Chrysler today announced U.S. pricing for the all-new 2008
Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country arriving in dealerships this fall. With 35 new or improved features, a new 4.0 liter V-6 engine mated to a minivan-first six-speed transaxle, more standard equipment including standard all-row side curtain air bags and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and an average U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of roughly $2,000 less than outgoing models, the all-new 2008 (...
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Vauxhall has unveiled today a new top-of-the-range luxury variant of the Zafira to further strengthen its position as the leader in its market segment. Loaded with standard equipment and offering great value for money with on-the-road prices starting at only £18,950, the new Elite is at Vauxhall retailers now.
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Launched at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show to considerable interest, Renault has now confirmed pricing and specification for the first two models in the new Scénic Conquest range, priced £17,945 for the 2.0 VVT 136 and £19,135 for the 1.9 dCi 130. A further two engines will be added in September.
Scénic Conquest has been designed with leisure pursuits and the great outdoors in mind, with the best of both worlds that an SUV (sport utility vehicle) and a compact MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) can (...)
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At the Paris Autoshow in 1994, Matra and Renault Sport presented the Espace-F1 to the public. This car is a one-off showstopper, to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Espace (and of Renault in Formula-1).
It has a 3500 cc 40-Valve V10 engine, who produces a massive 800 BHP/ 597 kW. That is 228.6 BHP per liter. The Espace F1 weighs 1300 kg, is 443 cm long and 205 cm wide.
It was based on a V10-powered Williams Formula 1 racing car with an Espace J63 body reinforced with lightweight (...)
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On display for the first time at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, Scénic Conquest is a car designed with leisure pursuits and the great outdoors in mind. Its bold styling resembles that of an off-roader. Its chassis has been adapted to suit a wide range of conditions – it has greater ground clearance than a standard Scénic and the suspension has been strengthened. Scénic Conquest is available with two powerplants, the 2.0 16V 135hp petrol engine and 1.9 dCi 130hp diesel (available with and without (...)
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Mazda Motor Corporation confidently heads into the 74th Geneva International Motor Show with the world debut of its newest concept vehicle, the Mazda MX-Flexa. Mazda’s fifth concept vehicle presented in the past six months, it demonstrates one possible direction Mazda could take for a future space wagon.
“It’s not by chance we chose the Geneva show to launch this important concept,” said Stephen Odell, Mazda’s Senior Managing Executive Officer in charge of global Sales, (...)
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The Altea XL has been the most recent model to join the SEAT range, and it is also the first model equipped with the totally new 160 hp 1.8 TFSI engine.
This new and enhanced 1.8 litre engine uses turbo-charged petrol direct injection technology that has been tried and tested on other SEAT engines.
The more compact engine block takes up less space in the engine bay, and the new counter-rotating shaft arrangement results in reduced vibrations for lower noise levels.
The 1.8 TFSI also sets (...)
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Peugeot 207 van will replace Peugeot’s successful 206 van and build further on the stylish looks and great driving dynamics of its predecessor. Based on the 207 three door hatchback model, the 207 Van shares the same overall length of 4.03 m, width of 1.92 m, wheel base of 2.54 m and overall height of 1.47 m. This provides a maximum load area of 1.1 m3 and a payload of 450 kg
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While the automobile market in both Europe and Germany has grown only slightly or even stagnated for a number of years, new registrations in the compact van segment have continuously increased. From 1999 to 2004, the compact vans’ share of the passenger car market in Europe climbed from 2.4 percent to more than seven percent. Forecasts predict further growth and levels of over ten percent in the year 2010. If the Meriva compact van segment is added, experts predict a share of the (...)
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Citroën has announced that is revising its Xsara Picasso range.The revised Xsara Picasso range will continue to offer a great value entry into the compact MPV market.The Xsara Picasso has been number one MPV for private buyers since its launch, offering the space and versatility of a compact MPV for the price of a mini-MPV.
The Xsara Picasso Desire is available from £9,995.The models are packed full of equipment, air conditioning, four airbags, central locking, a CD Player and electric (...)
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