Archive for October, 2010

Audi A2 Charge Up the Competition

October 29, 2010

The future of hybrid and electric powered cars is looking even more concrete after the new Audi A2 set a new distance record.  The A2, still a prototype I hastened to add, managed to travel an impressive 372 miles from a single charge.  Even the most cynical of automotive industry observers will struggle to...
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Mercedes Benz R-Class to boost luxurious India

October 28, 2010

Mercedes-Benz have responded strongly to the drop in sales in Europe and the US by looking to capture new territories that have until no remained untapped.  In their headlights is India’s luxury and pre-owned car markets.  Mercedes-Benz’s financial arm DFS (Daimler Financial Services) has had a long-standing relationship with the Indian market and boasts...
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Paris Motor Show: The Automotive Capital of The World?

October 27, 2010

Traditionally the annual Motor Show is an opportunity for the automotive industry to showcase their future releases to the media and public.  This year’s Motor Show in Paris was no exception, in fact it managed to exceed all expectations with over 100 premieres, according to the event organisers. The 1,263,437 attendees were treated to...
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Toyota “Switches On” the Future of the Automotive Industry

October 26, 2010

Global financial crisis and political spending cuts aside, the green issue is still prevalent, none more so than in the automotive industry. Toyota, the Japanese automotive giant, who have been through the mill of late with a huge number of recalls of their Hybrid Prius offering, are on the up. It seems that 2012...
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Mercedes Merchandising

October 26, 2010

Mercedes Benz has a long tradition of delivering high quality, sophisticated products, most notably their incomparable fleet of cars. There is, however, another side to this already shiny coin, the official merchandise. For the lovers of the brand Mercedes Benz have produced a range of lifestyle gifts and accessories for the autumn season. The...
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