KIA CROSS GT CONCEPT TO BE UNVEILED AT CHICAGO SHOW

KIA CROSS GT Concept - Teaser image 

Just ahead of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, Kia Motors America is revealing a sneak peek of its next stunning concept, the Cross GT.

Inspired by nature, driven by technology, the Cross GT hints at the future of Kia's design language in the form of a premium Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) that is larger than the new 2013 Sorento.

[Source : KIA]

VAUXHALL ADDS POTENT NEW BITURBO ENGINE TO ZAFIRA TOURER RANGE

Vauxhall ZAFIRA TOURER

• Powerful 2.0-litre 195PS BiTurbo diesel engine
• Flagship diesel broadens Zafira Tourer engine portfolio
• Priced from £27,685 on-the-road
• Available to order now with first deliveries in spring

Following in the tyre tracks of the Astra and Insignia BiTurbo models, Vauxhall has introduced state-of-the-art, sequential twin-turbo diesel technology to the Zafira Tourer range.

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FAB DESIGN EMPEROR II – JOYFUL TO LOOK AT, ON CITY STREETS AND OFF-ROAD

2013 FAB DESIGN Emperor II

FAB DESIGN presented its first interpretation of the Porsche Cayenne already at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011. Building on the success of this model, the Swiss customization specialist unveiled its latest version at the Auto Salon that meets and exceeds all expectations – the EMPEROR II. More dynamic, more luxurious, and more sophisticated than its predecessor. A dream car for those with the highest demands on driving pleasure and individuality.

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WORLDWIDE SALES OF SUZUKI SWIFT REACH THREE MILLION UNITS

Suzuki SWIFT 

Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that cumulative worldwide sales of Suzuki's Swift compact car, which was originally launched as a world strategic model in 2004, reached three million units in January this year (eight years and two months since the start of sales in 2004).

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MAZDA TO BUILD TRANSMISSION PLANT IN THAILAND

Mazda SKYACTIV-DRIVE Transmission 

HIROSHIMA, Japan : January 30, 2013 - Mazda Motor Corporation will construct a transmission plant with an annual production capacity of approximately 400,000 units in the Chonburi Province of Thailand representing an investment of 26 billion yen. Mazda has decided to establish the plant in order to respond to increasing demand for models featuring SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and to strengthen its global production footprint. Operations at the new plant will commence in the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2016.

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LOTUS F1 TEAM E21 UNVEILED AT ENSTONE

2013 Lotus E21

The Lotus F1 Team E21 has been unleashed from the team’s Enstone base in Oxfordshire, England. Revealed to team partners on site, streamed live on YouTube and broadcast live on Sky Sports News in the UK, the E21 will contest the 2013 FIA Formula 1 World Championship with drivers Kimi Räikkönen (E21 n°7) and Romain Grosjean (E20 n°8).

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NISSAN JUKE NISMO - MANUFACTURED IN THE UK

Nissan Juke Nismo - manufactured in Sunderland Plant

Production of the new Nissan Juke Nismo at the company's state-of-the-art factory in Sunderland, UK, is now well underway.

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THE STRATEGIC COOPERATION BETWEEN DAIMLER AND THE RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE FORMS AGREEMENT WITH FORD

The strategic cooperation between Daimler and The Renault-Nissan Alliance forms agreement With Ford

• Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have signed a unique three-way agreement for the joint development of common fuel cell system to speed up availability of zero-emission technology and significantly reduce investment costs
  Collaboration expected to lead the launch of world’s first affordable, mass market fuel cell electric vehicles as early as 2017
• Unique collaboration across three continents and three companies will help define global specifications and component standards
• Sends clear signal to suppliers, policymakers and the industry to encourage the further development of hydrogen infrastructure worldwide

STUTTGART, Germany : January 28, 2013 - Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have signed a unique three-way agreement to accelerate the  commercialisation of fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology.

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THE NEW GOLF 4MOTION – The launch of one of the world’s most fuel-efficient 4WD cars

2013 Volkswagen GOLF 4MOTION

• The Golf 4MOTION impresses with low consumption of less than five litres
• Permanent 4-wheel drive with fifth generation Haldex coupling

WOLFSBURG / KITZBÜHEL : January 28, 2013 - Volkswagen is expanding the new Golf range: following the models with front-wheel drive launched at the end of 2012, the versions with 4MOTION all-wheel drive are now being unveiled. Volkswagen is thus continuing the long tradition of four-wheel drive Golf models – the first Golf with four driven wheels made its debut back in 1986.

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KIA PRO_CEE'D GT AND CEE'D GT SET FOR GENEVA DEBUT

New Kia pro_cee'd GT 

The new Kia pro_cee'd GT and cee'd GT - the brand's most performance-focused production cars ever - will enjoy their world premieres at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on 5 March.

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SHAKING UP KIA’S SOUL RANGE

KIA SOUL Shaker

•     High level of standard specification
•     Choice of petrol or diesel engines and six-speed manual or automatic transmissions
•     Available now priced from £15,295

The Soul ‘Shaker' returns to the Soul Originals line up joining its Originals stable-mates - Soul ‘Quantum' and Soul ‘Inferno' - at the top of the recently revised Soul range, priced from £15,295 on-the road.

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UPDATED! : FIRST MERCEDES-BENZ CLA ROLLS OFF THE PRODUCTION LINE

Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

• Kecskemét plant expands production portfolio 
• CLA is first model exclusively produced at this location 
• Start of production just a few days after the official World Premiere at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin
• Dr. Dieter Zetsche: "The CLA is based on the Concept Style Coupe, which we introduced last year. The most frequent comment by far was 'Please put this car into series production.' That's precisely what we are doing now." 

KECSKEMÉT, Hungary – Less than ten months after the opening of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemét, the location has reached the next milestone. With the official start of production of the Mercedes-Benz CLA, the first model exclusively built in Kecskemét is now rolling off the production line as the plant's second product along with the B-Class. On this occasion, plant manager Frank Klein took special pleasure in welcoming Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orbán and Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Daimler Board of Management and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, who both had also attended the plant's grand opening in March 2012.

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SEAT IBIZA CUPRA : THE PERFECT DYNAMICS FROM SEAT

2013 Seat IBIZA CUPRA

 
Stunning design, outstanding performance and state-of-the-art technology – the new Ibiza Cupra represents the essence of the SEAT brand like no other model. With its compact dimensions and high level of functionality, the new Ibiza Cupra delivers sporting performance for every day, accompanied by a truly impressive set of figures.

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"A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD" with G-CLASS, SPRINTER, UNIMOG AND ZETROS SAVE THE WORLD

Mercedes-Benz represented with 14 different models in the new film "A Good Day to Die Hard"
STUTTGART : January 25, 2013 - Iconoclastic, take-no-prisoners cop John McClane, for the first time, finds himself on foreign soil after traveling to Moscow to help his wayward son Jack. With the Russian underworld in pursuit, and battling a countdown to war, the two McClanes discover their opposing methods make them unstoppable heroes.

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NEW ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE S : MORE POWER, MORE BEAUTY, SAME SOUL

New Aston Martin Rapide S

• Rapide S is the most powerful four-door Aston Martin to date
• Peak output jumps 17% as new 6.0-litre V12 engine produces 558 PS
• More assertive new look emphasises Rapide S’ sports car character

The stunning new Aston Martin Rapide S is making its debut with yet more luxury and yet more power on offer in its quintessentially elegant four-door silhouette.

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THE McLAREN P1™: THE NEXT STEPS TOWARDS PRODUCTION

McLaren P1™

• Development of the McLaren P1™ continues ahead of its next global appearance
• Film released of the McLaren P1™ undergoing testing, available to view and embed from the official McLaren Automotive YouTube channel
• XP development cars shown carrying race track-inspired camouflage

The McLaren P1™ was unveiled to the world as a design study at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012, and was met with the glare of a thousand camera flashes. Since then, development of the technology beneath the carbon fibre skin has continued at great pace.

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ABT AS5 SPORTBACK : CHIC, SPORTY AND FAST

2013 ABT AS5 Sportback

There are cars and then there is the Audi A5. The “Sportback” is characterised by an unobtrusively elegant body that makes it really stand out. “The clear design of its stretched, sporty body makes it an utterly wonderful car, a car of its own”, says Hans-Jürgen Abt. For the managing director of the globally largest manufacturer of cars produced by the Volkswagen Group, the new A5 is a masterpiece with which the ABT Sportsline philosophy can be perfectly implemented. “The car is very sporty and individual, assertive and dynamic – an ideal basis for our engineers and designers”, he says.

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BMW GROUP AND TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION DEEPEN COLLABORATION BY SIGNING BINDING AGREEMENTS

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation sign contract

MUNICH : January 24, 2012 - BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) are pursuing their successful strategic long-term cooperation in the field of sustainable mobility today by signing binding agreements aimed at long-term collaboration between the two companies for the joint development of a fuel cell system, joint development of architecture and components for a sports vehicle, and joint research and development of lightweight technologies. These agreements follow a memorandum of understanding signed in June 2012.

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VOLKSWAGEN CHATTANOOGA POWERS UP LARGEST SOLAR PARK IN TENNESSEE

Volkswagen Chattanooga Solar Park Powered up

•    Biggest solar installation at a U.S. auto factory is going into operation
•    Think Blue. Factory: 9.5 Megawatt solar system to provide 12.5 per-cent of electric energy to Volkswagen’s LEED Platinum-certified manufacturing plant in Chattanooga
•    Silicon Ranch, Phoenix Solar partner to build and operate Volkswagen Chattanooga Solar Park

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. : January 24, 2013 - Volkswagen today “powered up” the largest single solar installation at an automotive manufacturing facility in the United States and the biggest solar installation in the state of Tennessee. At a dedication ceremony here, dignitaries today flipped a giant light switch to signal the official opening of the “Volkswagen Chattanooga Solar Park”, built on Volkswagen’s compound in Chattanooga.

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BREAKING NEWS : Robert Kubica to test Mercedes-Benz DTM car in Valencia

Robert Kubica - Photo : yallaf1.com

• First test drive for Robert Kubica in the DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupé 
• Return to circuit racing at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Mercedes DTM car

On January 24, ex-Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica (Poland, 28) undertakes his first tests in a DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupé at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. During the day’s testing, Kubica aims to see how he fares in the cockpit after his long break due to injury.

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KIA CONCEPT TO PROVOKE AT GENEVA

New KIA Concept - Teaser image 

Kia is set to deliver a provocative and racy new urban concept car at this year's Geneva Motor Show.

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BREAKING NEWS : Toyota’s Indoor Ride Course Returns to Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO : Jan. 23, 2013 – In the past two years, Toyota has entertained Chicago Auto Show attendees with indoor courses that highlighted the rugged durability of its trucks and SUVs, and the fuel-sipping attributes of its landmark hybrid vehicles. This year, Toyota’s indoor program will involve seven select vehicles and a simple invitation – “Let’s Go For A Ride.”

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FIRST IMAGE : ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH

Rills-Royce WRAITH - First teaser image 

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has published the first official image of its new model Wraith, which will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013.

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THE BENTLEY MULSANNE - THE ULTIMATE GRAND TOURER

2013 Bentley Mulsanne

• New suite of communication and entertainment system options
• Enhanced rear cabin comfort
• New paint and hide colours extend palette for unrivalled customer choice
• Bespoke hand-made Mulsanne Fitted Luggage
• Debut at Geneva International Salon d’Auto

CREWE : January 23, 2013 - Bentley is introducing a range of new luxury features to its flagship model, the Mulsanne, which make their debut at the Geneva International Salon d’Auto in March, with customer orders commencing in April.

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EURONICS TO SPONSOR MERCEDES-BENZ DTM CAR IN 2013 SEASON

DTM, Mercedes-Benz, EURONICS, EURONICS Mercedes AMG C-Coupé

• EURONICS, one of the leading retail cooperatives in the German consumer electronics market, becomes the latest sponsorship partner of Mercedes-Benz in the DTM
• The EURONICS Mercedes AMG C-Coupé will be lining up on the grid for the first time in the DTM season opener at Hockenheim

STUTTGART : January 22, 2013 - The announcement that the retail cooperative has entered into a sponsorship deal with Mercedes-Benz for the DTM was made at the press briefing on the group’s annual results held on 22nd January 2013 in Stuttgart. From the 2013 DTM season onwards, the EURONICS Mercedes AMG C-Coupé will ensure high visibility for the EURONICS brand in the world’s most popular touring car series. The new DTM season starts on 5th May at its traditional opening venue, Hockenheim.

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2013: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF McLAREN

McLaren M7C (1969) sits alongside the 12C Spider

‘Life is measured in achievement, not in years alone.’ 

When a 27-year-old Bruce McLaren penned those words in 1964, his new company, Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd, was less than a year old.

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AUDI TO COMPETE WITH TWO R18 E-TRON QUATTRO CARS AT SEBRING

Audi R18 e-tron quattro

• Last run of an LMP1 car of the brand at the 12-hour classic in Florida
• Farewell event with historic vehicle exhibition
• Audi aims for eleventh overall win at Sebring with R18 e-tron quattro

INGOLSTADT : January 21, 2013 – March 16, 2013 will mark the end of an era as the world’s highest-caliber sports cars are running at the tradition-steeped Sebring 12 Hours for the last time. Before the Le Mans prototypes of the LMP1 class are no longer permitted at this event from 2014 on, Audi is coming full circle in Florida. In 1999, the first LMP sports car of the brand celebrated its debut on the former airfield – and now two prototypes emblazoned with the four rings will arguably be competing there for the last time.

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LOEB CLAIMS SEVENTH MONTE-CARLO VICTORY

2013 Rallye Monte-Carlo Champion : Sebastien Loeb

A dramatic final evening of Rallye Monte-Carlo ended with the cancellation of the last two stages to enable Sebastien Loeb to claim his seventh victory in the opening round of the 2013 FIA World Rally Championship.

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McLAREN GT CONFIRMS DETAILS OF ENHANCED 12C GT3 TO COMPETE GLOBALLY IN 2013

2013 McLaren 12C GT3

As was confirmed at the close of last year, McLaren GT will produce further examples of the 12C GT3 available to compete in the 2013 season.  These new models are eligible for all GT3 championships and, for the first time, see the 12C GT3 available for global competition.

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NISSAN RESONANCE CONCEPT : EVOLVING THE CROSSOVER

Nissan Resonance concept

• Signals the future direction of Nissan crossovers with smart, edgy design
• Elevates the crossover experience with engaging aerodynamic exterior
• Features a spacious and sophisticated interior, advanced hybrid powertrain
• Global concept was created by Nissan Design America, San Diego, California

With its boldly futuristic aerodynamic styling and fuel-efficient hybrid-electric powertrain, the Nissan Resonance concept proposes an all-new dynamic and edgy design that once again leads the trend for the crossover category. The global concept makes its world debut today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.

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VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OPENED NEW ENGINE PLANT IN MEXICO

Volkswagen engine plant in Silao

Volkswagen is further extending its commitment to manufacturing in North America. The engine plant in Silao in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato was opened today and is the Volkswagen Group’s 100th plant worldwide. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the President of Mexico, Enrique Peña, the Governor of the state of Guanajuato, Miguel Marquez, and Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft. The factory will supply Volkswagen’s North American vehicle plants in Puebla (Mexico) and Chattanooga (U.S.) with modern and fuel-efficient TSI engines produced locally in Silao.

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ACURA UNVEILED A NEW NSX CONCEPT

Acura NSX Concept at 2013 NAIAS

Acura has unveiled a new NSX Concept that showcases the evolution of the next-generation supercar's styling and design, including a first-ever look at one possible direction for the next-generation NSX interior design.

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ALL-NEW 2014 LEXUS IS SPORT SEDAN MAKES WORLD PREMIERE AT THE NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

2014 Lexus IS

• Engaging and entertaining driving dynamics across the model range; exclusive tuning enhancements on F SPORT models
• Completely redesigned with bold exterior styling and an LFA-inspired driver-focused cockpit
• Longer wheelbase with significant increases in rear seat space and trunk capacity
• New multimedia system with industry-first, complimentary real-time traffic and weather information

Lexus unveiled the all-new 2014 IS sedan at the North American International Auto Show. IS will be available in rear- and all-weather drive versions of the IS 250 and IS 350, a further evolution of F SPORT available across the entire model range, and for Europe, Japan, and select international markets, the IS 300h, the first IS to feature Lexus Hybrid Drive.

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G-POWER RELEASED NEW AERODYNAMIC KIT FOR M3

G-POWER aerodynamic program RS

Sometimes less is even more. For example in regards of a car’s weight. Because less weight improves the performance of the BMW M3 and so provides more driving pleasure. With the G-POWER aerodynamic program “RS”, which is completely fabricated from Carbon fibre, one can make the BMW M3 lighter and therefore faster. At the same time the G-POWER “RS” Carbon parts increases the aerodynamic downforce and thus provides for even faster cornering speeds.

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ALL-NEW 2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE OFFERS ENERGETIC STYLING, BEST-LEVEL FUEL EFFICIENCY AND SMART TECHNOLOGY

2014 Nissan Versa Note

• 40 miles per gallon highway fuel economy (CVT-equipped models)
• Smart packaging and class-leading* cargo space, with adjustable rear load floor
• Available NissanConnect℠ with Navigation System, Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, RearView Monitor and class-exclusive Around View® Monitor
• Starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)** of $13,990 USD

The Nissan Versa lineup, which has been the longtime sales and share leader in the competitive United States entry-level segment, gets a dramatic new look with the launch of the all-new 2014 Nissan Versa Note. The second-generation hatchback goes on sale at Nissan's U.S. dealers in Summer 2013 and gives notice that in an era of changing consumer needs and expectations, Versa intends to remain far ahead of the rest of the entry-level pack.

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NEW TOYOTA VERSO

2013 Toyota Verso

The exclusively developed for the European market Verso series was specifically of the growing diverse needs European clients in the segment of compact cut. All Verso Models combine the features legendary Toyota quality, durability and reliability with a good price, a considerable space and compact external dimensions. The Easy Flat seating system, the new Verso gives the variability and versatility, which is expected to be quite a compact MPV. Building on this Core attributes Toyota had numerous improvements in the design, dynamic characteristics and comfort of the new Verso incorporated.

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TOYOTA COROLLA FURIA CONCEPT REVEAL

Toyota Corolla Furia Concept at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit

Toyota revealed the Corolla Furia Concept at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This exciting compact sedan concept hints at the styling cues consumers can expect to see on the next-generation Corolla.  The concept represents an exterior styling study by Toyota designers, and it builds on the brand’s product development priority to develop more dramatic, expressively designed vehicles.

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GLOBAL DEBUT AND BUSINESS SUCCESS AS BENTLEY STARS AT DETROIT

New Bentley GT Speed Convertible

•     Debut for world’s fastest four-seat convertible, GT Speed Convertible
•     Global 22 per cent sales increase, US maintaining number one status
•     Luxury flagship Mulsanne with Mulliner Driving Specification and high-efficiency Continental GT V8 also on stand

Bentley has unveiled its new open-top performance flagship, the Continental GT Speed Convertible, at the North American International Auto Show, at the same time as the business announces a 22 per cent global sales increase, with the Americas region maintaining its position as Bentley’s number one market.

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DYNAMICS AT THEIR MOST BEAUTIFUL – THE AUDI RS 7 SPORTBACK

2014 Audi RS7

•     Outstanding performance with maximum efficiency
•     Twin-turbo V8: 4.0 TFSI with 412 kW (560 hp) and 700 Nm (516.29 lb-ft)
•     Optional top speed of 305 km/h (189.52 mph)

Audi is expanding its RS model lineup: The RS 7 Sportback, which is making its debut at the North American International Auto Show 2013 in Detroit, stands for dynamics at their most beautiful. The large five-door coupe uses a 4.0 TFSI engine producing 412 kW (560 hp). The sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) takes just 3.9 seconds, and the speed governor can be deactivated upon customer request to permit a top speed of up to 305 km/h (189.52 mph). Despite this superior performance, the Audi RS 7 Sportback consumes on average just 9.8 liters of fuel per 100 km (24.00 US mpg).

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NEW VOLKSWAGEN SUV CONCEPT MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT AT DETROIT SHOW

Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept

•     Six-seat SUV concept designed specifically for North America
•     Innovative diesel-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain offers fuel economy of
•     2.1 l/100 km (134.5 mpg) (NEDC for plug-in hybrid vehicles)
•     Concept is built using the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set
•     Range in all-electric mode is 20 miles (NEDC)
•     306 PS; 700 Nm (516 lbs ft); 0 to 60 mph estimated at 7.0 seconds

Volkswagen has unveiled a new SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.  Called the CrossBlue, it has been developed specifically for the U.S. and Canada, and if it goes into production would sit above the Tiguan and below the Touareg in the Volkswagen SUV line-up.

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2014 INFINITI Q50 SEDAN MAKES WORLD DEBUT AT NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

2014 Infiniti Q50

DETROIT : January 14, 2013 - Infiniti today unveiled the all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50 luxury sports sedan at a press conference at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. President Johan de Nysschen and Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer Shiro Nakamura presented the dramatically styled Q50, which goes on sale at Infiniti retailers in the United States and Canada in summer 2013.

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LIVE THE ELECTRIC DREAM – INTRODUCING THE NEWEST INNOVATION FROM smart

smart fortwo electric

Heralding the dawn of a new electric era, the new smart fortwo electric drive is now available to purchase for the first time.  The much anticipated fully electric version of the iconic, compact two-seater perfectly combines convenience and quality with the first class safety, comfort and performance expected from smart.

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MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-CLASS ESTABLISHES NEW SEGMENT: SLEEK AS THEY COME

Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

STUTTGART : January 14, 2013 - The CLA is set to establish a new segment, with world-leading aerodynamics (Cd = 0.22), avant-garde coupé design and 4MATIC all‑wheel drive (optional). As a new four-door coupé it follows the idea of the CLS, whose design concept has spawned more than its fair share of imitators since its debut in 2003. With its frameless doors, the coupé adopts the design of the Concept Style Coupé into series production. The newcomer features a radar-based braking system (COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST) as standard which is able to warn the driver of an obstacle from a speed of 7 km/h and to initiate precision braking when the driver steps on the brake pedal. The new CLA is available for ordering with immediate effect and will be delivered to dealerships in April. Prices begin at 28,977 euros for the CLA 180.

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NEW CHEVROLET CORVETTE : Return of the Stingray

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 

DETROIT : January 14, 2013 – Chevrolet is redefining modern performance with today’s debut of the all-new Corvette Stingray. And only a Corvette with the perfect balance of technology, design and performance can wear the iconic Stingray designation.

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NISSAN TO UNVEIL ALL-NEW 2014 VERSA NOTE IN DETROIT

2014 Nissan Versa Note - Teaser image

FRANKLIN, Tenn. : January 12, 2013 – On January 15th at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, Nissan will unveil the all-new 2014 Versa Note. This 4-door hatchback, with segment-exclusive technology, outstanding fuel economy, smart packaging and class-leading cargo space, is the fourth of five new models launched by Nissan over 15 months.

[Source : NISSAN]

PERFORMANCE UPDATE FOR THE CLS 63 AMG

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG

AFFALTERBACH : January 11, 2013 - Performance update for the CLS 63 AMG: along with the new E 63 AMG, the latest model upgrade also benefits the CLS 63 AMG in its Coupé and Shooting Brake variants. The S-Model variant of the CLS 63 AMG not only boasts the performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all‑wheel drive but also comes with the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine generating a maximum output of 430 kW (585 hp) and up to 800 Nm of torque. The AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine continues to be the absolute pinnacle of efficiency: the combination of high performance and low fuel consumption remains unrivalled by any other competitor in the segment worldwide. The rear-wheel-drive variant rated at 410 kW (557 hp) and generating 720 Nm of torque is optionally available with the performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive.

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smart FORTWO EDITION CITYFLAME : SHORT, YELLOW, COOL

2013 smart fortwo Cityflame

STUTTGART : January 11, 2013 - A splash of colour: with its bodypanels in flame yellow the new special model smart fortwo edition cityflame is a real head-turner. In contrast, the tridion safety cell and alloy wheels are painted in black. The contrast is continued in the interior: the exclusive black seats in leather optic have striking yellow imitation leather inserts and feature yellow stitching. The smart fortwo edition cityflame can be ordered now with prices starting at €14,490. The special model is available as a coupé and a cabrio and will reach dealers in April 2013.

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SUZUKI ALTO FACELIFT WITH LOW 99 g / km CO2

2013 Suzuki Alto

• Compact city car with a facelift and revised engine
• Variable valve timing reduces CO₂ emissions to 99 g / km and fuel consumption figures provide lower
• Sympathetic Alto has delighted more than 30 years with a unique combination of efficiency and modern design

BENSHEIM, January 11, 2013 - The Japanese small cars and four-wheel specialist donated its successful subcompact Alto a facelift and revised the fast-revving 1.0-liter petrol engine. The economical and lively three-cylinder engine has been upgraded with variable valve timing on intake and exhaust side. The modification results in improved fuel economy and lower values ​​km CO₂ emissions in the combined test cycle to 99 g /km

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RENAULT CAPTUR: THE URBAN CROSSOVER THAT WILL CHANGE EVERYDAY LIVES

2013 Renault Captur

Boulogne-Billancourt CEDEX : January 11, 2013 - As testified by a record of innovations that dates back to 1898, Renault has never stopped questioning preconceived ideas or challenging conventional automotive thinking by placing the needs of customers at the heart of each new project.

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INFINITI TO DEBUT ALL-NEW Q50 SEDAN AT 2013 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Infiniti Q50 teaser image

FRANKLIN, Tenn. : January 10, 2013 – Infiniti will unveil the all-new Q50 luxury sports sedan, January 14, at the brand's North American International Auto Show press conference, following a special performance by Cirque du Soleil. Infiniti's president Johan de Nysschen will deliver his vision for the brand in the years to come and provide details of the latest technology that Infiniti's new models will carry.

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FIVE MILLION VOLVO CARS BUILT IN GHENT

Volvo V40 D2 as The fifth millionth car

Volvo Car Group's plant in Ghent, Belgium, has now built five million cars since it started operating in 1965. "This is a milestone for the entire Volvo Car Group. Five million cars is a landmark achievement," says Lars Wrebo, Senior Vice President Manufacturing at Volvo Car Group.

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