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Mitsubishi (#)

„Mitsubishi has announced a new more powerful version of its Lancer Evolution IX sports car for the British market. So far, there has been no word if the car will come to other parts of Europe or here to North America. A development of the FQ-340, the new FQ-360 features a 366 hp version of Mitsubishi™s 2.0-litre turbo engine. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) has been fully reprogrammed to create a car that delivers 366bhp at 6887rpm and 363lb ft of torque at 3200rpm.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/category/mitsubishi/ - Cached

Chevrolet WTCC Ultra Concept - RSportsCars.com (#)

„It is the vision of a new generation of touring car- a design icon that bends the present WTCC regulations. "In addition to the premiere of the Chevrolet WTCC Ultra, we are also celebrating our second victory in the World Touring Car Championship," says the boss of Chevrolet Europe, Wayne Brannon, referring to Rob Huff’s success in Brno in Czech Republic on September 3. "Our commitment to the WTCC is of enormous value for emotionalizing the brand."“

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/ chevrolet_wtcc.asp - Cached

Chicago Preview: 2008 Saturn Astra - Autoblog (#)

„Sorry but the above comments are complete bullshit from someone who knows nothing about the compact market. It is the best selling car in Europe, it is known for having excellent style, safety, durability and economy. America is apparently crying out for economical smaller cars and GM has given a VERY strong competitor in the market with this car. People need to do their research before they post ignorant uninformed comments.“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-2008-saturn-astra/ - Cached

Opel (#)

„Today, GM announced it had opened a new European Design Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany. "Design is already one of the most crucial elements of our business and will continue to be in the future," said Carl-Peter Forster, president of GM Europe. "Therefore, our new facility provides our designers with the location, atmosphere and tools they need to maximize the creative process and design our future vehicles ...“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/category/opel/ - Cached

AutoExpress reveals first look at Ford's new Fiesta - Autoblog (#)

„A 2008 intro in Europe with a 2010 intro inthe US would be within the normal expected timeframe. However, given the previous poor sales of European and European-inspired Fords in the US, I'm not surprised that Ford say we won't see this exact car, even if signs are developing that the US market is changing. Has Mazda announced for certain whether the 2 is coming to North America?“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/25/.../ - Cached

OFFICIAL - 2007 Ford Mondeo Concept (#)

„The thing is that when they brought the Mondeo over to the US and named it the Contour, they also changed a few things on the car which made it look worse than the european version. Same thing happened a couple years later with the Focus. It seems like the same car but from the start there were small details in the appearance which made the European version look better.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/21/more-images-ford-mondeo-concept/ - Cached

Mini Cooper S - RSportsCars.com (#)

„The car won the ’64, ’65 and ’67 Monte Carlo rally, (also being controversially disqualified in ’66 after finishing first, second and third). The ‘S’ also scored multiple wins in European Touring Car and Saloon Car competitions throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Mini motorsport remains popular in Europe.“

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/ mini_cooper_s.asp - Cached

Audi Roadjet Equals A5 - Future & Spied Vehicles - Motor Trend (#)

„The Roadjet's mission is flexible space rather than off-roadability, hence its long wheelbase and glassy cabin. In Europe, car/minivan crossovers are ultra-hot, but as yet there's been no premium entry in a market dominated by General Motors, Volkswagen, and Renault. VW has two entries, the vanlike seven-seat Touran and the Golf Plus, which is an elevated, rebodied Golf equipped with sliding rear seats.“

http://www.motortrend.com/future/spied_vehicles/ 112_0604_audi_roadjet_a5 - Cached

'Ford Individual' customization begins in Europe - Autoblog (#)

„Huh? My '95 Contour V6 (another car Ford should have continued to develop in the US; Europe kept getting better Mondeos) has traction control - and it's a blast. Slush-covered intersections are handled with ease: Point the wheel where you want to go; hit the gas. The car takes care of the rest.“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/16/.../ - Cached

Green Days in Geneva - AutoWeek (#)

„Ford of Europe has given the Mondeo a sleeker design and new technology and has made it bigger to help the car compete in a segment that buyers are abandoning for SUVs and crossovers. The design is the latest expression of Ford of Europe's kinetic design language, which appeared on the S-Max SUV/minivan crossover.“

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20070227/free/70226009/.../ geneva - Cached

Ford unveils 2007 Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet (#)

„I think this is a good looking car. I would love to see it sold here in the US (hell, I'd love to see the Europe spec focus sold here period), but I don't think this car makes sense here. Until the "Cheaper Hardtop Convertable" market opens up here, I don't think this would sell here.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/.../ - Cached

2008 BMW M5 Touring - Auto Shows - Car and Driver February 2007 (#)

„This leaves DaimlerChrysler’s 425-hp Dodge Magnum SRT8 as well as its 507-hp Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG wagon as the undisputed kings of the car pool. In Europe, however, the M5 Touring faces not only the Benz but also the upcoming 435-hp Audi S6 Avant, another car we’re unlikely to get in the U.S.“

http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshows/12517/ 2008-bmw-m5-touring.html - Cached

75% of Major European Car Brands Not Tracking to Meet Voluntary CO2 Reduction Commitments (#)

„Improving fuel efficiency is a basic approach to reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases resulting from transportation. The 120 g/km target corresponds to an average fuel consumption of 5 l/100km (47 mpg US) for gasoline cars and 4.5 l/100 km (52.3 mpg US), to be measured on the official European driving cycle.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/10/ 75_of_major_eur.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/10/25

CLEVER: A Three-Wheeled, Natural Gas, Two-Seat Urban Vehicle (#)

„I agree with Lucas. I believe there is a market for vehicles like the sporty "Carver" in Europe as well as those looking for "greener" alternatives for the daily commute around town. Bottom line...I'd buy one for around $10,000 - $12,000 USD.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/12/ clever_a_threew.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2005/12/02

FT.com / Comment & analysis / Columnists (#)

„Instead of gloating, or carping about too little too late, Europe should act to reinforce America™s embrace of common sense and diplomacy on the world stage, says Philip Stephens .writeDate( 1172770932000, 'Grey', 'Mar 1 2007', 9999999999999);“

http://www.ft.com/comment/columnists - Cached

Tuner plans 385 horsepower Beetle (#)

„Seeing as (for example) the Volkswagen Golf has been the best selling car in Europe for many years, and third best selling car in the world as of last year, luckily not everyone shares your narrow minded opinions.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/20/tuner-plans-385-horsepower-beetle/ - Cached

Mercedes-Benz Cars & Smart, Stuttgart, Germany (#)

„The smart brand stands for a highly emotive, individual and unique product that has already established itself as market leader in the microcar segment in several European countries.“

http://www.autointell.com/nao_companies/daimlerchrysler/.../ mercedes-smart-01.htm - Cached

Report: Porsche profits $28,000 per car (#)

„I just find it hard to believe a car manufactured in Europe of such high quality, with bomb proof materials and engineering can be so profitable.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/22/report-porsche-profits-28000-per-car/ - Cached

GM's Global Small-Car Plans - AutoWeek (#)

„in Korea or GM do Brasil. The car is expected to be sold in Russia, India, eastern and central Europe, South America and possibly China.“

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20070221/free/.../ 1528 - Cached

Cadillac CTS gets diesel power in Europe, wagons on the way - Autoblog (#)

„GM needs to spend resources on selling a few Cadillacs in Europe, so faltering execs can claim they have made a world-class car!“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/22/.../ - Cached

2007 Volvo C30 (production model) revealed (#)

„I've heard summer of '07 for this car in the US, but earlier for Europe, anyone know anymore?“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/19/.../ - Cached

DAILY EDITION: Nov. 19, 2003 - The Car Connection (#)

„The award gives the troubled Italian manufacturer the opportunity to give its new minicar a useful promotional boost.With 281 votes, the Fiat Panda beat the Mazda3 (241), Volkswagen Golf (241), Toyota Avensis (219), Opel/Vauxhall Meriva (213), BMW 5-Series (144), and the Nissan Micra (111).This is the first time that an A-segment model has won the accolade ...“

http://www.thecarconnection.com/ index.asp?article=6619 - Cached

Bad to the Bone: Trudging through Eastern Europe on Road Trip Day 4 - Popular Mechanics (#)

„ Bad to the Bone: Trudging through Eastern Europe on Road Trip Day 4“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/ 4200421.html - Cached

TCC Confidential » Europe (#)

„Europe (16)“

http://www.thecarconnection.com/blog/?cat=66 - Cached

 

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:38 PM