2012 Nissan Note Receives Modest Updates for New Model Year

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Presented in Europe in March of 2006, the Note is Nissan’s offering in the popular mini-MPV segment (think Opel Meriva). In Britain alone, the Note has sold more than 100,000 units while total production at Nissan’s Sunderland plant in UK has reached 427,985 vehicles since its introduction.

While there’s no replacement planned for this year, Nissan has polished up the Note for 2012 with a new trim level and select styling and equipment upgrades on certain grades.

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2012 Hyundai i30 5-door – Price £14 495

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Hyundai has released the full price list for the new Generation five-door i30 hatchback. The car will hit the UK market in March. 2012 i30 5-door is priced from £14 495 OTR for the entry level Classic model.

The new generation Hyundai i30 will be available in four main trim levels including Classic, Active, Style and Style Nav.

The engine range includes 1.6 CRDi manual with Intelligent Stop & Go Technology. It is available in outputs of 110PS and 128PS.

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2012 Citroen DS3 Ultra Prestige Price – £20 700

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Citroen has announced a new special version of the small and sexy hatchback – DS3. The Ultra Prestige model is added to the UK range just months after the model premiered at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to celebrate DS3’s ongoing sales success.

The engine range includes only two engines – a 1.6 liter turbocharged petrol (THP 155) with 157PS (115 kW) at 6000RPM and 240Nm (177 lb-ft) at just 1400RPM. From 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 214 km/h (133 mph).

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2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 New Photos Released

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If you don’t like the way the Camaro ZL1 looks, than there’s something wrong with you. Arriving in coupe form this spring, this car packs an all-mighty performance punch for just $54,995, provided you can actually get your hands on one.

Ahead of the market debut, Chevrolet released a fresh batch of shots showing both the coupe and the ZL1 Convertible, which will arrive this summer.

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2013 LEXUS LX 570

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The new sporty and bold face of the refreshed model of Lexus LX 570 SUV is at hand. Modifications start from Lexus’ signature spindle grille, new 20-inch alloy wheel design, exterior styling and at the new onboard technologies included. This all-new Lexus LX 570 SUV will be launched at the second quarter of 2012.

In particular, there is new LED daytime running lights, which complement a new headlamp design and new larger fog lamp bezels. Both front and rear bumpers are refreshed, and the rear bumper protector is improved by a stainless steel accent. In addition tail lamps and the tow hitch cover also have received some make over. The spacious, eight-passenger cabin of the LX 570 also receives a number of upgrades and changes. Moreover the driver’s seat gets a new Easy Access system: the steering wheel and driver’s seat automatically retract when the ignition is turned off. But this is not the end: front seats include improved ventilation, and a 220-volt power outlet, which has been added to the cargo area. Furthermore there is an updated instrument panel which now has new color multi-information display. The instrument panel looks additionally refreshed due to the metallic finish for the centre instrument cluster and front side air vents, along with a new metallic accent above the glove box. The cabin of the new-look LX 570 also includes a mahogany woodgrain-look trim, while ivory and black leather-accented interior trim are also available on the revised model. How abut the exterior: of course there have been new colors added: the new Mercury Gray and Sleek Ecru are now replacing the Rhodium and Metallic Beige.

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