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New Toyota GT86 spot banned in UK (+Video)
Toyota’s new commercial from GT86 has been banned in the UK because it “condoned dangerous driving”.
As Toyota is fully aware that a British law forbids that kind of advertising, the spot, named “The Real Deal”, it presents a fictional world. Despite this, the commercial has been banned in the United Kingdom because it might “encourage motorists to drive irresponsibly” and also because it “condoned dangerous driving.”
2013 Toyota RAV4 – first teaser video of the fourth generation
At the end of this month we will bring some good news for Toyota fans. During this year Los Angeles Motor Show, the Japanese manufacturer will reveal the fourth generation of its RAV4 crossover. The popular SUV will make its public appearance on November 28 at 9 am, during the official press conference held at Toyota stand.
VIDEO: 2013 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series clay model
After revealing the 2013 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series, the German manufacturer released today a film featuring the performance version development from a clay model to a real life concept.
2013 Honda Crosstour launched at $27.230 in the US
Criticized for its exterior design, Honda Crosstour wasnt received very well on the US market. For this reason, the Japanese manufacturer decided to introduce a facelift.
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Exclusive version, available at 22.650 euro
Volkswagen will offer a new level of personalization for the current Beetle, in both coupe and convertible version. The Wolfsburg-based manufacturer enlarges the legendary car ragne with a limited edition. It is called Exclusive and offers a new level of customization, both on the inside and outside.
Spy Pics: BMW 4 Series
Today we are presenting you a few pictures with the new BMW 4 Series spied on the road. This new Bavarian model will replace the 3 Series Coupe and will be a rival for the Audi A5 and Mercedes C-Class Coupe. The new 4 Series is a sport version of the F30 saloon and it looks a bit like a small 6 Series. From these spy-pictures we can tell you that the new German model roofline is more slender and has a sportback tail.
Toyota recalls 2.8 million vehicles worldwide
Bad news for Toyota fans around the world. The Japanese manufacturer announced a recall of 2.77 million vehicles worldwide for steerinf and water pump problems. The recall affects 496,000 vehicles in Europe, 670,000 vehicles in the United States and 1.5 million vehicles in Japan. More than half of the vehicles in the recall are in Japan, making this Toyota’s biggest single recall in its home market.
3xVIDEO: 2013 Subaru Forester first commercial and presentation movies
Subaru released some introduction films for its new generation Forester, due to be launched as a world premiere at this year Los Angeles Motor Show, scheduled to open at the end of the month. The movies showcases the design and technologies featured on the new Forester, the official presentation of the car and its first commercial, already launched on the Japanese market.
2013 Mercedes A-Class already received 90.000 orders
2013 Mercedes A-Class continues to be a hit across the compact segment. The Stuttgart-based manufacturer has now a real competitor for the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series. According to Dieter Zetsche, Mercedes CEO, the new A-Class managed to attract already 90.000 customers. A good job that will reflect in final annual sales. Mercedes will increase global auto sales by 5 percent this year from last year’s record of 1.28 million. Mercedes aims to double deliveries of Mercedes and Smart vehicles to about 2.6 million by 2020.
Peugeot and Opel tie-up, delayed for 2014
You all know about GM and PSA Peugeot-Citroen partnership, established a few months ago. Back then, the understanding looked as solid as rock, but now it looks like butter. Acording to high-placed sources, General Motors and PSA have reached a point where they decided to stop the project of a joint-veture, consisting Opel and Peugeot.