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Good ole Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management DaimlerChrysler AG, announced today that the Smart ForTwo will go on sale in the U.S. market in early 2008. The U.S. spec vehicle will be the next generation that is currently in development, and will be offered in three seperate model configurations. U.S. bound Smart ForTwos will be distributed through the nationwide dealership network of the UnitedAuto Group.
Complete press release after the jump.
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After dropping the news that the UK will be getting an all new diesel engine in the new BMW X3, we finally have some details on the US spec X3. The new X3 will feature an updated version of the 3.0-liter inline six that produces 260hp, and 225lb-ft of torque. This is an increase of 35hp over the outgoing model, and drops 0-60 times to just under 7.0 seconds.
Other improvements include a new version of BMW’s Dynamic Stability Control which adds Brake Drying and Dynamic Traction Control, a first for a BMW SUV.
Full details after the jump.
Continue reading Details on the new 2007 BMW X3 for the US
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BMW is pleased to announce the launch of a revised X3, featuring the most powerful diesel engine ever to power a production BMW in the UK. The revised X3 features two new petrol engines and is set to take the Sports Activity Vehicle sector by storm.
Due to go on sale in the UK in September, the BMW X3 offers buyers the very latest in engine technology. BMW’s premium SAV now comes powered by a total of five different engines – two petrol and three diesel units.
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Citroën is bringing two eye-catching ‘out of this world’ concepts to the UK for the very first time at this year’s British International Motor Show (July 20-30, ExCel, London). The C-Buggy and C-AirPlay will feature on the Company’s stand, alongside the latest in Citroën technology and the new flagship of the range, the sublime, executive C6.
The C-Buggy 4WD concept, with its bright yellow interior, is certain to turn heads at the show. Designed without a roof, windscreen or windows, the 155hp C-Buggy is Citroën’s radical take on an adventurous two-seater of the future, with wide wheel arches, large 17″ wheels and cut-outs in the body sides hinting at its off-road credentials.
Masterminded by Citroën’s award-winning British designer, Mark Lloyd, the striking C-AirPlay concept car is a futuristic urban supermini, featuring iridescent white bodywork, see-through ‘portholes’ in the lower sections of the doors, touch sensitive controls moulded into a single-piece silicone front seat and a massive glazed area.
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Congratulations to KW Team member Mark Berry upon securing his title as SCCA Southwest Division B-Street Prepared Solo Champion.
Berry was able to prevail on consecutive days during his dominating weekend at the event. Saturday saw Berry elapse the field by 0.8 of a second over the nearest competitor. Sunday produced a 0.3 second margin of victory to claim his title of SCCA Southwest Division B-Street Prepared Solo Champion.
Some event highlights included his quicker time then the ASP class winning Corvette on both days. Utilizing the PAX index would place Berry 8th out of 117 competitors on Saturday and 18th out of 112 competitors on Sunday. Berry mentions how precision driving is the result of his victorious weekend and what he required to do it with “You may sometimes even have to be running over the flat bottom of the cone as in this case. KW Suspension gives the precise feel of the car to let you drive at this level”.
Berry looks to continue his rein as Champion as he prepares for the Texas Region SCCA Event #5 on July 23, at Mineral Wells, Texas. Good luck and godspeed Mark Berry!
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Stuttgart, Jun 26, 2006
The launch of the new CL-Class in autumn 2006 will be the culmination of a Mercedes-Benz coupé tradition going back over 50 years. The two-door model combines peerless exclusivity and charismatic design with the sort of cutting-edge technology that no other manufacturer can match worldwide. The luxury Coupé raises the bar in terms of vehicle safety with the PRE-SAFE® brakes: the unique system automatically brakes the Coupé before an imminent rear-end collision. Furthermore, Mercedes innovations such as the Active Body Control (ABC) suspension system, the Intelligent Light System with five light-ing functions and PRE-SAFE® anticipatory occupant protection all come as standard. Two powerful engines with 8 or 12 cylinders are available, delivering a notable increase in output and torque. Thanks to their exemplary smoothness they also live up to the Mercedes heritage of superb motoring refinement.
Continue reading The new Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: masterpiece among the luxury coupés
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Detroit – Today, Saturn announced that the 2007 Sky Red Line will be available this fall at a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $27,895 (including destination charges). Retailers are now taking orders for the turbocharged variant of the Sky roadster, which is one of the hottest selling cars in the auto market.
Continue reading Pricing Announced for 2007 Saturn Sky Red Line
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Kensington, London, 22 June 2006 – Women’s tennis superstar and Land Rover driver, Maria Sharapova, 19, was in London today for a pre-Wimbledon Sony Ericsson Women’s Tennis Association (SEWTA) party in Kensington, where she gave party guests and on-lookers a sneak preview of the all-new Land Rover Freelander 2.
More photos and information after the jump.
Continue reading Maria Sharapova Previews All-New Land Rover Freeland LR2
Miller Motorsports Park 5-21-06:
COBB tuning 2006 Subaru STI #23 car qualifies for the Primedia Time attack later this year driven by up-and-coming driver Matt Guiver, in only the second event for both car and driver. The KW equipped STI placed second running only .06 of a second behind the #1 Crawford Subaru.
David Benson of COBB Tuning is quoted saying “We still have more in the car, and the suspension setup. With only two races under our belt with this car we feel confident that we will be a contender in this year’s Time Attack”. For more information on the race log on to NASA’s web site.
The COBB STI is outfitted with KW’s 2 way race system featuring Independent low speed Compression and Rebound Adjustability matched to linear race springs. These systems are available for any type of Motorsport racing, on road to off road.
For more information on KW Competition Race Suspensions, contact your KW Dealer or Tom at KW North America directly at 1-800-445-3767 x 143. For more info on COBB Tuning, log on to http://www.cobbtuning.com/.
KW automotive North America, Inc parent company to KW suspensions and LSD-Doors participates with Two Guys Garage on Speed TV. Two Guys Garage will air their episode titled “Styling Hemi” on July 30th, 2006 at 10:30AM Eastern Time.* The KW suspensions Variant 2 kit will be the “In-Show Product Feature” for their Chrysler 300C project vehicle. In addition to the KW suspensions kit, LSD-Doors will participate as a “Parts Room Product Feature” in the episode titled “Rear End Show” on Sunday, August 13th at 10:30AM Eastern Time.*
Two Guys Garage experts Sam Memmelo and David McBride will deliver and showcase specific key features of the KW suspensions and LSD-Doors products to the viewers.
During the “In-Show Product Feature” key points of the KW suspension will be reviewed, such as: KW’s exclusive INOX stainless steel technology, the rebound adjustability of the Variant 2 suspension and KW’s leadership in the suspension industry. LSD-Doors “Product Feature” in the Parts Room will inform the viewers of LSD-Doors unique characteristics such as: LSD’s safety crash test and TUV certification, the adjustability and function of the “Magic Stick”, LSD’s vehicle specific applications – no two solutions are the same.
For more information on KW automotive, KW suspensions, LSD-Doors and Two Guys Garage log on to: http://www.kwautomotive.com, http://www.kwsuspensions.com, http://www.lsd-doors.com and www.twoguysgarage.com
KW automotive North America, Inc is based in Sanger, California and is the parent company to KW suspensions, LSD-Doors, ST suspensions and Belltech.
* The episodes are scheduled to air on Sunday, July 30th, 2006 at 10:30AM and Sunday, August 13th at 10:30AM Eastern Time. Please remember that SPEED may change any air-dates or times due to live events, which preempt taped programming. Viewers should always check local cable program guides for any possible last minute changes made by the network.
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