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The 2009 Mercedes E-Class Coupe debuts ahead of its Geneva show launch, introducing efficient new engines and a class-leading drag coefficient of 0.24 Cd.
Skoda has introduced a 500-unit Octavia vRS Limited Edition for 2009, offering Italian leather seats, unique alloys and extra equipment for a £750 premium over the standard vRS.
The new AMG sports package for the 2009 Mercedes E-Class brings performance styling and chassis upgrades across the model range, launching alongside the saloon in March 2009.
The facelifted 2009 Skoda Octavia arrives in the UK with updated styling, new engines and a price range stretching from £9,280 to £18,749.
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The second-generation Skoda Superb has secured the Car of the Year 2009 title in its home market, topping the middle and upper-middle class category against 42 competitors.
The second episode of Top Gear’s twelfth series aired in November 2008, featuring American muscle as Clarkson, Hammond and May put the Corvette ZR1, Cadillac CTS-V and Dodge Challenger SRT8 through their paces.
Jeremy Clarkson takes the Porsche 911 GT2 and Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 to the Top Gear test track as Season 12 begins in November 2008.
A new analysis applying Euro NCAP’s combined safety scoring system to 150 models puts the Citroën C6 at the top, ahead of the C4 and Volkswagen Golf.
Lexus is recalling GS, IS and LS models from 2006 to 2008 in the US after identifying a corrosion problem with fuel delivery pipes that could lead to leaks.
The 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring five-door will arrive at US dealerships in early 2009, with manual and automatic versions starting below $20,000 including destination.
H&H re-establishes its partnership with Race Retro, bringing a diverse auction line-up and notable automobilia to Stoneleigh Park from 13 to 15 March 2009.
The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi secured the Editor’s Choice award at the 2008 What Van? Awards, while the standard Caddy was highly commended in its class.
Fisker Automotive confirmed the production-spec Karma plug-in hybrid will debut at the 2009 Detroit show, with deliveries set for November and a base price of $87,900.
The 2009 Lotus Evora has been voted “Overall Most Rated Car 2008” by iMotor readers, with an overwhelming 95 per cent approval ahead of its spring UK launch.
Porsche set new records for profit, turnover and vehicle sales in the 2007/08 business year, with the Cayenne driving growth despite global economic uncertainty.
Chrysler LLC reported in December 2008 that its US operations generated over $29 billion in direct economic activity each year, including wages, pensions, taxes and supplier purchases.
Dodge’s 2009 Ram 1500 Crew Cab received the top five-star rating for frontal crash protection from US safety regulators, highlighting the brand’s focus on advanced occupant protection features.
China’s state information centre expects 9.6 million vehicle sales in 2009, as the country’s market weathers global economic turmoil better than North America.
Porsche’s new €100m museum in Stuttgart, opening 31 January 2009, will showcase rotating exhibits from the marque’s history, with facilities for events, dining and research.
Fiat teamed up with fashion brand Diesel to create the 500byDIESEL, a limited-edition city car sold exclusively online in the UK from December 2008.
Audi’s 2.7-litre V6 TDI diesel engine, introduced in the late 2000s, brought common rail technology and strong torque to the A4, A5 and A6 ranges.
The Piaggio Porter 4x4, launched in 2008, combined permanent four-wheel drive with compact dimensions to target businesses needing access to difficult or restricted sites.
Amid slowing demand in the West, Bentley aims to make China its second-largest market after the UK, with ambitions to surpass US sales within four years.