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Volkswagen Touran Match - Full of Improvements

The new Match model from the Touran's range is offering more equipment and value for money on the popular MPV. The prices starts from 22,600 euro. The Touran Match is based on the SE model and is fitted with 1,850 euro in additional equipment. The inside improvements: Multifunction steering wheel, Multi-Device Interface (MDI), iPod connectivity, plus the new RNS310 satellite navigation system all standard, Front and rear parking sensors with Park Assist. The outside improvements: new 16-inch ‘Perth’ alloy whe

Acura RDX Turbocharged Crossover - Full with Upgrades and Options for 2010

Never content resting on its laurels, Acura brings to market the 2010 RDX with a fresh new exterior look, a more luxurious interior, and a host of new technology features. For 2010, the RDX is now available with a two-wheel drive option which offers improved fuel economy and a lower price point over its SH-AWD™ counterpart. "The RDX has always offered a unique mix of great performance, good utility, lots customer relevant technology and sharp

2009 Toyota Yaris Edge Special Edition

Toyota Australia is offering more than $500 of added value with special-edition models of Australia's most popular compact car, Yaris. Available for a limited time, Yaris "Edge" models are based on the fuel-efficient YR 3-door and 5-door hatch versions of the top-selling range. The special-edition cars add value to the Yaris by providing more than $1,000 of added specification for just $500. Prices start from $16,190* for the 3-door Yaris Edge with manual transmission. Toyota has replaced the

Aznom Panda 4x4 Valgrisa

The customization of a Panda 4x4 made by Aznom was born in the Valle d'Aosta Mountains. It came from the Valgrisa idea to make a car designed for travel routes between the mountains roads and in line with the traditional values of the company. The customization has focused mainly on the interiors that have been coated with leather combined with the refined Rosset wool, produced by Valgrisa according to the traditional methods of the Valle d'Aosta. It created a connection with the materials an

Carlsson GL RS

The Mercedes-Benz GL (Type X 164) is the model with the most opulent dimensions within the entire Mercedes motorcar product line. With the new RS-Kit, the automobile manufacturer Carlsson now gives the GL a sporty look and at the same time, a powerful appearance. The newly designed front marks the most significant change. The front spoiler lip lowers the GL visually closer to the road. Therefore, the RS-Kit provides the large Benz with a dynamic character. While the large radiator grill and t

Rolls-Royce appoints another dealer in Japan

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole MotorCars Co., Ltd, as its authorised dealer in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. The company is part of the Nicole Group of Companies which has been active in the automotive luxury market in Japan for more than 30 years. The new dealership, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Yokohama, will commence operations immediately and is headed by Nico Roehreke, President and CEO of Nicole Group of Companies. Speaking at a signing ceremony for the de

ferrari 458 italia

Ferrari 458 Italia

The Ferrari 458 Italia is a completely new car: engine, design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation and ergonomics. Four and a half liter V8 delivers 570 horse powers at 9000 revs and 540 N/m at 6000 rpm. This makes the incredible 127 hp/liter from naturally aspirated engine. Despite the fact that the new engine is significantly more powerful than the V8s that preceded it, the Ferrari 458 Italia produces just 320 g/km of CO2 and fuel consumption is 13.7 l/100 km (combined cycle), the b

Nissan's All-electric car goes to the U.S. and Japan market in 2010

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today previewed its electric vehicle (EV) platform on a Tiida-based prototype to demonstrate the superior driving pleasure of a pure zero-emission vehicle. It also showcased a sophisticated EV-IT system developed to support electric driving 24/7 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Newly developed EV platform The dedicated EV platform is comprised of a highly rigid body, high-performance motor, compact lithium-ion battery

Opel launches LPG Range - Pricing Announced!

Opel now offers five LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) powered Corsa, Meriva, Astra station wagon and Zafira models with a wide performance range, expanding its line of environmentally friendly ecoFLEX models with alternative propulsion. The Opel LPG models can run on gasoline or LPG – the switch happens automatically, but can also be made by pressing a button. In addition to the standard gasoline tank, these models also feature an LPG tank. It is located either in the spare-wheel well (Corsa, Meriva, Astra station wag

The CG-Lock Technology is the newest add-on to the Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury car

With the reveal of their latest Technology Partner – Lap Belt Cinch, the DiMora Motorcar company are showing to us that the passenger safety in every Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury vehicle will be more than secure. The DiMora Motorcar’s new partner will provide seatbelts with the patented CG-Lock technology, which allows the lap belt portion of the seatbelt to be tightened from gentle to extreme (similar to commercial aircraft seatbelts) and maint

Tuned Lexus IS-F a.k.a Bye Bye Road Crimes for the Humberside Police

Humberside Police have taken delivery of a Lexus IS-F in order to make life more difficult than ever for those looking to travel to the region to commit crime. Specially trained officers spent 12 months evaluating a number of high performance vehicles that are set to replace the current Subarus which have proved highly successful in enabling the Roads Crime Section to target organized criminals in the area.  Following a stringent evaluation pr