Designed in Europe; built in Europe; sold exclusively in Europe, Kia’s most important car to date, the cee’d, hits UK showrooms today. Replacing the Cerato, it is the catalyst that will push Kia on to a three per cent overall UK market share and 100,000 sales annually. In terms of packaging, quality, driving dynamics, safety, [...]
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January auto sales numbers are in, and as always the results are a mixed bag. Sales at GM were off 20 percent, and Ford wasn't far behind, posting a 19 percent decline. Chrysler Group reported an increase of one percent, driven by a strong Jeep brand. Toyota reported record sales, as did Honda, Audi, [...]
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General Motors today revealed two special-edition Corvette models: the Ron Fellows ALMS GT1 Champion Corvette Z06 and the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Corvette Convertible. The special-edition Corvettes are distinguished by
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Images of Volvo's redesign 2008 V70 wagon have leaked online, a day ahead of its official debut. The new V70 has a similar exterior and interior design to the new S80 sedan. The car will be offered with the same 3.2L naturally aspirated inline-six-cylinder as the S80, delivering 238 horsepower.
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Based on the 2.4-litre petrol or 2.2 diesel, the new addition has an interior to match the Ocean Blue metallic paintwork. Cruise control, a leather steering wheel, chrome gearÂlever and CD multichanger are inÂcluded. A subtle bodykit, 17-inch alloys and lowered suspension have also been added, and prices range from ВЈ15,550 to ВЈ16,725.
Meanwhile, buyers can [...]
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 However, despite the design changes, the Kalos replacement won’t benefit from a new platformThe firm wants to give its small hatchback a fresher image when the replacement model is launched next spring.
Set to be unveiled at either the Frankfurt Motor Show this September or the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, the new supermini will get a [...]
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Called fab@home, it’s capable of producing anything from scale models to small working components in materials as diverse as plastic and plaster. Designed by Hod Lipson of Cornell University in the US, the unit is the size of a microwave oven and costs ВЈ1,200 - rather than the usual ВЈ800,000 for conventional manufacturing machinery!
One [...]
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The radical features of the MINI caught in our spy shots will be familiar to Auto Express readers, as we revealed the detailed plans in Issue 849.
We were right about the shape and the door set-up.BMW has yet to announce the estate’s name, but it won’t be the Traveller. It’s tipped to be called the [...]
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The gadget doesn’t only fill your car with fuel - it can boost your music collection with a list of digital pop and rock files for your iPod, too.
Developed with the help of computer giant Microsoft, the Dresser Wayne OvationВІ iX fuel dispenser debuted at this month’s International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, US.
Tracks [...]
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Jenson Button has given a cautious ‘thumbs up’ to Honda’s new grand prix contender, but has demanded more consistency from his team.
The British ace suffered an up-and-down campaign last year, making a strong start with a podium in the second round and pole position in the third. He then suffered a series of poor results, [...]
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