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Auto Gallery | Mazda Biante for Japan
The new Mazda Biante will go on sale in Japan later this summer. This eight-seat minivan has been exclusively developed for the Japanese market with the name Biante being inspired by the English word ‘ambient’. According to Mazda, the Biante aims to to create a unified interior space that makes the in-car experience enjoyable and comfortable for all its occupants.
Photo Update (Source: Mazda via World Car Fans)
Auto Gallery | UK Debut for 300Hp VW Passat R36
The VW Passat R36 is now available in both sedan and estate bodystyle throughout the entire UK (colors ranging from silver to black, blue and gray). Considered the most powerful series production Passat ever built, the R36 is equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine giving an output of 300Hp and 258 lbs ft of torque. The Passat R36 Sedan goes from 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds while the estate takes 5.8 seconds. Top speed of both R36-models is electronically limited to about 249 km/h (155 mph). Prices for a new Passat R36 start at £30,990 for the sedan and £32,150 for the estate model. Visit Volkswagen UK for more information!
Photo Update (Source: Volkswagen via CarScoop)
For Sale | 1954 Mercury XM 800 Concept
The Ford Mercury XM 800 Concept first made its debut at the 1954 Chicago Auto Show. This is a truly legendary concept-car designed by John Najjar (1962 Mustang I Concept). Ford donated this particular car to the University of Michigan’s Automotive Engineering Lab back in 1957 and after the school closed it was sold to a private individual.
Thanks to CarScoop for bringing this auction to our attention!
SALE UPDATE (Source: CarScoop)
PRESS | Aston Martin V8 Vantage RS in Mako Blue
The newly housed Aston Martin Design team has selected a name for the colour of the company’s V12 Vantage RS concept car, after inviting suggestions from the public at the opening of the company’s new Design Studio last year.
The V12 Vantage RS was unveiled in December by Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez, who, during his speech, invited suggestions to name the colour of the concept. The Aston Martin design team was inundated with suggestions, and after careful consideration has selected ‘Mako Blue’ as the name of the concept colour.
Design Director, Marek Reichman said: “The name is taken from the Mako shark, which is the fastest and most agile shark known to man. We thought the name not only reflected the colour, but also that the nature of the shark was synonymous with the character of the car.
“The Maori translation for ‘Mako’ is ‘Blue Lightning’ which obviously is descriptive of both colour and car - a very befitting name.” Mat Watson, who penned the winning name added: “The name came to me instantly, when I first saw the car. There is a distinct parallel between the shark and the car – both being the fastest of their kind.” The environmentally sustainable Design Studio is the marque’s first purpose-built and fully-owned design facility. The Vantage RS concept features a 600bhp 6.0 V12 engine and has been subjected to a weight-loss programme. The result is the fastest ever road-going Aston Martin.
Aston Martin is currently evaluating feedback from customers to the Vantage RS concept, with a view to a possible low-volume production run should sufficient demand exist.
PRESS RELEASE (Source: Aston Martin)
PRESS | Upgrades for 2009 Ford E-Series
ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2008 – Ford E-Series – America’s top selling full-size van for 29 years running – delivers an improved interior for 2009, along with new tools designed to help customers manage their fleets more efficiently, track and secure tools and better serve customers.
E-Series updates include a redesigned instrument panel and console, door trim panels with more storage, built-in auxiliary switches users can customize, wider-opening rear doors, more comfortable seats, a first-in-class factory-installed navigation system and Ford Work Solutions.
PRESS RELEASE (Source: Ford)
