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Watch out for March 2009, since another ground-breaking sedan will make its way to the China market! Along with European launch, Chevrolet Cruze is scheduled to enter china market. It may contribute to the history of sedans created by General Motors (GM). It was also confirmed by the Chinese media, that Chevy Cruze will made its way to Guangzhou. Later, it will be sold in China and distinguished as Shanghai GM locally made sedan.

Chevrolet Cruze aside from having four doors, it also has striking design. Said design is a mixture of smooth planes accorded with sharp lines. Handsome Chevy Cruze was created in return. When it comes to lights, Chevy Cruze’s tail and head lights are camouflaged-ensconced. Plus, interior design is inviting and relaxing. But that was only the design. When it comes to cargo capacity, it can handle up to five passengers. Add to that the bold style cues that come with arching rooflines. Moreover, its rear pillars that are sloping result to lean profile, plus give the rear deck a neat style.

Chevy Cruze shines at the Paris show from the moment it was unveiled. While it shines in Paris, it will soon explore China highway. Aside from that European Cruze has also its own design and specifications. Its gasoline engines are 1.6L and 1.8 L. Plus, it has turbo engine of 2L. Hence, choices in transmission are five-speed or six-speed manual.

As a whole, GM designed Chevrolet Cruze to acquire global design. Its engineering team will also create said sedans in several locations worldwide. Simply, it is a re-interpretation of old sedan. Watch out for this GM creation. Who knows you might own one! If that happens, you can prove to your self the innovation and change the Chevy Cruze brings. It is another creation to hit the highway… another lifestyle!

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Subaru Forester is adjudged as the sport / utility vehicle of the year 2009 by Motor Trend (MT). According to Angus MacKenzie, the editor-in-chief of Motor Trend, Forester got on top of 12 contenders. Said contenders include the BMW X6, Volkswagen Tiguan, Kia Borrego, Chevy Traverse, Ford Flex, Nissan Murano, Infiniti EX, Infiniti FX, Toyota Sequoia, Honda Pilot, Dodge Journey and Lexus LX570. Thus, it was decided that Subaru Forester is the perfect SUV today. Meaning, it really fits the lifestyle, use, and attributes of an ideal SUV suited in today’s time.

Subaru Forester is the new design created by Motor Trend. In fact, its fuel efficiency ranked highest among the aforementioned contenders. Its engine has capacity of 2.5 L and its nature is flat-four. Said engine is derived from Impreza. The difference is that Forester’ manual is 5-speed. Thus, the transmissions are automatic four-speed. Aside from that, Subaru Forester is equipped with surprising features created by MT. It features space efficiency and also ground clearance. MT made it a simple SUV. It is simple in the sense that lots of features are not added like certain gadgets; whiz-bang in particular. However, it can also do multiple features and tasks. What’s great is its fuel efficiency, which contributed for it to be a good SUV known for its fuel efficiency. With all those things mentioned, its sales raise up to 32 % compared with the previous year. So, the implication is the presence of high consumer demand, which results to boosting of sales.

For those who wander regarding its price, the minimum cost is $ 19, 995. Like any other SUV’s, it can also be purchased with different choices. First, you can choose between 170 hp and 224 hp. Moreover, choices include boxer engine with 2.5 litre capacity and turbocharged engine. Above all the 2009 Subaru Forester features 3.6-inch wheel base that’s longer than any other SUV’s or previous models.

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Buick, an automobile manufactured by General Motors (GM). In 2006, 876,000 units were reportedly sold worldwide. 33% of the total sale came from China. China is Buick’s largest market, selling more there than even the United States, Over 330,000 Buicks were sold in China, more than twice what they sold in the United States in the year 2007. They Shanghai GM recently announced the upgrade and makeover of Buick car models. They will incorporate European and American technologies and global platforms.

As part of GM’s global platform plan, Opel’s second-generation DeIta II platform will be used for the production of compact cars and the Epsilon II platform for mid-class cars. The Chevrolet Cruze and Opel Insignia will be their first new models in accordance to the platform plan implemented worldwide. Afterwards, they will be sold in world market as GM’s different sub-brands.

The Chevrolet Cruze on the Delta II platform will be introduced to develop its new-generation Buick Excelle, and introduce the Opel Insignia on the Epsilon II platform. This will serve as the new versions of the Buick Regal and LaCrosse. The Buick Regal has a 3800 Series II Supercharged V6 has 240 horsepower and 280 lb-ft torque and offers an estimated fuel economy of 18-mpg city, 28-mpg highway. LaCrosse on the other hand, is built with a front-end design with a touch of  Velite convertible concept and has a standard 3.6L V-6 with variable valve timing that delivers 240 horsepower. It features factory remote start, XM Satellite Radio, telescoping steering wheel column, redundant steering wheel controls and dual-zone climate control

Two Shanghai GM models with code-named SGM7205 and SGM7241 have been recently listed by China’s auto industry regulator. These new models are believed to be the new Regal and new LaCrosse. A large portion of China’s auto market is targeted by these two new twin models.

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Renault Mégane Coupé and Laguna Coupé will have its UK debut to be presented at the French Chamber of Commerce Business Club Cocktail in London. This momentous event in presenting Reanult’s new Coupes is the biggest event of this year for them.

The celebration for these cars will be attended by over  150 members and dignitaries. They will enjoy the prestigious evening event sponsored by Renault UK at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington. The New Mégane Coupé and stunning Laguna Coupé will been seen alongside the New Mégane Hatch. Also sharing the prestige to be endowed to these cars is the Renault C-Type which was built in 1900–earliest cars of Renault UK and features a removable cylinder liner.

The latest model of Mégane Coupé looks more like a hatchback. It’s eye-capturing and a model line-up with real character. It will be offered with both diesel and petrol engines, The diesel ones are available with the dCi 85, dCi 105, dCi 90 and the dCi 110 engines. On the other hand, the petrol powered 2008 Renault Megane Coupe will be available with the following engines: 1.6-liter 16V 110hp, 2.0-liter 16V 140hp and the TCe 180. This type of vehicle is recommended for sports car enthusiasts. It also comes with the New Mégane Hatch which is powered by a range of direct-injection gasoline and turbodiesel engines. It features hands-free entry and ignition, automatic locking and color-coded cruise control.

The Renault Laguna Coupe comes with a choice of four equipment levels and a powertrain range that features eight engines, including two V6 powerplants. It has a 17-inch Talisman aluminium alloy wheels and standard bi-Xenon headlamps. The cabin comes with dark charcoal cloth upholstery and aluminium-effect inlay.

After its show in Paris, the New Mégane Hatch goes on the market in UK on November 26th with the New Mégane Coupé and Laguna Coupé in January. Both this cars provide you with safe driving enjoyment and its striking use will desire you to use it in daily basis.

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Ford Model T set the automobile into popularity in the early 90’s. The car was produced between 1908 through 1927. It was regarded as the first affordable automobile and the vehicle that hit American streets. This year it celebrated its 100th year of its birth to the automobile industry.

Recently, Ford Motor Company held a four-month competition participated by five universities that came from different parts of the world to create an innovative concept of a vehicle for the 21st century. The Institute of Automotive Engineering from Aachen University, Germany won the challenge. They bring home $25,000 worth of scholarship funds for constructing an innovative idea that made the spirit of the Ford Model T.

Eight students and engineers build up the core team. They developed a design based on the requirements set by Ford. The vehicle had to be made simple. They should also consider the weight of the vehicle; it should be light. The car should offer a range of at least 200 kilometers and be able to carry a minimum of two passengers. Above all, the price target should not exceed $7,000.

The team constructed a vehicle capable of carrying three passengers. The driver will be seated at the center. That seat configuration makes it usable for both left-hand and right-hand drivers. The total weight of the car is only 800 kilograms. The model has an option, either to be powered electrically or with a petrol engine. The flexibility of the frame structure allows the vehicle to meet easily the different market conditions and customer demands. The model included the elements of Ford’s “kinetic design”. Kinetic design according to Ford officials is simply energy in motion. The contingent from Aachen University constructed the ideal design of 2015 Model T has an estimated base price of $6,780. No doubt they claimed this year’s event.

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The automobile manufacturers have been struggling during the submerging market. However, the feud of manufacturers to meet their target for annual sales, Dongfeng Honda is still planning to launch a new vehicle. A Hatchback of the existing Civic sedan is expected to be developed by 2010 by Dongfeng Honda.

Regardless of the market downturn, they have exceeded the target of 160,000 units out of the 150,000 target units to be sold. Moreover, they are expecting to hit 165,000 units. Perhaps, the current situation can’t turn down the increasing sales of Dongfeng Honda.

The increase of sales may be credit to the popular demand of CR-V which created an overwhelming number of sold units regardless of its high price.  The features of CR-V have met the expectation of SUV enthusiasts that is why it merits a number of units sold.

The Civic have a monthly sales of 7,000 units. Although CR-V has acquired more sales, there’s a report that there will be a production of Hatchback version of Civic in China. According to Honda officials, the plan to set up the production of Hatchback Civic has not been made. Moreover, the high cost has prevented them from the assembly of the Hatchback Civic. This conclusion has been established primarily because consumers are now practical in choosing vehicles.

Therefore, there will be two versions of Civic. However, the hatchback and sedan versions are totally different. The Hatchback will cost $3,800 higher than the cost of the sedan version. Because of the high production cost and price of the Hatchback Civic, surely the clients won’t prefer it.

Moreover, Dongfeng Honda will still pursue its plans to independently develop the Hatchback Civic. The car manufacturer will probably launch its Hatchback model by 2010 to fill in the margin of models. As for Civic fans, this is something for you to look forward to.

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Considering the effects of global warming and the continuous oil price hike, car manufacturers are finding ways to substitute oil fuel and protect save the nature through zero emission in their line of vehicles. Electric automobiles mark the advent of new trend in car production. Car manufacturers around the globe are now setting this new trend in their production of new vehicles. In response to this new drift in car technology, the Renault-Nissan alliance has been exerting much effort to launch electric cars by 2010 and Nissan’s Chinese venture Dongfeng Nissan is expected to market electric cars in 2012. Because of its breakthrough in the car industry, Nissan is prepared to supply batteries among its joint ventures worldwide. The Renault-Nissan alliance is enabling both partners to grow in emerging markets. Both Renault and Nissan will continue to grow through innovative collaboration, influencing the knowledge of this successful partnership for mutual value creation. The alliance will definitely boost the mass production of electric cars.

A business venture has been made between Nissan and NEC Corp¬¬–a Japanese IT company based in Tokyo, Japan. It provides information technology and network solutions to business enterprises, communications services providers and government. Its purpose is to produce lithium-ion batteries massively. This will provide electricity to fuel cell automobiles. This is an investment of Japanese automobile makers to produce new line of vehicles that are earth friendly and doesn’t require oil fuel. This venture is in accordance to Nissan’s belief that the best solution for sustainable mobility lies in zero emission.

The new cars will be powered by lithium-ion batteries from Japan’s NEC Corp. and Nissan. The road performance of the electric cars will be similar to a conventional vehicle with a 1.6-liter engine. Aside from the extraordinary way it will be powered, the car is also emission free.

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Get fused sports car style, performance, refinement, features, and luxury saloon space from all new Jaguar XF. It reflects the Jaguar philosophy of producing beautiful and fast cars with defined driving experience. As a whole, get that ‘sporting luxury’.

It made official used market debut in a special sale. Said event was staged at the BCA Nottingham last September 28. It attracted 67 dealer representatives from all over the world. There are total of 93 cars featured in Live Online. The bidding generated nearly £1.35 million. The total Jaguar XF models sold is seven 0757 Jaguar XF models. The combination of Jaguar and BCA led to a highly successful event that marked the auction debut for the new XF models.

The first expression of Jaguar’s new design is XF under the category of a saloon car. When it comes to the interior design, the theme expresses delightful features. Such features are: the Jaguar Drive Selection TM, rotating vents, sophisticated materials, and lighting systems. Thus, refinement and dynamic performance results to best torsional stiffness. In addition, you will also have six choices. The four engine ranges that features Jaguar’s proven six-speed automatic transmission along with manual gear selection from the steering wheel mounted ‘paddles’. Three trim levels are also available namely: Luxury, Premium Luxury, and SV8.

Based from the descriptions, sales, and historical bidding, Jaguar XF models are surely great! No one can ever attest to the reliability of these statements than the manufacturers, owners, and the ones given the chance to drive Jaguar XF. To experience is to believe. If you plan to have one, then hurry so that you won’t be left behind! With today’s technology, you can browse the internet for further information regarding the said model. All you have to do is to sit back, browse, read, select, purchase, and drive your own XF.

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Lots of autos are advertised in the market. There are also lots of companies offering several makes and model. Plus, manufacturers create autos for different purposes and to be used by different people based fro the specifications. If you’re looking for the best family auto, Skoda Roomster is the best choice.

Skoda Roomster is packed with best features for a family. It is made family friendly by adding whole host of goodies for the MPV. More and more families are craving to have their own Roomster. It is the best investment for your money. It has low running cost, but of high efficiency. Specifically, the family pack is designed to offer more comfortable ride to the entire family. It is made possible with some add-ons such as acoustic rear parking sensors, electric rear windows, metallic paint, panoramic sun roof, and sunset glass. It gives everything the family needs from an auto. That’s why, according to Warren Richards, the Product Marketing Manager, they are offering ‘Family Pack’ for this trim. It is affordable and once you get one, you’ll be sure that it is practical, valuable, and in style. In addition to that, it comes with standard 15” ‘Avior’ alloy wheels, electric front windows, curtain airbags, air conditioning, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, remote central locking, and trip computer. Moreover, it features added space and great visibility for passengers due to its oversized rear windows. Not just that, it is also environment-friendly since the efficient fuel consumption results into reduced environmental impact.

Skoda Roomster’s 1.4TDI 80bhp engine can reach up to 62.8 mpg. Thus, it emits just 135 g/km of CO2. The result: Cheaper and cleaner drive! So, do you want to give all the best for your family? If yes, having Roomster can take you one step ahead. So what are you waiting for? Own and drive one immediately!

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The new Heart of racing game’s physics was discovered. Brace yourself up as the Heroic Driving Engine delivers breathtaking driving sensations. !4 years ago, racing games has never brought the real street-racing emotions until the discovery of Renault Megane Coupe.

Renault and Electronic Arts (the world’s leading video game publisher) working together for almost a year have brought varied worlds together around a common compassion─ cars. The new Megane Coupe can be driven by players as they dart through speed ways. Aside from that, it can be driven when chasing rivals in high-speed action along more than 80 miles road in the tri-city bay area. It shares tarmac with Audi R8, BMW M6, and Porsche GT2. Megane Coupe will be making a UK show debut at MPH Show. It is considered as part of the tie up. Its aggressive design will be exhibited along with the need for speed undercover.

Renault Megane Coupe is produced by Renault, a French automaker since 1995. It belongs to a small family car, which offers 3-door and 5-door hatchback. In addition, it is a saloon coupe, it is convertible, and with station wagon body styles. This is a result of information given by Renault in view of the need for speed integration. In fact, it is included in the world’s most beautiful cars. Finally, the result is a prodigious realism in terms of graphics, handling, and power. Thus, it is the ‘virtual reality’. By January 2009, UK streets will be hit by the real world version of the new Renault Megane Coupe.

From video game into reality─ this is the history of Renault Megane Coupe. It continuously brings excitement into the virtual racing. How about if it’s in the real world? So, watch out as it hit the highway in the near future or as early as January next year!

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