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Monthly Archives: January 2010

Euro NCAP’s top five achievers of 2009

2009 saw the introduction of Euro NCAP’s new rating scheme that awards an overall score for safety covering four areas of assessment: adult, child, pedestrian and safety assist. For the first time, Euro NCAP can now release its top five safest cars of 2009, based on their maximum five star award and their overall score. [...]

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World Premiere at the Geneva Motor Show: Carlsson C25

·    Limited Super-GT of the small series manufacturer Carlsson ·    Edition includes only 25 cars and therefore ensures maximum exclusiveness ·    Carlsson combines top performance with drivability ·    Carlsson develops entirely own design vocabulary Carlsson who are approved as an automobile manufacturer by the Federal German Motor Transport Authority, for the first time presents an [...]

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Hand-built for the highest quality: The Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen starts production of the SLS AMG

Sindelfingen , Jan 27, 2010 The new gullwing model is now at the starting line: following its world premiere at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt/Main in September 2009, series production of the SLS AMG is now commencing in Sindelfingen, the largest of the Mercedes-Benz production plants. “Made in Sindelfingen also stands for the very [...]

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GM Reaches Agreement to Sell Saab to Spyker

2010-01-26 DETROIT – General Motors and Spyker Cars NV today confirmed that they have reached a binding agreement on the purchase of Saab Automobile AB. “Today’s announcement is great news for Saab employees, dealers and suppliers, great news for millions of Saab customers and fans worldwide, and great news for GM,” said John Smith, GM [...]

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Maserati Teams Up With Alfa Romeo MiTo for its European Service Network

Maserati and Alfa Romeo: two icons of Italy’s world-famous automotive industry representing sportiness, technology and elegance. Modena, January 26th 2010. One hundred Alfa Romeo MiTos produced exclusively for the Maserati service network will soon be seen on roads all over Europe. Maserati has chosen the Alfa Romeo MiTo as the new courtesy car for its [...]

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Mazda6 Facelift to be unveiled at Geneva

Leverkusen, 26 January 2010. A new facelift version of the popular Mazda6 will have its world premiere at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in March. This new, upgraded version enhances the strengths of its predecessor, like driving fun and fuel efficiency; while improving interior refinement, environmental compatibility and safety performance. The new Mazda family face [...]

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NEW ENGINE FOR OCTAVIA

The Skoda Octavia is going to get a new engine – the existing line of petrol units will be extended with the turbocharged four-cylinder 1.2 TSI/77 kW with direct injection that the manufacturer has been using in the Yeti for some time. With its performance and maximum torque of 175 Nm at 1,550 – 4,100 [...]

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Mazda Releases Facelifted Atenza in Japan

- Enhanced environmental and safety features, driving performance, interior and exterior quality; 2.0L engine models qualify for Japan’s eco-car tax breaks – HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced sales of the facelifted Mazda Atenza (known overseas as the Mazda6) for the Japanese market. Available in three body styles — Sedan, Sport (five-door hatchback) and Sport [...]

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Ed Whitacre to Continue as GM CEO

2010-01-26 o GM commits to paying back US and Canadian government loans by June DETROIT – Edward E. Whitacre, Jr., has agreed to continue as chairman and CEO of General Motors, it was announced today. Speaking at a press conference at GM’s headquarters, Whitacre also expressed the GM board’s commitment that the company will pay [...]

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BRABUS GL 63 Biturbo

Luxury SUV with 650 hp / 478 kW and WIDESTAR Version Strong as a bull, sporty yet elegant and with exclusive appointments: The new BRABUS GL 63 Biturbo, which celebrates its world debut at the DUBAI INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW, combines these three attributes to perfection. With this luxury SUV BRABUS (Brabus-Allee, D-46240 Bottrop, phone + [...]

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