Mazda has fully redesigned its AZ-Wagon micro-mini range in Japan. Sales commence today at all Mazda Autozam, Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships nationwide. Read the rest of this entry »
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The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S opens up astonishing dimensions when it comes to open-top driving. Delivering 478 kW/650 hp, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a maximum speed of 335 km/h, this two-seater cabriolet surpasses the existing benchmark among open-top super sports cars – the SLR McLaren Roadster. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s funny that one of the loudest cars on the road this year comes from a manufacturer that makes some of the quietest. Of course, when first entering a German-dominated market full of performance sedans, it is important to make some noise- both visually and aurally. Read the rest of this entry »
When an automaker realizes that 15 percent of its customers are leaving its showrooms due to a missing product in a specific market segment, it has to find an answer — and fast. That’s what happened at Volkswagen when a failure to include a minivan in its lineup forced some customers to look elsewhere. Read the rest of this entry »
Hyundai will be rolling out the green carpet this year at the Paris Motor Show, with the unveiling of its i20 and Santa Fe Blue Hybrid. While Hyundai has already released one image of its new i20, the Korean automaker has kept the wraps on the Santa Fe Blue Hybrid – until today. Read the rest of this entry »
The Chevrolet Volt could be on its way to being the first mass-produced vehicle rated at 100 mpg or more. To ensure that happens, General Motors is asking the EPA to declare the Volt an electric vehicle for regulatory purposes. GM spokesman Rob Peterson said the California Air Resources Board has given the Volt preliminary certification as an electric. Read the rest of this entry »
The compact MPV pioneer, Renault Scenic, continues to lead the way in the style and practicality stakes. To ensure it stays at the forefront of the highly-competitive sector, it has been revised for the 2009 model year, including the introduction of a new special edition designed to tempt retail buyers. Read the rest of this entry »
The cheating’s over. After selling a 2006 Jetta TDI well into 2008 because of federal emissions regulations in effect for 2007 models and up, Volkwagen has finally introduced the 2009 model with a brand-new turbo diesel engine. Better yet, the new car costs $2,475 less than the outgoing one. Read the rest of this entry »
At Paris Motor Show in early October, Volvo Cars is presenting economical new diesel variants of the C30, S40 and V50 models with fuel consumption of just 4.4 litres/100 km (C30) or 4.5 litres/100 km (S40 and V50). Read the rest of this entry »
Mazda Kiyora, a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 19, 2008. Read the rest of this entry »
