| One for the Road A sporty diesel that wont break the bank |
Apr 21st, 2013 |
I know Max likes the Polo and it has a great reputation for reliability, toughness and excellent build quality. I would not describe the Polo as particularly sporty, although the Sport model comes with a 1.4TDI engine, which produces 100bhp. It's not that exciting, but is responsive, gets to 60mph in just under 11 seconds, and is certainly safe. More importantly for Max, it will return ...
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| 2014 Audi A3 Gets Trunked – 2013 Shanghai |
Apr 20th, 2013 |
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We’re fans of hatches, of their versatility, and for some, even their styling. But in many markets in the world, not offering a conventional three-box sedan is a sure-fire formula for slow sales. Despite the lack of a proper sedan in its U.S. lineup, the Audi A3 has sold relatively well. But in its quest [...]
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| Epic Drives 16: The Classic Cars of Cuba |
Apr 20th, 2013 |
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Few places are shrouded in as much mystery and mystique to Americans as Cuba. Although less than 100 miles off the southern coast of Florida, due to historic and political events, the two nations remain worlds apart. After the communist revolution in the 1950s in which Fidel Castro came to power, Americans and sympathizers with [...]
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| 2013 Shanghai: Honda, Acura Debut M, SUV-X Concepts |
Apr 20th, 2013 |
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China is becoming an increasingly prominent destination on the auto show circuit, with many international and regional debuts taking place in either Beijing or Shanghai. Honda chose Shanghai to unveil an MPV (minivan) and SUV concept, ostensibly for the China domestic market, but possibly foreshadowing debuts of new or redesigned models in other markets. Mechanical [...]
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| Magazines New cars after a womans heart |
Apr 20th, 2013 |
cars (great mileage, low emissions), but parts of it are also made of recycled materials: For instance, the insulation in the dashboard contains more than 10 pounds (about 4.5 kilos) of cotton from jeans, sweaters, T-shirts, and more. And it's 85 per cent recyclable -- a leader in the market -- so after a lifetime of ferrying kids and pets and groceries around town, most of the car can ...
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| Best family cars of 2013 |
Apr 20th, 2013 |
We know what you're thinking: Another list of mundane midsize sedans, crossovers and the requisite minivan. Think again.Not all families fit into the 2.5-kids-and-a-dog mold, so neither should the cars and trucks we're recommending here. From newlyweds to empty nesters, teenagers to seniors -- these 15 suggestions fill your basic transportation needs and give a little extra in return, ...
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| Mercedes-Benz shows small city SUV concept at Shanghai |
Apr 20th, 2013 |
The GLA Concept is not just a show car and is built on Mercedes-Benz's new small-vehicle platform. If it makes it to production it would complement the brand's push into entry-luxury market ...
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| GM Small Trucks in 2014 |
Apr 20th, 2013 |
General Motors plans to roll out a line of completely revamped midsize pickup trucks, with gas mileage and features designed to take sales from Toyota's market-leading Tacoma. The trucks will replace the aging Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. Mark Reuss, GM's North American president, said Tuesday that the trucks will be able to do 95 percent of the work that a big truck can do. ...
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| GMs Opel returns to Shanghai auto show with limited ambitions |
Apr 20th, 2013 |
GM.N ) troubled Opel division is returning to China's main auto show after a five-year absence, with three new cars at the center of a long-promised push into the word's largest ...
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| Luxury cars to get a boost in India via EU trade agreements |
Apr 20th, 2013 |
Imported luxury cars in India will likely be more affordable beginning in 2017 due to trade agreements with the European Union, government officials said. Trade agreements under discussion include dropping customs duty for European cars to 30 percent, The Times of India reported Saturday. That tariff mostly affects luxury brands because the lower sales volumes for high-priced cars generally ...
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