European Car News

BMW has mildly facelifted the 2008 6-Series, although we are not sure how many people will notice. Engine choices remain the same.

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The United States and Europe have civilian governmental authorities to monitor dangerous defects in cars. Around here, we have the Dubai Police apparently. The police forensics lab found a defect that can cause fires in 2.0-litre Ford Mondeos, and are asking owners to head to the nearest dealer for free repairs.

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Details have emerged regarding Ferrari’s new eco-friendly concept vehicle, the FXX Mille Chile. Ferrari has decided to develop new technologies in order to comply with future regulations and an early fruit of that labour is this wood-built non-working concept.

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Ferrari and the Ferrari Owners Club GB joined forces at Silverstone on Saturday 9 June, 2007, to set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Parade of Ferrari Cars’, with a parade of 385 Ferrari cars, more than triple the previous record. With road and race cars from every decade of the Prancing Horse’s heritage, Ferrari owners from the UK and all over the world joined together to create a spectacle to celebrate Ferrari’s 60th Anniversary and the Ferrari Owners Club GB’s 40th Anniversary.

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German automaker Volkswagen is celebrating its 70th anniversary, and we were sent a brief history of the company that Hitler once controlled. It was once a “people’s car” company, and remains so in Europe, but not exactly around here. Shown above is their latest Golf prototype, packing a 650 hp W12.

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A few weeks ago, Saab revealed some shots of simply the front end of their 9-3 sedan. The new front end has been applied to the convertible model too, but it seems that changes are actually very few. So 2008 models get the new front and colourless tail-lights, with no other noticeable changes.

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We picked up this BMW 335i Coupe for our latest test, after BMW was the only company to grant our request for an extended 4-day test on this weekend slot. They even home-delivered it, which no one else does. And we have to say, this thing is seriously cool. Flame surfacing may have ruined the looks of other Bimmers, but it works perfectly on this one.

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We bring you the first pictures of the 2008 Renault Laguna. Undoubtedly, it is extremely eye-catching, even if it will be a total flop in the Middle East. Still worth a look for its design alone.

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The all-new 2007 BMW X5 will be offered with an optional sports kit that includes all-round skirts, 19-inch or 20-inch wheels and sports seats, among other items.

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Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen have locally launched new trim levels for two of their existing models.

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