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Tata Nano: the CEO’s plans to sell it in Europe

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Phil McNamara, 21 June 2010 10:15

Carl-Peter Forster, CEO of Tata Motors, has told CAR of his hopes for Tata’s expansion in Europe – with plans to launch the Nano here with a diesel and possibly an electric version. You can read the full interview with Forster in the new July 2010 issue of CAR Magazine out this week. Tata is already the world’s fourth largest ...

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Tata Nano: the CEO’s plans to sell it in Europe

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Phil McNamara, 21 June 2010 10:15

Mini: the 50th anniversary and new models galore

Phil McNamara, 27 May 2009 13:14

Mini’s renaissance is entering a new phase of electric power, 4x4 crossovers and yet more bodystyles, said BMW marketing chief Ian Robertson at the British brand’s 50th birthday party. Over the last May bank holiday weekend, some 15,000 Mini fans converged on Silverstone, for a three-day festival of cars, racing and music. The company revealed three special editions: high-spec Camden ...

Seat Ibiza SportCoupe sneak preview

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Phil McNamara, 06 June 2008 14:56

Seat will launch its sexy Ibiza SportCoupe at the July 2008 London motor show, but CAR was granted a sneak preview yesterday. Unlike many three-door variants, the SportCoupe is no 5-minus-2-door, jokes Luc Donckerwolke. Seat’s head of design was the driving force behind the differentiated models. ‘When I arrived at Seat, there was no plan for a three-door with unique ...

Cadillac's baby takes aim at A-class

Phil McNamara, 23 October 2006 09:45

General Motors is considering a Cadillac supermini, based on the next generation Vauxhall Corsa platform. 'We're experimenting with a dramatic Cadillac off our global small car architecture,' said a GM source. The inspiration is the Mercedes A-class, which suggests a compact but tall one-box design, to maximise interior space. The look faithfully adheres to Cadillac's 'art and science' design ethos, ...

Fiat unveils new saloon and hot Panda

Phil McNamara, 20 October 2006 09:28

Fiat has revealed two new cars: a sleek saloon to take on the four-door Focus and a flagship Panda. The Linea is a new 4.6m-long saloon, a size pegged between the Focus and current Mondeo. Its generous wheelbase, only 150mm shorter than a Mondeo's, should guarantee decent legroom for rear passengers. A big boot can accommodate 500 litres of luggage. ...

Vauxhall Corsa SRi

Phil McNamara, 28 September 2006 06:16

Vauxhall Corsa SRi: the lowdown Here's a sneak preview of a junior Corsa VXR – disguised as a panel van. Vauxhall/Opel will unveil the Corsavan concept at the Paris motor show tomorrow (Thursday 28), but there's more to it than meets the eye. The show car previews the forthcoming Corsa SRi, which will go head-to-head with the Ford Fiesta ST ...

Crash test verdict on Corsa and S-Max

Phil McNamara, 25 August 2006 00:01

The new Vauxhall Corsa – set to be one of Britain's best-selling cars – has scored a maximum five stars for occupant safety, in the Euro NCAP crash tests. Ford's new S-Max also got full marks. But their pedestrian protection scores proved far less impressive, when the results of the latest tests were announced today (Friday 25). Although the Corsa's pedestrian rating ...