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All New Nissan Micra Unveiled At The 2010 Geneva Motor Show

by Isaiah on March 3, 2010

in Nissan

The all new Nissan Micra has been unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Built on Nissan’s new V-platform, this compact car is available in two different engine options, a naturally aspirated 1.2-liter three-cylinder petrol producing 80 hp and 108 Nm of torque or a turbocharged version of the same engine with direct injection that outputs 98 hp and 142 Nm of torque. These engines are coupled to either a 5-speed manual gearbox or Nissan’s all-new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Other features of the car worth mentioning include a new parking space measurement system, a touch-screen navigation and audio system and a glass roof. The Micra is scheduled to go on sale in Thailand in March and in Europe in November. More»

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Volkswagen Unveils Polo GTI

by Isaiah on February 20, 2010

in Volkswagen

The all new Polo GTI has been recently unveiled by Volkswagen. This compact car features a new front bumper, new headlight units and a new rear bumper that features a small diffuser and a pair of chrome-tipped exhausts. Underneath, power comes from a supercharged 1.4-liter TSI engine coupled to a seven-speed, twin-clutch DSG gearbox that is capable of producing 178 hp at 6,200 rpm and 184 lbs ft of torque from 2,000 rpm. Meanwhile, top speed is rated at 142 mph and 0 to 62 mph can be reached in just 6.9 seconds. The Polo GTI will arrive in UK this summer for around £18,000 (about $27,846). More»

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Chevrolet To Debut Aveo RS At Geneva Auto Show

February 16, 2010

The all new Chevrolet Aveo RS concept is finally making its way to Europe, the car will make its European debut at the Geneva Auto Show next month. As a reminder, this compact car is equipped with a 1.4-liter Ecotec turbocharged engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission that generates a total of 138 horsepower. [...]

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2010 Daihatsu Mira Cocoa

November 2, 2009

Daihatsu has just announced the availability of its Mira Cocoa in Japan. Coming in L, X, Plus L, Plus X and Plus G variants, the Mira Cocoa is offered in either an all wheel drive system or a front wheel drive system. The engine itself is available in two different options: a 0.6-liter three cylinder [...]

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