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VinSolutions’ Advanced Desking module eliminates the need for opening multiple applications in order to work a car deal. In addition to single screen access the enhanced desking system allows sales managers to create and save multiple sales scenarios for each of their customers; to switch easily between lease and pu... Read More >

Overall sales (BMW and MINI) down 20.3 percent in June - BMW brand increased market share after the first half of 2009 - Encouraging signs for Mini in some major metro areas of the country

Woodcliff Lake, NJ (PRWEB) July 1, 2009 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and Mini combined) reported June sales of 20,849 vehicle... Read More >

Technology known as Intelligent Speed Adaptation or ISA is about to be tested by Transport for London, starting in the summer of 2009 on all roads inside the M25. Drivers who have the device fitted will be able to select an option that stops them driving over the speed limit. Saga car insurance investigates whether this new technology will work or not.

London, UK (PRWeb UK) July 1, 2009 -- So what will the device actually do? It w... Read More >

Nitto Tire U.S.A., Inc., announces the release of its new off-road tire, the Trail Grappler M/T. The tire blends some of the off-road performance of the Mud Grappler with the on-road comfort of the Terra Grappler, to create a tire that is both aggressive and quiet.

Cypress, Calif. (PRWEB) July 2, 2009 -- Nitto Tire U.S.A., Inc., announces the release of its new off-road tire, the Trail Grappler M/T. The tire blends some of the off... Read More >

The leading online business information resource for the global automotive industry, just-auto.com has just reached a major milestone in publishing 100,000 stories.

Bromsgrove, UK (PRWEB), July 1, 2009 -- The leading online business information resource for the global automotive industry, just-auto.com has just reached a major milestone in publishing 100,000 stories.

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The 3008 is based on Peugeot's short wheelbase platform 2, which was chosen due to its exceptional rigidity and excellent acoustic and vibration properties.

The 3008 structure has been carefully designed to provide maximum secondary safety as well as provide a structure with the same level of rigidity of that of a saloon. To reduce emissions and, therefore fuel consumption and running costs, the weight of the vehicle was kept to a minimum.

To help reduce the vehicle�... Read More >

Available from �17,740 RRP, the elegant five-seat saloon promises premium quality and exceptional levels of standard equipment, alongside a healthy dose of SEAT's trademark sporting character.

The firm has confirmed that its luxurious Latin newcomer, due to go on sale here in April, will be offered in S, SE, Sport and range-topping SE Lux trim levels, with an initial choice of three outstanding engines.

All Euro V-compliant, the powerplant selection include a brace of ... Read More >

A special edition version of Fiat's popular 500 city car has just gone on sale exclusively through the Internet.

The 500byDIESEL, a global limited edition run of just 10,000 examples, is the result of a collaboration between Fiat's Style Centre in Turin and fashion label DIESEL's design team. The idea was to create an 'Urban Survival Vehicle', perfect for town traffic, yet expressing the personality of its alternative young brand lovers.

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The most efficient, economical and environmentally friendly Passat yet produced, the new BlueMotion 2, opens for ordering.

Building on the gains in efficiency made by the existing Passat BlueMotion, the new BlueMotion 2 features an automatic Stop/start system linked to a new 2.0-litre TDI 110 PS common rail diesel engine. This replaces the outgoing 1.9-litre TDI 105 PS unit injector powerplant.

Based on a conventional Passat bodyshell the BlueMotion 2 features optimised ae... Read More >