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Again, this will be all about dell’anniversario. Or better: it exploits the anniversary as an element of continuity in time between past and future. In 2009, forty years since debut, Ford will present the concept of Capri, waiting on the market as the final two years later.

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In Cologne German factories started at full production of the new Ford Fiesta: the historic facility, which has already left 3.4 million individuals belonging to various generations of the model, has given the green light to production of the car. The newly Ford Fiesta represents the beginning of “global small car was” a new philosophy constructive for the American giant, after the sudden change in demand that is going through the U.S. market.

Peugeot has also introduced a common name for versions of its ecological models. “Blue Lion” will all be able to lower emissions or equal to 130 g / km of CO2 and recyclable for 95% of its components at the end of life cycle.

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At the 45 th anniversary of the lucky model, Ford has updated the range Mustang for my2009. The changes are detailed and provide new equipment and especially some special versions. Enter to list the expected ceiling glass transparent “glass roof”, which does not alter the line of coupe. New digital radio also Sirius, the new aluminum finishes for the interiors and general improvements in the interior finishes.

With regard to the special versions, returns to popular demand the Bullit, with other specimens in the classic 3000 color Highland Green, replication Mustang dell’omonimo film. The V8 4.6 is amended components with Ford Motorsport and delivers 315Cv also discharges and trim are specific, as well as try to find 18.

The Kinetic Design applies to Fiat 500: good result, the eye approve unreservedly. Some hesitation hand gripping the inside, with far too much chromatic combinations - there are six different shades - for an unpleasant and risky meltin pot. Despite this limited criticism, the second generation of the Ford Ka is a product successful.

Pleasant, balanced, harmonious in all its curves, alternated with wise “graffiate” on the sides and on the door. The rear upright, characterized by a line arched windows, giving the German a compact unmistakable profile. Pending the official press release, we offer this first gallery circulated by the same Ford. The new Ka will be a star of the next exhibition in Paris, well 12 years after the launch of the first generation and after 1.4 million vehicles produced.

The Germans Volkswagen have just climbed to third place among the biggest car manufacturers in the world overtaking Ford Motor Company, a group that the timing of gold for the Americans and before the growth of Toyota, was second in the world today found absent from the podium.

The figure has emerged clearly during the regular publication of business and financial results for the first half of the year VAG grew by 7.2% compared with the first six months of 2007, reaching 3,270,000 units sold, while FoMoCo has left on the ground a heavy 11%, which led Detroit to total 3,090,000 registrations.

After five years from now overtaking the Japanese giant, Ford is so outdated once again, and came in a seemingly irrecoverable, at least for the end of the year.

The dear Tom Phillips, fellow Englishman who writes for Auto Express and Car Tribe, after submitting his photos from the Fair London, we reported the latest news gathered at the booth about the Ford Focus RS Concept, that car after his presentation is doing talk himself a little worldwide.

The vistosissima two volumes dell’Ovale Blue, as revealed by sources Ford, it would be quick because the irreducible Megane R26.R between curves Nordschleife, where he is currently being tested. Tests are also to conduct contemporary Nardo and Lommel, Ford test circuit in Belgium.

Precisely on the new circuit handling Pugliese, the Focus RS would have made the same sign identical times of Ferrari California, according to the story of men in Cologne. Believe it or not, this is what they proudly said.

What that London is not a Hall of primary importance in the international automobile exhibition, is not a new fact. We say that its role could be equated to that of a light aperitif pre-awaited summer to autumn bouffe that awaits us in Paris, another manifestation of that calibre violentera our senses of fans with a veritable flood of world premiere.

Nevertheless, the novelty in the capital are not missed. Easy listing the star of this edition 2008: Ford Focus RS Concept, Honda MDGs Concept, Lotus Evora, Opel Insignia, Renault Megane R26.R, Seat Ibiza SportCoupe were certainly the most protagonists in view of BIMS this year.

Now, with the opportunity of this new gallery created by Tom Phillips of AutoExpress (on the blog CarTribe find all the photos you took) and our James Gasperotti, we want to take away the curiosity to know your opinion: which of the six o’clock news mentioned above you liked more?