Archive for July, 2007
The MX-5’s Grand Touring trim level is, to me, the most appropriate for the PRHT. With its more upscale interior, including leather seating and faux-leather trim and an upgraded Bose 7-speaker AM/FM/Sirius satellite radio/CD audio system, it’s the most comfort-oriented model in the lineup.
With its 2.0-liter, 166-horsepower engine, the third-generation MX-5 has gained the power […]
Friday, July 27th, 2007
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Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) today launched the all-new 2008 Impreza, with an all-new design and more spacious interior. The
2008 Impreza 2.5i, 2.5i Sport Package and turbo-charged WRX will all be offered in both sedan and 5-door body styles, with a choice of 5-speed manual or 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with SPORTSHIFT(TM).
The new Impreza, each […]
Friday, July 27th, 2007
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This technology is already in place with some models in their 1, 3 and 5 Series. Other manufacturers such as DaimlerChrysler and VW/Audi have similar programmes. For the Mercedes and smart brands it is BlueTec; at Volkswagen and Audi it is BlueMotion.
BMW say the revised six-cylinder 3.0d engine produces 214g/km of CO2 emissions, a drop […]
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
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Previously this year the BMW X3 was also voted the ‘Off-road Vehicle of the Year’ by car magazine ‘Offroad’.
‘The BMW X3 has a strong following in the Middle East, with sales 23 per cent higher in 2006 compared to 2005,’ said Phil Horton, Managing Director, BMW Group Middle East,’ In addition to this, regional sales […]
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
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Set to begin arriving at Mercedes-Benz dealerships throughout the U.S. on August 7, the next-generation 2008 C-Class sedan was inspired by the legendary AMG performance division and comes with a greater emphasis on driving dynamics, comfort and safety. This new model is larger than its highly successful predecessor in virtually every dimension — about 3.5 […]
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
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The new BMW 5 Series has been updated and developed substantially, helping enhance the external appearance and highlight the car’s aesthetic quality by applying new innovative interior designs, ensuring the highest levels of comfort and luxury.
Speaking at the launch, Mousa Al-Aruri, General Manager of Mohammed Yousuf Naghi Motors, said: “Our clients always expect to get […]
Friday, July 13th, 2007
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The Element and CR-V give Honda two distinct offerings in the small SUV segment. If the Element is the kid you can’t keep out of mud puddles, the CR-V is the cleaner, dressier sibling. Still, it does OK in the world of camping and racing despite its clean-cut nature.
The CR-V works best as a camping […]
Friday, July 13th, 2007
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The CR-V comes with two excellent engines. The 2.0-litre petrol uses i-VETC technology, and is silky-smooth, revvy and eager. Most buyers, however, choose the 2.2-litre i-CTDi diesel, which delivers class-leading performance. It’s helped by a slick six-speed gearbox shared with the Accord saloon but adopted for four-wheel-drive. The powerplant picks up strongly from below 1,500rpm, […]
Friday, July 6th, 2007
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These MPVs are one of the first applications that Toyota has made with its new Valvematic engine, the Voxy and Noah MPV.
Both are of a blocky design and have seats for 7 passengers, if they like this design in Japan then I would have to say they got a totally different taste to me as […]
Monday, July 2nd, 2007
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Parrot, a leader in wireless peripherals around the mobile phone, today announced the launch of two new products in the U.S.: the Parrot PARTY, a wireless portable stereo speaker, and the Parrot PMK5800, a new FM-based plug-and-play car kit with audio streaming. Both offer the convenience of being able to play music streamed from a […]
Monday, July 2nd, 2007
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