Chevrolet Agile Renderings Revealed

<center><img alt="Chevrolet Agile official rendering" height="234" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/7/large/5590982.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />General Motors is launching the Chevrolet Agile exclusively to the South American market towards the end of 2009. The Agile, rendered in these official pictures, is a compact hatchback that also serves to give crossover appeal.<br /><span class="fullpost"> <br />"The Agile goes beyond a traditional hatchback," said Carlos Barba, General Director of GM Design Mercosur. "Our task was to conduct a vehicle for a demanding client. Our task was to conduct a vehicle for a demanding client. Great design, interior space and a crossover... a car to attract customers from a different urban public or to a surfer who loves the countryside."<br /><br /><center><img alt="Chevrolet Agile official rendering" height="274" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/7/large/5654278.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />The GM manufacturing plant in Argentina is already tooled up for the Agile operation and workers have been trained in its assembly. It will join other products being sold in the Mercosur market such as the Chevrolet Corsa models, Spark, Aveo, Astra, Meriva, Vectra, Zafira, Blazer, Captiva, S10 and Corvette.<br /><br /><center><img alt="Chevrolet Agile official rendering" height="276" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/7/large/9597454.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />From the front grille it looks like a typical Chevrolet with the golden logo clearly posted in the middle. The interior is said to be of high quality with innovative design and utility.<br />via:<a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/109072920768/chevrolet-agile-renderings-released">worldcarfans</a><br /><br /></span><p>

Chevrolet Agile Renderings Revealed

General Motors is launching the Chevrolet Agile exclusively to the South American market towards the end of 2009. The Agile, rendered in th...

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Kia VG sedan rendering Revealed

<center><img height="225" src="http://www.kia-world.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/kia-vg-rendering-3.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />The upcoming Kia VG will share its front-wheel-drive platform with next-generation Hyundai Azera. It will be available with fuel-efficient 2.4L gasoline direct injected -GDI four-cylinder gasoline engine with estimated power of 200 hp and a 3.5L V6 Lambda with 277 horsepower. Kia VG is also rumored to be available with 2.7L V6 and 2.7L LPi engines.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img height="215" src="http://www.kia-world.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2010kiavgrendering.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />Kia VG sedan renderings released. Revealing the final shape of the forthcoming Kia premium sedan.<br /><br />Kia has released the first batch of official renderings showcasing the forthcoming premium Kia sedan. We have first seen Kia VG at the Seoul Auto Show earlier this year, where it made its first public debut. Called Kia KND-5, the concept boasted a dynamic and very attractive exterior appearance that reflected the shape and style of the forthcoming production car.<br /><br />The released renderings showcase the new premium sedan, with Kia’s family-look radiator grille and shining LED-running lights. According to the official press release, Kia VG sedan sits on 18-inch tires wrapping the attractively styled aluminum alloy-wheels. The sedan also sports side mirrors and tail-lights with integrated LED technology.<br /><br /><center><img height="221" src="http://www.kia-world.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/kia-vg-rendering-2.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />The premium VG sedan will go on sale in South Korean market shortly after it makes it’s official debut, scheduled for November 2009. Good news is also that the model will also be exported to North American market in early 2010, where it will likely replace the ageing Amanti sedan. We expect to see official North American VG premiere to happen at the 2010 North American International Auto Show -NAIAS.<br />Source: <a href="http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/07/29/kia-vg-sedan-rendering-released/">Kia World</a><br /><br /></span><p>

Kia VG sedan rendering Revealed

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Ford Mustang Officially Confirmed to Enter NASCAR for First Time

<center><img alt="2010 NASCAR Ford Mustang" height="260" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/7/large/737166674.jpg" width="400" /></center><br /><br />One of America's best-loved muscle cars the Ford Mustang, has had a successful racing career in a number of series including NHRA, Grand-Am, IMSA, SCCA and NMRA. Missing from that list is NASCAR, the nation's premier racing series. Now Ford has announced that the Mustang brand will compete for the first time in NASCAR from the 2010 season.<span class="fullpost"><br />via:<a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/109072920774/ford-mustang-officially-confirmed-to-enter-nascar-for-first-time">worldcarfans</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Press Release</span><br /><br /><p style="font-style: italic;">Mustang is already the most successful single nameplate in Ford Racing's professional racing history, but it hasn't competed in NASCAR-until now.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">Brian Wolfe, director of Ford North America Motorsports, made the announcement today that Mustang will debut as part of NASCAR's new car limited rollout in the 2010 Nationwide Series.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">"We're excited about Mustang coming to NASCAR," said Wolfe. "It's the most successful product nameplate in racing history, and it seems only right that it should be coming to the most popular form of racing in North America.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">"We had been talking with NASCAR for some time about Mustang as part of its vision for a ‘muscle car' rollout for the Nationwide Series. We both saw it as a way of differentiating the series from Sprint Cup," said Wolfe. "We loved the idea, so we jumped on the chance to extend Mustang's racing legacy to a new series reaching a huge and loyal audience. Mustang has dominated other forms of racing, including NHRA drag racing, Grand-Am Cup road racing, and Formula D drifting, and now it's coming to NASCAR Nationwide.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">"I think race fans-and Mustang loyalists-will be very pleased when we publicly roll out the first car later this fall."</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">Ford Racing has gone through the official NASCAR submission and approval process for the new car, and, once templates are finalized, production of Mustang parts will start so teams can build the first cars for testing later this fall.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">"We're excited about the new car in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, and particularly the new body styles such as the Ford Mustang," said NASCAR President Mike Helton. "It's going to be one good-looking race car."</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">The 2010 Ford Mustang will join the 2010 Fusion (Sprint Cup) and the 2009 Ford F-Series (Camping World Truck Series) as Ford's competitive entries in NASCAR's three major professional series.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">"We're excited about being able to race Mustang in front of our loyal NASCAR fan base and know it's going to win races and championships just like it has in every other series it has competed," said Wolfe. "The Mustang created the pony car movement when it debuted in 1964. Now, the NASCAR Mustang has the opportunity to create a whole new look to stock car racing at its highest levels."</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">MUSTANG IN RACING<br />From the time the very first Mustang rolled off the assembly line in 1964, it was destined to race. Whether it be from the ‘60s drag racing cars and the Shelby GT350-R SCCA racers, to the Trans-Am Boss 302 Mustangs of the seventies, to the IMSA and Trans-Am cars of the ‘80s and ‘90s, to the drag race and sports car racing Mustangs of today, Mustang has been a winner.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">Mustang currently competes professionally in the NHRA Funny Car and Pro Stock divisions and places like the Grand-Am Koni Challenge, SCCA World Challenge, and the Mustang Challenge Series. In addition, thousands of Mustangs see action by grassroots racers at road courses and drag strips all across America.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">Since its debut in 1964, Mustang has compiled more than 2,000 professional racing victories in NHRA, Grand-Am, IMSA, SCCA, NMRA and NMCA, as well as other racing series.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">THE 2010 MUSTANG<br />Muscle goes modern for 2010 as the Ford Mustang-America's favorite muscle car for 45 years straight-hits the streets with a new exterior design; new world-class interior featuring well-crafted materials and updated technology; and a V-8 with 315-horsepower and an even throatier signature Mustang exhaust sound.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">In true Mustang tradition, there is a "steed for every need." Customers can choose from a V-6 or V-8 with their choice of coupe, convertible or innovative glass roof, plus several new options and features delivering the opportunity for customers to personalize their cleaner, meaner-looking Mustangs.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">The new Mustang was recently launched through the The ‘10 Unleashed campaign, which gives enthusiasts the chance to unleash their Mustang side behind the wheel of the new 2010 Mustang-whether it be drifting in Japan like world champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. or customizing a new Mustang using Ford Racing Performance Parts.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">Through Aug. 15, consumers may submit their own Mustang dream experience in 250 words or less via Ford's The ‘10 Unleashed site at www.the2010Mustang.com. Written submissions will be judged based on creativity, uniqueness and execution of idea. Winning submissions will be selected every few weeks, and winners will be able to turn their Mustang experience into reality.</p><br /></span><p>

Ford Mustang Officially Confirmed to Enter NASCAR for First Time

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Lamborghini Reventon Roadster – Unofficially Official ...

<center><img height="153" src="http://www.carsuk.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/reventon-roadster-coming.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />We were beginning to wonder if our exclusive on the Lamborghini Reventon Roadster back in March was going to fall apart. We’d heard that Lamborghini were struggling to find enough punters to stick a deposit on the 9 cars originally planned, and that was accounting for the delay. But it looks like Lamborghini has given up on that plan, and are instead going to unofficially reveal the Reventon Roadster today to a bunch of likely clients.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />There now seems to be a bit of confusion over exactly which powerplant the Reventon Roadster will use. Lamborghini’s original plan was to make a Roadster version of the Lamborghini LP670-4SV, but they’ve been having problems with all that power in a Roadster. So it now seems possible that they will effectively Reventon-ise the Lamborghini LP650-4 Roadster, which is already rolling down the production line at Lamborghini. That will still give the Reventon Roadster more power than its Coupe sibling, but not quite the LP670’s power.<br /><a href="http://www.carsuk.net/lamborghini-reventon-roadster-unofficially-official-today/">more detail</a>. ...<br /><br /></span><p>

Lamborghini Reventon Roadster – Unofficially Official ...

We were beginning to wonder if our exclusive on the Lamborghini Reventon Roadster back in March was going to fall apart. We’d heard that Lam...

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