BMW 3 Series Coupé Named "Best Real World" Sports Car By MSN Website
Mar 12, 2007
BERKSHIRE, England - March 12, 2007: One of the UK's leading motoring websites has awarded the BMW 3 Series Coupé its coveted Car of the Year title. In its annual poll nearly a quarter of readers voted the sleek new coupé MSN Car of the Year 2007, placing it ahead of supercar rivals such as the Ferrari 599 GTB an ... Continue reading
Apex Motorsport's Jaguar XKR GT3 Making Progress
Mar 12, 2007
LONDON - March 12, 2007: Apex Motorsport's brand new Jaguar XKR GT3 has now completed the first two of its planned pre-season test sessions and, at the same time, re-united one of sports car racingâs most successful drivers with the Jaguar marque. Andy Wallace, winner of the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans, as well as co ... Continue reading
Today's Pre-Owned Vehicles May Be the Better Bargain - VIDEO STORY
Mar 12, 2007
DETROIT - March 11, 2007: Compared to 20 to 25 years ago, automakers say today's "certified pre-owned" vehicles can be as good as buying a new vehicle and are a fraction of the cost. To "certify" a used vehicle, a dealer must perform a comprehensive multi-point inspection that meets the original dealer's specifications ... Continue reading
Shakira Rocks The Geneva Motor Show With SEAT
Mar 11, 2007
- Worldwide pop sensation appears on SEAT stand at Geneva Motor Show - Massive crowd watches her sign SEAT Leon Pies Descalzos charity prize car - Charity campaign has so far raised more than 100,000 Euros SEAT injected a big dose of âauto emociónâ into the Geneva Motor Show this week when pop songstress S ... Continue reading
Cadillacs and Catwalks - VIDEO STORY
Mar 10, 2007
NEW YORK - March 10, 2007: The latest fashion accessory may surprise you. To most people, Cadillacs and catwalks may not mix. But to many fashionistas, the car you drive has become as important a fashion statement as your handbag or necktie. Top New York fashion designer Dana Buchman was recently invited by Cadillac to ... Continue reading
New MINI Claims CLUBMAN Name - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 10, 2007
GENEVA - March 10, 2007: At the International Automobile Salon in Geneva this week MINI announced that the next derivative in its model range will be called MINI Clubman. Based on a concept first shown in Frankfurt in 2005, a âShooting Brakeâ body-styled car will be on sale in the UK before the end of 2007. T ... Continue reading
BMW 3 Series Convertible the UK's Choice for Summer
Mar 10, 2007
LONDON - March 10, 2007: Sales of BMW's new 3 Series Convertible are surging ahead, making it the must have open-top car for the summer. Despite the car officially going on sale on 24 March, 2007, BMW dealers have a forward order bank from retail and corporate customers for more than 2,000 cars â nearly half of th ... Continue reading
Russia's Lada Looks To The Future With Magna Steyr-Engineered C Concept
Mar 9, 2007
GENEVA - March 9, 2007: Could Lada ever make a comeback to the UK? Itâs not impossible â and a new concept car on the Russian manufacturerâs stand shows that the companyâs next-generation of cars will be a far cry from the old Communist-era Rivas and Samaras of the past. The Lada C is an aggressive- ... Continue reading
GM Shows the Future by Sharing Its Past at Amelia Island Concours
Mar 9, 2007
AMELIA ISLAND, FL - March 9, 2007: General Motors brought four prized Corvair-based 1960s concept cars from the GM Heritage Collection to the March 9-11 Amelia Island Concours dâElegance for both historical and visionary purposes. While providing a reminder of American automotive history for vintage car enthusiast ... Continue reading
Mazda Unveils Its Hakaze Concept at the Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 8, 2007
GENEVA - March 8, 2007: Last year Mazda wowed the show car world with a trilogy of design concepts that were talked about on three continents. From Europe's Sassou show car with its unique Shoji design principle and hidden features, to Tokyo Motor Show's Mazda Senku concept car, winner of the Grand Prix du Plus Beau Co ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces All New X-Trail at Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 7, 2007
All-new chassis and body design Four engine choices, including: - Two new powerful DPF-equipped diesels, with⦠- â¦automatic diesel option for the first time - â¦CVT transmission option on petrol engine Genuine off-road credentials, with: - Intelligent ALL MODE four-wheel drive system - Advanced hill start ... Continue reading
Cadillac to Debut GM's Powerful New V-6 Clean Diesel - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 7, 2007
* GMâs first production application of innovative, closed-loop combustion technology * Cadillac CTS adds engine to its portfolio in 2009 * Low emissions, high performance and excellent fuel economy * 184 kW/250 hp, 550 Nm (406 lb.-ft.) torque, 2.9-litre displacement * Compact design enables transverse and longitud ... Continue reading
Hyundai Introduces i30 at 2007 Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 7, 2007
⢠All-New Entry into the European C-Segment ⢠Styled in Europe by Europeans for Europeans ⢠New naming system for European model lines bear i prefix GENEVA - March 7, 2007: At the 2007 Geneva Motor Show yesterday, Hyundai introduces a new car, the i30 and a new naming philosophy with model lines bearing ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2007
GENEVA--At the Geneva International Motor Show today, Hyundai Motor Co. and GE Plastics presented QarmaQ, a first in the Crossover Coupe segment. QarmaQ is Hyundai's Advanced Technology Demonstration Vehicle (ATDV) that showcases over 30 different environmentally progressive technologies led by the innovative âEla ... Continue reading
Renault Clio Grand Tour Concept: an Alluring, Practical and Dynamic Estate - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 7, 2007
Offering a glimpse of developments to come in the Clio III range, Renault chose the Geneva Motor Show 2007 to take the wraps off of the Clio Grand Tour Concept. Making its world debut, this new showcar is designed to appeal to drivers seeking a dynamic, attractive small estate with a splash of classic grand tourer. For ... Continue reading
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