LEXUS RELEASES FIRST OFFICIAL PHOTOS OF THE NEXT GENERATION IS

2014 Lexus IS350 FSPORT

•  All-new exterior featuring Lexus spindle grille design and Lexus-first independent L-shaped Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
• New interior design with LFA-inspired, driver-focused cockpit
• F SPORT exclusive interior/exterior features

TORRANCE, Calif. : January 9, 2013 - The all-new Lexus IS compact sport sedan will make its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 15, 2013.

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NEW 2013 DODGE DART GT MODEL TO DEBUT AT NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

2013 Dodge DART GT

Dart GT is powered by the 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir2 four-cylinder engine, which produces 184 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft. of torque, providing just the right balance of power and fuel efficiency

New 2013 Dart GT model features a sport suspension with frequency-sensing damping shocks that delivers ride and handling attributes designed to cater to driving enthusiasts

Unique exterior and interior design elements, including standard 18-inch aluminum wheels and premium perforated Nappa heated leather seats, differentiate the GT model from the rest of the Dart lineup

Standard class-exclusive features include racetrack LED taillamps, integrated dual exhaust, 8.4-inch touchscreen, 7-inch TFT display, in-seat storage and much more 

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. : January 8, 2013 - The Dodge brand dug deep into its rich, nearly 100-year history to name its all-new compact car, the 2013 Dodge Dart, and is again drawing on the storied history for the newest Dodge Dart model.

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Breaking NEWS : CHINESE STATE INVESTMENT FUND MAY BUY STAKE IN DAIMLER

BEIJING : January 9, 2013 - China's sovereign wealth fund may buy a stake in Daimler AG, the parent of Mercedes-Benz, a China media outlet reported.

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AUDI ADDS 354 DYNAMIC HP GASOLINE ENGINE FOR SQ5

2014 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI

• SQ5 with 3.0 TFSI engine at the Detroit Auto Show
• From zero to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.3 seconds
• 250 km/h (155 mph) top speed

The new Audi SQ5 shown at the Detroit Auto Show is the first ever to be powered by a gasoline engine – in this case one producing 260 kW (354 hp) and 470 Nm (346.65 lb-ft) of torque The new top-of-the-line model, which was designed specifically for markets such as the United States, Canada and China, uses a 3.0 TFSI engine with forced induction. It sprints from zero to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.3 seconds on its way to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). 

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NISSAN LAUNCHES QASHQAI 360

2013 Nissan Qashqai 360

• New 360 edition joins the Qashqai range, replacing n-tec+
• Set to be best-seller in the line-up
• Features 360° Around View Monitor and part-leather seats among other items 
• Priced the same as outgoing n-tec+ but with more equipment 
• Available in five-seater Qashqai and seven-seater Qashqai+2

Nissan has launched a new addition to the Qashqai range – the 360. Set to be the best-selling example yet of Nissan’s sector-defining crossover, the 360 sits between the Acenta and Tekna trims, replacing the n-tec+ but offering more equipment for the same £19,945 starting price.

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NEVADA GRANTS AUDI THE FIRST AUTOMAKER PERMIT TO OPERATE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES ON PUBLIC ROADS

Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak

• Audi gets second-ever license from the state to test Audi piloted driving
• Audi piloted driving and parking technology will be a focus at 2013 CES
• Audi has been an autonomous driving pioneer through work by its Electronics Research Lab in Silicon Valley and Stanford University

The State of Nevada issued to Audi only the second license allowing the testing of autonomous vehicles on the state’s public roads. This makes Audi the first automotive original equipment manufacturer to obtain this special permit. The first license went to technology giant Google.

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PEUGEOT 2008 : THE NEW URBAN CROSSOVER SET TO WIN CUSTOMERS THE WORLD OVER

Peugeot 2008

With the  2008, Peugeot   capitalises on  its  expertise acquired   with the  success of  the  3008 Crossover to create an innovative vehicle  for the  B segment.  Set to go on sole in Spring 2013, it joins in the dynamic  of the product offensive initiated successfully by the 208.

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NEW MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPÉ AND CABRIOLET

2013 Mercedes-Benz E500 Coupé

STUTTGART : January 4, 2013 – Like the Saloon and Estate models, Mercedes-Benz has completely revised the Coupé and Cabriolet members of the E-Class family. New additions include powerful and efficient BlueDIRECT four-cylinder engines featuring pioneering injection technology and trend-setting assistance systems, which come under the heading "Intelligent drive". These are systems which can help to prevent accidents with crossing vehicles or pedestrians, Active Lane Keeping Assist or anti-glare, permanent high-beam headlamps, for example. Visually, both the Coupé and Cabriolet draw on the new Mercedes-Benz design idiom. Exclusive, luxurious equipment for sublime refinement underlines the close affinity with the E-Class family.

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NEW ŠKODA LOGO FOR THE FABIA AND THE ROOMSTER

2013 ŠKODA logo

• New ŠKODA logo for Fabia and Roomster models
• New typeface for model name and additional designations
• Fabia and Roomster to bear ŠKODA lettering on rear for the first time

MLADÁ BOLESLAV : January 4, 2013 – The ŠKODA Fabia and Roomster models will now carry the new ŠKODA vehicle logo and, for the first time, the ŠKODA lettering. The brand name and the respective model name will appear on the vehicle rear and additional designations such as TSI or TDI will now appear in a new typeface.

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BENTLEY REVEALS NEW PERFORMANCE FLAGSHIP CONVERTIBLE

2013 BENTLEY Continental GT Speed Convertible

• Fastest four-seat convertible in the world: 202 mph (325 km/h)
• Exhilarating supercar performance from uprated 625 PS (616 bhp) W12 engine and eight-speed transmission
• Muscular lines and sporting, contemporary hand-crafted luxury
• An engaging, sensory driving experience with coupe-like refinement
• Enhanced W12 efficiency with a 15% improvement in driving range, fuel economy and emissions
• Global debut at Detroit Auto Show, January 2013

CREWE : January 2, 2013 - The Continental GT Speed Convertible, Bentley’s new open-top performance flagship - and the world’s fastest four-seat convertible - makes its international debut on 14^th January at the North American International Auto Show, Detroit.

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