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Alfa Romeo Zagato Classics will be auctioned
 Alfa Romeo fans remember the Zagato with a lot of emotion. The vehicle has a lot of memorable performances like the 1-2-3-4 class finish over its race premier at Monza in 1963. In the same year it wins at Sebring, Le Mans and the Nurburgring.Autodelta a tuning company restored the original 1964 Le Mans condition. This is one of the only 112 units ever made and it had the same owner for 23 years.Here is little more history. In the summer of 2010, the TZ was introduced in the Le Mans Classic and then the Le Mans Heritage Club Concours and here it won first ...
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Fuel Cell Vehicles will really start to exist from 2020
 Because of the hydrogen refueling network that is not working great the fuel cell electric car has still a lot of work until becoming a car people can trust in.Fuel cell Evs will reach an at all impressive number of units sold of 1 million in 2020, while other electric vehicles will rule by the middle of the decade. Apparently after a study was made, the results indicated that this car will become viable after 2015. The study was conducted by Pike Research and it also indicates that the fuel cell EVs will not pass the 10,000 mark, but in 2015, 57,000 FCVs will be ...
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A low-cost brand was created by VW for China
 Volkswagen has a lot of big plans for China including the manufacture of a low cost brand through the entry-level segment of the country. The idea appeared after the Shanghai Auto Show 2011 when the carmaker introduced the Seat brand to the Chinese market.The company is still thinking if adding a domestic brand to enter the low-cost portion of the Chinese market is a must or not. Soh Weiming, executive vice president of sales and marketing for VW Group China is the one in charge with the evaluation.General Motors came up with Baojun marquee and Honda with Li Nian, so Volkswagen is not the first ...
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Truggie is the new created 1750 HP truck
 Here we have a funny looking Truggie. What's that? Well, if you combine a Chevrolet Avalanche pickup truck with a Buggie you get a Truggie. Of course you will need to add an incredible 1750 horsepower 427 SBC Twin Turbo Hot Rod Series engine to get the real thing. The people in charge of the vehicle from the Nelson Racing Engines agree on the fact that they have never had the opportunity to sell a truck like the "Mad Max".The car has a mid-mounted aluminum engine with a sequential gearbox fitted with a torque convertor. It delivers 1,750 horsepower with race gasoline fuel and the ...
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Nissan Motor Kyushu is a new company created by Nissan
 A new company will be established to run the Kyushu Plant, one of Nissans most important facilities in Japan.The current manager of the facility, Yukinobu Kodama, will run the new Nissan Motor Kyushu. This decision is related to an event that happened back in October 2010. Nissan wanted to create a framework that would have given the company a great start, but the All Nissan Motors Workers Union didn't agree. Nissan is facing serious decisive moments as the demand for electric vehicles is increasing along with the concern about the environmental issues.In the present at the new created facility Nissan is buiding the Serena, Teana, ...
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New details were revealed about the Porsche Panamera 4S
 Like it was expected, Porsche Panamera is still in the center of attention. Schmidt Revolution has a new proposal for the sports saloon and we have to admit, it's unusually not so extreme.The Panamera 4S is the first one for the German tuner which has a 4.8-liter V8 engine that develops 400 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. The improvements include a software update that cost around EUR990 that manifest through an increase in power to 425 horsepower and 535 Nm and also a suspension module was added that costs around EUR390. Last but not least a sport exhaust system that costs EUR590 was added.The ...
Tags: porsche, panamera-4s, german
The GRID will begin thanks to Honda
 The Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, thanks to Honda, the British division well it will be more fun and interactive. This is possible with the launch of two of the web based games for the model. "The GRID", the game, has as associate Pioneer, Honda Racing team's most important sponsor.Ok. Now, the reason the game was created was to give your opinion about the BTCC race meeting all 2011. There is also a prize involved and it's a Honda Civic for a year, a Pioneer Home Entertainment Package and access to the exclusive GRID lounge. The game has questions like, for example, guess the ...
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Nissan unveiled a new design study
 News come from Nissan who had just presented at the Shanghai Auto Show this year the Compact Sport Concept that was created in Japan and China. The target customers are the young ones. The car has a three-door vehicle that looks like a coupe and it also has a back bumper which is very rare on the market at the time.The design of the car is really a little too out there, but if customers appear this could be the easy way to production. The car has headlight and two-part grille design and many others all taken from Nissan supermini. The car has a 1.6-liter ...
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Audi is ready for summer with the convertible A5 Cabriolet
 With the hot season coming soon, Audi presented at the New York International Auto Show the A5 Cabriolet convertible.The car has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which belongs to the Golf GTI that produces 211 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and the fuel efficiency shows 25 mpg.The Audi Company offers the quarto system and so the power is delivered to all four wheels. It's true it won't help the ones who are looking for speeding, but it won't create any problems.The model has a lightweight fabric top that gives the A5 a refined ...
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Jaguar presents the elegant 2012 XJL Supersport
 The mind just started to fly at the first sight of the 2012 Jaguar XJL Supersport. This model has actually a lot of new features like a new Rear Comfort Pack and this means electric adjustment for the back seat Backrest recline angle, a massage function and a four-way lumbar support as well.About the interior, well you can pick the one you think it feats you best. The pallet includes six colors and with eachone you have a complete leather headlining. This is a very elegant and refined vehicle and it would be a shame to have a common "finish". The customers can choose from ...
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Almost 200,000 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 models are being recalled by Nissan
 A problem with the steering column of the Infiniti QX4 and Nissan Pathfinder models was found. The automaker announced that owners in a lot of US states will have to take their cars in for a check-up. Apparently the reason is salt. Yes, salt from the road. In the last few winters because of the snow a lot of salt was used and this is what affected the steering column of the vehicles. So the enemies were water, snow and salt.If you think is not very severe, well think again. If the steering efforts increase, in the worst case scenario, the car can become a ...
Tags: nissan, recall, infiniti-qx4, pathfinder
A new engine is prepared for the Mercedes E 63 AMG
 Yesterday Mercedes-Benz declared that AMG presented a new engine on the new E 63 AMG as part of a long time strategy. The model now features a 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine that is used by the CLS 63 AMG.The great engine has the capacity of developing 525 horsepower to 557 horsepower and in the same time the fuel consumption is actually very low, just 9.8l/100 km. It's a little strange how fuel consumption is much lower on the E 63 AMG than expected. The car will have an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission and this way the acceleration of the car can reach ...
Tags: mercedes-benz, amg, biturbo, e-63
The 2012 S60 and XC60 will have more power
 As the AMG, M-sport and Audi RS have increased their engine and in conclusion their performance, Volvo decided to do the same thing with the S60 and XC60 R-Design models.The new engine will develop with 25 horsepower as well as with a 29 lb-ft of torque boost more than their other inline six-cylinder T6 turbocharged engine, so from the initial 300 horsepower, the new engine will develop 325 horsepower.With this increase in power, the two models will be on the good road to success. Also the latest R-Design models will have a new styling and suspension features a little different from the previous versions.By fitting ...
Tags: volvo, s60,xc60, r-design
Scion FR-S sportscar was revealed yesterday
 Yesterday at the New York International Auto Show, Scion presented the new FR-S Sports Coupe Concept. The model is a front-engine, rear-wheel drive car and with this and many other features, the carmaker is confident the car will bring performance to actuality. The model has a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated boxer engine that has a D4-S injection system. This system will increase the horsepower and the torque output by using the direct and port injection.The model has different transmission options like it could have a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic one. Each of them has its qualities. The manual gearbox has fast and very precise ...
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This year in Shanghai Bugatti presented two special editions
 The 2010 Shanghai Auto Show had the honor of being the host for Bugatti's Veyron Super Sport Black Carbon and the Veyron Grand Sport White Matte Blue Carbon. The white Veyron has a matte white finish, blue alloy wheels and a certain color on the inside.The Grand Sport has a Bugatti traditional W16 engine, perfect for 736 kW, 1,250 Nm of torque. The maximum speed is actually limited to 407 km/h.The Super Sport special edition introduced this year has a very interesting black on black carbon fiber polish. The details are made from polished and anodized aluminum and on the inside the predominant colors are ...
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A limited edition Aston Martin was sold for US7.21 million
 The price for a limited edition of an Aston Martin was $7.21 million and the sale happened in China.The One-77 was sold in China and on the market you can find other five models available. There will be produced 77 units of the One-77, or at least this is what the British carmaker declared.At the Shanghai Auto Show you had the opportunity to see it displayed. Other rival companies like Jaguar, Land Rover and Rolls Royce are some of the carmakers that will do all their best to sell their cars at this event as well to the Chinese market.The model features a 7.3-liter V12 ...
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Ford is prepared to change the Taurus
 Ford is prepared for the summer and everything it brings with it. The Taurus will be modified and today the carmaker announced exactly what are the changes it will suffer the 2013 model.The changes refer mainly to efficiency, performance and connectivity and actually the first two were already achieved. The car will have a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine that will produce 237 horsepower and 250 lb.-ft. of torque.The other model in the lineup the one with a 3.5-liter V6 engine will have an extra 27 horsepower than the last version and will have a six-speed automatic transmission.Other characteristics of the new Taurus are new heated steering ...
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A new set of accessories are available for the Touareg
 The Touareg SUV has new accessories now presented by Volkswagen.This Volkswagen model, the Touareg, is actually a desired car because of its engine, its design and all the possibilities you have increase the comfort. Now with the new line of accessories this is so much easier. The model is available in two-tone color, black and silver. It also gives the customers an option regarding wide plastic protectors for the wheel arches.Between the accessories you can also find new larger roof spoiler that makes the car more aerodynamic, aluminum cross bars for larger cargo space and makes it easier to get used to the roof box ...
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A new concept will be revealed at the NYIAS by Suzuki
 At the New York Auto Show this year Suzuki presents different variants of the Kizashi model because the fans seemed to enjoy it.Beside the Apex concept that is more appreciated for the race fans, the EcoCharge presents a gas-electric powertrain that is more responsible when it comes to a clean environment. The model has a 2.0-liter inline-four gasoline engine and a 115-volt air-cooled lithium-ion battery that develops a total output of 156 horsepower at 6,500 rpm.The ways the car helps saving energy are regenerative braking, automatic engine shunt-off when the car stops and fuel cut-off during deceleration events. All these have as result a 25 ...
Tags: suzuki, apex, ecocharge, kizashi
Next month Hyundai will present Verna RB
 Rumors say that Hyundai Verna RB will be revealed this year in May.The way car fans can book the car is very easy. The automaker came with a good and easy idea. All you have to do is to text "Hyundai Fluidic" at 53456.If any problems occur Hyundai has the Customer Care program that will give you all the answers you need for booking the car. This is not all. People interested can also visit a special website created for the model and here they can find all the information they need about the car.The engine options include petrol to diesel in the day of ...
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Dodge displayed the new R/T at the NYIAS
 The New York International Auto Show is the perfect event for carmakers to display their new creations. For example, Chrysler is presenting all its lineup of models and some new special editions also. One of them is the R/T version for the Avenger. This model is defined by performance and it's a delight for the eyes. This model is here to end the wonderful lineup for the Dodge fans.Under the hood the car has a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine that develops 283 horsepower and a six-speed automatic transmission. The fuel economy is 19 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. The R/T ...
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Cayenne is now more efficient
 Porsche Cayenne has a lot of power this year and with its diesel engine the list of improvements is complete. The 3.0-liter V6 engine develops 245 horsepower and this represents a 5 horsepower increase.About the fuel consumption, well it's important to know that the SUV only burns 7.2 liters per 100 km and the CO2 emissions have decreased to 189 g/km, from 195 g/km. All this mean one thing; Porsche Cayenne is the most economical of its kind and in addition it has very low CO2 emissions.The vehicle can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds reaching a top speed of 220 km/h. apparently ...
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The K2 is prepared for the Chinese market
 Kia unveiled the K2 B-segment sedan today at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show, before the arrival of the new Kia Rio planned to "land" in Europe in just a few months. Production for the K2 will begin in June and the design was specially created for the Chinese market and somewhere in August the follower will be a 5-door hatchback version.The design of the car borrowed some elements from the K5 sedan. The model has a new and modern fog lamp design, large air intake and dynamic swept back headlamps and side air vent. The K2 has a 3-cylinder supervision instrument cluster, leather steering wheel ...
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Concept Universe is presented by Volvo at the Shanghai Auto Show
 Volvo is preparing to enter the Chinese market and for Geely, the new owner, the Shanghai Auto Show is really important. The first luxury concept was created and presented by Volvo and Geely.The model was revealed at the beginning of this week and its name is Concept Universe. The presentation came with not a lot of information. The front grill is a very powerful element we can notice because it was modified almost completely. It has the Volvo logo just to know that the model is actually what you guess it is.The hood of the Universe was also modified almost completely and it looks ...
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A new e-tron concept appeared under the shape of an A3
 Audi is thinking of expanding the electric engine to more and more of its models. The German automaker will present a new e-tron concept in the A3 model. This model is the fourth e-tron version presented by Audi and it is built as a four-seat notchback sedan and it uses a system designed to work as a plug-in hybrid. It has a 1.4 TFSI four-cylinder engine that produces 211 horsepower with turbocharging and gasoline and an electric motor that develops 27 horsepower. This helps the car speed from 0-62 in 6.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 231 km/h.If we take a look at ...
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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT will be presented today at the NYIAS
 Apparently surprises are never over when Chrysler is in the middle. Its last model shown was the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and now here comes another one.Today at the 2011 New York Auto Show, the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 will have its debut. The model has a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine that produces 465 horsepower and an increase in power in comparison with the old model of 40 horsepower. It has a five-speed automatic transmission. The car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in over 4 seconds and can go for 400 meters in 13 seconds.The 300 SRT8 has a 14.2-inch front rotors and 13.8-inch ...
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First MG deliveries to customers will start in May
 A subordinate of the Chinese automotive SAIC called MG Motor in UK publicized the fact that the dealers were given a civic send off just after the UK production of the MG6 models were gathered. Dealers of MG Motor will now take orders for the new MG and in May the first deliveries will begin. Three neat models of the 1.8-liter turbocharged petrol MG6 are accessible and their prices vary between GBP15,495 and GBP18,995. Also you have two options for the engine. One that delivers 133 horsepower and another one that delivers 158 horsepower.The MG6 features power windows, power locks, air conditioning and keyless ignition ...
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Lotus releases the Final Editions of the Elise and Exige
 The last Special Editions for the Exige and the Elise will be discharged. The reason is that the powerplant stocks ended. This two models use the 2ZZ-GE engines by Toyota. The Lotus team announced that in July the production will stop and only special limited editions will be built. Last 30 models of the Exige S260 Final Edition will be sent to North America and here 25 of the clients can choose to paint their cars in matte black and only 15 units of the 2011 Lotus Elise SC Final Edition will be sent to America and Canada and five of them will have four ...
Tags: lotus, exige, elise, special-edition
Cadillac wants to give up manual gearboxes
 As year pass you see less and less manual gearboxes; they just don't go with the future. The 2012 Cadillac CTS is one of the vehicles that left the past behind.The model has only a six-speed auto transmission and no manual gearbox. The carmaker decided that it shouldn't have one, not even as option. The 2012 CTS-V coupe, sedan and wagon were suppose to have manual gearboxes, but because of different rumors saying sales will decrease, the idea was forgotten. Some of the 2012 models that have as base model the CTS 3.0-liter sedan have as option the manual gearbox. The CTS 3.6-liter V6 has ...
Tags: cadillac, cts, cts-v, manual-gearbox
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle shows its face
 The Beetle is one of the best cars of the century when it comes to fashion. Volkswagen finally presented the car completely.The 2012 Beetle still has its retro design, but in the same time it's a very popular car between buyers. The only two changes that were made actually benefit the model as they give a more modern appearance. The almost straight rear and its sweet look make this car one of the best. The model has a sport look, the front bonnet is a little longer and the front windscreen is shifted further back. All this makes the Beetle more dynamic.You will be able ...
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GM will soon start the production for the Volt Crossover
 Soon we will find out exactly what plans has GM. Apparently a crossover vehicle based on the Volt model is involved and the idea is to open a new line of crossover vehicles."Crossvolt" could be the name of the new car and there is no need for words considering the type of car it will be. Also a supposition is the engine that is believed to be a 1.4-liter petrol that will develop 154 horsepower (115 kW). The fact that the new model has more weight than the Volt gives GM the opportunity to increase the capacity of the engine and this way it could ...
Tags: gm, chevrolet, volt, crossvolt
Citroen revealed the DS5
 Citroen finally revealed the DS5. Some of the qualities the model can be proud of are the new solutions offered by its engineers regarding the elegance, the dynamics and its style and also has a Hybrid4 diesel hybrid technology. This will provide 200bhp and emission-free electric power for the city. On the outside, the design has elements from the C-Sport Lounge concept, with large alloy wheels and also there is a new LED light signature. The cockpit has a driving position like a coupe and a wide central console. With all these it's easy to figure what can come next. Well, you can be wrong. ...
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Focus Electric can be admired at the Shanghai Auto Show this year
 For now Ford is taking a tour around the world to see how customers react at the idea of the Focus Electric. After its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March the model will be now presented at the Shanghai Auto Show in China. Global Product Development vice president, Derrick Kuzak declared that the reason they made this model is to give customers what they want when it comes to low fuel consumption or no fuel consumption at all. More and more people are aware of the bad influence the CO2 emissions have when it comes to the environment and this is why Ford ...
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ZAP Jonway will make public two electric cars at the Shanghai Auto Show
 Enthusiasm increases as there is one week left until the Shanghai Auto Show begins. ZAP Jonway it's a new company that announced a vehicle line-up especially for this event. The models presented are two electric vehicles that will go for production during this year. One of them, the A380e SUV is planned to go for production in June and the other one, the Alias roadster in September. All this will take place in Sanmen, China. This is not all. ZAP Jonway will also give us information about their future plans regarding a crossover SUV and a 7-passenger van.The company thinks of selling its cars to ...
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Mercedes-Benz launches 125th anniversary scale merchandise and models
 The 125th birthday of Mercedes has been celebrated with the launch of a new collection which offers branded products and special scale models. Over the years, the Stuttgart-based car manufacturer has produced numerous legendary vehicles, which are now available to the firm's enthusiasts, in a range of scale models. Milestones in the company's history were thus celebrated by the 1:43 miniature models, which include the first motor car in history, the 1886 Benz Patent Motor Car, the 1902 Mercedes Simplex, the car which incorporated the necessary components of a modern car, together with the magnificent 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster. The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 ...
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The CX-5 will soon be presented by Mazda
 Last month at the Geneva Motor Show, Mazda revealed the MINAGI compact crossover SUV concept. At the New York Auto Show you will have the great pleasure to see it again. So put yourself together for the end of this week.Mazda CX-5 is the name of the production model that will come after the concept or so we've heard.The reason for presenting the model in Geneva was to present Mazda's new SKYACTIV technologies and also KODO - Soul of Motion, a new design idea. Mazda CX-5 is the first production car that includes KODO - Soul of Motion and different other kind of SKYACTIV technologies ...
Tags: mazda, cx-5, minagi, cx-7,cx-9, suv, geneva
Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR registered a new record
 Only a few days ago Kuno Wittmer at the wheel of a Dodge Viper SRT10 American Club Racer (ACR) broke the two-minute mark on the 3.048-mile Outer Course configuration. This is the first time this happens in a production car.Actually this is one of the records the Dodge Viper ACR is collecting. Like for instance, back in 2009, the Dynamics engineer Chris Winkler in charge with the SRT car, managed to lap the 2.238-mile, Laguna Seca raceway in 1:33:92, beating the previous record. Another record involves Dutch driver Tom Coronel with a 7:22.2 production car record three years ago the 12.9-mile Nurburgring Nordschleife. The head ...
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The convertible cars take control over the NYIAS
 This year at the New York International Auto Show, like never before, a whole list of convertible cars will make their appearance. The event will be hosted by the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The curious customers will be given the option to buy exactly what they want by having variant options like cars with conventional rag tops or the convertibles mentioned above. The most important carmakers present at the event are Volkswagen, Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Mercedes, Nissan and Chevrolet. Porsche, Ferrari, Bentley and many others didn't thought about standing aside and watching competition go crazy and joined as well.The models that don't make you ...
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It is time for the CTS-V Coupe race car to get in a competition
 The 2011 Sports Car Club of American World Challenge season is close and Long Beach is where everything will happen with Cadillac Racing's presence. Last month the CTS-V Coupe race car was presented by Cadillac in St. Petersburg after 4 years of pause for the carmaker.The driver is Johnny O'Connel that it's with Cadillac Racing starting this year. He is sixth in the World Challenge GT Series and Andy Pilgrim, Cadillac's first World Challenge Driver's Championship in 2005, is eleventh. This means second for the company in the Manufacturer's point standings in the World Challenge GT Series.The Coupe race cars are based on the Coupe ...
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The Soul will sparkle at the NYIAS
 The New York International Auto Show will come soon and there is where Kia decided to introduce the new updated version of the Soul. How do we know? Well, the information came from the organizers. The company has recently come up with a new style and the changes made to the Soul are in tone with this style. Also the customers from before and the future ones will be just as happy with it too. Let's talk about the changes for a sec. The addition of LED daylights the new redesigned bumper and adjusted taillights are the major ones made.About the interior, there are no ...
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