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All-New 2009 Acura TL Redefines Performance with the Most Powerful Engine in Acura History and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive

TORRANCE, Calif. -- Since inception, the Acura TL performance luxury sedan has set lofty standards for styling, performance, comfort and technology.

2009 Acura TL: With dramatic new styling, precise handling and a host of advanced technology and safety features, the fourth-generation TL is Acura's performance leader

The New Opel Wagon in Elegant Sportswear

Rüsselsheim -- Due to be unveiled at Paris Motor Show (October 4-19), Opel’s new station wagon offers leading technologies wrapped in a sporty, premium body and reflects this in its name: Insignia Sports Tourer.

2009 Opel Insignia Sports Tourer

Highlights:
* Insignia’s third body variant to debut at Paris Motor Show
* Introducing two additional engines, available for entire Insignia family

CTS Sport Wagon: Cadillac's Renaissance Takes A New Form with Dramatically Designed Alternative to Larger Vehicles Makes Debut at Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Amidst the beauty and history of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Cadillac treats car enthusiasts to a world premiere of its latest production-car design. The 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon makes its debut this weekend on the Monterey Peninsula, showcasing a dramatic design that elevates and updates the classic wagon body style.

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon - side

Elegance And Seductive Appeal

Renault will shortly be releasing a new three-box model which features expressive, flowing lines. New Renault Symbol exudes an elegance that is underpinned by the status-enhancing design of its front end, as well as by its harmonious styling which is worthy of that of a prestigious saloon. Inside, the driver and passengers will appreciate the comfortable, carefully-appointed cabin.

2008 Renault Symbol

The range of sprightly petrol and diesel engine is at the market's leading edge when it comes to low fuel consumption, while the suspension and running gear have been engineered for comfort and efficiency.

Five-Door LX Model Added to Kia’s Subcompact Segment Leader

IRVINE, Calif. – Since being redesigned for 2006, Kia’s Rio sedan and Rio5 five-door have been awarded accolade upon accolade. Considered “Most Fun to Drive” by the Wall Street Journal (2006) and being voted a “Most Wanted” sedan and wagon by Edmunds.com (2007), editors highlight the entry-level vehicle’s exciting handling and performance spunk. Proof of its superior build and utmost quality lay in back-to-back “Highest Ranking” finishes in J.D. Power and Associates’ Initial Quality Study SM (IQS) in 2006 and 2007.

2008 Kia Rio

Kia’s Compact Entry Offers Class-Leading Safety, Spaciousness and a Host of Standard Features

IRVINE, Calif. – In an ever-growing and increasingly competitive segment, the Kia Spectra and Spectra5 continue to prove their mettle and gain ground on long-standing class leaders such as the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic. Style, substance and class-leading safety features combined with exceptional value have garnered the Spectra model line numerous awards since being redesigned in 2006.

2008 Kia Spectra - front

2008 Kia Optima Brings Kia’s Commitment to Safety and Value to the Midsize Segment

IRVINE, Calif. – Redesigned as a 2006.5 model, the current-generation Kia Optima returns to the midsize sedan segment in 2008 as a leader in safety, comfort and convenience. A recipient of a “Good” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and a five-star crash rating in frontal and side impact tests from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Optima continues to offer consumers the highest level of safety in the midsize sedan segment.

2008 Kia Optima

Premium Midsize Sedan Offers Luxury, Performance, and Safety as Standard at a Non-Premium Price

IRVINE, Calif. – The flagship of the Kia Motors America vehicle line-up, the 2008 Amanti provides luxury, style and performance as standard features in a value-minded package. Earning a J.D. Power and Associates APEAL Award in 2005 and recently awarded a “Good” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in side impact crash tests, the Amanti was refreshed last year, benefiting from a lighter platform and modified suspension. The interior and exterior also were adorned with styling upgrades, but the most notable change was under the hood in the shape of a new 3.8-liter engine with an output of 264 horsepower.

Kia’s Youngest Vehicle Returns to the Line-up and Crossover Segment With Class, "Safety All-Overness" and "Giddyupidness"

IRVINE, Calif. – Returning to the Kia line-up after its North American introduction in 2007, the Rondo crossover utility vehicle (CUV) combines comfort and convenience with utility, value and a little bit of "stylatude," offering consumers a unique vehicle that is capable of seating five or seven passengers, depending on their needs.

2008 Kia Rondo

Combining Performance, Comfort and Safety, Kia’s Compact SUV Maintains Class-Leading Value

IRVINE, Calif. – The Kia Sportage has won a number of awards and fans since its introduction to the Kia line-up in 1993, and will continue to offer the same combination of comfort, convenience and safety features for 2008. A Consumer Guide “Recommended Compact SUV” and named a “Best Bet” by Car Book, Sportage has established itself as the value standard in the compact SUV category.

2008 Kia Sportage

Award-winning Minivan Returns to the Segment With Class-leading Safety and Value

IRVINE, Calif. – A recipient of numerous awards in 2007, including a “Good” rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), being named “Best Minivan” by MotorWeek and topping Strategic Vision’s Total Quality Index (TQI) survey, the Kia Sedona minivan, available in Long Wheelbase (LWB) and Short Wheelbase (SWB) models, returns to its segment as a class-leader in safety and value.

2008 Kia Sedona - side

Abarth design

Just over one year has gone by since the announcement and, as planned in the brand relaunch plan, Abarth & C. S.p.A. has kept its promise to resume and bring up to date all the activities that have made its name go down in history. To emphasise the authenticity of the project, brand activities have immediately focused on resuming and bringing up to date all the activities carried out in the past by Abarth & C., beginning with direct participation in Italian and international races, the organisation of single-brand trophies and the preparation of the cars for customers - moving through road cars and conversion kits to accessories and garments reflecting Abarth style.

2008 Abarth 500

New Golf design points the way to Volkswagen’s future

Wolfsburg, 06 August 2008 - Volkswagen is unveiling its most important automotive secret of the year: the new Golf. The car – Europe’s most successful with more than 26 million sold – was improved in all areas.

2009 Volkswagen Golf

August, 2008 - Torrance, CA - The tC sports coupe, the best-selling vehicle in the Scion lineup, carries over unchanged for the 2009 model year after receiving minor changes last year. The tC Spec Package is discontinued for 2009. The tC remains one of the best values in its segment and has EPA fuel economy estimates of 20 city/27 highway for the manual transmission and 21/29 for the automatic. In addition, the tC is rated ULEV.

2009 Scion tC

Sporty Package

The tC's sporty package is distinguished by an upper mesh grille, lattice lower grille and projector-type low beam headlights with black trim in front, and tail lights similar in style to the headlights with round combination lamps.

August, 2008 - Torrance, CA - The Scion xB urban utility vehicle, which received a major model change in 2008, enters the 2009 model year by appealing to young urban trendsetters with its fresh styling and performance. It features a surprising level of refinement and is packaged with an array of standard equipment including a 160-watt maximum output Pioneer audio system with iPod connectivity.

2009 Scion xB

The head-turning xB receives one new exterior color, Stringray Metallic, which replaces Nautical Blue Metallic.

Iconic Box Style

New standard safety features, refreshed exterior styling

June 13, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for 2009 Tacoma pickup trucks, which range from $15,170 to $27,075.

2009 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab

Citroën’s new creation

With the 2009 Citroën C3 Picasso, Citroën is once again shaking up conventional automotive ideas, introducing an innovative concept that is sure to play a leading role in the B2 MPV segment. The C3 Picasso bears all the hallmark creativity of Citroën and stands out with its bold styling, innovative architecture and outstanding ingenuity. It does more than simply sublimate the qualities of an MPV.

2009 Citroën C3 Picasso

The New Dacia Logan is better than ever!

Four years after the release of the first Logan, Dacia introduces 'New Logan'. The latest version of this celebrated three-volume saloon builds on the same strengths that forged the success of its predecessor, including unbeatable value for money in terms of performance and equipment, plus outstanding cabin space and exceptional reliability.

2009 Dacia Logan

New Dacia Logan goes even further, however, and features a more contemporary design, as well as a more attractive and more comfortable interior which mirrors the renewal of Dacia as a generous, clever brand.

A dynamic upgrade for the 2009 Citroën C4

The Citroën C4, launched in late 2004 as a hatchback and coupé, has been an immense success for Citroën, selling nearly 900,000 units sold worldwide.

Citroën has made a number of changes to the C4 to make it even more:
• elegant, dynamic and efficient,
• economical and low on emissions,
• interactive and communicative.

2009 Citroen C4

Citroën has made some judicious styling tweaks to strengthen the car’s successful design, which has been a hit with the public right from the start. The restyle focused on the front end, emphasising its elegance, strength and energy.

Colorado - A New Name for Tough

GM Holden is taking the covers off its soon to be released, new light commercial vehicle, the 2008 Holden Colorado. This new powerful light truck promises to deliver high levels of performance and load carrying capability, all with the car-like interior comfort and value for money that Holden is renowned for.

2008 Holden Colorado LT-R

A three tonne braked towing capability** on Turbo Diesel 4x4 variants adds to the Colorado’s rugged appeal.