End of the Ford’s global super-brands as Volvo sold to Geely

Posted on August 3, 2010
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Little more than a year ago, the name Geely would like to slip under the radar of most. Today, the Chinese company completed the purchase of Volvo by Ford Geely one 1300000000 $ in cash for the Swedish brand was perplexed and a $ 200,000,000 note.

The figure is slightly smaller than the $ 1.8 billion charge in March 2010 between the two parties agreed, but after the end of a long drawn-out sale brings Ford’s decision was first published on 1 Announced in December 2008. It also shows how bad Ford’s fingers burnt: it paid $ 6.45bn for Volvo in 1999.

Stefan Jacoby, the former head of Volkswagen in North America, today as the new CEO and president of Volvo Cars.
What’s new now is one of Geely Volvo?

The sale of Volvo marks the end of Ford’s plan, a global group of super-brands under former CEO Jacques Nasser Building designed. The Blue Oval already Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata Motors and Aston Martin sold Kuwaiti investors led.

Alan Mulally, Ford president and CEO, is confident Volvo future under Chinese rule. “Volvo is a great brand with a strong product line, and it has the profits after a successful restructuring again,” he said. “We are confident that Volvo has a solid future in Geely’s property. At the same time, the sale of Volvo enable us to sharpen our focus on the Ford brand in the world and we continue to deliver on our One Ford plan, our customers with the best cars and trucks in the world. ”
What are the plans for Geely Volvo?

Geely has already outlined its strategy and plans for Volvo: it wants to double the production numbers in five years, a move that is more than possible, by establishing a market share of Volvo in China.
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Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari upgraded Fiat 500 on sale

Posted on August 3, 2010
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Hot on the heels of the Aston Martin as the Cygnet is highly unlikely to find markings on a city car: the 695 Abarth Tributo Ferrari.

The Prancing Pony Shetland has today confirmed for UK sale – and it comes to cost the thick end of £ 30k. That’s right: 30 Great …Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari upgraded Fiat 500 on sale.

Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari: a pumped-up Fiat 500?

You got it. Basically, a breathed-on and fettled Fiat 500 1.4 Turbo, the 695 offers a very select few buyers a little more exclusive than those who shunned the basic Mini 500th It also has the potential to more than the much-discussed set of exclusive Aston Martin Cygnet, with only 152 RHD examples of the Abarth to Britain reach.

But as is often the case, exclusivity comes at a price – £ 29.600 to be precise. Before you scoff at this, for your almost to £ 30k, you get a Ferrari-inspired exterior with Grey Corsa Carbon mirrors and alloy wheels and vents.

But it is faster? It has got a Ferrari badge …
Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari upgraded Fiat 500 on sale.
In addition to the glorious road that receives 695 Tributo additional 20bhp over the standard 500 Abarth esseesse to the same 1.4 Turbo engine’s shares. There is a variable pressure exhaust system, which changes the engine sound over a certain limit to rev for Ferrari, that authentic experience. To tackle this hike in power, the 695 also sprouts uprated suspension, tires and 284mm Brembo front brakes.
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Hot BMW X3 2010 first overview

Posted on July 18, 2010
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These are the first official pictures of the new 2010 BMW X3. At first glance it is a shrunken X5 and looks smarter and bigger than the outgoing, the first generation X3, which never quite lived up to its promise.

It is to change everything with the new X3 in more ways than one. The new 2010 SUVs from BMW in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, and not by Magna in Graz, Austria built. This should help to resolve problems, the quality that the original X3 branded.

BMW X3 (2010): an overview

It is a square aesthetic at play. Just check the horizontal lines marking the front headlights – a long and character along the flanks further differs from X3 X5. The new X3 is larger than before, but now the latest X5 has swollen to three rows of seating space, it remains clear water between BM’s two big SUVs.

Munich, says the new X3 and the lowest emissions of all 4WD model in this segment. Very zeitgeist. How have they reached a low CO2? By fitting to reduce stop-start and an eight-speed transmission speed.

But this is a BMW, so there is a lot to offer for ambitious riders. X3s are all-wheel drive and multi-link rear suspension tuned for fun and pampering, according to its creator. They should make the full electric power steering perform although feel, can often missing in such systems. Variable damping control based on the new X3 for the first time available to hire drivers to pick between Normal, Sport and Sport + tweak settings damping, steering, throttle response, Stability Control thresholds and the rate of change of gear.

X3 is the new player in it?
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Peugeot Dealers’ Peugeot Package

Posted on July 18, 2010
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Buying automobile today is not only buying the automobile itself, it involves buying a sries of other relevant service. In order to survive the fierce competition in the market sector of automobile, different car dealers are trying to promote their expertise in offering relevant customer service, which help one maintain the vehicle to its peak performance, and insurance package customized to particular car models.
Are you looking for vehicles which are designed and manufactured to give you worry-free motoring and peace of mind? Search for more information about the new and Used Peugeot online today. Learn more about a comprehensive Peugeot vehicle range with high quality design and build. You could even find specially tailored insurance cover for the model at a competitive price.

GTI Peugeot 308 GT THP 200 2010 Facelift

Posted on July 18, 2010
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Peugeot is 200 years old this month, so what could be better than launching a 200-hp warmed to celebrate Luke. The new 308 GT THP 200 hatchback pictured costs £ 21,995. Not as much luster as the RCZ, but that is why it is not badged GTI in the UK at least.
What is the new 308 GT THP 200 powered by?

The 308 GT THP 200 will be the same 1.6-liter gasoline engine turocharged as RCZ, which made 197bhp and 159 g / km C02. Peugeot has no performance data yet, but given the RCZ with the same engine and gearbox hits 60mph in 7.6 seconds.

Peugoet is sensitive to its hot hatch history books and has quickly made this go-308a GTI badging ducked. The missing “i said” you a lot about this car intent.
Are there any visual differences between the GT THP 200 and the normal five-door?

Yep. A few subtle differences, such as a rear spoils, placed a lower front plate of the 308CC, a rear diffuser in the lower bumper and twin chrome tube rear end, and of course stole the ‘200 ‘badge.

Within the 308 GT THP 200 is equipped with sports seats, leather “sports” steering wheel and – if you decide to start a 308 GT THP in July 2010 to buy this month – a free Nokia 5230 with Navi and In-Car Mounting Kit.