Toyota today announced a number of enhancements to the Scion tC for the 2008 model year. The 2008 tC is distinguished by the new Scion family front fascia, including a new upper mesh grille, lattice lower grille and projector-type low beam headlights with black trim.
The tC also receives new rear tail
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Toyota used the Chicago Auto Show today to launch the 2008 Scion xB. The xB was first introduced in early 2003 for the 2004 model year and its boxy shape became iconic to the Scion brand. "We've stated in the past that we'll probably always have a box in the Scion lineup, but our [...]
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Toyota today revealed the 2008 Scion xD at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. "The xD is a clever new take on the five-door urban subcompact, with style and flair to match its efficiency and utility," said Mark Templin, Scion vice president. "The xD's aggressive styling is wrapped in a small, agile package, while its [...]
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BMW will offer all-wheel-drive as an option on all of its 2008 Mini models, according to a report by Germany's Auto Motor und Sport. The magazine said the system was developed for the extended-wheelbase Clubman, but would find its way into the rest of the 2008/2009 lineup.
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The bold scorÂpion badge of the famous tuning arm will appear first on a racy version of the new 500 city car. A company spokesman has revealed the wraps will be taken off this model at the Tokyo Motor Show in October.
The name was first seen back in the late Fifties on Fiat’s 595 [...]
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 While the French maker denies there is a manufacturing defect or design fault with the catch, it is taking action to prevent further failuresThe BBC’s Watchdog television programme featured the car in April last year after viewers got in touch having experienced failures at high speed, causing the bonnet to open.
Since it aired, another 250 [...]
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 What Coulthard doesn’t say is that his relationship with Webber – and specifically how their lap times compare – could be the downfall of one of themFor the 13th time in his life, David Coulthard is embarking on a new F1 season. After two character-building years with Red Bull Racing, the oldest man on the [...]
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Computer giant IBM is bringing new meaning to the phrase ‘loose chippings’ - to help drivers stay safe. It plans to put dozens of tiny radio-activated chips inside new tyres.
An ‘electric eye’ would then transmit a signal to the chips in all four tyres, and look for a response. As the rubber wears down and [...]
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The purple SEAT Leon Cupra was designed by the singer with the foundation’s logo on the bonnet. Visit www.catch-the-fever.com to make a donaÂtion and enter the draw for the model - the winner will receive the keys at the Barcelona Motor Show in June. The fund is for a new school in Shakira’s home town [...]
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Safety organisation Euro NCAP attacked the brand for failing to improve the safety credentials of the model, after it achieved only two stars out of five for occupant protection, and none for pedestrian protection in crash assessments.
The car gained two stars when tested in 1999, and the safety body had wanted to see progress by [...]
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