Nissan and Mitsubishi to expand their alliance
By Yoann Besnard on 29 February 2008 | 
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Nissan and Mitsubishi have announced that they have agreed to expand their minicar production alliance. Mitsubishi will supply another Kei car to Nissan at the end of this year and both companies are currently studying other opportunities.
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Spyshots: next-generation Toyota Avensis
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The next-gen Avensis has been spotted during winter testing in Scandinavia. The saloon is expected to be launched in mid-2009.
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Toyota to boost Lexus production
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Toyota plans to increase production capacity for its luxury brand Lexus to meet a strong demand in emerging countries.
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Audi unveils the diesel-powered TT
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Audi has unveiled the first TT to be powered by a diesel engine, the 168bhp 2.0-litre TDI. It wil be displayed at Geneva before going on sale in March for £26,350.
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Brits to choose 4x4 over more fuel efficient cars in 2008
By Yoann Besnard on 29 February 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
Direct Line Car Insurance has commissioned a survey that reveals that Britons are four times more likely to buy a less fuel efficient vehicle than the more environmentally friendly hybrid cars this year.
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Holden unveils the Coupe 60 at Melbourne
By Yoann Besnard on 29 February 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
Our eyes are focused on the Geneva Motor Show, but another show has opened its doors, Melbourne Auto Show. The national brand, Holden has unveiled a coupé to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
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Roewe to conquer Europe?
By Yoann Besnard on 29 February 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
Chinese carmakers are used to changing their mind regularly. One day, the announce that they will conquer the world next year. The day after, they say that they won’t go overseas before 2012. SAIC doesn’t breach the rules of etiquette.
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Arien unveils the Atom 500
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Ariel has announced a new version of its Atom model, the Ariel Atom 500. On the menu: 500kg, 500bhp, 100bhp per tonne.
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First official leaked picture of the scirocco
By Yoann Besnard on 29 February 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
Two official pictures of the Scirocco have leaked on the Internet less than one week ahead of is official launch at the Geneva Motor Show. As predicted the final model is close to the Iroc concept car unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show.
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Baby Alfa to be called Mito
By Yoann Besnard on 29 February 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
The future small Alfa Romeo or Progetto955 came under the spotlights as two information were revealed: the baby Alfa night be christened Mito and will be unveiled to the dealer ship on March 18th.
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