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2014 Lexus ES300h Hybrid fuel economy
The first luxury brand to introduce a hybrid vehicle nearly 10 years ago, Lexus continues its hybrid leadership by offering five models powered by the innovative Hybrid Synergy Drive. The latest addition, the ES 300h, debuted for 2013 as the first-ever ES hybrid.

Nissan Rogue Select – the current generation remains on sale in US
With the November on-sale date of the all-new 2014 Nissan Rogue compact utility vehicle coming fast, Nissan today announced that the popular current-generation Rogue will continue in its lineup for the immediate future.

2014 Nissan Murano US price
Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the 2014 Nissan Murano, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Pricing remains unchanged from 2013, with a starting M.S.R.P. of $28,440 USD for the Murano S Front-Wheel Drive model and $30,230 USD for the Murano S All-Wheel Drive. A special Value Package is again offered for the SV trim level, featuring navigation, Bluetooth Streaming Audio, Bose audio system and power liftgate and priced at $2,270 USD – an $830 USD savings over the cost of the items if purchased separately.

Chevrolet Silverado Black Ops and Volunteer Firefighter concepts
Chevrolet is using the 2014 Silverado full-size pickup to explore the extremes of preparedness with the Volunteer Firefighter and Black Ops concepts shown publicly for the first time Friday at the State Fair of Texas.

Ford Mustang – Europes most desirable car
The Ford Mustang is Europe’s most desirable classic car, according to a survey of more than 75,000 users of online car portal AutoScout24.

2013 Nissan Note deliveries begin
Note production is now in full flow at Nissan’s biggest European manufacturing plant in Sunderland, UK. With a full suite of advanced technologies normally found in the premium sector and a bold design accommodating a highly versatile cabin, the Note makes a highly compelling package for B-segment customers.

2013 Hyundai i10 enetrs production
Hyundai Motor Company has completed expansion of its Turkey plant, Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi (HAOS), doubling its annual capacity to 200,000 units with an investment of $634 million. With an additional $43 million added by the end of this year, the total investment will reach $677 million, creating more than 2,700 new jobs in Turkey.

2014 Mazda3 receives MZD Conect system
Never resting when it comes to innovation, Mazda is now launching MZD Connect – its brand-new connectivity system – on the all-new Mazda3. When it goes on sale in the UK in January 2014, the company’s new-generation compact will be one of the first in its segment to offer a huge package of online services to go along with the completely redeveloped human-machine interface (HMI) in the cabin.

Volkswagen Campervan is out of production
News that production of the iconic Volkswagen T2 camper van will cease in Brazil later this year will no doubt have left many of you feeling sad, but while the rear-engined original is gone, a new generation of Volkswagen campers ensure its spirit lives on.

Bentley reaches 1 million Facebook fans
Bentley is celebrating a major digital marketing milestone after its Facebook page achieved 1 million ‘likes’ from its fans around the world.