Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota Land Cruiser with the newest petrol engine have a capacity 4.0 liter V6 that produced 240hp and 4.7 liter V8 271hp with technology of Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence that produced power bigger but consumption of the fuel more frugal. The other version of the diesel engine 4.5 liter V8 232hp.Hideki Watanabe stressed that Land Cruiser just offered the new machine and the manoeuvre capacity off-road better. In the process of his development that was begun 2002, the team really paid attention to the consumer's wish, was like this it was stressed Watanabe. please visit toyota land cruiser reviews.Toyota sold Land Cruiser the highest variant that was equipped fitur complete including Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (stable in ounce-road, strong in off-road), Crawl Control System...
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General Motors consolidated the position in South-East Asia

General Motors had the buoy that helped him ketka his sale in the USA –pasar especially- dropped. The buoy was the sale in Asia-Pacific. Dikawasan this General Motors experienced the growth of the very strong sale. In China, they became the automotive producer foreign first that could sell more than 1 million units. That last year, and this year, Nick Reily, President GM Asia Pasifik the optimist could touch 1,2 million units. This USA giant also had growth posture that was healthy in India and the South-East Asian region. Next month, GM will declare his new factory in Mumbai, India.Last week, General Motors announced his investment plan with a value of $445juta to build the new diesel engine factory and upgraded assembly facilities in Thailand....
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What next after this the Genesis?

Hyundai Genesis, the first luxurious Hyundai sedan with system the wheel motivator behind already the success removed attention publilk the world. Genesia brought Hyundai to the luxurious Lexus group of the same class of the elite of cars. That currently is waited for, how penjuala him. John Krafcik, Hyundai USA Vice President who was responsible towards the development of the production said his side the ray optimist sold 50.000 Genesis units pertahun. His composition 20.000 sedans and 30.000 coupe.However the Genesis only part of the Hyundai effort did the image make over. This automotive South Korean producer made preparations to launch the car hybrid him in 2010. This Prius challenger was supplied by the newest generation Li-ion newest....
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Honda Jazz:the right car at the right time

Honda had cenayang? Or with their service? Why they always right on time? Produced the exact car when that was exact. Early decade in the 70 's when the price of crude oil rose from $3/barrel to $5/barrel and shook the world, Honda was present with Civic. The cute vehicle, efficient and the only one that could fill the emissions regulation at that time.At this time when the price of crude oil above $100/barrel, Honda was present with a series of frugal model the petrol. Honda that had many choices of efficient cars scooped up the extraordinary sale when other makes must stop the production of his factories gara-gara stock stock. The newest generation 2009 Honda Jazz was one of them. Although his plan was just introduced in the USA this coming...
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Facelift Toyota Hilux

Toyota sedang sibuk. Setelah meluncurkan varian facelift Toyota Fortuner di 2008 International Indonesia Motor Show, kini mereka sedang menyelesaikan tahap akhir facelift Toyota Innova yang rencananya dirilisi akhir Agustus 2008.Hilux was also experiencing the process facelift and his leak has circulated in the internet. Pickup this met the new spy with light indicator, the front bumper, grille alloy wheel just. Whereas the machine continued to not change, continue to used 2.5 litre D4-D that produced 102ps/3600rpm and torsion 260Nm/1600-2400rpm.In Malaysia, the Hilux price just this was:Toyota Hilux 2,5 of Single Cab 4×4 M./T RM 73,000Toyota Hilux 2,5 of Double Cab STD 4×4 M./T RM 83,000Toyota Hilux 2.5G Double Cab 4×4 M./T RM 91,000Toyota...
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This BMW X6 M.?

BMW X6 that just was launched in Indonesia apparently immediately got the variant M. the Prototype that was equipped the typical design component M. division already in the test. The model that still in this camouflage could not menyebunyikan four muffler pipes that bulged in bangian behind. Really this implied the big power that was contained by this car. Dibagian front, there was the spare hole air was bigger and the hole went out air above fender. BMW X6 the version M. this apparently would mengunakan the machine 4.4 litre V8 that in cut repeated. This machine was also used X5 the high version. Moreover BMW also it was reported was preparing BMW M5 with the machine of V10 507...
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IIMS:New Coupe Audi A5

Coupe newest Audi A5, his noose could be seen in Indonesia International the Show Motor since Friday (18/7). Built with the platform that was the same as Audi A4, Audi A5 was offered with the Rp price 1,425 billion off the road.But eit, wait a minute, the car was available in showroom Audi from November came. And the origin knew, the car that was displayed in IIMS his specification unlike that will be marketed in Indonesia. That was displayed in IIMS still the left steering wheel with the machine 3,0 of TDI. “Yang will be marketed by us later have an engine 3,2 FSI the petrol with 6-speed Tiptronik,” Susilo Darmawan words, CEO PT Garuda Mataram the Motor, ATPM Audi in Indonesia.The sedan of four seats used the similar machine that was used...
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VW increasingly serious in USA

Volkswagen in admired many people because of having the variant of the machine that was very extraordinary with the capacity that ought to be pointed out the thumb. From the cute machine less than 10 litre with consumption of the frugal fuel to the giant's machine W16 that was worn by Bugatti Veyron. VW controlled petrol engine technology was as great as his capacity in the diesel engine. This unlike GM for example that the champion in the petrol engine, but just somewhat had the diesel engine. Also Toyota that the champion in the petrol engine and hybrid, but must take Isuzu by the hand to mennguasai diesel technology. One that did not have VW was compared GM or Toyota. VW did not have the tradition produced the machine in the USA, the biggest market automotive the world.The situation currently...
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Opel Zafira

Chevrolet prepared the small sedan just that will be marketed globally. At this time already in the end stage perancanga him and was scheduled to be introduced in Paris Auto Show, this coming October. His name of Druze, and to the representative GM dipasar the cute car that was efficient, was covered and attractive. Built on the Delta platform 2, Cruze became the first car that mengggunakan this platform at the same time the attendance locomotive of the replacement for many models GM like HHR, Cobalt and Opel Zafira.This model used torsion-beam so that his price is covered. To used everyday, system this suspension was good enough. But to peformance his peak was rather backward. For the USA version, the machine that was used was 1.4 litre four...
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Tempted Through Ironman Tundra

Pickup had the special place on Americans's marrow. This the vehicle kind that was used by anyone. From the poor farmer to selebritis famous. Used as the packhorse as far as the self-image media. For years pickup was the main choice in USA. Harga of the fuel that rocketed, made his sale drop. People marketing must turn the brain sold pickup.Toyota faced the problem that be the same as pickup Tundra, although being not as serious as his colleague in North America. To tempt the market, Toyota launched the limited edition that is Ironman Tundra. The Ironman name was taken from the nickname of Ivan Stewart, the racing driver lihgtruck Toyota that was very extraordinary. He disputed in ten race championships and for the length of his career, he...
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Honda Bought up the IIMS Degree

Gained 6 degrees in the site of The 16th Indonesia International the Show Motor (IIMS) 2008 very impressive for PT Honda Prospect the Motor. Understand the hard work for preparations received the best repayment. The Honda Prospect achievement including two degrees was most prestigious that is Best of the Best Car for All New Honda Jazz and Best Stand. Was like this the release of PT Honda Prospect Motor.This newest jazz also gained the highest appreciation for the Best Value Car category and Best Mini MPV. Selain All New Honda Jazz, two Honda mainstay products were other also was crowned as that was best in respectively his class. All New Honda Cr-V succeeded in overcoming his competitors and gaining the degree of Best Medium SUV. Sementara Itu, Honda All New Full Size Accord that just was...
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Super Hatch Volvo C30 R

Since the first time being introduced, Volvo C30 hatchback immediately sucked attention of many people. The noose and his design that were unique became the main attraction. Just one that was not yet given by Volvo to his lover, that is the variant that offered peforma high. Like Ford Focus RS. Waiting towards one super hatch ended already. Volvo launched the new variant, C30 R. Varian newest this used the machine that was same like that that was worn by Ford Focus RS, understood Volvo is now had by Ford. The difference is, when the Ford Focus RS machine provided 300hp (224kW), Volvo bigger, that is 350hp (261kW).That not yet really clear how Ford could increase power until be as high as that. The possibility of the combination between the...
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Pajero just emerged in Moscow

Mitsubishi Motor Corp. launched Pajero Sport newest in Moscow Auto Salon 2008 that was spread out on August 26 - on September 7. Pajero just this appeared more sporty with ubahan-ubahan striking in gront grill, the rear and dynamic lines. This be different from pajero available now that was thicker his elegant side, meksi also peforma in Medan off-road might not be made again hesitate.Pajero Sport was supplemented with lines of the dynamic design and sporty that stylish. His interior developed the comfortable, safe and multipurpose impression. This cabin contained five seats or 7 seats. Also practical because of his seats waterproof, likewise his luggage, ideal for recreation. Pajero this had three choices of the machine that is 2.5 litre,...
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2009 BMW X3 xDrive: New Special Editions & Minor Revisions

BMW’s model update rampage continues with the presentation of the 2009 X3 that obtains the company’s new SUV/Crossover designations that were first introduced in the X6. As an example, the 2.0-litre gasoline entry-level model will now be designated “X3 xDrive20i”, and the most powerful diesel model will now bear the name “X3 xDrive35d”. Unduly complicated in our opinion –what’s wrong with using a simple name like X320i or X3 20i?Name change aside, the 2009 model year X3 that goes on sale this fall features an updated interior with upgraded materials, new rotary knobs for the radio and the optional navigation system and a chromed handbrake button. Furthermore, BMW introduced two new special edition models of the X3 xDrive dubbed Lifestyle and...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA: “Baby” CLS Based on the A-Class

In it latest issue, German car magazine Autozeitung supports that one of the four distinct models that will replace the current A and B-Class in Mercedes-Benz’ compact car line-up (read more here) will be a four-door coupe named CLA. As you can see in the scanned picture above, Autozeitung’s artists came up with a CGI (computer generated image) to give us an idea of how a “baby” CLS model could look like.While it is certain that Mercedes-Benz will abandon the costly sandwich structure of the A and B-Class in all four derivatives of its new compact car line-up, it remains unclear whether the German luxury carmaker will continue to use a front-wheel-drive set up or if it will opt for a rear-wheel-drive platfo...
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Official: 2009 Ford Focus RS

The new Ford Focus RS was announced and will be available to the public in 2009. The public unveiling will be at the London Motor Show later this year. The Focus already looks great but all the visual modifications make it really hot. Widened body, new front and rear bumpers and a bunch of other mods complete the look but what’s under the hood is what’s important. And what’s under the hood, at least on paper, is pretty impressive. A turbocharged 2.5 liter 5 cylinder putting out 295 hp and 410 Nm. That’s a lot of power, a lot more than most hot-hatches, but it’s only going to the front wheels. Weight was apparently a big influence in not going for a 4 wheel drive but I’m guessing price was an even more important one. Ford assures us that they...
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Erotic MINI Clubman Designed by Lingerie Maker “Agent Provocateur”

This one-off MINI Clubman was created by the naughty lingerie specialist “Agent Provocateur” and it made its debut today (May 17) at Europe’s largest AIDS charity event “Life Ball” which took place at Vienna’s City Hall in Austria. Inspired from the classic English MINI police van, the lingerie maker dressed the Clubman in its signature pink and black colours complete with a pink flashing light.However, it’s the Clubman’s interior that “Agent Provocateur” put its kinky work into full action. Apart from the fully reclining rear seats and ankle cuffs for forensic investigations of the third type, the erotic Clubman also gets saddle stitched leather seat and bespoke compartments for various tools of the job –if you get our drift. And as “Agent...
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Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro Concept with 221Hp Diesel Engine

Set to be make its public debut at this month’s 27th annual Lake Wörther Tour in Austria, the “A3 TDI clubsport quattro” is a one-off race car powered by the most powerful incarnation of Audi’s 2.0-liter common-rail turbo diesel engine delivering 221 Hp and 331.0 lbs-ft of torque. Power is channeled to A3’s 20-inch wheels through a 6-speed transmission and Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system.The German manufacture says the A3 TDI clubsport quattro can go from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 240 km/h or 149mph. Honoring its racing pedigree, the concept is equipped with six-piston brake calipers and ceramic discs up front along with Audi’s driving dynamic system that allows the driver to change the throttle...
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Scion Limited Edition xD RS 1.0 With DAMD Bodykit

The third limited-production Scion for 2008, the xD Release Series 1.0 (xD RS 1.0) is set to go on sale this June with prices set at $16,549 with a manual gearbox and $17,349 with an automatic transmission. Scion has differentiated the RS 1.0 from its other siblings with a “hot-lava” exterior paint-job, a DAMD body kit, rear spoiler, lower springs and… unique hub-caps. Inside, the 2,000 units of the special edition xD feature Hot Lava accented seats and interior trim, a RAZO Release Series shift knob and an individual numbered badge....
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Roush Prepped Ford Fiesta ST Goes on Sale

The first batch of Ford Fiesta ST cars with the dealer-installed Mountune Performance upgrade packages are being handed over to customers in the UK this month. Roush Technologies, which owns the Mountune Performance and Racing brands, has just completed the first dealer training programmer for the installations.Mountune offers two packages for the Ford Fiesta ST, with the Stage 1 kit taking the standard car’s 2.0-liter engine from 150Hp to 165 Hp while the Stage 2 pack extracts 185 Hp from the 4-cylinder unit. Mountune’s packages are part of a new range of fully authorized Ford dealer price list options, which also include handling and appearance upgrad...
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Suzuki Swift “Black and White” Special Editions

Available in the German market from June 2008, the Suzuki Swift “Black and White” is a special edition model with a limited run of 1,200 units. As its name suggests, the limited version of the Swift 1.3 will be offered exclusively in two special metallic colors – pearl black and pearl white.The vehicle’s standard equipment includes among other things, new 16-inch, 7-spoke alloy wheels in 195/45 R15 tires, “Black and White” special decals on the outside and matching mats on the inside along with a Clarion DVD/Navigation system with a large 6.9-inch color screen and a 30 GB hard drive. Optionally, Suzuki also offers a subtle body kit that's pictured in the black Swift. Prices in Germany start from 16,900 eur...
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Infiniti Launches European Pre-Order Site

If you live in Europe and you want to be one of the first ones to own an Infiniti, the Japanese premium car brand has launched a new dedicated site at “Infiniti.eu” where potential customers can sign up and pre-order their vehicle of choice. Infiniti’s European reservation list will only be open for a limited time until 30 September 2008, with the first deliveries set to start from October 2008.At launch, Infiniti’s European line-up will comprise four models, the EX37 and FX crossovers and the G37 Sedan and Coupe, all of which have been tweaked for the European market. According to Infiniti Europe’s Marketing Director, Bastien Schupp, almost 10,000 people have already signed up on “infiniti.eu” to be an Infiniti Insider. “We’re pleased to see...
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Saab 9-5 Turbo Special Edition

Swedish car manufacturer Saab has announced the launch of a new Special Edition version of its 9-5 model for the UK market. Called the “9-5 Turbo Edition”, it features a number of added extras including 17 inch, five spoke alloy wheels, leather sport seats heated both front and rear, electric driver’s seat, and headlight washers.There are two specifications available, the 9-5 Turbo Edition -offered with a choice of three engines: the entry-level 2.0t, the high power 2.3t and the 1.9 TiD diesel, and the top-of-the range 9-5 Aero Turbo Edition with a 260Hp 2.3-liter turbo engine that goes from 0-60mph in just 6.5 seconds. The Aero model features additional equipment including DVD satellite navigation and dual electric seats, as well as the traditional...
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Alfa Romeo Spider Mille Miglia Special Edition

If you’re searching for the rarest version oAlfa Romeo Spider then look no further; in all, Alfa will build a mere 11 units of the Spider Mille Miglia that was unveiled today at the “Mille Miglia 2008” race in Italy. The extremely limited special series was built to mark Alfa Romeo’s 11 victories in the Mille Miglia race.Based on the Spider 3.2 V6 260Hp, each special edition model is equipped with a silver plate bearing details of one of the victories won by Alfa Romeo between 1928 and 1947. Other features that distinguish the 2-seater roadster are the exclusive body color ‘Rosso 8C’ and a ‘Quadrifoglio’ logo on the wing, while inside, the Alfa Spider Mille Miglia cars boast special interiors trimmed with black leather with red top-stitch...
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AC Schnitzer MINI Cooper S Clubman with 226Hp

German tuning firm AC Schnitzer has got its hand on the not so mini, MINI Cooper S Clubman which has receiver a power upgrade boosting output from 170 to 226 Hp while torque is up to 285 Nm. The sport package also includes a sport spring kit and if you’re up to it, a height-adjustable racing suspension is also available. Optionally, AC Schnitzer offers a limited slip differential (up to maximum 75 percent) that promises to apply power to the right wheel when cornering. Other goodies from AC Schnitzer include a front spoiler, a larger hood dome, twin sports rear silencer with chromed tailpipes and bicolour 17- or 18-inch whee...
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Subaru Legacy STI “S402” Limited Edition With 282Hp 2.5 Turbo

Subaru will extend its “STI” offerings in its home market with the introduction of the limited edition Legacy STI S402 Sedan and Touring models that will be available for sale in Japan from June 27. The S402 Legacy STIs are equipped with the same 2.5-liter turbocharged boxer engine as the US and European Impreza STIs, but in this case, output is restricted to 282Hp at 5,600 rpm and torque to 392 Nm (available between 2,000 and 4,800 rpm). Power is delivered to the wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox.Other mechanical upgrades include a sport suspension, revised steering system (13:1 ratgio) and more powerful six-pot front and two-pot rear Brembo brakes. Apart from the subtle STi bodykit that includes a carbon-fiber front spoiler, the S402...
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Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

Ever since we saw the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider at the Geneva Motor Show, we fell in love with because it’s simply breathtaking. And it seems Alfa is aware of the emotions this car brings and released a new set of photos of the car. Scheduled to be produced in a limited run of 500 units, the 8C Spider will be powered by the same 4.7 liter V8 engine from the Competizione, developing 450 hp at 7000 rpm and 480 Nm (354 ft-lb) at 4750 rpm and mated to a 5 speed gearb...
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BMW 6 Series tuning package by AC Schnitzer

German tuner AC Schnitzer announced today a new tuning package for the facelifted BMW 6 Series. The package includes a sportier body kit, featuring new “kidney” front skirt, new side skirts, restyled rear part with new tailgate design and integral brake light, AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer with chromed tailpipe, plus 20 inch AC Schnitzer alloy wheels.Under the hood, AC Schnitzer offers the 6 Series with a modified 635d engine, which now generates 228 kW/310 hp and 680 Nm (210 kW/286 HP and 580 Nm on the production version) and the 650i petrol engine, whose power output has been increased from 270 kW (367 HP) to 302 kW (411 H...
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BMW X6 Pricing Announced Starts from $53k in the U.S.

BMW’s newest offering, the X6 Crossover-SUV-Coupe-Something will go on sale in the States this summer with prices beginning from $53,275 for the entry-level xDrive35i that’s equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six engine producing 300 Hp and 300-lb.-ft of torque. The top end version of the X6, the xDrive50i will start at $63,775 with power coming from a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine producing 400 Hp and 450lb.-ft of torque. Both variants of the X6 come with a standard six-speed automatic transmission. Follow the jump for details on the extra equipme...
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2009 Opel Insignia: New Image Gallery Released

After releasing pictures of the taillight - headlight treatment and an initial set of camouflaged shots. Opel has followed up with a new image gallery of its upcoming Insignia sedan that will replace the Vectra in Europe, and most possibly, the Saturn Aura in the States.While the Insignia shown in these pictures is once again covered with that annoying black adhesive tape, the new images give us a clearer view of the mid-size sedan’s exterior styling which is heavily inspired from the 2007 GTC Concept. The Insignia which is based on GM’s Epsilon-2 platform, is to be unveiled at the London motor show in 2008 with sales beginning in Europe shortly after.About a year later, Opel plans to unveil a sporty edition of the Insignia bearing the OPC...
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Geely to Show NL SUV Concept in Bejing

Geely is one of the most active carmakers at this year’s China Auto Show that’s set to take place in Beijing from April 20 to 28 as it’s planning to present a whopping 23 new production models and concepts at its 1500 square meters exhibiting area. Our latest discovery from the Chinese automaker’s Beijing Show stable is the NL Concept, a compact-sized Crossover that looks like a cross between a Chevy and a Ford Kuga SUV. Even so, we must admit that it does look go...
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VW Golf GTI Pirelli Available in the UK

The special edition Golf GTI Pirelli is making its comeback in the British market this year as Volkswagen announced that it has begun receiving orders with the first vehicles set to arrive in the country this June. Inspired from the original Golf GTI Pirelli that was introduced in May 1983, the 2008 version of the car is based on the Golf GTI Edition 30.At its heart is an enhanced version of the 2.0-litre TFSI unit with its output raised from the standard 200 Hp to 230 Hp. Drive is channelled through a choice of 6-speed manual or the twin-clutch DSG gearbox. With this engine, the new GTI Pirelli reduces the standard car’s 0-62 mph time of 7.2 sec to 6.8 while the top speed rises from 146 mph to 152.As with the original GTI Pirelli the new...
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Proton recall Savvy

The owner Proton Savvy must check the rim of the tyre behind him, when had the trickle of oil, immediately to the official Proton workshop closest.There was the possibility grease/fat trickled, that his tips could damage bearing.In Malaysia, Proton me-recalled 34.000 Savvy units for the inspection bearing the wheel behind because of having the potential for water entered and caused the component damage.According to Proton, recalled this the anticipatory action for the interests and the safety of the consumer."We asked sorry to all the Savvy owners because of the discomfort of ini,"kata Dato Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir", "as being quoted thestar, last Tuesday (1/4)."The inspection and when needing the replacement was carried out in the official workshop free of charge.The Savvy population...
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Chery QQ2

The mini car with the cheap price made by Chery that was most brand new, Chery S18 will according to plan be launched in 2008 Beijing the Show car, 20 - on April 28. This model will be introduced as QQ2 and was expected to be able to attract many interested persons because of his design that was pretty, his interior that was simple and certain, his price that was very interesting.Chery S18 followed the line of the design of Chery A1 that was very popular, although being positioned as a part of serial Chery QQ. in China, this model was offered with the price between 20.000 - 30,000 yuan or Rp 26. million -Rp 39,5 million. Chery A1 was the model that was chosen by Chrysler to be marketed in Mexico with the Dodge make. Dodge was some brand was...
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Livina X-Gear

Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) will launch Livina X-Gear to the first beak this year equipped two variants beforehand, Grand Livina and Livina XR. Varian the three this was based on Livina XR with tampilan more sporti, aggressive and macho. His price was around Livina XR and Gran Livina Ultimate as being revealed by Teddy Irawan Irawan, Sales & Marketing NMI Deputy Director."This model will be launched slowest in Indonesian International Motor Show (IIMS) came," he said. IIMS 2008 was scheduled 11- on July 20 2008 in Jakarta Convetion Center.This model will be introduced more previously in 2008 the China car, the exhibition of the car in Beijing (20 - on April 28). In China his name of Livinca C-Gear. The touch sporty not only outside, but...
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BMW’s China Car Sales in Q1 Rise by 43.2%

The Bavarian group said in a statement today that it sold it sold 14,574 cars in mainland China during the first three month of the year, up by 43.2 percent that a year earlier. In particular, sales of BMW badged cars rose 40.8 pct from a year earlier to nearly 13,851 units - including 8,035 BMW 3 Series and 5 Series vehicles made in China. MINI’s sales grew by 112 percent to 723 uni...
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Chop-Shop: Alfa Romeo Mi.To GTA

In contrast with various other “chops” we’ve seen from time to time, the Mi.To GTA that was created by the guys at “Progetto955” is a model that we will definetely see coming out of Alfa Romeo’s factory in the near future. We do not know whether or not the actual Mi.To GTA will look like this, but we are aware that Alfa’s plan is to equip the top-notch version of its premium mini with a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine delivering approximately 230 Hp....
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Toyota Recalls More Than Half-A-Million Corolla and Matrix Models

Toyota has launched a safety recall involving approximately 539,500 Corolla and Matrix vehicles sold in the U.S. The recall concerns 2003 and 2004 Model Year Corolla and Matrix models equipped with power windows. According to Toyota, the driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. Vehicles that are equipped with manual windows are not involved in this campaign.The Japanese carmaker said in a statement released today that it will notify owners of the involved vehicles with a Special Service Campaign letter via first class mail beginning in late April. As usual, replacement of the driver and front passenger door glass bolts will be done at no charge to the...
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Scion Presents 400Hp Rear-Wheel-Drive tC Coupe for Formula Drift

The good news is that Scion has developed a rear-wheel drive version of its compact coupe, the tC. The bad news for all us RWD-lovers is that the RS*R tC was created to compete in Formula Drift events and not to go on sale for the public to enjoy. The conversion, that was performed by aftermarket specialist, RS*R, was able to be done thanks to the fact that the tC shares its platform with Toyota's Japanese market Avensis four-wheel drive and Caldina all-wheel drive.RS*R changed the tC's stock transverse engine configuration to a longitudinal setup in order to drive power, through the transmission and drive shaft, directly to the rear wheels. While the stock tC is equipped wit a 161 Hp 2.4-liter engine, the RS*R features a 3SGE Beams motor,...
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Drive an Aston Martin Vantage N24 on-track

As much as we would have like to offer you the chance to drive a race-prepped Aston Martin Vantage N24 on-track, unfortunately its UK newspaper “The Sunday Times” that’s giving its readers this unique opportunity. Thanks to a partnership between Aston Martin, PalmerSport and The Sunday Times, the UK newspaper is running a competition from April until October offering two lucky readers per month the chance to demonstrate their driving skills in a Vantage N24, at PalmerSport’s Bedford Autodrome.For those of you who don’t believe in “Lady Luck”, Aston Martin offers the option to pay for a timed session in one of the cars. Either way, each driver’s lap time will be entered into a ‘Hot Lap League’, with the ten fastest drivers being called back...
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Brilliance BS4 Wagon

It may look like a BMW and it may be produced by a company that builds BMW’s Chinese-market cars, but fact is, it’s not a bimmer. These pictures supposedly show the station-wagon version of Brilliance’s BS4 compact sedan that is scheduled to make its global premiere at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show on April 20. And why supposedly may you ask; well, while we found these pics on several Chinese sites this morning, some details like the phony-looking alloy wheels, the fact that the car has only one roof-bar along with the Italian license-plates make us wonder whether or not these pics are the product of photoshop. We’ll know soon enou...
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Lamborghini Murcielago Crash – China Style

A car crash is an unpleasant site - whatever the make or model. However, we must admit that we tend to feel worse when it involves exotic cars like this Lamborghini Murcielago that bit the dust somewhere in China. Ironic detail: the flowers seen in the picture above were not placed by some random folks or by the owner of the car in memory of the Lam...
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Nissan Livina C-GEAR

Nissan is enhancing its Livina line-up with the introduction of a third variant of its Asian market hatchback, the Livina C-Gear (to be called the 'X-Gear' in various markets). The crossover version of the Livina will make its first public appearance at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show later this month. In addition to its “rugged-look” exterior, Nissan supports that inside the C-Gear has received a sporty look and feel manifested through the combination of a black interior with silver finish.The Livina C-Gear will be offered with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with the choice of four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmissions. The model will be produced locally at DFL's Huadu plant in Guangdong provin...
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The Audi Q5 coming on April 19

With its world debut scheduled for the Beijing Auto Show, which will start on April 20, the new Audi Q5 will be revealed for the first time on April 19, on the Audi Q5 microsite. The special website was launched a few weeks ago and offers you the possibility to register for the newsletter and be the first ones to find out all the details about the new Audi Q5. For now there are only some wallpapers on the site, but all you Audi fans would better hurry and register because, besides the info on the Q5, you’ll also get the chance to win a test drive in Audi’s new competitor for the BMW X3, the Mercedes Benz GLK or the recently introduced Volvo VX...
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Lexus luncurkan edisi spesial IS 250X

Lexus memperkenalkan edisi khusus IS 250 yaitu IS 250 X di Australia. Hanya ada 450 unit dan diposisikan sebagai kendaraan dengan value for money yang menaik untuk pembeli mobil prestisius seperti diungkapkan Lexus Australia chief executive, John Roca.Model ini dilengkapi sports suspension, sistem stereo Mark Levinson dengan 14 speaker, sunroof, satellite navigation, rear view camera with rear guide assist, Bluetooth™ handsfree telephone system, hingga alloy wheel 18inch. Ada warna spesial yaitu Arctic Blue and Vermilion, dan Onyx Black yang dipasangkan dengan interior kulit berwarna hitam. "Tahun lalu Lexus memperkenalkan limited edition IS250 yang terjual habis dalam enam minggu, dua kali lebih cepat dari perkiraan. IS250 X diperkirakan juga...
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Volkswagen Recalling 410,000 Passats in the U.S.

German carmaker Volkswagen has announced a voluntary recall of all gasoline powered Passat models from 1999 through 2005. In particular, some Passat vehicles with an automatic transmission may have an underbody heat shield that could be subject to damage. If the damaged heat shield comes in contact with the vehicle’s exhaust system, it could create a potential safety risk. Additionally, some Passats equipped with 1.8T engines have a fuel line that requires inspection and potential replacement. A small number of vehicles equipped with 4Motion all-wheel-drive will be inspected for potential damage to a fuel tank ventilation valve. According to VW, no accidents or injuries have been recorded. Owner notification is scheduled to begin by May 30,...
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Ford’s US Sales Free-Fall By 14% in March

While many at Ford would wish this were an April fool’s day joke, it isn’t; in March, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totalled 213,074 units, down 14 percent compared with a year ago. Total Ford Motor Company sales, including Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo, totalled 227,143, again down 14 percent versus March 2007.The American carmaker blamed its poor March results to the crumbling SUV and truck sales. In March Ford Motor Company sold 146,228 SUVs and trucks, down from 175,491 last March (-16.7%). In terms of car sales, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Jaguar and Volvo sold 80,915 vehicles, down from 89,484 last year (-9,6...
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Feast For Your Eyes: Italian Tuning Show Babes

“My Special Car Show” is an automotive customisation exhibition that took place at Rimini Fiera in Italy from 28 to 30 March, 2008. As with all tuning salons, there was no shortage of babes at “My Special Car Show”. Luckily for us, our fellow blogger-buddies at Autoblog.it were kind enough to capture many of the babes on film so we can get a taste of what we missed out on. Did we mention that there were a lot of poles at the exhibition centre in Rimi...
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Kia KEE_wii Concept

While most of us thought that we had seen the last of the poorly received KEE Concept Coupe that made its debut in Frankfurt last year, Kia announced today the introduction of a unique development of its Peter Schreyer-designed sports coupe concept - the KEE_wii. The latest upgrade to KEE involves the addition of high-tech drive system that removes the need for a steering wheel and pedals Franz Josef-Hicks, head of the Advanced Propulsion Research Institute and Laboratory at Kia Motors New Zealand, explained; ‘We have taken inspiration from current computer gaming technology to create a completely new steering and pedal system called Dynamic On-Road Kinetics. The traditional driving controls are replaced by a small ‘controller’ which fits...
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Toyota UK Launches Auris SR Versions

Following the launch of the flagship Auris SR180, Toyota UK is introducing a new sporty trim named SR. Available with the 1.6 Dual VVT-i petrol and 2.0 D-4D 130 diesel engines, the new SR grade benefits from lowered sports suspension and riding on 17-inch alloy wheels, both from Toyota Motorsport. Other unique features provided as standard include a Toyota Motorsport rear spoiler and dark-tinted privacy glass – items shared with the SR180. The SR is on sale now in the UK, in three and five-door body styles priced from £14,...
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