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Monthly Archives: January 2012

Marking 20 Years Since The Launch Of The Jaguar XJ220

The XJ220 remains the fastest Jaguar ever produced and when launched in 1992 and, at 213mph, had the highest maximum speed of any production car. Constructed using advanced aluminium honeycomb, the car was immensely strong and, despite its size, weighed just 1,470 kg. Originally conceived as a concept car, the XJ220 debuted at the 1988 [...]

SKODA celebrates: 14 million vehicles produced

›  Jubilee car a Superb of the ‘Laurin & Klement’ special edition ›  Impressive growth course of the SKODA brand ›  Production and sales to grow significantly until 2018 ›  Model offensive and further capacity expansion in international markets under way Mlada Boleslav/Kvasiny, January 30, 2012 – SKODA has produced its 14-millionth car: The jubilee [...]

Nissan Introduces Energy Efficient Car Carrier to Japan Shipping Route (video)

YOKOHAMA, Japan (January 30, 2012)-Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled the Nichio Maru, an energy efficient coastal car carrier which will transport completed vehicles and parts on one of Japan’s main maritime shipping routes. Nichio Maru The Nichio Maru, newly built by Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd., has installed solar power panels for the first [...]

World debut for five-door SKODA Citigo

›      Exhibition debut at 2012 Geneva Motor Show ›      Hands-on preview for journalists in February 2012 ›      Model line extended into new market segments ›      SKODA model offensive is defining element in manufacturer’s Growth Strategy Mlada Boleslav, January 30th, 2012 – SKODA will present the new Citigo subcompact to the public as a five-door version [...]

Toyota delivers 400,000th hybrid car in Europe

* The 400,000th hybrid is an Auris Hybrid produced in the UK * Delivered to fleet customer CTG in Belgium Toyota delivered its 400,000th hybrid in Europe today. The first hybrid car that Toyota put on the European market was the first generation Prius back in 2000. Since then two new Prius generations have appeared [...]

Jeep® Introduces New Production-intent Concept Grand Cherokee at Houston Auto Show

* New production-intent vehicle boasts stunning exterior with distinct, aggressive flair * Jeep® connects with consumers to name model via online Jeep “Name My Ride” contest * Vehicle also on display at Washington (D.C.) Auto Show tomorrow * Jeep Grand Cherokee sales reach 127,744 units in the U.S. in 2011, up 51 percent vs. 2010 [...]

The BMW M Performance Automobiles

* New BMW M GmbH product range based on current BMW models; BMW M Performance Automobiles complement the model family with their clear focus on sports performance combined with unrestricted everyday usability and outstanding efficiency; new product category launches with four models: BMW M550d xDrive Sedan, BMW M550d xDrive Touring, BMW X5 M50d and BMW [...]

Unique – and now more exceptional than ever: the new BMW X6

Munich. The BMW X6 is the world’s first ever Sports Activity Coup?, still a unique combination of sporty dynamics and supreme versatility and with further enhanced appeal from spring 2012. Selective modifications in design and innovative equipment features hone the profile of the new BMW X6 as a distinctive model within the premium segment of [...]

MORE ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST CLIENTS TURN TO BESPOKE PERSONALISATION

More than half of clients who specified a Rolls-Royce Ghost in 2011 turned to bespoke personalisation. The service, which includes anything from the application of unique paint colours, coach lines and tread plates to whole vehicle designs featuring champagne sets, humidors and picnic cabinets, helped drive Rolls-Royce to record sales last year.

Kia Motors Dreams Up Super Bowl Commercial Starring Supermodel Adriana Lima, Rock Legends Motley Crue and MMA Fighter Chuck Liddell

Dreams have been a topic of speculation and interest throughout history, and Kia Motors America (KMA) is tapping into the idea of dreams revealing true desires in a new 60-second commercial set to air during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLVI. In the spot, titled “Drive the Dream,” the new 2012 Optima Limited races [...]