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When Chrysler introduced the Jeep Compass to the UK market last year, the automaker made the decision to only offer it in the more aggressive-looking (well, kinda) Rallye trim (above). That was based ... Tags: chrysler, automaker, powertrain, jeep, option package, enthusiasts, jeep compass, brits, auto chrysler, american customers, reader comments, writing on the wall, blighty, market research, hindsight, lipstick on a pig, research tests, prior research, media resource, ata
When BMW opted to only make the M5 available with a seven-speed SMG gearbox, the hue and cry from U.S. purists was heard across the ocean. For 2007, BMW has finally decided to appease American custome ... Tags: bmw, clutch, hp, automobile magazine, gearbox, smg, purists, disgust, traction control, momentum, american customers, cog, swapper, gerhard richter, hue and cry, wonks, shift linkage, consumer complaints
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Audi has been investing heavily into "the Audi experience", creating a brand identity revolving around and beyond its products. Now the company has joined the league of luxury automakers that offers a ... Tags: assembly line, automakers, mercedes benz, volvo, carmakers, autobahn, new wheels, saab, german car, brand identity, american customers, audi forum, audi usa, several thousand dollars, ingolstadt germany, ingolstadt audi, european delivery program, audi hq, delivery programs, cheap vacation
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A few months ago, we told you about the FlexFix integrated bicycle rack in the new Opel/Vauxhall Corsa. It's an ingenious little contraption. The FlexFix system is essentially a drawer that can be pul ... Tags: saturn vue, bread and butter, opel vauxhall, rear bumper, zafira, paris motor show, bike rack, gm europe, opel corsa, american customers, american automakers, bike racks, antara, opel antara, 2008 saturn vue, contraption, corsa opel, bicycle rack, rear carrier, carrier system
Weismann is gearing up for expansion. The German niche sportscar maker is preparing to enter the US market by the end of the decade, increasing production threefold and possibly adding additional engi ... Tags: chassis, autoweek, liters, horses, powerplants, v12, niche, m5, pony, sourced, engine options, six months, american customers, bavarian, german firm, classic british sportscars, weismann roadster, lightweight chassis, unique creations, waiting times
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Yesterday, we brought you the first round of info surrounding the new BMW X3. In it were tantalizing details of a new high-output twin-turbo torque monster of a diesel. Unfortunately, but not unsurpri ... Tags: new bmw, rear fascias, dynamic stability control, bmw x3, cold weather package, option packages, american customers, sports activity, exterior enhancements, woodcliff lake nj, interior refinements, release photos, bmw north america, 2007 bmw x3, torque monster, corona light, speed steptronic, light rings, america photos, luxury options
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Lotus Sport, the competition subsidiary of the British marque that produces the lightweight Elise, has been around since 1999. Until now, however, North American customers were left with few options w ... Tags: new cars, supercharger, headlights, track car, harness bar, roll cage, elise, street legal, limited slip, traction control, second car, lotus sport, new york auto, new york auto show, american customers, company source, dynamic duo, british marque, anti sway bar, elises
Kia Motors America COO Len Hunt is targeting Chevy customers, and Chevrolet's "sporty image" in his future growth plans for Kia in the U.S. market.Hunt says Kia is looking for an "emoti ... Tags: volkswagen, chevy, kia, jaguar, hyundai, bentley, chevrolet, coo, parent company, kia motors america, s market, american customers, len hunt, passionate relationship, sporty image, cheap transportation
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Truck manufacturer International has built 24 Class 6 utility trucks with a diesel/electric hybrid drivetrain, and will be delivering the trucks to 14 North American customers. Each customer will be r ... Tags: fuel economy, emissions, conversion, drivetrain, truck manufacturer, eaton, benefit, heavy truck, american customers, emission regulations, fair deal, government subsidies, manufacturer international, utility trucks, field test
Talk about a transformation! Honda finally got a clue with their Honda Civic Si, giving the redesigned 2006 all the right stuff. First of all, I tried to love the previous generation Civic Si, but Nor ... Tags: clutch, horsepower, honda civic, msrp, drool, limited slip differential, power delivery, cup of tea, sporty coupe, sentra, dud, 2006 honda civic, six speed, honda civic si, 2006 honda civic si, american customers, drive train, all the right stuff, rev limit, civic type r
File this under options that North American doesn't get. VW is offering their nifty DSG transmission with the 2.0 TDI engine in the new Passat. Of course, it will be some time before we see the Passat ... Tags: passat, vw passat, new beetle, drivetrain, new passat, dsg transmission, american customers
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