2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition

Jetta TDI Cup 'Street' Edition Racing Into Dealer Showrooms Soon, here's the press release.

Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the Jetta TDI Cup "Street" Edition will be available in dealer showrooms January 2010. The concept debuted in Las Vegas during the 2008 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show. Following the SEMA show the concept was displayed at TDI Cup races throughout the country, where it was well received by enthusiasts and consumers alike.

"Since our inaugural TDI Cup series in 2008 we have received numerous inquiries as to whether or not we would offer a TDI Cup replica vehicle," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "We're thrilled to announce that a special edition Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition will be available in dealer showrooms early next year. What makes this special edition so unique is that it features the optional, race inspired, TDI Cup body kit package combined with our clean diesel engine. The Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition is one exceptional special model that is as fun-to-drive as it is to look at," added Barnes.

The similarities between the TDI Cup race car and the "Street" Edition equipped with the optional TDI Cup Edition Kit are apparent at first glance -- the TDI Cup "Street" Edition Kit features the front bumper, side skirts and rear valance that are found on the TDI Cup race cars. The enhancements to the TDI Cup "Street" Edition go well beyond cosmetics. All "Street" Edition Jetta TDI's feature larger brakes with red calipers, sway bars and European sport tuned suspension from the performance oriented GLI.

The TDI Cup "Street" Edition is powered by the award winning 2.0-liter clean diesel engine that produces 140 horsepower and an impressive 236 lbs.-ft. of torque. The engine makes use of an advanced electronically controlled turbocharger and common rail direct injection technology, and can be mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or the highly acclaimed DSG® transmission.

Other standard upgrades on the Jetta TDI Cup "Street" Edition include sport seats with Interlagos cloth, and a leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel that features paddle shifters when equipped with the DSG transmission. Completing this dynamic special edition is a set of 18 inch Charleston wheels with performance all-season tires. This special edition starts around $25,000--staying true to the brands mantra of offering affordable German engineering that is a whole lot of fun to drive.

The Jetta TDI Cup "Street" Edition, like the Jetta TDI, Jetta SportWagen TDI, Golf TDI and Touareg TDI qualifies for an Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle Federal Income Tax Credit. The tax credit on the "Street" Edition is $1,300.

Like all 2010 models, the Jetta TDI Cup "Street" Edition also comes standard with Volkswagen's Carefree Maintenance Program, with this program there are no charges for the scheduled maintenance described in the vehicle's maintenance booklet for the length of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty -- three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

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The 2010 Mazda 3 "i" Touring 4-door sedan, featuring a new, aerodynamic exterior based on its new concept car called Nagare that debuted at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show.

The new design features a slippery front-end, noticeable rake and a grille area that has a "smile to it" in a pleasing manner.

Inside, Mazda 3's new interior features standard items like air, digital clock, tire monitor system, cruise control, cloth seating, 6-speaker stereo AM/FM/CD/MP3 system, all the powers, tilt and telescopic collapsible steering wheel, carpeted floor mats, collapsible pedals, 60-40 split fold-down rear seats, rear window defogger, leather-wrapped steering wheel and electro-luminescent gauges with colorful illumination.

Safety features include standard four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, advanced dual front airbags, side-impact airbags and curtains, triple-H construction, anti-theft engine immobilizer and remote keyless entry with panic mode. Added since 2008 as standard fare are two important safety features, namely traction control and dynamic stability control.

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Alonso, 28, is attending the Ferrari World Finals in Valencia this weekend, after Renault allowed the Spaniard to be at the event with his new team.

Alonso will drive for Ferrari from next season but his appearance at the event was in doubt as he still has contractual obligations with Renault until the end of the year.

Land Rover Discovery 4 Wins Award

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Porsche 911 Evolution

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Chrysler’s New Logo Gets Patent Approval

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Among the massive changes, there will be a new logo to work alongside product refreshes in changing brand associations in the minds of consumers. The logo that has been in use since the mid-90s was streamlined, moving the ‘Chrysler’ lettering from above the wings to at their heart within a new blue block central to the design.

Volvo Korea is Offering A Special Deal

Volvo Korea is offering tax coverage and a free navigation system with the sport utility vehicle XC90D5 during November.
During the period, the company will cover the registration tax for those buying the 2010 XC90D5 and fit a navigation system with 7-ince touch screen free of charge.

The seven-seater SUV, which manages 10.2 kilometers on a liter of fuel, is fitted with wide range of safety features including roll stability control and dynamic stability traction control systems.

The car is also fitted with Volvo's blind spot information system. The vehicle is priced at 68.5 million won ($58,700) on the local market.
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