Europe

New Ford Focus ST Debuts in Paris

By Jonathan Lawton | Published July 28th, 2010

TweetAmerican auto manufacturer Ford will display its new 2012 Ford Focus ST in the upcoming Paris Auto Show in the month of October. The new model will feature a new EcoBoost engine that is likely to be similar to the 2.5-liter turbocharged engines present in existing Ford models such as the Galaxy, S-Max and Mondeo….

Chevrolet Brings On Best Battery Warranty Ever

By Jonathan Lawton | Published July 19th, 2010

TweetGeneral Motors brand Chevrolet has announced the most comprehensive battery warranty ever by an automaker. It offers an 8-year, 100,000 mile (160,000 km) warranty on the battery for the Chevy Volt model. The key part of the warranty is that it will cover all 161 parts of the Volt power-pack. The warranty is transferable to…

Vauxhall Ampera teams up with supermodel Erin O’Connor for London showcase

By Jonathan Lawton | Published July 2nd, 2010

TweetVauxhall Ampera, called the Chevrolet Volt outside Europe, has lined up for release in London. Endorsed by supermodel Erin O’Connor, the showcasing of the car in the UK capital comes as part of the Vauxhall Ampera’s promotional campaign. To be officially released in 2012, the Vauxhall Ampera arrived in London for the promotional event after…

Toyota Auris Hybrid line-off ceremony at TMUK

By Jonathan Lawton | Published July 1st, 2010

Tweet The Auris Hybrid from the Toyota stables is set for a line-off ceremony from Toyota’s production company in the United Kingdom. The first ever hybrid vehicle that is being mass produced in Europe will sail off today from the Toyota Manufacturing, UK (TMUK) assembly line. With sales expected to start with sales on July…

BMW 5-Series Gets More Orders Than Expected

By Jonathan Lawton | Published May 21st, 2010

Tweet BMW has done a great job in upgrading their all-new BMW 5 Series model — as a result, according to a Bloomberg report, the maker’s sales forecasts have been exceeded by a long shot. Launched in Europe this past March, the new F10 5-Series is now keeping up the flag for the German manufacturer,…

Nissan Leaf Finally Gets a Price Tag

By Jonathan Lawton | Published May 19th, 2010

Tweet Nissan’s all-electric commuter LEAF is eagerly awaited around the globe and the big news is that its pricing has been officially announced. Slated to compete against the likes of the Chevy Volt, this green commuter will start selling in the Europe by the end of this year. The Netherlands pricing has been fixed at…

Volkswagen Polo R Release Date in 2012

By Jonathan Lawton | Published May 5th, 2010

Tweet Those wondering when the Volkswagen Polo R will be launched, we have the scoop — sometime in 2010. Adding to the whole R-series that include the Golf R and the Scirocco R models, the new VW Polo R will have a  1.6 liter turbocharged petrol/gasoline engine that sports some 210 bhp, but unlike the…

Fiat 500 4-Door Hatchback Approved, Headed to US

By Jonathan Lawton | Published April 23rd, 2010

Tweet The Fiat 500 4-door hatchback is finally a reality, and as per Autonews, this special version has been approved to arrive in Europe and the US as early as next year. The upcoming 4-door 500 will compete with the likes of the Opel Meriva and the Scion xD which are all basically categorized as…

Subaru Impreza Pulls Truck Out of The Snow

By Jonathan Lawton | Published March 24th, 2010

TweetWhile sunny and nice on these parts of the world, somewhere in Europe there’s still a lot of snow to fight with. So what exactly happens when you’re a truck driver and get stuck in snow? You call a Subaru Impreza to pull you out. Neat, eh? Tweet

Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Announced for US

By Jonathan Lawton | Published March 24th, 2010

Tweet Both North America and Europe have an evolving premium compact segment and the first hybrid variant from the category, the Lexus CT 200h will make it to the US market in early 2011. The hybrid commuter is scheduled for a debut at the upcoming 2010 New York International Auto and it is a likely…

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