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A big victory for the small car: 50 years ago the classic Mini won the Monte Carlo Rally for the first time
Paddy Hopkirk made the one-off British small car a motor sport legend in January 1964 – Timo Mäkinen and Rauno Aaltonen repeated the triumph in 1965 and 1967. Munich/Monte Carlo. Small car, huge win: it is now 50 years since one of the most spectacular victories in the history of international motor…
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Pretty and Perky: Citroën’s cheeky C3 hatch and Open Air DS3 Cabriolet
A bit of Citroen fun No one does weird like Citroën. The brand had a rebirth early in 2013 when Sime Darby, importers of sister brand Peugeot, took the reins. The previous importer had allowed poor Citroën to sit quietly in the corner to gather dust. There was no investment, no promotion and no love.…
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The New BMW 2 Series Coupé
First ever model to wear the 2 Series designation Unbeatable driving dynamics in the premium compact segment and emotionally appealing aesthetics in typical BMW Coupé style Clear differentiation from the compact BMW 1 Series models thanks to an individual dynamic design, increased size and interior space and enhanced product substance Premier of the newest…
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Sport Sedan Concept Debuts Future Look of Nissan Sedans
Third in a Series of Nissan Concepts – Resonance, Friend-ME and Sport Sedan Concept – Defines the Next Generation in Coupes, Sedans and Crossovers DETROIT (14 January 2014) – First there was the Nissan Resonance, with its boldly futuristic aerodynamic styling signalling the direction of upcoming Nissan mid-size crossovers. It made its world debut…
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Mercedes-Benz at the 2014 North American International Auto Show
World Premiere of the New C-Class: There Can Be No Substitute for the Best Detroit – The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is on its absolute best form at its world premiere at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The successor to the bestselling Mercedes model sets new benchmarks wherever it matters –…
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The new Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
All-Rounder with Driving Performance Affalterbach – Mercedes-AMG rigorously continues its product initiative: with the new GLA 45 AMG the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz makes a dynamic statement in the strongly growing segment of the compact SUV. The combination of powerful-distinctive design, exclusive appointments as well as superior engine power and driving performance is…
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Formula E Car Performs Maiden Public Demonstration Run in Las Vegas
The 100% electric Spark-Renault SRT_01E single-seater race car performed its first public demonstration run in Las Vegas, USA, on Monday, January 6. The event was held in conjunction with the International CES, a global consumer electronics and technology tradeshow. Following its presentation at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013, and its debut track…
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Global Rating Results Confirm Volvo Cars’ Leading Safety Position
Volvo Car Group keeps on moving towards the vision that by 2020, nobody should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo. In 2013, top results from independent rating institutes all over the world emphasised that the company remains on top when it comes to automotive safety. The most recent rating result is an…
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Volvo XC Coupé –Thomas Ingenlath design direction Q&A
The Volvo Concept XC Coupé has a strong connection to both an active outdoor lifestyle and Volvo Car Group’s aim to offer customers a world-class safety and support package. “Enjoying a car with great power and capabilities, at the same time as you are safe and protected, gives a great feeling of joy and…
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Stunning Motorsport STI Revealed
Subaru and its performance division, Subaru Tecnica International (STI) have unveiled a stunning racing car development of the new generation WRX STI. The racing car will be used in the Nürburgring 24-Hour endurance race in Germany from June 19-22, 2014. It will be STI’s seventh consecutive year at Nürburgring. STI will be aiming for…