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The Nissan Terrano, which is based on the Renault Duster, has done quite well for Nissan. It looks better and has a more premium and luxurious feel to it. The Terrano got the ball rolling for Nissan, as their sales charts soared. To commemorate the success of this premium compact SUV, Nissan has launched the anniversary addition with some mouth watering, first in class features. The Terrano Special Edition will sell in two models, XVD THP and XVD THP Premium. The models are available in the diesel version only. On…

In 1989, Mazda first debuted its sporty little convertible known at the Miata. This car was an instant success, and buyers were eager to pay over the sticker price to get their hands on one. Mazda MX-5 continues to be one of the best convertibles on the market, even though the initial hype has long faded. Mazda recently unveiled the next-generation of the Mazda MX-5 Miata. With a beautiful redesign and a few details released, MX-5 Miata enthusiasts are already excited for the new model that will be available in…

Have you ever peeked through the window of a sports car to see what transmission it has? Did you scoff and silently judge the owner for saddling his or her sports car with an automatic? We’ve done that, too. But if you spot a new 911 Turbo on the street, don’t bother peering through the glass; this one only comes with a dual-clutch automatic. Before you get indignant and throw this magazine at the kid who keeps snapping his gum in the waiting room, you should know that the automatic…

Value is a key element in automotive purchase decisions, but its definition varies considerably according to the buyer’s proclivities, which can lead to some interesting arithmetic. Consider the new BMW X5. If power absolutely rules your gotta-have-it list of traits, the choice is pretty simple: You need the X5 xDrive50i, with its 445-hp, 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8, which moves the 2.5-plus-ton SUV from 0-to-60 mph in a darn snappy 4.3 seconds. It’s the hottest X5 you can buy, at least until a next-gen M version comes along. But if your buyer’s…

By C.C. Weiss New Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Fresh off a glorious victory on the high seas, Maserati has its mind back on the road. At this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the Italian marque will premiere a new four-seat version of the race-inspired GranTurismo MC Stradale, along with flashing Europe a glimpse of the new Quattroporte. Originally launched in 2010 as a two-seat coupe, the MC Stradale is an upgraded GranTurismo inspired by the race cars of the Maserati Trofeo Championship. The original MC Stradale featured a power upgrade over…

The all-new VW Golf Mark 7 for 2013 was unveiled at an event in Berlin on Tuesday night. It is now 36 years since Volkswagen launched the first Golf, since when it has sold 29 million models, including famous variants like the Golf GTi. The new Golf is up to 100kg lighter than the previous model (depending on engine used), and is built on the Volkswagen Group’s new MQB flexible platform that saw its first outing in the recently launched Audi A3, and will go onto be used in a…

The 2012 Mustang is a 2-door, 4-passenger family coupe, sports coupe, convertible, or convertible sports car, available in 9 trims, ranging from the V6 Coupe to the Boss 302. Upon introduction, the V6 Coupe is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 305-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The Boss 302 is equipped with a standard 5.0-liter, V8, 444-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and…

By ADAM COOPER on 7/10/2011 Related Articles “ Fernando Alonso’s brilliant win at Silverstone on Sunday marked the 60th anniversary of Ferrari’s first win at the same venue, and was also the first of the season for the team. Alonso took advantage of a pit stop glitch by Sebastian Vettel but ultimately won by a handy margin after the German got caught behind Lewis Hamilton. “It is a huge boost for us,” said Alonso. “Good confidence being quick here in Silverstone as no doubt it was a race on the…