The 2013 Opel Astra notchback sedan going on sale in European markets. The new Astra based on the Delta II platform and was designed by GM’s studios in the U.S. and Asia. The new Astra has started her life as Buick Excelle GT in China and then as the Buick Verano in the U.S.
Hyundai unveiled a facelifted Accent for the 2013 model year. The new generation of Accent having been on the market less than a year. The Hyundai has simply added standard equipment and new comfort features to the 2013MY Accent.
Skoda has unveiled its new Skoda Superb Combi Outdoor, wagon version of the Czech SuperB model. Unlike the VW Passat Alltrack, the Audi A4 and A6 Allroad and even Skoda’s own Octavia Scout, the Superb Combi Outdoor is only about the looks, as it doesn’t get a higher ride or a modified suspension nor any protective underbody plates.
Bad news for Rio owners: due to a potentially faulty sensor mat, Kia is recalling around 73,000 Rio models from the 2006 to 2008 model years. The sensor in the passenger’s seat is susceptible to cracking from fatigue. If that happens, it may not be able to detect whether a child is in the seat, nor will it be able to adjust the airbag deployment settings so as not to deploy if there is a child present.
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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new SLS AMG GT. Available as a Coupe and Roadster, it will go on sale in mid-November 2012, replacing previous SLS AMG versions. The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is dead. Long live the SLS AMG GT.
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BMW fans just filmed the camouflaged prototype of the new BMW 4-Series Convertible on the Nurburgring track. The convertible variant, which is also referred to by its internal codename F33, will retain the retractable metal top as well as the four seat layout of the current 3-series Cabrio.
Great news for BMW fans: Bavarian automaker is facelifting its 7-Series sedan for the 2013 model year. What’s new? On the outside, facelifted 7-Series gets the new LED headlamps with corona rings, which are accompanied by the modified grille with nine slats instead of the previous 12, a revised front bumper, new indicators under the mirrors and a thin chrome strip connecting the two slim reflectors.
Meet a new Peugeot’s compact sedan named the 301. The French automaker says that the end digit ‘1’ will be used on models that “offer value for money” and will supplement the regular range of vehicles with the end digit ‘8’. The first example is the new 301 compact sedan, designed mainly for emerging markets.
Chrysler recalling approximately 67,872 Jeep Wrangler vehicles over a potential issue with the transmission skid plate. The safety recall involves vehicles from the 2010 model year, equipped with automatic transmissions. It’s been found that debris can collect on the skid plate that protects the transmission, leading to the risk of a fire if the debris makes contact with the nearby catalytic converter.
Good news for cabrio fans: the new 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet will begin arriving in dealerships across Europe from mid-June with prices in Germany starting at €31,350.
