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. More › |
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. More › |
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. More › |
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. More › |
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. More › |
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. More › |
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. More › |
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. More › |
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. More › |
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. More › |
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. More › |
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. More › |
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. More › |
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. More › |
This year at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show, the Jeep brand continues to broaden its vehicle lineup with the introduction of new rugged, versatile and innovative vehicles that delivers classic Jeep design and capability. After more than 20 years, the unique Islander theme returns to Jeep. The Islander edition features a unique beach theme that conveys open-air fun at first and every glance. More › |
A strategic sponsorship agreement with UEFA was signed today by Steve S. Yang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor, Hyoung-Keun Lee, president of Kia Motors Corporation, and Michel Platini, President of UEFA, Union of European Football Associations, at the company’s headquarters in Seoul, extending the company’s sponsorship to cover the 2012 and 2016 UEFA European Football Championship. More › |
Chrysler is back at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show with the Chrysler 300C design study, Chrysler 300C eco style, PT Cruiser Couture Edition, Chrysler Sebring Cabrio and versatile Chrysler minivan image vehicle—prestigious cars that showcase the best of American style—along with Lancia vehicles. More › |
Among Europe's best-selling automotive brands and for the third year running, Fiat Automobiles has logged the lowest average value for CO2 emissions of cars sold in 2009: 127.8 g/km (it was 133.7 g/km in 2009). The accomplishment was recognised by JATO, the world leader in automotive advisory and research services, founded in 1984 and now operating in over 40 countries. More › |
At the 80th Geneva International Motor Show, Chevrolet gives a glimpse of the exciting new cars that will continue the brand's success of the past five years. More › |
A synthesis of green technology and stylish-sporty design, the F 800 Style impressively demonstrates Mercedes-Benz’ ability to harmonize automobile fascination and emotion with the continually increasing demands of environmental compatibility. Like its predecessor, the F 700 presented at the 2007 IAA motor show, the latest research vehicle from the brand with the star offers a clear idea of what we can expect in the future from premium automobiles “made by Mercedes-Benz.” Whereas the 5.18-meter F 700 provided a preview of the large touring sedan of the future, the much shorter F 800 Style (4.75 meters exterior length) points the way toward developments to come in the upper-range sedan segment. More › |
