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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest automotive news - RSS channel by SAMAR</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/index.html?__la=en&amp;__ac=sec,3</link><language>en</language><lastBuildDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:29:17 CET</lastBuildDate><image><title>Latest automotive news - RSS channel by SAMAR</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/index.html?__la=en&amp;__ac=sec,3</link><url>http://www.samar.pl/images/pl.samar/logo.rss.en.png</url><width>144</width><height>44</height></image><item><title>Orlando show car signals entry into new segment for Chevrolet</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56957/__Orlando-show-car-signals-entry-into-new-segment-for-Chevrolet.html</link><description>The Orlando show car sets the scene for Chevrolet’s new seven-seater family van that will extend Chevrolet's model range in the first half of 2011.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:15:07 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>Volvo Trucks releases a new version of the Volvo FM</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56956/__Volvo-Trucks-releases-a-new-version-of-the-Volvo-FM.html</link><description>The strong position of the Volvo FM within the regional distribution segment is further strengthened with the release of a new version of this well-proven truck.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:54:16 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>Dacia Duster key facts</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56937/__Dacia-Duster-key-facts.html</link><description>Dacia says its upcoming Duster model will be a particularly affordable vehicle with low running costs. In Poland, the vehicle is scheduled to hit dealerships next month, starting at PLN 39,900 for a 4x2 version. The 4x4 model will retail for PLN 49,900.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:51:34 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>Poland: Samar releases vehicle output figures through February</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56911/__Poland-Samar-releases-vehicle-output-figures-through-February.html</link><description>Production of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles has recovered and is much higher than last year.</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:36:00 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>European-developed Focus spearheads Ford’s new generation of global C-cars</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56931/__European-developed-Focus-spearheads-Ford%E2%80%99s-new-generation-of-global-C-cars.html</link><description>The stylish next-generation Ford Focus wagon made its global debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show alongside the sporty Focus 5-door, appearing for the first time in Europe. </description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:23:00 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>Volkswagen sets roadmap for E-mobility</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56930/__Volkswagen-sets-roadmap-for-E-mobility.html</link><description>Volkswagen plans to expand its fleet of electric drive vehicles: The use of hybrid technology in production vehicles is already being demonstrated in the Touareg Hybrid at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:23:00 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>Poland: Skoda announces 2010 Fabia pricing details</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56916/__Poland-Skoda-announces-2010-Fabia-pricing-details.html</link><description>Skoda Auto Polska has announced some pricing details concerning the Fabia and Roomster models, both reworked for 2010. Crucially, the Fabia was Poland’s second most-sold car model after another Skoda, the Octavia.</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:57:00 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>Germany’s new-car market contracts by 30% in February</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56918/__Germany%E2%80%99s-new-car-market-contracts-by-30-in-February.html</link><description>In February, Germany’s market for new-cars saw registrations fall by almost 30% year-over-year. Industry pundits say the move came after the government-backed scrapping scheme ran out of money last September, prompting a number of local consumers to hurry up to beat the deadline. Additionally, the country has been in the grip of bad winter weather for many weeks now.</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:02:00 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>Chevrolet Aveo RS show car</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56913/__Chevrolet-Aveo-RS-show-car.html</link><description>Earlier this month at the Geneva Motor Show, Chevrolet celebrated the European premiere of the Aveo RS show car. The show car had its world debut at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:19:00 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>Audi reports strong key earnings data in difficult market environment</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56909/__Audi-reports-strong-key-earnings-data-in-difficult-market-environment.html</link><description>The Audi Group ended the 2009 fiscal year with a clearly positive operating profit and only a slight downturn in vehicle deliveries, despite the major effects of the global financial and economic crisis.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:43:00 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>Fiat to launch new compact MPV next year</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56893/__Fiat-to-launch-new-compact-MPV-next-year.html</link><description>Italy’s automaker Fiat is poised to launch a new compact MPV next year, to be available as a five-seater and a seven-seater. The models will be built at the Mirafiori plant.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:12:32 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>Mitsubishi set to supply 100,000 electric vehicles to PSA</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56892/__Mitsubishi-set-to-supply-100-000-electric-vehicles-to-PSA.html</link><description>Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced the signing of a final cooperative agreement regarding development and supply of the new-generation electric vehicle (EV) i-MiEV with PSA Peugeot Citroen (PSA).</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:38:37 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>Ford strengthens the successful Fiesta and Ka ranges</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56888/__Ford-strengthens-the-successful-Fiesta-and-Ka-ranges.html</link><description>At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Ford of Europe is strengthening its successful small car range with an enhanced Ka series line-up and wider safety feature availability, plus a stylish new Fiesta Sport+ model for selected markets.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:23:33 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>More than 100,000 orders for the new Astra</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56883/__More-than-100-000-orders-for-the-new-Astra.html</link><description>The new generation five-door Astra has exceeded expectations with more than 100,000 orders throughout Europe since its market start in December. The great reception will now mean that a third shift in Opel’s production plant in Gliwice, Poland will be added in the second quarter.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:22:41 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>New DEKRA website for used car purchasers</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56867/__New-DEKRA-website-for-used-car-purchasers.html</link><description>Car buyers now have an even easier way of finding out about the strengths and weaknesses of used cars. The results of the DEKRA Faults Report is available on the new website www.maengelreport.com from March 4, 2010.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:30:09 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>The official opening of the first Aston Martin showroom in Poland</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56865/__The-official-opening-of-the-first-Aston-Martin-showroom-in-Poland.html</link><description>Today is the official opening of the first Aston Martin showroom in Poland. Below we present an interview conducted with the vice president and managing director of the company AML Poland Mr. Marcin Dabrowski. It was posted in our weekly newsletter in December last year. Below is the text of the interview.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:32:35 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>30 years Audi quattro</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56866/__30-years-Audi-quattro.html</link><description>The quattro technology from Audi has an anniversary to celebrate: The spotlights homed in on the first Audi quattro at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3, 1980. Its appearance signaled the start of a winning streak in motor sport and on ordinary roads that still continues today.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:13:00 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>Poland: Samar releases passenger car registration figures through February</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56854/__Poland-Samar-releases-passenger-car-registration-figures-through-February.html</link><description>Based on preliminary data from the Central Register of Vehicles in February 21 741 passenger cars, including versions with LCV homologation, have been registered. This result is 0.7% lower than in January, although compared to last year figures the decrease is much deeper and stands at 17,5%. It appears that at the beginning of 2010 new car market situation remains difficult.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:01:00 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>Dodge at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56846/__Dodge-at-the-80th-Geneva-International-Motor-Show.html</link><description>Two high-performance, North American Dodge products from the Street and Racing Technology (SRT) group of Chrysler Group LLC are making their way to the 80th Geneva International Motor Show.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:19:00 CET</pubDate></item><item><title>Camaro is finally coming to Europe</title><link>http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/56844/__Camaro-is-finally-coming-to-Europe.html</link><description>The all-new Chevrolet Camaro is finally coming to Europe. The high performance sports coupe and the convertible are scheduled to arrive at European Chevrolet showrooms in spring 2011. The new Camaro was launched in North America in Spring 2009 and has sold over 60,000 times to Camaro enthusiasts all over North America.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:49:00 CET</pubDate></item></channel></rss>