Mazda Motor Corporation will unveil the much-anticipated all-new Mazda2 at the Geneva International Motor Show. The world premiere will take place at 14:15 CET on Tuesday, 6 March at the 77th annual Geneva International Motor Show. The all-new Mazda2 is more than just a model freshening of the current Mazda; it represents the progression of [...]
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Coachbuilder Zagato has released the first image of its latest creation, the Diatto Ottovu Zagato. The car will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month, powered by a supercharged Maserati V8.
The project was commissioned to to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Diatto brand.
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Motoren Technik Mayer GmbH from Wettstetten, Germany, laid their hands on the new referee within the sport compact car arena. The Audi S3 creates great competition within its own corporation to Golf GTI and R32 as well the bavarian colleagues BMW with the mighty 130i. Through the mtm-provided components for motor, breaks, exhaust system and [...]
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Renowned surf and snowboard specialist Rip Curl has added its trademark styling to the Clio’s attractive, dynamic lines and the Rip Curl Clio features special Iceberg Blue paintwork and, optionally, 16-inch alloy wheels. The interior has a sporting feel, too, with bright red flourishes forming a spectacular contrast to a deep black backdrop. Practical and [...]
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Mazda will unveil the all-new Mazda2 at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the company announced today. The company released a single image of the new hatchback showing the side profile of the car.
The five-passanger compact is rumored to be arriving in the United States for the 2008 model year. The Mazda [...]
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Exclusive images in the current issue of Auto Express magazine (issue 947) give you the best look yet at the company’s all-new Astra - and the popular family hatchback has one very ambitious mission: to tackle Volkswagen’s top-quality Golf head-on. When it comes to luxury, it’s clear that the sky is certainly not the limit.When it [...]
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As a result, a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre petrol powerplant will also be developed - likely to be a high-revving, slightly detuned version of the same 300bhp-plus engine that will power Subaru’s WRC entry from 2009. Crucially, this model is set to retain the trademark 4WD layout. Also in the pipeline is a production variant of [...]
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 Safety has been a top priority during the estate’s development, and all of Volvo’s latest airbag and side impact systems are fittedThese are the first official pictures of Volvo’s new V70, which is set to go on sale in the UK in September.
Based on the same platform as the S80 executive saloon, the V70 benefits [...]
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Roadside adverts which show a message featuring the name of the car’s driver have been launched by the innovative manufacturer.
Using the latest radio frequency identification technology, the signs are triggered as motorists approach the billboards. MINI owners will be sent an individual key fob to keep in their vehicle so that they can take part. [...]
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As with the first-generation model, Lotus Engineering has helped with the newcomer’s development. The Norfolk firm, which is owned by Proton, has adjusted the suspension for a sporty driving experience and tweaked the 1.6-litre petrol engine.
“The original Satria was launched in 2001, and over the years the GTi version developed a cult following in [...]
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