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2014 Peugeot C4 Picasso, scheduled to arrive in summer
Skipping this year Geneva Motor Show, but introduced in Asia, the new generation Citroen C4 Picasso is scheduled to go on sale this summer from a starting price of 20,000 GBP (about 30,400 USD / 23,400 EUR).
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak specifications announced
Peugeot Sport has pulled no punches in its bid to provide Sébastien Loeb with a great machine for the 2013 Pike Peak Hill Climb (June 30). The 208 T16 Pikes Peak in which the driver who has dominated world class rallying for the past decade will attempt to become the ‘King of The Peak’ boasts a power output of 875 horsepower, tips the scales at just 875kg, and benefits from all-wheel drive, plus a spectacular aerodynamic package.
2013 Ford Fiesta ST reached 1000 in first month
The new Ford Fiesta ST is just now reaching dealer showrooms, but since prices were announced at the end of January, over 1,000 customers have already placed an order. Priced from just £16,995 – up to £2,000 less than segment competitors – and receiving praise for its engaging and entertaining drive, the Fiesta ST is already in strong demand at the head of the new Ford Fiesta range.
GM to invest 230 million euros in Opel test center
GM announced today that it will invest 230 Million Euros for new testing facilities into its European Product Development Centre at the Opel headquarters in Ruesselsheim and at the proving ground in Dudenhofen. The investment will be executed in the next three to four years. It only comes two weeks after GM’s Board of Directors visit of the European Opel/Vauxhall operations and a commitment to invest 4 billion Euros for future product between 2013 and 2016.
Jaguar F-Type new movie Desire, to star Damian Lewis
Today, media at Sundance London were the first to see the global premiere of ‘Desire’, the short dramatic film by Jaguar in collaboration with Ridley Scott Associates (RSA). The film stars British actor Damian Lewis, as well as Spanish actor Jordi Mollà and American actress Shannyn Sossamon.
Volkswagen remains confident for 2013 sales, after a poor first quater
Volkswagen recorded a satisfactory overall performance in a challenging market environment in the first quarter of 2013. Sales revenue remained largely stable in the first three months of the year at €46.6 billion (January – March 2012: €47.3 billion).
Toyota ME.WE. Concept is an all-in-one car
ME.WE seeks to resolve a number of real-life contradictions, not through reinvention of what a car is, but by taking a different approach that is simpler, more appropriate and. The goal was do more and create better while using less. By reducing the pool of resources and constraints, it was possible to increase capability, quality and pleasure.
Chevrolet Spark Electric sets new efficiency record in US
The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV is the industry benchmark in retail electric vehicle efficiency with a combined city/highway EPA estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent.
Volkswagen Groove up! and Rock up! Available from 11.640 pounds in the UK
Fans of loud music and small cars are in for a treat this summer, with the introduction of two new special-edition versions of the Volkswagen up!, called the Groove up! and Rock up!. Both vehicles are based on the top-specification High up! model, each with a unique twist.
Mercedes-Benz CLA scale model starts from 29.90 Euros
Mercedes-Benz recently launched a line of scale models of CLA compact four-door coupe. Model car specialists and Mercedes-Benz partners Norev and Schuco assembles the CLA from over 100 individual parts as a 1:18 and 1:43 scale model. Doors and lids of the 1:18 scale model can be opened and the interior features high-quality printing.