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Mazda Launches New Brand Campaign In Europe

Mar 7, 2011

This year's Geneva Motor Show was the venue for the world premiere of Mazda's new multi-channel brand campaign that will tell the fascinating story of Mazda using new media forms. ... Continue reading

British Talent at the Core Of Vauxhall's Design Influence

Mar 7, 2011

British Designers are playing a major role in the design of Vauxhall's new generation products and are also influencing pan-European and global designs. ... Continue reading

Kia Sportage Is Carbuyer's First Car of the Year

Mar 7, 2011

The Kia Sportage has been named CarBuyer's Car of the Year as well as Best 4x4 in the website's inaugural awards. ... Continue reading

Continued Success For Swift - Suzuki's Compact Supermini Global Sales Exceed Two Million Units

Mar 7, 2011

When Suzuki launched the Swift six years ago; it brought a blend of eye-catching good looks, Japanese quality and European - inspired driving dynamics to the compact car segment. ... Continue reading

One Year's Free Insurance? Of Corsa You Can!

Mar 7, 2011

Vauxhall is offering a year's insurance-free motoring to all new pre-facelift Corsa customers this month, topped up with a range of attractive finance deals and zero-deposit offers that make the Corsa a must-see choice for buyers after the best new-reg deal in town. ... Continue reading

Vaux Rocks To No.1 Spot In February's UK Car Sales

Mar 7, 2011

Vauxhall dominated UK car sales last month with a total of 9,812 cars registered, nearly 2,300 more than that achieved by any other manufacturer. ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Australia Extends Support To Timor-Leste

Mar 7, 2011

Kia Motors Australia is helping the world's oldest Catholic Charity extend its palliative care and medical services throughout East Timor (Timor-Leste) by providing it with a Kia Sorento AWD. ... Continue reading

Atmel Releases Automotive-Qualified 32-bit AVR MCU Family for Motor Control Applications

Mar 6, 2011

PR Newswire NUREMBERG, Germany, March 2, 2011 NUREMBERG, Germany, March 2, 2011 -- Embedded World Nuremberg 2011 -- Atmel® Corporation , a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the release of the Atmel UC3C AT32UC3C0512C AVR® microcontroller with 512KB of embedded flash memory.  As a co ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz in the new action thriller "Unknown Identity": Exciting race against time with a star-studded cast of actors and cars

Mar 6, 2011

The fast-paced action thriller "Unknown Identity" begins showing in German cinemas today with a star-studded international cast and a fleet of cars bearing the Mercedes star into the bargain. Six Mercedes-Benz models feature alongside leading actors Liam Neeson and Diane Kruger, in some instances taking on major roles ... Continue reading

New Fiat 500 by Gucci: Two of Italy's Best Combine in a New Logomobile - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 5, 2011

By Marty Bernstein Fashionistas, devotees and logo lovers of style, elegance and panache can now rejoice: the most famous fashion logo in the world, Gucci’s double G is now an official part of Italian automotive heritage, history and haute couture. Ciao e benvenuto to the ‘500 by Gucci’! Bellisimo. The i ... Continue reading

2011 Kia Sorento EX AWD - Review

Mar 4, 2011

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Kia Sorento EX AWD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 276 hp @ 6,300 rpm/249 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 183.9 x 74.2 x 67.3 in. Tires: P235/60R18 Cargo volume: 9.1/37.0/72.5 c ... Continue reading

Fiat Tops CO2 Reduction Rankings for Fourth Successive Year

Mar 4, 2011

Fiat continues to set new standards in carbon dioxide reduction, after both the Fiat brand and Fiat Group recorded Europe's lowest volume weighted CO2 emissions, according to JATO Dynamics, the world's leading automotive consultancy and research firm. ... Continue reading

Jaguar Cars to Celebrate 50 Years of Its Iconic E-Type at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival

Mar 4, 2011

Jaguar Cars will be officially celebrating two significant anniversaries at Goodwood's popular annual motor sport events this year, with 50 years of Britain's best-loved sports car - the legendary Jaguar E-Type - being honoured at both the 2011 Festival of Speed (1-3 July) and Goodwood Revival (16-18 September), as wel ... Continue reading

Peugeot Starts Taking Orders for an Exclusive Limited Edition Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4

Mar 4, 2011

Peugeot is now taking order registrations for customers interested in the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 - the world's first full diesel hybrid car. ... Continue reading

New President For Mitsubishi Motors Australia

Mar 4, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced the appointment of Genichiro (Gen) Nishina to the position of president and chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL), effective April 1st 2011. ... Continue reading