All-New Ford Focus production starts in Germany

Ford starts All-New Focus production at Saarlouis Assembly Plant in Germany

• Technologically advanced, all-new Focus starts production at Ford's Saarlouis Assembly Plant in Germany
• Saarlouis building all three Ford Focus bodystyles – four-door, five-door and wagon – for the European market
• 500 new permanent jobs created to support Ford Focus production in Saarlouis
• All-new Ford Focus production to be expanded further in mid-2011 in Russia, and in 2012 in China and Thailand
• Early production models of four-door and five-door models underway at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant in the United States
• Developed in Europe for production on three continents, the all-new Ford Focus will be sold in 120 markets globally
• More than ten million Ford Focus vehicles have been sold since its initial introduction in 1998, six million of which were sold in Europe

SAARLOUIS, GERMANY : December 6, 2010 – Volume production of the all-new Ford Focus, the first global Ford compact car, has begun at Ford's Saarlouis Assembly Plant in South-West Germany today.

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World premiere – G-POWER presents the technology featured in the world’s fastest saloon car

2010 BMW Z4 3.0i with G-Power SK Plus - Sporty Drive

Technology transfer by G-POWER -- the technology from the 800 hp world record-breaking G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RR is now also available for the BMW Z4 E85 and 3 Series E46, delivering a power increase of up to 55 hp.

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Kia reveals first design sketches of stylish next generation Picanto city car

2012 KIA Picanto - Sketched

• Newcomer brings confidence, solidity and maturity to the A-segment
• Production vehicle to be unveiled at 2011 Geneva Motor Show
• On sale in the UK from late Spring 2011

Kia has released the first official design sketches of the next generation Picanto city car designed to stand out from the crowd.

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New and improved Honda Insight Hybrid hits UK roads

2011 Honda Insight Hybrid - UK Version

• Suspension changes to improve ride and comfort
• Higher-spec interior
• New EX model with leather and Sat Nav

The improved Honda Insight hybrid, featuring adjusted suspension to improve ride comfort and NVH levels and enhanced trim levels is now on British roads.

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Volkswagen unvieled Rockton – the Transporter for the toughest terrain

2011 Volkswagen Transporer Rockton - Rendered

• The new all-rounder from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles extremely versatile even away from paved roads
• Ready for major adventures with the factory-fitted "Expedition" package

A Transporter for hard off-road missions, for transporting personnel and materials to the toughest places to reach – it was for these extreme conditions that Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles developed the Transporter Rockton. Building contractors, railway builders, mountain rescue teams, forestry businesses and many others need a vehicle which can be flexibly adapted to their requirements and can still stand up to heavy punishment.

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Nissan announces 11MY Nissan GT-R's acceleration time

Nissan GT-R test ride at Sendai Hi-land Race Way

YOKOHAMA, Japan : December 1, 2010 - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the 0-100km/h acceleration time for the 11MY Nissan GT-R.

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TUNE IT! SAFE! Police MINI E by AC Schnitzer, based on MINI R56

TUNE IT! SAFE! MINI E by AC Schnitzer

The TUNE IT! SAFE! initiative by the Verband Deutscher Automobil Tuner e.V. (VDAT) impressively shows the future of tuning with its sixth campaign vehicle - an electric MINI in Police Look. Every year since 2004, a special concept car has been presented which meets both the high demands of tuning fans and maximum safety standards.

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The new Audi A6: high tech in the executive class

2011 Audi A6

INGOLSTADT : December 1, 2010 - Audi has redesigned its flagship executive class model. The new A6 is set to make its market debut in early 2011. With its light body, sporty chassis and a wide array of new assistance and multimedia systems, the full-sized sedan is packed with innovative solutions in every area of technology. The range of available engines and drivetrains is equally extensive. Combining the power of a V6 with the fuel efficiency of a four-cylinder engine, the soon-to-be-available A6 hybrid will be one highlight of the lineup.

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235 BHP BBR-COSWORTH MX-5 Supercharger

BBR-Cosworth MX-5 Supercharger

BRACKLEY, Northamptonshire : November 30, 2010 - Renowned Mazda MX-5 tuner BBR has joined forces with Cosworth Engineering, the premier motorsport engineering company in the UK, to deliver an exciting performance upgrade package for the latest 2.0-litre, 158 bhp Mk3 Mazda MX-5.

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BBR launches 220 bhp Mazda MX-5 Turbo Anniversary Edition

BBR MX-5 Turbo

BRACKLEY, Northamptonshire : November 30, 2010 - Celebrating the 1990 launch of the original MX-5 BBR turbo, BBR is proud to announce a 20th Anniversary turbo conversion package for the Mazda MX-5 model range, covering Mk1 and Mk2 variants of the world’s most popular sports cars, in both 1.6 and 1.8 - litre capacities. BBR’s relaunched turbo kit transforms the much loved Mazda MX-5 into a serious driving machine, elevating its performance from sedate to electrifying.

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