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Monday, May 31, 2010
The new advertising campaign for the 2010 Kia Soul will be top-heavy with hamsters. The South Korean carmaker is even rolling out a line of "Hamstar" clothing for followers of the cuddly creatures.
Kia said the clothing, which is featured in the advertising, will "soon be available for purchase by fans at http://www.hamstarclothing.com/."
"Given the success and popularity of the hamsters in the initial Soul launch with a spot that won Nielsen's Automotive Ad of the Year, it made sense to bring them back for a new campaign," said Michael Sprague, Kia Motors America vice president of marketing. "The newest experience is rich with details in the hamster world."
The full commercial can be seen here.
Press Release:
Kia Motors America (KMA) officially released a new advertising campaign, titled “This or That,” for the 2010 Kia Soul. “This or That” is the rebirth of the initial Kia Soul award winning advertising campaign created by David & Goliath, KMA’s advertising agency of record, and brings back the loveable Hamsters due to popular demand. Soul is a unique and highly personalizable urban passenger vehicle and the new spot builds on its creative theme in the style of a music video set to the classic hip hop track “The Choice is Yours” by notable 90’s hip hop group Black Sheep. The new campaign launches today on cable TV networks Comedy Central, Fuse, MTV, MTV2 and Spike and runs through July. Beginning 28th May it will appear in movie theaters across the country as well as have a presence online at Pandora, Facebook, Social Vibe’s PetVille, KMA’s Kia.com. and a YouTube contest.
“Given the success and popularity of the hamsters in the initial Soul launch with a spot that won Nielsen’s Automotive Ad of the Year, it made sense to bring them back for a new campaign,” said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing of KMA. “We know the Soul target audience is digitally savvy and that they viewed the first commercial multiple times online, so the newest experience is rich with details in the hamster world and integrated Soul content for them to discover during repeat viewings.”
“Hamstar™” logoed clothing, as seen in the spot, will soon be available for purchase by fans at www.hamstarclothing.com (check soon for details).
Cruising through an urban landscape behind the wheel of an Alien Green Kia Soul, the hamsters in “This or That” cleverly compare Soul’s unique styling and plethora of personalizable creature comforts to other boxy rides – represented by toasters, washing machines and cardboard boxes – while rapping the title song’s lyrics, “You can get with this, or you can get with that.”
A recipient of “Best Family Cars for 2010” by Edmunds.com and Parents Magazine, “Best Hatchback of 2010” by Cars.com, “2010 Top Cars for Families” by Motherproof.com, and 2010 “Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000” from Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, Soul is available in four trims, Soul, Soul+, Soul! (exclaim) and Soul sport, as well as four special editions, including the recently unveiled special-edition Ghost Soul. Other special-edition Soul vehicles include Ignition Soul, Denim Soul and Shadow Dragon Soul. Pricing for the versatile five-door begins under $14,000.
Soul stands out from the crowd with modern, unique styling aimed toward the young and young-at-heart and offers a unique combination of style, value and personalization options. An available Audio Upgrade Package includes speaker lights that can pulse to the beat of the music or add mood lighting to the interior cabin, enhancing the overall personal lounge feeling. The Soul+ offers funky black cloth seats with “glowing” Soul logo inserts while the Soul! trim comes with a distinctive sand-black interior with houndstooth-patterned inserts, and the Soul sport presents a bold red-black interior trim with red-trimmed cloth seats and metal-finish interior accents.
Kia said the clothing, which is featured in the advertising, will "soon be available for purchase by fans at http://www.hamstarclothing.com/."
The ad campaign likens the Soul to other "boxy rides — represented by toasters, washing machines and cardboard boxes," said Kia Motors America in a statement. The hamsters also rap the title song's lyrics, "You can get with this, or you can get with that."
The full commercial can be seen here.
Press Release:
Kia Motors America (KMA) officially released a new advertising campaign, titled “This or That,” for the 2010 Kia Soul. “This or That” is the rebirth of the initial Kia Soul award winning advertising campaign created by David & Goliath, KMA’s advertising agency of record, and brings back the loveable Hamsters due to popular demand. Soul is a unique and highly personalizable urban passenger vehicle and the new spot builds on its creative theme in the style of a music video set to the classic hip hop track “The Choice is Yours” by notable 90’s hip hop group Black Sheep. The new campaign launches today on cable TV networks Comedy Central, Fuse, MTV, MTV2 and Spike and runs through July. Beginning 28th May it will appear in movie theaters across the country as well as have a presence online at Pandora, Facebook, Social Vibe’s PetVille, KMA’s Kia.com. and a YouTube contest.
“Given the success and popularity of the hamsters in the initial Soul launch with a spot that won Nielsen’s Automotive Ad of the Year, it made sense to bring them back for a new campaign,” said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing of KMA. “We know the Soul target audience is digitally savvy and that they viewed the first commercial multiple times online, so the newest experience is rich with details in the hamster world and integrated Soul content for them to discover during repeat viewings.”
“Hamstar™” logoed clothing, as seen in the spot, will soon be available for purchase by fans at www.hamstarclothing.com (check soon for details).
Cruising through an urban landscape behind the wheel of an Alien Green Kia Soul, the hamsters in “This or That” cleverly compare Soul’s unique styling and plethora of personalizable creature comforts to other boxy rides – represented by toasters, washing machines and cardboard boxes – while rapping the title song’s lyrics, “You can get with this, or you can get with that.”
A recipient of “Best Family Cars for 2010” by Edmunds.com and Parents Magazine, “Best Hatchback of 2010” by Cars.com, “2010 Top Cars for Families” by Motherproof.com, and 2010 “Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000” from Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, Soul is available in four trims, Soul, Soul+, Soul! (exclaim) and Soul sport, as well as four special editions, including the recently unveiled special-edition Ghost Soul. Other special-edition Soul vehicles include Ignition Soul, Denim Soul and Shadow Dragon Soul. Pricing for the versatile five-door begins under $14,000.
Soul stands out from the crowd with modern, unique styling aimed toward the young and young-at-heart and offers a unique combination of style, value and personalization options. An available Audio Upgrade Package includes speaker lights that can pulse to the beat of the music or add mood lighting to the interior cabin, enhancing the overall personal lounge feeling. The Soul+ offers funky black cloth seats with “glowing” Soul logo inserts while the Soul! trim comes with a distinctive sand-black interior with houndstooth-patterned inserts, and the Soul sport presents a bold red-black interior trim with red-trimmed cloth seats and metal-finish interior accents.
Ever since Vauxhall/Opel pulled the covers off the sleek GTC Concept back in 2007, there have been rumours circulating on the Internet and the media about a production version of the study that would essentially replace the Calibra of the 1990s.
A report claims that the four seater coupe is still under consideration but if it gets the go-ahead, it could go on sale as early as 2013, which sounds believable given that the car would be a coupe version of the Vauxhall/Opel Insignia/Buick Regal.
It is said that in order for GM to start making a profit off the Calibra's descendant, Vauxhall/Opel will need to build a minimum of 30,000 units a year, and that's where Buick comes in...
"We would feel a lot more confident about some of these projects if Buick, Chevrolet in North and South America and Saab were sharing volumes and risk," an unnamed GM Europe source said. Since Saab is no longer a part of GM, it’s easy to presume that this statement has been made either in the beginning of 2010 or last year...
If GM does give the go ahead for the Insignia coupe project, chances are that it will be sold Stateside.
A report claims that the four seater coupe is still under consideration but if it gets the go-ahead, it could go on sale as early as 2013, which sounds believable given that the car would be a coupe version of the Vauxhall/Opel Insignia/Buick Regal.
It is said that in order for GM to start making a profit off the Calibra's descendant, Vauxhall/Opel will need to build a minimum of 30,000 units a year, and that's where Buick comes in...
"We would feel a lot more confident about some of these projects if Buick, Chevrolet in North and South America and Saab were sharing volumes and risk," an unnamed GM Europe source said. Since Saab is no longer a part of GM, it’s easy to presume that this statement has been made either in the beginning of 2010 or last year...
If GM does give the go ahead for the Insignia coupe project, chances are that it will be sold Stateside.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
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The performance data of the six litre V12 Bi-Turbo is impressive. The high-performance aggregate with a motor management optimisation patented by Carlsson renders 753 hp (554 kW) and allows fast acceleration as well as smooth travels at lower speeds. Also responsible for the perfect performance evolvement is the elaborately developed stainless steel exhaust system with ends in four edgy pipes at the back. The power catapults the C25 with a torque of 1320 Newton metres at 3750 r.p.m. which is electronically limited to 1,150 Newton metres from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.7 seconds and achieves a maximum speed of 352 km/h
Label: New Carlsson 2010
Lamborghini just revelead their new Concept Car, this time a real four door "family" car at the 2008 paris motorshow.
The design is really stuning and shows the potential of this car.
This Supercars is designed to fit right into the Lamborghini cars Family
This Supercars is designed to fit right into the Lamborghini cars Family
Label: lamborghini
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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The new luxury Bentley, who self proclaims at the top of the luxury car (and not wrong a lot) made its official debut at the Pebble Beach Concours in 2009, attracting the attention of viewers who watched his presentation. The 2011 Bentley Mulsanne, which was named after the famous curve of 90 degrees from Le Mans, will be officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009, but that did not prevent people from Bentley dazzle people at Pebble Beach with an advance Cars Royce Phantom competitor.
The 2011 Bentley Mulsanne has a V8 engine that generates an output of 513 hp and is associated with an eight-speed box. The price will be lower than that of the Maybach 57 and Rolls Royce Phantom.
The 2011 Bentley Mulsanne has a V8 engine that generates an output of 513 hp and is associated with an eight-speed box. The price will be lower than that of the Maybach 57 and Rolls Royce Phantom.
Label: 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
Detail specification new sport luxury car design prototype Bugatti 16C Galibier High-Powered Sedan pictures gallery. The exclusive car designs technology W16-powered sedan currently under development. The car company manufacturer of the fastest car on the face of the earth, the Bugatti Veyron, are now willing to craft from the fastest saloon of all those have been sold, the Bugatti 16C Galibier. You could say that this car is a modern interpretation of the Bugatti Type 57 of the 30’s, which by then had a name which referred to the Galibier four-door sedan. For the time being is in its prototype stage and are still responsible for Bugatti sought the views of the media and customers to evaluate the possibility of building it. Has not been discussed so much of its mechanics, but what is certain is who would be the Bugatti Veyron W16 for close to 1000 horsepower of this and certainly exceeds the 370 km / h. One of the most curious details we have at the top of the hood, which is divided into two parts as in the old Bugatti.
Label: Bugatti, Bugatti 16C Galibier
Saturday, May 22, 2010
- The SEAT Ibiza IBZ concept was unveiled today ahead of its Frankfurt Motor Show debut previewing the future SEAT Ibiza wagon. This is the Sear Ibz concept car, which the company says previews "a new, family-sized version of the Ibiza that will make its debut in showrooms across Europe towards the middle of next year".
- The SEAT Ibiza IBZ has the same height and width as a standard Ibiza, but it has 4.22 meters in length. One of the main distinctive features of the SEAT Ibiza IBZ is the large boot which has a capacity of 410 liters. This can be increased even further as the rear seats of the SEAT Ibiza IBZ can be folded.
- Some of the features of the SEAT Ibiza IBZ include LED headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels, Leon-inspired rear passenger door handles and a number of new design features.
Label: SEAT Ibiza IBZ Concept
- Kia Kee features a broad stance and a low profile, with three unique exterior elements – the strong and powerful frontal design with its distinctive headlamps and eye-catching LED cluster, a dynamic profile with striking greenhouse treatment and 20-inch diameter alloy wheels. Measuring 4,324 mm long, the Kia Kee is powered by a ‘next generation’ 2-litre, V-6 gasoline engine producing 200 ps, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
- “The new Kia Kee is a clear and emphatic statement that the future of the Kia brand is set to be one that will excite and surprise an entirely new audience of consumers,” commented Peter Schreyer, Chief Design Officer Kia Motors. “In making this design departure for Kia it was essential to my thinking that we did not lose sight of the fact that the Kia brand must continue to appeal to customers in the mainstream. It would have been easy to present an extreme
- supercar at Frankfurt that would attract plenty of attention, but could have no place in Kia’s future. Our sports coupe concept is not simply a flight of fancy but represents an affordable dream for sports car lovers
Label: Kia Kee Sports
This is the Mercedes-Benz products are positioned at the top of the pyramid products. He once made an icon greatness premium car manufacturers from Germany are in the segment SupersPort.
Gullwing sensation. Pengemar or lovers of Mercy would have known this one product, SLS AMG. Typical of him, the door opened like a seagull wings when flying (gullwing). This car has never been disclosed to the public during its debut at the Internationale Automobile Ausstellung (IAA) to-63 in Germany, September last year. MB also shows the concept of SLS as an electric car to compete with Audio e-Tron.
Assembly processes carried out by skilled hands and experts in the largest factory in Sindelfingen Mercy. In order for consumers to know the progress of production of cars that will be launched on March 27 this coming, Mercedes-Benz continues to provide information.
Evidence of Mercy luxury product that is shown in one banderolnya. In Germany, SLS AMG sells for 177,310 eruo (including tax). If converted to dollars, nominal is USD 2,340,492,000 or approximately USD 2.35 billion.
Well, can imagine, if there is an Indonesian who was so infatuated with this car, he must be willing to back out the tax so the price to 200 percent of the original, could even more! At the very least, he must transfer the bank accounts of about USD 5 billion to get it. Wuiih!
In fact, high prices do not reduce the interest some people to buy it. Despite the economic crisis has not recovered completely, Dr Joachim Schmidt as head of Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars said, the demand for SLS AMG exceeded the target. "This proves that our product is very popular one," he admitted.
Technology & performance. Not only a sensational performance, the technology conceived and capabilities are also great. Components such as context, the cell body, and the machine is made of aluminum. Remarkably again, this car is also assembled by hand.
Aluminum chassis and body made by Fahrzeugthechnik GmbH Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. Innovation company to produce the framework of weighted 241 kg.
Machines also assembled by hand in the workshop AMG, Affalterbach. Engine capacity of 6.3 liters, V8, capable of producing 420 kW power (551 PS) and 650 Nm of torque. To maintain the quality of the machine, apply the principle of one MB of installed machines by one person!
SLS ability AMG is also great. With the weight distribution front / rear 47/53 and posture flat car, this car is claimed capable of 0-100 sprint in 3.8 seconds kpj. For security reasons, this car fitted with electronic speed limiting top speed is only 317 kpj. As for fuel consumption in combination, 13.2 liters per 100 km or an average of 7.5 km / liter.
Ability is obtained through the 7 speed transmission with double clutch, sport suspension, and double-wishbone made from aluminum. The weight of the total based on DIN standard, 1620 kg.
"When built in Sindelfingen, means of production and product quality is very high. Hence, SLS AMG assembled here, "beber Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Daimler AG and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Cars.
Gullwing sensation. Pengemar or lovers of Mercy would have known this one product, SLS AMG. Typical of him, the door opened like a seagull wings when flying (gullwing). This car has never been disclosed to the public during its debut at the Internationale Automobile Ausstellung (IAA) to-63 in Germany, September last year. MB also shows the concept of SLS as an electric car to compete with Audio e-Tron.
Assembly processes carried out by skilled hands and experts in the largest factory in Sindelfingen Mercy. In order for consumers to know the progress of production of cars that will be launched on March 27 this coming, Mercedes-Benz continues to provide information.
Evidence of Mercy luxury product that is shown in one banderolnya. In Germany, SLS AMG sells for 177,310 eruo (including tax). If converted to dollars, nominal is USD 2,340,492,000 or approximately USD 2.35 billion.
Well, can imagine, if there is an Indonesian who was so infatuated with this car, he must be willing to back out the tax so the price to 200 percent of the original, could even more! At the very least, he must transfer the bank accounts of about USD 5 billion to get it. Wuiih!
In fact, high prices do not reduce the interest some people to buy it. Despite the economic crisis has not recovered completely, Dr Joachim Schmidt as head of Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars said, the demand for SLS AMG exceeded the target. "This proves that our product is very popular one," he admitted.
Technology & performance. Not only a sensational performance, the technology conceived and capabilities are also great. Components such as context, the cell body, and the machine is made of aluminum. Remarkably again, this car is also assembled by hand.
Aluminum chassis and body made by Fahrzeugthechnik GmbH Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. Innovation company to produce the framework of weighted 241 kg.
Machines also assembled by hand in the workshop AMG, Affalterbach. Engine capacity of 6.3 liters, V8, capable of producing 420 kW power (551 PS) and 650 Nm of torque. To maintain the quality of the machine, apply the principle of one MB of installed machines by one person!
SLS ability AMG is also great. With the weight distribution front / rear 47/53 and posture flat car, this car is claimed capable of 0-100 sprint in 3.8 seconds kpj. For security reasons, this car fitted with electronic speed limiting top speed is only 317 kpj. As for fuel consumption in combination, 13.2 liters per 100 km or an average of 7.5 km / liter.
Ability is obtained through the 7 speed transmission with double clutch, sport suspension, and double-wishbone made from aluminum. The weight of the total based on DIN standard, 1620 kg.
"When built in Sindelfingen, means of production and product quality is very high. Hence, SLS AMG assembled here, "beber Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Daimler AG and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Cars.
Label: SLS AMG, Supersport From Mercedes Benz
Friday, May 21, 2010
Volkswagen has replaced its Golf SE with a better-equipped Match model. Although it's £300 more than the SE, with prices starting at £17,730, it comes with £1,600 worth of added equipment, including 16" alloy wheels, leather multi-function steering wheel, DAB digital radio, Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity, front and rear parking sensors and a touchscreen stereo system with 6-CD changer, air conditioning, alarm, cruise control, seven airbags and stability control.
The Match is available as an efficient 103bhp BlueMotion model, which returns 68.9mpg on the combined cycle while emitting 107g/km. The other engines which the SE was previously available with are also on offer; 1.4 litre petrol with 121bhp or 138bhp 2.0 TDi BlueMotion Technology. The 138bhp 2.0 TDi emits 114g/km and returns 65.7mpg. The 1.4 petrol and 1.6 TDi are available with a 7 speed DSG gearbox.
The Volkswagen Golf Match is available to order now for first deliveries in June for the 2011 MY.
The Match is available as an efficient 103bhp BlueMotion model, which returns 68.9mpg on the combined cycle while emitting 107g/km. The other engines which the SE was previously available with are also on offer; 1.4 litre petrol with 121bhp or 138bhp 2.0 TDi BlueMotion Technology. The 138bhp 2.0 TDi emits 114g/km and returns 65.7mpg. The 1.4 petrol and 1.6 TDi are available with a 7 speed DSG gearbox.
The Volkswagen Golf Match is available to order now for first deliveries in June for the 2011 MY.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
- These are some of the fantastic luxurious models that are designed for 2010 and that are delivering not only ultimate speed and power but also high class comfort and styling.
Label: 2010 Jaguar XJ
- This is a very fantastic hybrid luxurious model that is a four door rear-wheel drive sedan that is built in Finland and style features and capabilities are just providing an ultimate luxury which everyone would just love to have and the dazzling blue color is itself more than enough to capture anyone’s attraction. Fisker has designed this model to be such a strong one that can be used as the luxury model as well as the sports car that can give the ultimate speed and luxury which you might not have experienced before.
Label: 2010 Fisker Karma
The football World Cup starts next month – and along with the globe's top teams battling it out on the pitch, it also brings the chance of winning a car from Kia or Toyota.
World Cup sponsor Kia has a free prize daw for a Soul 2 running between 17th May and 11th July. Simply pop in to one of the UK's 150+ Kia dealers and you could win one of the £11,500 cars.
Four Toyota and Lexus dealers in Yorkshire are each stumping up an iQ city-car in another giveaway that's open to the first 1,000 people who take a test drive.
It's a bit more complicated than the Kia competition, however, because the dealers are also asking entrants to guess the scores in each of the group matches England is playing against the USA, Algeria and Slovenia.
Winners will be selected at random in the event of more than four of the test-driving football pundits coming up with the correct scores. Click here or here for more information.
The makeover is available from dealers now and costs £149 including VAT and fitment.
World Cup sponsor Kia has a free prize daw for a Soul 2 running between 17th May and 11th July. Simply pop in to one of the UK's 150+ Kia dealers and you could win one of the £11,500 cars.
Four Toyota and Lexus dealers in Yorkshire are each stumping up an iQ city-car in another giveaway that's open to the first 1,000 people who take a test drive.
It's a bit more complicated than the Kia competition, however, because the dealers are also asking entrants to guess the scores in each of the group matches England is playing against the USA, Algeria and Slovenia.
Winners will be selected at random in the event of more than four of the test-driving football pundits coming up with the correct scores. Click here or here for more information.
Opel’s UK division, Vauxhall has come up with England flag stickers and door mirror caps for the 3dr Corsa if you want to get in the mood and show your support for the team.
Lexus has given the hybrid GS 450h model a minor refresh for 2010 including added safety systems, equipment and minor styling changes.
The biggest change is the addition of new safety systems. Both front seats now get inflator-operated active headrests. These push the headrest forwards and upwards to reduce the chance of whiplash in the event of a rear-end crash. It also gets pre-crash brake technology that flashes a warning to the driver and makes the brakes more sensitive and reacts quicker to foot pressure when a crash is detected.
These additions include a new 40GB hard disc drive (HDD) sat-nav system that gives coverage for across Europe and is available on both SE and SE-L trims. This system also comes with 10GB of storage space for music for up to 2,000 songs - only available on SE-L models. Also as an option buyers can specify DAB digital radio.
On the styling front the small changes include a new front grille design while the rear light clusters have also been altered. A new 18” alloy wheel design is now available on the SE-L trim.
Inside there are few changes apart from the hybrid-blue backlit stop/start button and the option of grey leather trim with contrasting black stitching and maple wood trim.
Entry-level SE models start from £43,035, rising to £50,185 for the range-topping SE-L with ACC/PCS and sunroof. Without the sunroof and adaptive cruise control, SE-L prices start at £47,280.
The hybrid GS model will continue to use the same 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine along with the 650V electric motor. This gives the GS 450h SE CO2 emissions of 179g/km (SE-L 180g/km) and a combined fuel economy figure of 37.2mpg (7.6l/100km).
The biggest change is the addition of new safety systems. Both front seats now get inflator-operated active headrests. These push the headrest forwards and upwards to reduce the chance of whiplash in the event of a rear-end crash. It also gets pre-crash brake technology that flashes a warning to the driver and makes the brakes more sensitive and reacts quicker to foot pressure when a crash is detected.
These additions include a new 40GB hard disc drive (HDD) sat-nav system that gives coverage for across Europe and is available on both SE and SE-L trims. This system also comes with 10GB of storage space for music for up to 2,000 songs - only available on SE-L models. Also as an option buyers can specify DAB digital radio.
On the styling front the small changes include a new front grille design while the rear light clusters have also been altered. A new 18” alloy wheel design is now available on the SE-L trim.
Inside there are few changes apart from the hybrid-blue backlit stop/start button and the option of grey leather trim with contrasting black stitching and maple wood trim.
Entry-level SE models start from £43,035, rising to £50,185 for the range-topping SE-L with ACC/PCS and sunroof. Without the sunroof and adaptive cruise control, SE-L prices start at £47,280.
The hybrid GS model will continue to use the same 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine along with the 650V electric motor. This gives the GS 450h SE CO2 emissions of 179g/km (SE-L 180g/km) and a combined fuel economy figure of 37.2mpg (7.6l/100km).
The 2012 Clio will bring exciting, daring design back Renault’s model ranks.
That's the view of Steve Norman, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Renault, who gave inside information on the forthcoming supermini recently, describing it as “a car with the makings of an icon”.
"Clio IV has the potential to do two things for us: to make us the leading player in Europe’s biggest market sector, and to show a new generation of buyers how fantastic our cars can look," said Norman.
“I can’t describe just how amazing it looks. It’s a real masterstroke of design. You have to see it for yourself to believe it.”
Those outside of Renault will get a sneak peak of the next Clio at the Paris motorshow this coming September. The car will be previewed by an advanced Clio concept.
Company insiders suggest that the new Clio takes several cues from the Zoe concept – a similarly-sized, all-electric hatchback headed for production as one of La Regie’s ‘Z.E.’ electric vehicles.
It’s also rumoured that, while design work on the Clio IV was already underway in early 2009, new Renault design boss Laurens van den Acker ordered several changes to the car when he arrived in May of last year.
Van den Acker recently said the new Clio “has the McDonald’s ‘Big Mac’ factor: it’s a very pretty car - good enough to eat!”
That's the view of Steve Norman, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Renault, who gave inside information on the forthcoming supermini recently, describing it as “a car with the makings of an icon”.
"Clio IV has the potential to do two things for us: to make us the leading player in Europe’s biggest market sector, and to show a new generation of buyers how fantastic our cars can look," said Norman.
“I can’t describe just how amazing it looks. It’s a real masterstroke of design. You have to see it for yourself to believe it.”
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"It’s quite a far-fetched show car, nothing like a conventional supermini," said Norman. "But it’ll give you a flavour of what to expect.”
It’s also rumoured that, while design work on the Clio IV was already underway in early 2009, new Renault design boss Laurens van den Acker ordered several changes to the car when he arrived in May of last year.
Van den Acker recently said the new Clio “has the McDonald’s ‘Big Mac’ factor: it’s a very pretty car - good enough to eat!”
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- Still in the event the Geneva Motor Show, this time one of menus with interesting coming from a car manufacturer Koenigsegg is headquartered in Sweden. Car manufacturers this fee that is still young present in Geneva to fill space by bringing the latest creations from Koenigsegg Agera. As the latest supercar presence in the automotive world want to show the experience to the next level whether it is now on the road or at a race track. Aroma sporty this car is not only felt on looks alone but also on the performance of a very powerful vehicle speed.
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- Maserati turn to show off at the Geneva Motor Show 2010 event. Origin of a luxury car manufacturer Bologna, Italy officially announced their plans to introduce edition Quattroporte awards at the prestigious event. Actually the car is a special version of the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S. Basicnya who was so sporty and luxury cars makes this a feasible target. No exaggeration indeed considering this special model is there are some changes to the exterior, the cabin, the kitchen also pacunya
Label: Maserati Quattroporte Sport
- The Audi R8 Spyder has been officially unveiled Frankfurt. The Audi R8 Spyder is powered by the 5.2 liter FSI V10 engine developing 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm. with this powerplant under its hood, the Audi R8 Spyder is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and to 200 km/h in 12.7 seconds. The top speed of the Audi R8 Spyder is 313 km/h (194.49 mph). The engine of the Audi R8 Spyder is coupled with a six-speed manual transmission and the company's quattro all-wheel-drive system.
Label: Audi R8 Spyder 2011
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
![2010 Toyota Sienna](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D0PdTqX0RAQ/S2P9nR7MRuI/AAAAAAAABmU/EHIKAyq8Me8/s320/toyota-sienna.jpg)
The 2010 Toyota Sienna ranks 2 out of 7 Minivans. This ranking is based on our analysis of 28 published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Sienna, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. The Toyota Sienna is a comfortable, peppy minivan with plenty of space for the family. The base Sienna represents a great value, while its top-of-the-line Limited trim brings a luxury feel to the minivan segment.
The Sienna delivers one of the best combinations of acceleration, interior space and general quality in its class. Value hunters should take note of the base trim. Edmunds says, "Budget-minded shoppers will like the low-priced Sienna CE that has room for up to eight passengers. Those who can spend considerably more will appreciate how the Sienna Limited comes off like nothing less than a Lexus minivan."
The Sienna and its main rival, the Honda Odyssey, are generally considered to be the benchmarks of their class. However, the Sienna starts at about $2,000 less than the Odyssey. If you want an even better deal, consider the Kia Sedona. Reviewers like it just as much as they like the Sienna, but the Sedona costs about $2,000 less and has longer warranty coverage.
Buyers who are wary of the Sienna because of the recent recall of eight Toyota models should know that the Sienna was not one of the recalled models. However, it is unclear what the fallout from Toyota's sticking accelerator issue will mean for the long-term value of Toyota models.
The Toyota Sienna gets high marks from reviewers for its high-quality interior and performance that's easy to live with. Car and Driver says "the Sienna has Camry-like driving manners," and most reviewers agree. While there are a few complaints about the Sienna's size (it's one of the largest minivans available) there's no quibbling with its flexibility and long list of available features.
Label: 2010 toyota car, Toyota Sienna
BMW X1 is the latest compact SUV model from the house of BMW, which will be a value addition to the BMW's SUV lineup that currently comprises of BMW X3, BMW X5 and BMW X6 models. BMW's SUV/SAV models have been gaining growing popularity, but the X3, X5 and X6 models are comparatively larger in size and they were not able to cope up with the current market competition (as there are several smaller yet robust, powerful off-road SUVs on the offer).
The confirmation was made by BMW that the new X1 will hit the roads during the year 2011 and the company released some images of the new X1. North America will get only a 3 liter inline 6 engine same as that of the 328i x Drive sport wagon. The engine, which is naturally aspirated, will produce 231 bhp and has a torque of 199 lb-ft. It has an acceleration time of 6.7 seconds to speed up to 60 mph from a dead-stop.
Surprisingly, the company has not confirmed its plan regarding launch of the new X1 in the American markets, and are currently planning to launch it in the European market first.
Until now BMW has only unveiled the images of its latest compact sport utility dressed in the swirly camouflage.
The specs of the new X1 are also tentative as BMW is yet to give a confirmation on the same, while it has been officially confirmed that the 2010 X1 will hit the market this season for sure.
The confirmation was made by BMW that the new X1 will hit the roads during the year 2011 and the company released some images of the new X1. North America will get only a 3 liter inline 6 engine same as that of the 328i x Drive sport wagon. The engine, which is naturally aspirated, will produce 231 bhp and has a torque of 199 lb-ft. It has an acceleration time of 6.7 seconds to speed up to 60 mph from a dead-stop.
Surprisingly, the company has not confirmed its plan regarding launch of the new X1 in the American markets, and are currently planning to launch it in the European market first.
Until now BMW has only unveiled the images of its latest compact sport utility dressed in the swirly camouflage.
The specs of the new X1 are also tentative as BMW is yet to give a confirmation on the same, while it has been officially confirmed that the 2010 X1 will hit the market this season for sure.
Monday, May 10, 2010
![2008 Lexus IS F Sports Sedan 2008 Lexus IS F](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_et1byNF3Y70/S2Ov6P8XqxI/AAAAAAAAEOk/skDSoBbRy-Y/s400/2008+Lexus+IS+F+Sports+Sedan.jpg)
Label: Lexus
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