Tråd: Hurtig nyheder: verden bil Awards Finalisterne; Geely køber mangan Bronze

Geely sparer London taxi maker, verden bil af året finalister afsløret og særlige udgaver fra Alfa Romeo, Dodge og SuzukiThe verden bil af året finalisterne til 2013 har været nomineret. De omfatter Audi A3, Land Rover Range Rover, Toyota, Mazda CX-5, Mercedes-Benz A-klasse, Peugeot 208, Porsche Boxster/Cayman, Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT 86, Volkswagen Golf og Volvo V40. Vinderen vil blive annonceret på New York motor show i marts.
Mangan Bronze, producent af Londons sort førerhuse, er blevet købt af kinesiske bilproducent Geely Auto. Produktion vil blive holdt i Det Forenede Kongerige og erhvervelse har sikret job, der tidligere var i fare, efter mangan Bronze gik til administration i oktober.
Alfa Romeo har lanceret en limited edition Mito kaldet Quadrifoglio Verde SBK. Udstyret med en 170bhp 1. 4-liter MultiAir motor, det kommer udstyret med Bluetooth, aircondition og bageste parkering sensorer, sammen med en læder interiør med carbon detaljer. Kun 28 eksempler vil blive solgt i Det Forenede Kongerige, prismærket af 21,595.
Ken Ramirez har været udnævnt til administrerende direktør for Renault UK. En tidligere chef for Nissan i Latinamerika og Caribien, Ramirez vil førende lanceringen af seks nye Renault og Dacia modeller i år.
Suzuki har lanceret en særlig udgave af Suzuki Swift supermini kaldet SZ-L. baseret på mid-range SZ3 model, den nye bil tilføjer en tagspoiler, tonede ruder, 16-tommer alufælge, fartpilot og gratis metallak. Priserne starter fra 10,599.
Dodge har annonceret en ny tilføjelse til sin Udfordrer muskel bil rækkevidde. Baseret på standard Challenger R/T R/T Redline funktioner grafiske detaljer og 20-tommer sort krom hjul for en mere markant look. Det er udstyret med en 5. 7-liters V8-motor udvikle 370bhp og 410lb ft.

Geely saves London taxi maker, World Car of the Year finalists revealed and special editions from Alfa Romeo, Dodge and SuzukiThe World Car of the Year finalists for 2013 have been shortlisted. They include the Audi A3, Land Rover Range Rover, Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Peugeot 208, Porsche Boxster/Cayman, Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT 86, Volkswagen Golf and Volvo V40. The winner will be announced at the New York motor show in March.
Manganese Bronze, manufacturer of Londons black cabs, has been bought by Chinese carmaker Geely Auto. Production will be kept in the UK and the acquisition has secured jobs that were previously in jeopardy after Manganese Bronze went into administration in October.
Alfa Romeo has launched a limited edition Mito called the Quadrifoglio Verde SBK. Equipped with a 170bhp 1. 4-litre MultiAir engine, it comes fitted with Bluetooth, air conditioning and rear parking sensors, along with a leather interior with carbon detailing. Only 28 examples will be sold in the UK, priced from 21,595.
Ken Ramirez has been appointed managing director of Renault UK. A former area chief for Nissan in Latin America and the Caribbean, Ramirez will be leading the launch of six new Renault and Dacia models this year.
Suzuki has launched a special edition of the Suzuki Swift supermini called the SZ-L. Based on mid-range SZ3 model, the new car adds a roof spoiler, tinted windows, 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control and free metallic paint. Prices start from 10,599.
Dodge has announced a new addition to its Challenger muscle car range. Based on the standard Challenger R/T, the R/T Redline features graphical detailing and 20-inch black chrome wheels for a more distinctive look. It is fitted with a 5. 7-litre V8 engine developing 370bhp and 410lb ft.