17 April 2009, 10:45 AM
Bentley Motors, founding sponsor of last year's inaugural Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, will be joining this year's celebrations (July 18-19) with some more unique cars from the company's illustrious past. Bentley will also showcase the very best of contemporary British engineering, styling and craftsmanship by debuting the world's fastest production convertible.
The new 600bhp Bentley Continental GTC Speed, powered by Bentley's 6-litre twin
17 April 2009, 10:32 AM
Auris is the latest Toyota model range to reap the benefits in performance, fuel economy and emissions from Toyota Optimal Drive technology.
Following the introduction late last year of the Toyota Optimal Drive 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i engine with Stop & Start, Auris gains the new 1.6-litre Valvematic engine and revised versions of its established 1.4 and 2.0 D-4D and 2.2 D-CAT 180 units. The result is cleaner, more fuel-efficient motoring with no compromise in performance or driving pleasur
17 April 2009, 08:42 AM
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the all-new 2010 Kia Forte Koup, unveiled just last week during the 2009 New York International Auto Show, has been chosen by the editors at MSN Autos as a “Best in Show” pick. Vehicles that made the list offered impressive style, value and overall potential to help move the automotive industry forward.
“As the New York Auto Show offers a number of concept and production introductions, we are pleased th
16 April 2009, 05:06 PM
SEAT will be one of the main attractions at the upcoming Barcelona International Motor Show, which is taking place from 9 to 17 May, where two of the Spanish brand’s sportiest models will be making their world debut – the new Ibiza FR, which combines design and sporty character with top-notch performance; and the new L
16 April 2009, 03:55 PM
Enjoy unrestricted driving comfort and be prepared for every situation: you can achieve both with the AC Schnitzer high performance brake system for the BMW M3 (E90, E92, E93). The high quality brake system offers excellent performance and values which are usually only achieved by sports cars. In conjunction with the h
16 April 2009, 11:04 AM
Readers of Auto Express magazine have voted the new Jaguar XF Britain's best car in the 2009 Driver Power survey. The results revealed that the XF secured the overall number one spot with drivers praising the Jaguar's combination of luxury, comfort and driving dynamics.
Mike O'Driscoll, Jaguar's Managing Director, s
16 April 2009, 10:54 AM
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to give the Lancer Sportback Ralliart (Galant Fortis Sportback Ralliart in Japan) its Chinese debut at the Auto Shanghai 2009, which will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center April 20th through 28th. Already well-received in other markets, the Lancer Sportback Ralliart features electronically-controlled four-wheel drive, stylish coupe-like lines and ample luggage space for excellent utility.
The Lancer Sportback Ralliart will be one of nine (e
16 April 2009, 10:40 AM
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the release of its all-new Skyline Crossover this summer. The all-new Skyline Crossover makes its foray into the crossover segment with a unique and distinctive design, that arrives from a fusion of a coupe with an SUV. The luxury crossover utilizes smooth, soft-to-the-touch and h
16 April 2009, 10:25 AM
For 2010 Model Year, the Elise and Exige have substantially reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel consumption
The latest Elise and Exige models are the product of continuous improvement to give up to a 9% reduction in CO2 emissions and similar increases in fuel economy.
On the combined cycle, the Elise S shows
16 April 2009, 09:40 AM
It was 45 years ago this week that marked the birth of the undisputed king of the American road: the Ford Mustang. And thousands of Mustang fans from all over the world are gathering in Birmingham, Ala. to mark the occasion.
“The Ford Mustang is one of the world’s most beloved automotive and cultural icons,” said Ji
16 April 2009, 09:20 AM
Two signature Ford products – the Ford Flex and the all-new Ford Fusion Hybrid – are winners in the 2009 Ward’s Interior of the Year competition, an annual contest that heralds vehicles for their interior styling, comfort, safety and value.
The 2009 Flex captured best interior in the Premium-priced Truck category and the 2010 Fusion Hybrid received a special-achievement award for Best Graphic Display.
This year’s honors compliment an alread
15 April 2009, 05:00 PM
As soon as it came on the market, the car has already been refined. For the first time, the Spanish VW subsidiary Seat presents a limousine for which JE DESIGN immediately offers a sport suit.
With the entire body kit the middle class limousine turns into a sports car with four doors. The new sport radiator grill (199 euros including VAT) and the front spoiler (379 euros) give the Exeo a significantly grimmer face. The side skirts (399 euros) emphasise the dynamic wedge shape. The diffuser panel in carbon look (
