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Order Bank Opens for New High Performance Ford Focus ST

May 3, 2012 / Featured, Industry News

Drivers in the U.S. can now place their order for the new Ford Focus ST, a high-performance hatchback that will offer exhilarating performance and handling, a distinctive interior and muscular exterior design. Focus ST, Ford’s first global performance car, will integrate a collection of advanced and sport-oriented technologies previously unavailable to North American customers. The combination of these technologies into a refined yet high-performance sport compact will elevate the category and further cement Focus as the most complete compact car [...]

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The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class

March 7, 2012 / Featured, Industry News

The heartbeat of a new generation: at the centre of Mercedes-Benz's presence at the Geneva Motor Show (8 to 18 March 2012) will be the world premiere of the new A-Class. The company is opening up a whole new chapter in the compact segment: markedly emotive in design, with powerful engines ranging from 80 kW (109 hp) to 155 kW (211 hp), and extremely efficient, with emissions from just 99 g/CO2/km. At the same time the new model underlines that [...]

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Nissan e-NV200 Concept

January 9, 2012 / Industry News

The innovative Nissan e-NV200 Concept, which makes it world debut at the 2012 North American Auto Show in Detroit, serves as more evidence of Nissan’s leadership position in the zero-emission automotive industry. Based on the popular Nissan NV200 multi-usage vehicle, the Nissan e-NV200 Concept previews a near-future production version of a full electric vehicle designed to provide businesses or families with flexible, roomy interior space, while achieving a dramatic CO2 footprint reduction. “With its ‘no gas, no tailpipe, no emissions’ [...]

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2013 Cadillac ATS Challenges the Status Quo

January 9, 2012 / Industry News

Cadillac today introduced the 2013 ATS, an all-new compact luxury sports sedan intended to challenge the world’s best premium cars. Developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture, Cadillac’s entry into the world’s most significant luxury car segment goes on sale this summer. The rear-drive ATS brings Cadillac’s blend of technologically driven performance, elegance and design to a new audience of spirited drivers. Its sophisticated driving experience is enhanced with Cadillac CUE, a comprehensive, in-vehicle user experience that merges intuitive design [...]

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Street S15

December 29, 2011 / Cars, Featured

The Nissan Silvia is synonymous with drifting and infamous as sports compact. In North America; the underpowered 240sx versions were sold as a pure understatement to the potential of these cars. The turbo powered versions in Japan have become legendary in drifting events and engine swaps all over the world. Our latest voyage brings us back to Hong Kong where we came across an S15 that was built for the street. Prior to our arrival we heard stories about a [...]

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Mazda AZ Wagon Special Editions Go on Sale in Japan

December 21, 2011 / Featured, Industry News

Mazda Motor Corporation today launched the special edition Mazda AZ-Wagon 'XS Limited' and 'Custom Style XS Limited' for the Japanese market. The exclusive micro-mini wagons go on sale today at all Mazda Autozam, Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers throughout Japan. Based on Mazda's AZ-Wagon XS Special and Custom Style XS micro-minis, the new XS Limited and Custom Style XS Limited offer a more refined exterior and interior design thanks to exclusive features, including black chrome headlights, smooth synthetic suede seat [...]

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Turbocharged 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Pushes Performance

December 19, 2011 / Industry News

A hotter Chevrolet Sonic is about to sound off – the 2013 Sonic RS. It goes on sale in late 2012, after making its public debut at the North American International Auto Show Jan. 14-22. The new RS amplifies the Sonic’s youthful style and driving experience with unique exterior and interior features matched with a 138-horsepower (103 kW) Ecotec 1.4L turbo engine. Sonic is the only vehicle in its segment to offer a turbocharged powertrain. “The new Chevrolet Sonic RS [...]

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Dodge Hits the Mark With the All-new 2013 Dodge Dart

December 6, 2011 / Featured, Industry News

Dodge redefines performance in the compact car segment with an all-new, state-of-the-art four-door sedan delivering class-leading aerodynamics – the 2013 Dodge Dart. With Alfa Romeo DNA and Dodge’s passion for performance at its core, the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart is a thoroughly modern vehicle that’s fuel-efficient, beautifully designed and crafted, agile and brings fun back to driving in the segment. Similar to the Dodge Dart of the late 1960s, the 2013 Dart offers a special blend of style, performance and [...]

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2013 Scion FR-S Brings the SPORT Back to the CAR

December 1, 2011 / Featured, Industry News

In preparation for its spring 2012 on sale timing, Scion unveiled its much anticipated fifth model, the 2013 high-performance coupe FR-S compact rear-wheel drive sports car. The FR-S, which stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport is Scion’s definition of an authentic rear-wheel-drive sports car with exceptionally balanced performance and handling, compelling style, flexible utility and surprising fuel economy. “Scion continues to push boundaries following its first year of sales in Canada,” said Larry Hutchinson, Director of Scion in Canada. “With [...]

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Fiat 500 by Gucci

November 22, 2011 / Featured, Industry News

The FIAT brand is debuting its first commercial for the all-new 2012 Fiat 500 by Gucci featuring actress, entertainer, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Jennifer Lopez. Set to Lopez’s song “Until It Beats No More,” from her new album, “Love?”(Island Def Jam), the commercial will be shown on national and cable networks on Thursday, November 17th. The commercial, titled “Elegance,” is voiced-over by Lopez and highlights the style, elegance and originality of Fiat 500 by Gucci limited edition, as Lopez drives through [...]

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Compact sports tourer: the new B-Class from Mercedes-Benz – Heralding a new era in the compact class

August 25, 2011 / Industry News

Substantially more agile and efficient, but as comfortable and spacious as ever – the new B-Class from Mercedes-Benz is a winner on all fronts. The vehicle's lower height and more upright seat position provide for a first impression that hints at the compact sports tourer's dynamic credentials. With a new four-cylinder petrol engine featuring direct injection and turbocharging, a new diesel engine, a new dual clutch transmission, a new manual transmission and new assistance systems, the front-wheel-drive car also rings [...]

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