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14 October 2005 was launch day for the eagerly awaited New Renault Clio. This outstanding new model brings together the very best of France and Britain. The car was created by an International Design Team, with the British design contingent taking a pivotal role. It's bigger, better and roomier, but as always, the New Clio places the emphasis on driving pleasure thanks to improved dynamic handling along with even higher levels of comfort. And, as you’d expect from Renault, the New Clio meets the very highest standards of safety with a 5-star Euro NCAP rating.
The new model comes in four varieties: the Extreme, the Expression, the Dynamique and the Dynamique S.
The Clio Extreme, from £8,895, has 1.2 16V 75 petrol engine or commonrail diesel 1.5dCi 68. It comes with 15" alloy wheels, electric front windows, 2 x 15W RDS Radio CD with fingertip remote controls, dark carbon geometric-patterned upholstery, and six airbags, including driver and front passenger, front lateral and anti-submarining (curtain airbag optional).
The Clio Expression, from £9,450, attained the maximum 5 stars in EuroNCAP safety tests. There is a choice of four petrol engines (three manual and one automatic) and two diesel. It comes with 15" Aria Wheel Trims, air conditioning, electric front windows, 2 x 15W RDS Radio CD with fingertip remote controls, dark carbon geometric-patterned upholstery, and eight airbags, including driver and front passenger, front lateral, anti-submarining and curtain airbags and folding rear seats with three adjustable rear headrests.
The Clio Dynamique, from £10,250, attained the maximum 5 stars in EuroNCAP safety tests. There is a choice of two petrol and two diesel engines. It comes with 15" alloy wheels, electric front windows, remote central locking, 2 x 15W RDS Radio CD with fingertip remote controls, sports headlamps and front fog lamps, dedicated cornering lamps, aluminium dashboard detail and dial surrounds.
The Clio Dynamique S, from £10,550, attained the maximum 5 stars in EuroNCAP safety tests. There is a choice of two petrol and two diesel engines. It comes with 16" alloy wheels, extra-tinted rear windows, electric front windows, remote central locking, 2 x 15W RDS Radio CD with fingertip remote controls, sports headlamps, front fog lamps and dedicated cornering lamps.
Discover the New Clio and watch the new TV adOne of the most popular Honda SUV’s on the market is the Honda CR-V, which is considered to be what is called a ‘crossover’ SUV. This Honda SUV is a car that has an SUV or sport utility vehicle look but is assembled on a more economical construction. The Honda SUV, CR-V, was ‘copied’ from the extremely popular Honda Civic in order to meet a growing demand for a SUV made by Honda. The letters CR-V stand for “comfortable runabout vehicle” and comes with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
The very first Honda SUV that was planned ‘in house’ by Honda
was the CR-V in 1996. While
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The United States ranks as the world’s largest consumer of oil. Transportation is responsible for roughly 65 percent of petroleum use not to mention that it is likewise the major cause of air pollution. The Department of Energy sees
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Another big name in tuning in Germany is Brabus. Like
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Although hybrids cost more, and can be hard to find due to high demand, it still pays to choose a hybrid. Consider the following reasons to buy a hybrid next time you are in the market for a new car.
The hybrid's fuel efficiency is increased by its small size and the use of lightweight materials. Periodic engine shut-off is another
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This statement summed up for the high praises and awe the crowd bestowed on the Jeep Hurricane took center stage at the Detroit auto show DaimlerChrysler Corporation press conference.
Innovative in style, the Jeep Hurricane included a centrally located twin-engine transfer case, in-board brakes, drive shafts, front and rear steering, and complete
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