September 16th, 2008 in Advanced Auto NEWS, Bentley | No Comments »
Every luxury carmaker that respects itself today offer its clientele a name-brand luggage set decorated with its logo. Bentley on its behalf has formed a partnership with Alfred Dunhill introducing a new luggage set that consists of suitcases, weekend bag, briefcase and wash bag.
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September 15th, 2008 in Advanced Autozone, Mercedes-Benz | No Comments »
While the debate on diesel-powered cars lingers on here in the States, Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new-generation 4-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 2.2-liters that develops an output of 204 HP and an impressive 500Nm or 368 lb-ft of torque.
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September 15th, 2008 in Advanced Auto NEWS, Porsche | No Comments »
Even though we’re still a few months away from the official debut of the new Panamera, Porsche has rolled out the first teaser image of its long-awaited fourth model series that will join the 911, Boxster/Cayman and Cayenne. The cryptic photo shows that the four-door, four seat Panamera features a further evolution of Porsche’s characteristic family face with tear-shaped headlamps and a pair of LED day time running lights incorporating the turn indicators.
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September 15th, 2008 in Advanced Auto NEWS, Honda | No Comments »
By Katrina Ramser
Intro to the 2009 Honda Pilot
I can launch into the merits and shortcomings – and I will – but the simplest way to describe the most desirable quality about the mid-size SUV Honda Pilot is that its not too big, not too small, but sized just right.
I drove a 3-row, 8-passenger 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L with a 250-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine. Interior highlights included leather seats, XM satellite radio, driver’s 8-way adjustable power seating, and tri-zone climate control (all rows). Exterior new bonuses include a tailgate with a lift-up glass hatch (not on previous models). Total vehicle price came to $33,595.
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September 15th, 2008 in Advanced Auto NEWS, Mitsubishi | No Comments »
Mitsubishi will hold three world premieres at the 2008 Paris Motor Show next month. The first will be a Lancer Sportback followed by the Racing Lancer and a new world premiere that Mitsubishi says can only be discussed on Oct 2nd (it’s press conference date).
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