17 November 2008, 11:14 AM
Mazda Motor Corporation has released refined versions of the Mazda Demio compact on sale in Japan. Known as the Mazda2 in overseas markets, the Mazda Demio has earned high praise in Japan and abroad. The freshened model goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Autozam dealerships nationwide. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices range from 1,195,000 to 1,621,750 yen (including consumption tax).
The freshened interior features a glossy black center panel and matching materials for th
17 November 2008, 10:43 AM
Daihatsu announced the minor redesign of the compact SUV Terios. Exports of the new Terios will commence in November, initially focusing on Europe. The Terios (Japanese name: Be-go) was launched in February 2006 as a "tough yet casual SUV" and exports of the vehicle were begun. It won wide support among customers as a new vehicle genre that combines the drivability of an SUV and convenience of a compact vehicle with the functionality of a station
15 November 2008, 10:12 AM
Mass production was officially launched in the first European Hyundai automotive plant – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech in Nosovice, the Czech Republic. “The Hyundai plant is such a large investment and important production influence on the GDP and will amount to around 1 percent a year and trade surplus will grow by around CZK 50 billion a year after the plant switches to full capacity,” said Martin Riman, Minister of Industry and Trade of th
14 November 2008, 06:13 PM
Truck customers can see for themselves how "Built Ford Tough" pickups outperform the competition by visiting the Web site for the all-new 2009 Ford F-150, which launches today.
Mike Rowe, star of the Discovery Channel television show "Dirty Jobs," and F-150 Chief Engineer Matt O'Leary host a series of demonstration videos that capture the all-new F-150 in direct, head-to-head competition with the 2009 Dodge Ram, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and th
14 November 2008, 04:11 PM
To mark Karl Abarth’s centenary, the brand has brought out a Limited Edition of the Abarth 500, known as the “DA 0 A 100”; a total of 101 will be manufactured.
The Abarth 500 “DA 0 A 100” is a tribute to the founder’s passion, and a clear reference to his life, starting from the specific silencer and variable counter-pressure exhaust system, harking back to one of the products that made the Abarth name famous all over the world. The hide colour leather upholstery with silver embroidery on the
14 November 2008, 03:01 PM
edo competition Motorsport is now offering more power for the Porsche Cayenne GTS and an aerodynamics package that transforms this SUV into a true powerhouse with the alluring character of a sports car.
The Porsche Cayenne GTS provides the basis for the edo GTS. The figures send a clear message: The engine generates 450 horsepower (331 kW) and a maximum torque of 530 Nm (391 ft-lb) at 3,800 rpm. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes a scant 6.4 seconds and the top speed is an unbelievable 270
14 November 2008, 01:02 PM
KTM has been recognised by a panel of motorsport experts for the development of a track-only version of its X-Bow sportscar: the KTM X-Bow ‘Race’. The Austrian company was presented with the ‘Vehicle Development of the Year’ Award at the Professional Motorsport World EXPO in Cologne on 11 November.The X-Bow ‘Race’ was developed in parallel with the road-legal car, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer’s first four-wheeled offering. Much of the development work was carried out during its dominance of the inaugural
14 November 2008, 12:06 PM
The Koenigsegg CCXR Edition has won a large reader vote in the german magazine POWER CAR. It won the category "imported rare production car" and was named winner and POWER CAR OF THE YEAR 2008 as the most desirable, prestigious and exclusive super sports car in Germany.
13 November 2008, 04:23 PM
The most powerful natural gas-propelled vehicle premieres in December when Opel presents its first Compressed Natural Gas compact van with a turbo-charger at the Bologna motor show (December 5 to 14, 2008).
The new Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo has an output of 150 hp and a top speed of 200 km/h but consumes only 5.3 kg of n
13 November 2008, 04:09 PM
The first tuned electric car comes from BRABUS: The first project of the future cooperation between Tesla Motors, Inc. and the new BRABUS business division Zero Emission celebrates its world debut at the 2008 Essen Motor Show.
BRABUS presents an exclusive customization program for the Tesla Roadster, the world’s first electrically powered production sports car. The new BRABUS logo with added lightning bolt is the trademark of BRABUS Zero Emission vehicles. To give the sports car a more exciti
13 November 2008, 02:20 PM
A British performance brake disc specialist is delivering products to motorists throughout the world as demand for British innovation and safer braking increases – helped further by the drop in value of the UK currency in recent months.Car Parts Direct, the UK distributor of Rossini Performance Brake Discs claim sales of their Rossini Performance Brake Discs to overseas motoring enthusiasts is increasing at a staggering rate – up 38% in the last
13 November 2008, 10:50 AM
Lexus will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2010 RX 450h hybrid and RX 350 luxury utility vehicles at a press conference at the upcoming 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19.
The next generation RX models will raise the bar above the current best-selling products by offering outstanding luxury, comfort,
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