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VW Is Both Best and Worst for Value

The Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI was voted the best value for money by motoring magazine Auto Express- and Volkswagen’s six-litre Phaeton the worst. Diesel-engined cars featured strongly in the league, with eight of the top ten and 35 of the top 50.

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February 28, 2005 in Headline News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Concerns Over McLaren’s Whiskey Sponsorship

The McLaren Formula One team will end decades of tobacco sponsorship after signing a controversial three-year deal with whisky manufacturer Johnnie Walker. The McLaren team's deal was immediately condemned by alcohol concern groups who fear the move will signal the start of alcohol replacing tobacco advertising as a major source of revenue for the sport.

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February 25, 2005 in Formula One | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

BMW Makes Four World Debuts

The all-new 3 Series, the new M6, the revised 2006 7 Series and the 130i make their world debuts at the 75^th Geneva Auto Show on March 1st.

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February 25, 2005 in Headline News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Audi A6 is "World Car of the Year"

In an award ceremony held on 16th February as part of the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, the Audi A6 was declared as “World Car of the Year”. The panel members represented major car markets and leading motoring publications from around the world.

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February 22, 2005 in Headline News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Hyundai

Korean budget car maker, with an ever-expanding range of models. Major bonus is the five-year warranty with every new car.

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February 22, 2005 in Features | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Lexus IS Diesel At Last

A sleeker, faster Lexus IS is now available with diesel power for the first time. It promises to be a fiercer challenger than ever to BMW's 3-Series. The car is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

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February 22, 2005 in Headline News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Photos of King's Luxury Limos Banned

King Mswati III of Swaziland, Africa's last absolute monarch, has hit back at mounting criticism of his extravagant lifestyle by banning all photographs of his growing fleet of luxury cars. A royal decree subsequently published in The Times of Swaziland declared it was no longer permissible to take pictures of his majesty "when he alights from his car". The British-educated King has a fleet of luxury cars, while seventy per cent of the population live in absolute poverty and unemployment is 40 per cent.

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February 22, 2005 in Headline News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Honda Wants To Make Cars in Vietnam

Japan's Honda Motor Co. is seeking approval from local authorities to expand into car production in Vietnam by investing an extra $58 million. According to the Dow Jones newswire, Honda is planning to make less-than-nine-seat cars from this year to sell in Vietnam.

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February 22, 2005 in Headline News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Nissan Car With Lane Awareness

Nissan Motor Co. allowed reporters at a research centre outside Tokyo to test drive a car that swerves back into lanes on its own, and has a video system that makes parking a breeze.