The new 5-door hatchback model is developed to increase the Cruze’s market share in Europe. It will be one of four world Chevrolet premieres at the show.

With its attractive sweeping coupe roofline and short overhangs at both the front and rear, the new Cruze hatchback has the same dynamic ’stance’ as the saloon and will be instantly recognizable. It will benefit too from the same taut body ‘feel’ on the road, being built using the new body-frame integral system (BFI) which is complemented by the final tuning to chassis components. The BFI system results in high levels of stability and solidity.

The Cruze Hatchback has a 400 liter boot and also feature 60/40 split rear seats.

“Hatchbacks play a critical role in many markets. The total compact segment in Europe represents around 4.8 million units which is over a quarter of the total market, with hatchbacks representing around 65% of that volume. We therefore expect to see increased business in a number of regions, while sending out a signal that Chevrolet is now a serious mainstream player in Europe.”

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The Mazda MX-5 is passing its 20th years in UK and it’s still the car of choice if you are looking for a fun, affordable and cool sports roadster.

The MX-5 has always been the closest thing to the original British sportscar of 1960s and 70s. Like those car, the MX-5 is light, nimble, simple and incredibly fun to drive. Best of all, you don’t have to be rich to buy one. It’s so well priced that even a college student can afford it.

Recently the car hit 100,000th milestone in sales in the British market, which is a new record. UK sales of this car account for over 10 percent of global sales and 40 percent of European sales since the MX-5’s introduction in 1990. The 100,000^th Mazda MX-5 was delivered to Dr Helen Jones from Cheshire.

“The legendary Mazda MX-5 is the car most people associate with Mazda,” said Mark Cameron, sales director, Mazda UK.  “It is a car that people not only aspire to, but can afford to run and enjoy driving on a daily basis.  This iconic sportscar’s handling has been voted as the best by motoring magazines.  It is a fun car that makes each journey an enjoyable experience – a car that encompasses Mazda’s soul.

“To hit 100,000 sales in the UK is a significant milestone for Mazda. We are the biggest market for this car due to our love of open-top two seat sportscars.  The Mazda MX-5 finds its roots in the British heritage of soft top sportscars and has been loved by British motorists since the day it arrived on these shores.” concludes Cameron.

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Then all of a sudden you realize the car is smelling funny and you also see some smoke coming out from the back. Next thing yo know, the car is on a massive fire!

This is exactly what happened to a number of Ferrari 458 owners during the past few weeks, and it made Ferrari to issue a recall for all 1,248 units of this car built to date.

The reason for the fire is some rubbish adhesive they’ve used to fix the rear fenders’ heat shield which melts at high temperature and eventually catch fire.

The fix is easy and they will replace these things with a new kind free of charge. Make sure you visit your local dealer ASAP.

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The new Dodge Durango is a big SUV with three rows of seats and capability to carry seven people, with a new cabin which they say is heavily improved over the last models and is now made of such high quality materials you don’t wanna ever get off it!

The new-look Durango is still recognizable for fans, with that massive grille and wheels and the whole profile of the thing that’s different than anything else on the road. And it’s still a bit too flash and shiny!

You can have the new Durango with two engine including a a fuel-efficient 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 or a a powerful 5.7-liter HEMI engine with fuel-saving, Multi-displacement system (MDS) four-cylinder mode. Of course both model feature All-Wheel-Drive system as standard.

As for the equipments, you get standard front seat-mounted side air bags and standard side-curtain air bags that cover passengers in all three rows, as well as all-new standard active head restraints. Electronic Stability Control also is standard. Other available safety and security technologies include Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection, Forward Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control and Keyless Enter-n’ Go.

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The Hyundai ix20, a sketch of which you see here, is a modern and sleek mini MPV which will set new standards in this segment with its funky new design inside and out based on Hyundai’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ design language.

It’s a practical and flexible seven-seater car which has been developed at Hyundai’s European R&D centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany with European standards in mind. So it offers the same functions you expect from an MPV, but it’s also more fun and sporty like a crossover.

As for the new Hyundai i10, this popular city car will get enhanced design to look fresh and also comes with upgraded specs and options. The car will also get a a new 1.0-litre engine with CO₂ emissions of just 99 g/km.

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They’ve picked a Mercedes CL65 AMG and gave it a Black treatment. Mind you it’s not an official AMG Black Series kind of treatment, but it’s good.

The CL65 Black has been given a power boos up to 670 hp, and has also received a subtle body kit. Then they wrapped it up in a matte de luxe black foil all over and completed the looks with some huge black wheels.

They measure at 9×22 front and 10.5×22 rear with 275/25-22 and 295/25-22 Michelin tire.

Inside the car you get a bespoke black/brown leather and alcantara package garnished with lots of carbon fiber parts which looks both sporty and luxurious. Some of the details here are really nice, such as the carbon fiber rear view mirror.

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They simply call it the Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle.

It’ll join the Interceptor Sedan (based on the Taurus) and together they replace the good old Grand Victoria cruiser. Currently the car only comes with a 3.5-liter V6 Ti-VCT engine which is E85-capable and delivers 280 horsepower, six-speed auto gearbox and an intelligent AWD system.

The Utility Interceptor also provides provides plenty of room for gears and stuff to make it convenient to use specially for K-9 officers and SWAT operations, including room for the full-size spare tire to be stored safely under the cargo area. It comes with hi-tech features such as:

• Ford SYNC®: The Ford-exclusive, hands-free information system provides officers the ability to operate their various communication and audio equipment by voice control.
• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System): The system uses two radar sensors located in the rear quarter panels to detect vehicles in the surrounding lanes. If a vehicle enters the driver’s blind spot zones, the system alerts the driver with a warning light in the sideview mirror.
• Cross-traffic alert: This system uses the existing BLIS radar modules to sense oncoming traffic when slowly backing out of a parking spot. This industry-exclusive system functions only while the vehicle is in reverse and warns when cross traffic appears within three car-widths.
• Rear view camera: When the vehicle is in rear camera mode, a color image with guidance markers on the rearview mirror will assist the driver in backing up.
• Reverse Sensing System: An audible tone will alert the driver to certain objects up to 6 feet behind the vehicle.
• Remappable steering wheel controls: Helping officers keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, remappable steering wheel controls offer the police the flexibility to work specifically with police aftermarket equipment to customize voice-controlled lights and sirens at the push of a button.
• Standard AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™): This system helps maintain the intended path by measuring side-to-side yaw, or skidding, by the vehicle’s speed, throttle position and steering wheel angle. When wheel slip is sensed, AdvanceTrac reduces engine torque and applies selected brakes.

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Maybe that’s why their lineup for 2010 Paris motor show is not very interesting!

The best they have to offer is the new Verso-S MPV which seems to be a very nice car. Small, spacious and smart, Verso-S is an object lesson in space management. Although it has the shortest overall length of any B-segment MPV in Europe – less than four metres – careful attention to detail and a practical, flexible interior design have maximised usable space, comfort and perceived quality.

This year they also celebrate 10 years of Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) technology as the sales of their Prius surpass 200,000 mark in Europe. Toyota’s presentation at Paris will include the Hybrid Synergy Drive Gallery, an interactive exhibition which charts the company’s drive towards sustainable mobility through its development of HSD for use in Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHV), Electric Vehicles (EV) and fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles (FCHV).

And finally at Paris Toyota will present a new interior finish for iQ, increasing the level of perceived quality and introducing a new colour scheme, and a new, easy-to-use multimedia system for Aygo.

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We already know that this car starts from just $16,995 and for that reason it delivers amazing value for money. with class-leading standard safety features, expected class-leading fuel economy, and more standard equipment than competitive vehicles.

The car can be had with a 1.8L Ecotec engine, rated at 138 hp and 123 lb.-ft. of torque, or a 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine with 138 horsepower (103 kW) and 148 lb.-ft. of torque.

Here’s a comparison between the Chevy Cruze and other equivalent sedans in the market. Without being rational, you have to say this little American really does offer a lot for its price:

Cruze LS offers an estimated $1,700 more value than a 2010 Honda Civic DX. With a starting price of $16,995 including destination, the Cruze LS is $590 more than a base Civic. But when consumers look closer, they will find that Cruze has about $2,700 worth of additional equipment, including:

• Air conditioning
• Power locks with remote keyless entry
• OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation
• XM Radio, with three-month trial subscription
• AM/FM Single-CD radio
• StabiliTrak and traction control
• 6-speaker stereo system
• Rear side impact and knee airbags
• Passenger seat height adjustment
• 60/40 split folding rear seat

Cruze LS is also a compelling value compared to the 2011 Ford Focus S. Not only is the Cruze LS base price $388 below the base Focus, it also offers $1,000 worth of additional equipment for a value advantage of about $1400:

• Power windows
• OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation
• XM Radio with three-month trial subscription
• Telescoping steering wheel
• 6-speaker stereo system
• Rear side impact and knee airbags
• Passenger seat height adjustment
• 60/40 split folding rear seat

Cruze LS offers more value than a 2010 Toyota Corolla. While the Cruze LS starting price is $785 more than a base Corolla, it offers $1,400 worth of additional equipment, including:

• Power locks with remote keyless entry
• Power windows
• OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation
• XM Radio with three-month trial subscription
• Telescoping steering wheel
• 6 speaker stereo system
• Rear side impact & knee airbags
• Passenger seat height adjustment

The Cruze even offers $1,400 more value than the smaller, less expensive Chevrolet Cobalt sedan it replaces. While the starting price of the Cruze LS is $1,285 more than the base 2010 Cobalt VL, it offers significantly more standard equipment which is worth about $2,700, including:

• Air conditioning
• Power locks with remote keyless entry
• Power windows
• Anti-lock brakes
• StabiliTrak and traction control
• Telescoping steering wheel
• Turn-by-Turn Navigation
• Driver side impact airbags
• Rear side impact & knee airbags

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And the new 2011 version which features many upgrades inside and out continues this tradition. It is priced from £9,995 and comes loaded with features even for the base model.

The car gets a new 1.2-litre petrol engine incorporating Dual VVT (Variable intake and exhaust Valve Timing) with 94PS and 118 Nm, which averages 56.5mpg and has emissions of 116g/km. So you only have to pay £30 in annual VED charges. Yet another great money-saving feature!

2011 Suzuki Swift comes in three Z2, SZ3 and SZ4 trim levels all equipped with seven airbags and ESP as standard, have five-star safety rating from EuroNCAP, and cover Euro 5 standard. Other features include front passenger airbag deactivation facility, electric front windows, remote central door locking with deadlocks, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, MP3 / WMA compatible CD tuner with USB port and steering wheel mounted audio controls.

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