Volkswagen AG and Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed a long-term partnership that provides for the acquisition of 19.9% stake in Suzuki from the automotive group of Wolfsburg. The agreement in principle was signed today in Tokyo between representatives of the respective Houses. Epochal event was attended by Martin Winterkorn and Ferdinand Piech for Volkswagen, and the chairman Osamu Suzuki who, in recent months, had always denied the contacts between Suzuki and the VAG group.
At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Abarth will present the 500 in progress “695 Tribute Ferrari. Anticipated by these images, and the right details: 1.4 turbo engine with more than 180 horsepower, six-speed sequential gearbox with paddles on the steering wheel. Only these technical requirements may be enough to motivate the construction, but would not be justified as a reference to Cavallino.
Fiat Group Automobiles announced what will be the novelty of Fiat, Lancia, Abarth and Alfa Romeo to be exposed to the 63rd edition of the Frankfurt Motor Show, scheduled for September 17 to 27 next. Each brand will have its own exhibition area, away from traditional patterns fair is defined according to the specifics of individual brands. All the stands, however, will share the same concept: “I want the world,” as seen through the eyes of children.
Toyota admits, somewhat sheepishly, that it’s lost touch with the Offspring of its faithful. They know Toyota makes good cars but fear they do not look good driving around in one, that the image leaves something to be desired. Scion is Toyota’s response,
Ford has changed almost everything about the Sport Trac for 2007.Essentially, a Ford Explorer with a pickup bed, the Sport Trac has grown in length and in width for 2007, and this has translated directly into more room inside for people and out back for cargo.
Pickup trucks are America’s ultimate raw material. Generic in concept, the lowly pickup truck can be configured in Dozens, even hundreds of ways To suit any need and price point. The Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Lineup is a perfect example.
The Chrysler PT Cruiser combines the retro look of late-’30s American iron with modern performance, efficiency and features. The PT Cruiser comes in two body styles, a versatile five-door model and a not-so-versatile two-door convertible.
The Chevy Suburban has been thoroughly redesigned for 2007, which means it might be called “all new,” although it seems odd to apply those words Thursday something that’s been around for 70 years.
Think of the 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic as a completely restored vintage truck. Or perhaps it’s more like the discovery of a brand-new vehicle sitting in an old, abandoned warehouse.
Once the boundary of patience inhabitant moves stage filosovskogo perception of urban маршруток, many appear obsession quickly invest their hard-earned into something worthwhile … with four doors,
