440, also known as ‘Spartak’. The company magazine ‘Ventil’ explained the meaning of the name in their January 6, 1959 issue. “Our new vehicle has a new name too – the Škoda Octavia, as it is the eighth model produced by our nationalised industry.” The Octavia was the first model to be developed internally in 1989 after Škoda became part of VW Grou

MINI John Cooper Works Convertible

MINI will unveil the world’s fastest small premium cabriolet at the Geneva International Motor Show on 03 March 2009.  The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible will take centre stage at the event and is on sale in the UK from 28 March 2009, priced at £23,470 OTR. Featuring the same high performance engineering modifications as the Hatch model carrying the John Cooper Works badge, the Convertible’s 1.6-litre twin scroll-turbocharged engine produces 211 hp and up to 280 Nm peak torque with Overbo

Chevrolet Spark: World Premiere at Geneva Auto Show

The all-new Chevrolet Spark, making its world premiere at the Geneva auto show in March, is a small car designed to make a big statement. It's big on style, big on fuel economy and, like all products carrying the Chevrolet gold bowtie, big on refinement and value. Its design breaks the mold for mini-cars and takes C

new 2010 ford harley-davidson f-150: tough truck with cool attitude

New 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150: Tough Truck With Cool Attitude

The 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-150 delivers a new standard of “custom cool,” combining the smooth handling and legendary durability of America’s best-selling truck with the authentic styling of Harley-Davidson, the industry leader in motorcycles. This marks the 14th Harley-Davidson edition of an F-Series truck and latest in a line of Ford Harley-Davidson F-Series models dating back to 2000, which aim to appeal to customers who appreciate qua

New E-Guard models from Mercedes-Benz

Shortly after the market launch of the new E-Class, Mercedes-Benz is also offering the world's most successful business saloon as a specially protected E-Guard model.This is mainly distinguishable from the standard model by a network of intelligently conceived protective features of special steel, which are invisibly integrated beneath the otherwise identical body. This protective cocoon also includes all-round polycarbonate glazing. Accordingly the new E-Guard Saloon offers its occupants effect