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Following news that it has received its first US$4 billion in funds from the US Government, Chrysler has revealed that it is taking the task of cost-cutting very seriously.
In a move that should please some US taxpayers (it is their money after all), Chrysler has announced details of its appearance at this year’s Detroit Motor Show, and saving money is the name of the game.
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Perky, breezy, not too squeezy, and more than a bit of fun to poke around town.
Toyota’s Yaris has ‘city smart’ written all over it. In updated YRX trim, it comes with a bit more style and a few more goodies. Even better, in five-door hatch form, it offers surprising accessibility and interior space to complement its spirited around town driving.
These days, we’re spoiled for selection in dynamically-involving small cars. From Hyundai’s i30, to the Fiat 500, Ford Fiesta, Mitsubishi Colt and Toyota’s Yaris, each is an appealing daily commuter and more than capable on the occasional long-legged run.
I’ve got little time or patience for video games these days, but I did grow up a mad fan of the good ol’ Super Nintendo and the Nintendo Entertainment System before it (sorry Atari 2600 fanatics, I’m not quite that old). I’m afraid most of the new systems, like the XBox 360, are a little beyond me. Of course, if you stuck one square into the dash of a Suzuki SX4, you might just have me at hello.
While probably not legal to drive – there’s likely no airbag in the steering wheel anymore – this is pretty nifty as far as show cars go. Or at least, compared to some of the other ridiculous show cars I’ve borne witness to.
According to the Flickr page for this photo (that’s all the info I’ve got, sorry to say), this SX4’s got two XBox 360s, two LCD screens, and two projectors (what?!). If you’ve got any more info on this car, consider it your civic duty to share it with us.
With a strengthening Yen causing havoc, it comes as a surprise to learn that Subaru is bucking the current trend for Japanese manufacturers to increase prices, and announced price reductions.
Not content to simply leave pricing at 2008 levels, Subaru has announced that it has reduced the ’sticker price’ on some popular variants in its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive range. Read Article
BMW has released a teaser video which gives us our best glimpse yet of the upcoming BMW X6 M. Bernd Limmer from M GmbH is shown demonstrating a prototype model while going over some features of the car.
While specifics are not divulged, enough is shown and discussed to make it worth the watch, especially if manic SUVs are your thing.
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Is beauty only skin deep? Beddy shacks up with a hot Italian to find out…
The Alfa Romeo brand sits in its own space as a sporting brand. It is not a rich man’s toy like a Ferrari, nor does it have the common touch of Fiat. It occupies a unique niche. It’s an enthusiast brand - one for the keen driver, certainly, but also for the driver who values individuality and riveting style.
Of course, there is one thing about all Alfas that no one can deny: Alfa Romeo knows how to design utterly beautiful cars. Like the Brera Coupe, the subject of this review. Read Article
Boutique manufacturers… is there anything they can’t do? Dutch brothers Paul and Tino Huet grew up around vintage Bugattis and Alfa Romeos, and they’ve decided to tap into the nostalgic aura of those cars with their retro-modern HB Special. This car though is also infused with a touch of the modern.
Ten years after the already outdated styling of the Hyundai Equus was first launched into the Korean market (and the Middle East as the Hyundai Centennial), official sketches of the upcoming third generation of Hyundai’s flagship have hit the interwebs.
While the styling of the final production model will undoubtedly be more subdued than the simply stunning illustrations, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class inspiration and Hyundai Genesis family connection is evident enough.
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