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Kumho continues its dominance of the Formula 3 tyre market
Kumho Tires’ position as the official tyre supplier to the Formula 3 Euro Series has been extended to 2011. The renewed contract was signed on February 18 at a meeting between the head of the series’ organising committee, Walter Mertes, and H.S.Lee, President of Kumho Tire Europe GmbH, at Kumho’s European headquarters in Offenbach, Germany.
Chrysler showcases its Electric Vehicle future at Geneva Show
With its rapidly growing portfolio of ENVI-powered Electric Vehicles, Chrysler LLC is inspiring a personal mobility revolution, creating a new generation of responsible, no-compromise Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles for consumers who care about the planet’s future and want to take care of it.
Kia sells its Soul
Soul. It's something that even dictionaries find hard to describe, but anyone who's 'got soul' knows what it means. Likewise, the new Kia Soul – the latest small car from one of the world's most energetic and vibrant car companies – is hard to categorise, for it fits into none of the motor industry's neat pigeon holes.
Brooklands Motoring Festival postponed for 2009
Reflecting the actions of other major event organisers in light of the wider economic climate, The Double Twelve: Brooklands Motoring Festival will not be held in 2009 but other events at Brooklands remain in the calendar and are not affected.
Infiniti puts on a show at Geneva
Infiniti’s fifth model for Europe, the G37 Convertible, will receive its European debut at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show. Arguably Infiniti’s most seductive car yet, the G37 Convertible will go on sale across Europe from September 2009.
BMW and MotorSport Vision
M is the most powerful and evocative letter in the BMW alphabet. The character that denotes BMW’s motorsport history and its prowess in developing road-going sports cars now enters a new chapter in its history.
New Ford Ranger pick-up debuts in Europe
A new Ford Ranger pick-up, on sale later this year, makes its first public appearance in Europe at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
24 carat gold painted Aston Martin on offer at Race Retro
Race Retro’s celebration of three golden at anniversaries at this year’s show, held 13-15 March at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, have taken a surprising turn as auction house H&H will have a 24 carat gold painted Aston Martin on offer.
Maserati launches limited edition Momaboma eco-bag
Maserati has launched the limited edition Momaboma eco-bag, dedicated to all car-mad fashionistas. The Momaboma eco-bag celebrates the history of Maserati, one of the world’s most prestigious car brands. Like Maserati cars, these bags are entirely hand-made in Italy. They are made of old brochures recovered from the Maserati archives.
GranTurismo S and Quattroporte S at London Fashion Week
Maserati GB and London’s leading model agency Independent continue their partnership as London Fashion Week showcases the Autumn/Winter ’09 collections of the best British designers.
Tyre-Rite saves customer £1500
Which would you rather choose? £75 on a replacement set of tyres, or a couple of thousand on a new lawn mower?
Volvo extend DRIVe range
Volvo is extending its green DRIVe range after dramatically reducing CO2 levels and increasing fuel efficiency in seven models. The full DRIVe range will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2009 and will now include the XC60 crossover, V70 and XC70 premium estates and S80 executive saloon.
Kia No 3 concept makes its debut at Geneva
Keeping up its reputation for showing concepts that lead to reality, Kia is playing the numbers game at the Salon de l’Automobile in Geneva next week with the debut of the all-new No 3 concept.
Audi TT RS: Sporty powerhouse with five cylinders
Audi is once again producing a five-cylinder powerhouse: the Audi TT RS will be unveiled to the world at the Geneva Auto Show. Its turbocharged 2.5-litre engine produces well above 300PS. It also delivers explosive acceleration, driving delight, and unrivalled sound.