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Ford Flex Racks Up Impressive List Of Honors

With its distinctive design and host of class-leading technologies, the all-new 2009 Ford Flex has been earning acclaim from consumers and critics alike. The Flex is successfully attracting new customers to Ford, half of which are completely new to the Ford brand. And in its short time in the marketplace, the vehicle has received an array of awards – from being named “Ultimate Road Trip Car” by Maxim Magazine to being voted “Overall CUV of the Year” by the Texas Auto Writers Association. Last week, Flex was n

Nissan NV200 Offers Best In Class Cargo Efficiency

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, announced today that its all-new NV200 compact van will offer best in class cargo efficiency when it goes on sale in 2009. Nissan’s engineers have made it possible to combine large cargo space (NV200 will offer the possibility to load up to 4.1 cubic metres) with the exterior dimensions of a compa

edo’s power (bull) meets fashion

edo’s Power (Bull) meets Fashion

In cooperation with internationally acclaimed designer Christian Audigier, edo competition has pulled out all the stops to create the fastest Lamborghini ever made. The limited edition edo LP 710, of which only five will be produced, is a vehicle engineered to the highest standards, combined with Christian Audigier’s unusual themes and unparalleled sense of color. For those wishing to follow in the footsteps of international celebrities, there’s no way around Christian Audigier. With his l

Audi A3 And TT Ranges Update

BLACK IS THE NEW WHITE FOR THE AUDI A3 New Audi A3 Black Edition models emerge from the shadows this month to join the popular three-door, five-door Sportback and Cabriolet ranges. Combining dark and brooding looks with an exceptional specification that takes the top S line model as its basis, the new limited run A3 range can be ordered now priced from £22,215 OTR to £27,395 OTR, and will reach the UK in early February. To set the tone, Black Edition models feature a de-chromed front gril

Seat Starts The New Year With A Revolution

Spanish car maker SEAT is revolutionising the new car market with a set of truly stunning offers this January.Forget 1917’s February Revolution, the dynamic Latin motor maker is launching its very own assault on the automotive establishment with a set of stunning offers across its model range. Offering specification-adjusted savings of up to £5,110 against competitor car RRPs, the suite of deals on selected SEAT models includes a special Revolution discount of up to £2,000 off SEAT list prices. For a limited

New Quattroporte Sport Gt S To Make International Debut At The 2009 Naias

The new Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S sets yet another milestone in terms of sportiness in the high performance luxury saloon segment of the automotive market. Conceived and developed as “a real driving machine in the guise of a luxury saloon”, the Quattroporte Sport GT S is the ultimate expression of Maserati’s sportiness in the Quattroporte range. The technical changes to the new Quattroporte Sport GT S in respect to the Quattroporte S

gm holden to build small carline alongside best-selling commodore

GM Holden To Build Small Carline Alongside Best-Selling Commodore

GM Holden will build an all-new small car in Australia alongside the country's best-selling Commodorerange. The second carline will start in the third quarter of 2010 with support from the Federal and South Australian Governments. The vehicle will be based on General Motors' global Delta small car platform and feature new technologies to increase fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse emissions. The new front-wheel-drive vehicle will be built a

Audi Sets Prices on the New and Upgraded A6 / S6 Lineup for MY 2009

Audi of America today released pricing for the updated 2009 model-year Audi A6 sedan, A6 Avant and S6 sedan, which are scheduled to arrive in U.S. dealerships by the beginning of January. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the Audi A6 3.2 sedan Premium will start at $45,100.  The Audi A6 3.0T quattro sedan Premium will start at $50,100. The Audi A6 3.0T quattro Avant Premium will start at $53,310.  The Audi A6 4.2 quattro sedan will sta

The SEAT Altea is one of the most reliable models on the market

For the second consecutive time, the SEAT Altea has been singled out by the German vehicle certification body DEKRA, which has just published a study on the most reliable models on the market in a total of seven categories. The DEKRA study, Europe’s most significant test involving the highest number of vehicles, analysed car reliability in three broad mileage ranges – 0 - 50,000 km; 50,000 -100,000 km; and 100,000 -150,000 km. The SEAT Altea f

Spend wisely, buy a Lotus!

The latest money saving advice comes from British sportscar maker Lotus, and is very simple – buy a Lotus and save money! In the current financial climate the emphasis is on being smart with our money.  A new breed of ‘Frugalists’ are turning to European price busting grocers Lidl and Aldi for their weekly shop in order to afford the annual pilgrimage to `the slopes’, and cash-smart homeowners are splashing out on expensive insulation or installing wood-burning stoves in order to make savings

Superb Reverses Into Another First Place

The new Skoda Superb has added another award to its already impressive collection in the form of Sky Motoring’s Best Gadget honour. Skoda’s innovative Parking Assistant beat off opposition from BMW and Renault to scoop the honour in the motoring website’s annual awards. Sky Motoring’s judges praised the Superb’s Parking Assistant system for its ease of use and commented. “It sounds destined for a slot on ‘It’ll never work’, but we tested it several times and, shock horror, it actually works.” The system is a

the new slr stirling moss

The new SLR Stirling Moss

Mercedes-Benz and McLaren are adding the crowning glory to the model family of their highly successful SLR super sports car with a new, uncompromisingly spectacular car. There is neither a roof nor a windscreen to separate the driver and passenger from the outside world; they enjoy unadulterated high-speed excitement with all the attributes of a speedster. The new SLR Stirling Moss is also characterised by the most sophisticated technology and a breathtaking design which reinterprets the SLR leg