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New car lines
publication date: Mar 9, 2010
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author/source: Robin Roberts
The on-off launch of Renault's affordable Dacia
brand in the UK is back on and slated for late 2012 with just one
model, the highly-acclaimed new Duster.
People buying Dacias don't haggle over price because the cars are
affordable - new Duster will sell from €11,900 in two-wheel drive and
€14,000 in four-wheel drive in Europe.
In the UK, Dacia will be sold through Renault
dealers with a ‘Dacia store' in the corner of a showroom or, where
justified, a stand-alone showroom sharing the workshop and office
functions with the Renault dealer. |  | | | | Toyota's RAV4 gets a fresh new look for 2010.
Unveiled at the Geneva motor show, the 2010 RAV4
has an all-new front-end treatment and inside the cabin the high quality
finish is complemented by new leather and Alcantara upholstery.
In
the UK the 2010 RAV4 will have Toyota Optimal Drive
powertrains, with 2.0-litre Valvematic petrol and 2.2 D-4D and D-CAT
diesel engines, with six-speed manual, Mutridrive S
continuously variable transmission and six-speed automatic
transmissions. CO2 emissions start from 150 g/km. |  | | | |  | Vauxhall's new Meriva enters the UK market with
aggressive pricing starting at £15,495 for the 100PS 1.4 S model.
With a larger wheelbase offering added
practicality for buyers, the
Meriva has shifted out of the small-MPV and into the five-seat
compact-MPV class, where it's set to raise the bar for innovation,
thanks to standard features like FlexDoors and FlexSpace.
Entry
price for diesel models is £16,875 for the S trim 1.3 CDTi 75PS, and
extend to £21,255 for the range-topping SE 1.7 CDTi 100PS automatic.
From launch, all 1.7 CDTi versions will come with automatic gearboxes,
with a six-speed manual becoming available soon after. | | | | Fans of Nissan's thrilling 370Z can sleep easy
in the knowledge that they can now take advantage of great value
finance rates.
All 370Z models have
the same predicted residual values. While drop-tops traditionally
depreciate harder than their coupe equivalents, the strength in depth
of Nissan's Roadster means its residuals are just as strong as the
Coupe's. That means a 71pc RV figure after 12 months/10,000 miles and a
46pc RV after 36 months/30,000 miles. |  | | | | Innovative electric technology and an undiluted driving experience come together in Infiniti's first hybrid.
The all-new M Line Infiniti M35
HYBRID steers the hybrid advantage from the city to the open road - and
into the arms of all those who love their driving.
A decoupling V6
engine, 68 PS electric motor built in to the 7-speed automatic
transmission and exceptionally fast charge/discharge response from the
lithium-ion battery pack all add up to a hybrid that's electrically
powered for more of the time, and at higher speeds, than conventional
hybrids. |  | | | | | | | | | |
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