Archive for July, 2008

Renault makes a greener Twingo

Thursday, July 24, 2008 17:29

Ecology concerns have spurred Renault to go for a green machine. Renault is expected to introduce a new petrol-engined Twingo with CO2 emissions of just 120g a km soon.

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Lifan 320 to begin production this year in China

Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:01

Mini Cooper seems to have spurred a lot of look-alikes. Chinese roads are set to see one such beauty in the shape of Lifan 320.

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Pajero Sport to debut at Moscow Auto Salon 2008

Thursday, July 24, 2008 5:12

The new Pajero Sport UV will be launched by Mitsubishi Motor Corporation at the Moscow Auto Salon 2008.

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Holden Epica adds new diesel 2.0 L version

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10:02

The Epica now has a spruced up look. It isn’t just the looks, but car maker GM Holden has packed value additions to the mid-size car making it more desirable.

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Broughtons to showcase Zagato Bentley GTZ and Spyker C8 Aileron at British Auto Show

Monday, July 21, 2008 11:57

As the British International Motor Show opens in London next week, luxury car retailer Broughtons Specialist Cars will lift the wraps off the Zagato Bentley GTZ and Spyker C8 Aileron.

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British International Motor Show on 23 July 2008

Sunday, July 20, 2008 15:01

The UK’s largest gathering of cars and car makers would get underway July 23, 2008.

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Harley Davidson lures women riders

Harley Davidson lures women riders

Friday, July 18, 2008 17:15

Harley wants to popularise motorcycling among women

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Kia to unveil 7-seater Borrego SUV in US

Kia to unveil 7-seater Borrego SUV in US

Friday, July 18, 2008 16:55

Kia has unveiled the Borrego SUV for the North American market.

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Harley Davidson to buy MV Augusta

Friday, July 18, 2008 16:07

Harley Davidson to buy MV Augusta of Italy

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Fiat Scudo van for New Zealand

Friday, July 18, 2008 15:11

Fiat is betting big on New Zealand and has commenced its pre-launch publicity for the Scudo van in the country.

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Audi to intro Q5 in 2009

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:41

Audi Q5 SUV will be launched in 2009. The mid-sized SUV is expected to be positioned for the in the market against the BMW X3 market.

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Bombardier’s Electrostar unveiled

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:23

The first Bombardier Electrostar Vehicle for the Gautrain rapid rail link is out.

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Nissan-Renault to unveil electric cars in Portugal

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:15

The Nissan-Renault alliance will launch a few cars in Portugal.

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Toyota Prius to come with solar panels

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:46

Eco geek, get uber eco-geek!

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Chevrolet Beat small car from GM for US

Monday, July 14, 2008 19:23

The Chevrolet Beat will make it to the US. Question is, when?

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Proton intros GEN-2 in UK

Proton intros GEN-2 in UK

Sunday, July 13, 2008 16:22

The Proton GEN-2 has debuted in the United Kingdom.

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Colt Attivo from Mitsubishi holds promise

Colt Attivo from Mitsubishi holds promise

Sunday, July 13, 2008 16:03

Mitsubishi has unveiled its special edition super-mini range with the Colt 1.1 Attivo.

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Toyota mobile hybrid experience tour

Sunday, July 13, 2008 15:44

Starting July 19, the Hybridfest 2008, at Madison in Wisconsin, will see Toyota take the driver’s seat for its nationwide tour called ‘Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience’.

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Volvo FM truck tractor versions to sport new 11-litre engine

Sunday, July 13, 2008 15:41

Volvo FM trucks will soon sport new 11-litre engines in their tractor versions.

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Chery wants to acquire Volvo

Chery wants to acquire Volvo

Saturday, July 12, 2008 14:02

Volvo, most probably, would see a change of hands if things work out for Chery. This is just a rumor, as of now.

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BMW electric Mini Cooper cars for California

Saturday, July 12, 2008 13:48

BMW has decided to export as many as 500 electric versions of its Mini car to California. 

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Ferrari Hybrid car will see 2015 launch

Ferrari Hybrid car will see 2015 launch

Friday, July 11, 2008 18:00

If you are an environmentalist, this should make you happy. Ferrari, the iconic Italian supercar maker, is planning to go green.

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New Dacia Logan launch in July 2008

Monday, July 7, 2008 10:08

Dacia launches the New Logan with upgraded looks

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GM Daewoo, Lotte credit card offer for car buyers in Korea

Monday, July 7, 2008 9:41

Car major GM Daewoo has taken a new step toward making its vehicles affordable.

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Kia Picanto, Rio, Cee’d go eco-friendly

Monday, July 7, 2008 8:10

With an eye on environmental protection, auto major Kia is doing a bit of rework on its Picanto, Rio, Cee’d and Pro_Cee’d models.

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Fiat Panda Mamy for young moms

Monday, July 7, 2008 8:06

Young mothers in the UK have a reason to celebrate. Fiat has put a new limited edition of the popular Fiat Panda on sale specifically for the young mothers on the move.

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