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KIZASHI PUTS THE THRILL BACK INTO DRIVING

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

KIZASHI PUTS THE THRILL BACK INTO DRIVING
Starting with an exceptionally rigid steel unibody, the Kizashi will have a five-link independent rear suspension, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and electronic brake force distribution, class-leading eight airbags, Electronic Stability Program and projector-style headlamps.

SUZUKI SETS THE BAR HIGH WITH ITS MID-SIZE KIZASHI

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SUZUKI SETS THE BAR HIGH WITH ITS MID-SIZE KIZASHI
Set to launch here next year as a 2011 model, the Kizashi (pronounced ‘Kee-Zah- Shee’) is taking on the big boys in the segment, going head-to-head with the likes of the Toyota Camry, the Mazda6, the Honda Accord, the Nissan Altima, the Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy and several others.

CAMI AUTOMOTIVE INVESTS $90 MILLION TO INCREASE CAPACITY

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

CAMI AUTOMOTIVE INVESTS $90 MILLION TO INCREASE CAPACITY
“Proudly built in Canada at CAMI, the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain are two of GM’s hottest selling products,” said Arturo Elias, president of GM Canada. “This investment is an excellent example of what happens when you get the product right.

WALTER P. CHRYSLER MUSEUM— CARS, TREES & TRADITIONS

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Following the exhibition’s narrative from one vignette to the next, guests see how vehicle progression from horseless carriages to enclosed, more comfortable and better engineered models— helped change the ways in which Americans celebrated the season’s festivities.

UPDATED GT-R FOR EUROPE— THE DEFINITIVE ACCESSIBLE SUPER CAR

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

UPDATED GT-R FOR EUROPE— THE DEFINITIVE ACCESSIBLE SUPER CAR
Furthermore, the logic in the gearbox has been changed to give a later downshift from sixth to fifth when being driven in automatic mode, but a more aggressive downshift pattern is adopted when changing down from fourth to third, and from third to second gear.

FORD WINS POPULAR SCIENCE 2009 ‘BEST OF WHAT’S NEW’ AWARD

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

FORD WINS POPULAR SCIENCE 2009 ‘BEST OF WHAT’S NEW’ AWARD
Unlike competing systems, Active Park Assist also works in downhill parking situations, and is available as an optional feature on several 2010 models including Ford Escape, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT..

2010 FORD FLEX TO FEATURE NEW BIOMATERIAL

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Ford researchers were approached with the wheat strawbased plastics formulation by the University of Waterloo, as part of the Ontario BioCar Initiative, a multiuniversity effort among Waterloo, the University of Guelph, University of Toronto and University of Windsor.

SCULPTED TO MOVE YOU, FIRST PICTURES OF THE ALL-NEW VOLVO S60

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SCULPTED TO MOVE YOU, FIRST PICTURES OF THE ALL-NEW VOLVO S60
The all-new Volvo S60 is being unveiled to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in early March next year. Production of the sporty sedan model will start in early summer 2010 at the Volvo Cars plant in Ghent, Belgium..

VW GTI NAMED 2010 AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE AUTOMOBILE OF THE YEAR

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

VW GTI NAMED 2010 AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE AUTOMOBILE OF THE YEAR
It’s available with an automated manual DSG® transmission that utilizes direct shifting, which essentially automatically depresses clutch-shift points more efficiently and quicker than even a professional driver can..

RENAULT REVIVES GORDINI

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

RENAULT REVIVES GORDINI
The French blue, white stripes and front panel inset with four round headlights all contributed to an eternal identity that is an important part of Renault's sporting heritage..

NEW RANGE OF BENTLEY STYLED ACCESSORIES

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

NEW RANGE OF BENTLEY STYLED ACCESSORIES
The Bentley ethos of tailoring hand craftsmanship to customers' personal needs is now extended to the company's smallest enthusiasts. Customers may now commission a new selection of bespoke child seats with the hide colour matching that of their car's interior including, where appropriate, the same piping, fluting and handstitching.