Toyota Releases Pricing on New 4Runner SUV and 2010MY Cars

Just one day after the presentation of the all-new 2010 4Runner, Toyota released pricing on its truck-based SUV model as well as on four more 2010 model year vehicles including the Land Cruiser, Venza, Prius and Tacoma pickup truck. MSRPs for the new 4Runner (including an $800 destination fee) range from $28,300 for the two-wheel drive SR5 grade with a 157HP 2.7-liter four pot to $40,600 for the Limited grade 4x4 with a 270HP 4.0-liter V6. Toyota said that the V6 4Runners will begin arriving at dealerships in late October or early November, while the 4-cylinder SR-5 will go on sale in early January 2010.

As for the rest of the range, the 2010MY Venza crossover-thingamajig, which will begin arriving at dealerships in early November, carries a base MSRP (including a $750 destination charge) that ranges from $27,025 for the four-cylinder, front-wheel-drive model to $29,550 for the all-wheel-drive V6. That comes to an increase of $300, or an average of 1.1 percent over the 2009MY cars.

For 2010, the Venza adds a USB port for iPod connectivity, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology as standard equipment on all audio systems.

Expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships in late October, the 2010 Land Cruiser will start from $66,770 (including destination fees), an increase of $1,215, or 1.9 percent over the 2009MY. Changes for the 2010MY include an upgraded audio system that adds a standard USB port for iPod connectivity, Bluetooth wireless technology, grey factory privacy glass tint to the rear hatch and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

While the 2010MY doesn't bring any upgrades for the Tacoma pickup truck, Toyota has announced a price adjustment increase of $175, or an average of 0.8 percent effective on November 2, 2009. MSRP's (including destination charges) range from $16,145 for the Regular Cab four-cylinder 4x2 with a five-speed manual transmission to $28,050 for the Double Cab long bed 4x4 V6 with a five-speed automatic.

Finally, Toyota has increased the base MSRP on the 2010 Prius II, III, IV and IV models that will begin arriving in late October by $400, or an average of 1.6 percent. Prices, again including destination fees, range from $23,150 for the Prius I model to $28,420 for the range-topping Prius V.

Toyota said that pricing for the Prius I model, which will be made available in limited numbers to fleet buyers, will remain unchanged at $21,750.

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Skoda Octavia Facelift: U.K. Pricing Announced

The freshly revised Skoda Octavia that was unveiled for the first time at the Paris Motorshow will be arriving at the Czech firm's U.K. showrooms this January with prices representing an average increase of £473 for the Octavia Hatch and £478 for the Octavia Estate over the outgoing model. The new Octavia has undergone a series of design changes which include a new front fascia with sweeping headlights, new foldable door mirrors, an updated interior and a brand new 1.4 TSI 122bhp engine that replaces the current 1.6 FSI 115HP engine. Prices for the Octavia range from £11,580 for the 80HP 1.4 16v sedan to £21,200 for the 170HP 2.0 TDI vRS Estate with the dual-clutch DSG transmission (click here for our high-res image gallery).

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Skoda UK Adds Free Goodies to its Roomster MPV

Skoda has just made its compact-sized MPV more alluring for UK customers by adding £1,500 worth of additional equipment to the Roomster '2' completely free of charge. Additional features include panoramic sunroof, acoustic rear parking sensors, metallic paint, sunset glass and electric rear windows. The Roomster 2, priced from £11,630 OTR, comes equipped with 15'' alloy wheels, air conditioning, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, electric front windows, remote central locking, curtain airbags and a trip computer as standard.

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Skoda Fabia Sport: When Less mean More

Skoda's UK arm announced today that it has made the Fabia Sport edition a tad sportier by lowering its suspension by 15mm. Unfortunately the modification will see an increase of £290 per vehicle with the new prices applicable to orders placed from 1 October. The Sport edition is available with two petrol engines, 70HP 1.2L (£10,880) and 105HP 1.6L (£12,035) and two diesel units, 80HP 1.4L (£12,340) and 105HP 1.9L (£13,025). All Sport editions boast 16-inch alloys and a subtle bodykit as standard.

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Skoda Fabia Blueline Special Edition

Skoda has just released a special edition version of its Fabia supermini for the UK market. Called Blueline, the Czech supermini comes with a unique Pacific Blue paint combined with a white roof, 15-inch alloy wheels and a lower suspension. Interior features over the standard Fabia 2 include 'Magic' upholstery, climate control air conditioning, glasses storage compartment and storage boxes under front seats. The Fabia Blueline is available with a 70HP 1.2-liter petrol engine and an a 80Hp 1.4-liter turbo diesel with prices set £9,990 and £11,450 respectively.

Skoda supports that Fabia BlueLine offers buyers £750 worth of extra equipment at a price of just £160. The special edition model will only be available for a short period in the U.K. with production limited to just 500 cars.

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New Skoda Superb Greenline Arrives on UK Shores

The most eco-friendly model in the Superb line-up will go on sale in the U.K. on Monday, October 13th. Priced at £16,710 OTR, the new Superb Greenline features a 105HP 1.9-liter TDI diesel engine, fitted with a particulate filter, and comes with a five speed manual gearbox. The Czech automaker's engineers have adopted a number of fuel saving measures that include reducing the weight of the car, making the gearing longer and re-mapping the engine for greater efficiency. -Continued

Together with improved aerodynamics and low resistance tires, the Superb Greenline manages to achieve a combined fuel economy of 55.4 mpg UK (46.1 mpg US or 5.1 lt/ 100 km) while emitting 136 g/km of CO2.

The Greenline is a separate trim level and sits between the entry level S and the mid-range SE in the Superb's UK range. Equipment above the S model includes sunset glass, cruise control, four spoke leather steering wheel, lowered suspension, small rear boot spoiler and tire repair kit.

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New Skoda Superb Goes on Sale in the UK

Skoda’s new flagship model, the 2009 Superb, goes on sale in UK showrooms today, Thursday 18 September, with prices starting from £15,490 and rising to £26,675 for the range-topping 3.6-litre V6 Elegance model. The Czech sedan that features an innovative ‘twin door system’ allowing the saloon boot lid to open on its own or in tandem with the rear window, will be available with a choice of three petrol and three diesel engines, from the 1.9 TDI PD 105 HP to the 3.6 V6 260 HP 4x4 DSG. -Continued

Other engine options include the 125 HP 1.4-liter TSI and 160 HP 1.8-liter TSI gasoline units as well as the 140 HP 2.0 TDI and the new 170 HP 2.0 TDI common rail diesel engines.

Skoda offers three trim levels on the new Superb: S, SE and Elegance. Standard features across the range include ESP, seven airbags, front and rear electric windows and alloy wheels.

Commenting on the Superb, Robert Hazelwood, Skoda’s UK Brand Director, said: “The New Superb is our most ambitious car to date and testimony to our brand’s confidence in the competitive upper medium market. It combines value for money, interior space and engineering solutions designed with the customer in mind in a fantastic package.”

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Skoda Announces UK Pricing on New Superb

Skoda UK today announced pricing for its all-new flagship sedan, the 2009 Superb. Prices begin at £15,490 for the entry-level 125Hp 1.4TSi and go all the way up to £26,675 for the top-of-the-range 3.6 FSI 4x4 model. Trim levels will be comprised of S, SE and Elegance with all models getting seven airbags: driver and passenger front and side airbags, curtain airbags and a driver’s knee airbag; while ESP is also standard across the range. -Details after the jump

Superb S

• Seven airbags
• Alarm with interior monitoring and tilt sensor
• Light Assistant (Coming home, tunnel and daylight functions)
• Split folding rear seats
• Remote central locking
• Climatic air conditioning
• Radio with single CD + MP3
• Electric front and rear windows
• Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
• 16” ‘Spectrum’ alloy wheels
• ESP
• Twindoor
• Front fog lights

Superb SE (over S)

• Fog lights with cornering function
• Four-spoke leather multi-function steering wheel (for radio)
• Umbrella in rear door
• Alcantara upholstery
• Acoustic rear parking sensors
• Cruise control
• Dual-zone air conditioning
• 17” ‘Trifid’ alloy wheels
• Electrically folding door mirrors
• Integrated 6CD touchscreen stereo

Superb Elegance (over SE)

• Bi-xenon headlights
• AFS (Adaptive Front-light System)
• Tyre pressure monitor
• Rain sensor windscreen wipers
• GSM III telephone preparation with Bluetooth
• Heated front seats
• Full leather upholstery
• Electrically adjustable diver and passenger seats
• ‘Colombus’ colour touch screen satellite navigation
• 18” ‘Themisto’ alloy wheels
• 4 spoke leather multi-function steering wheel (radio and telephone)

New Superb Pricing

Trim	Engine	Bhp	Gearbox	Price OTR
S	1.4 TSI	125bhp	6spd Manual	£15,490
S	1.8 TSI	160bhp	6spd Manual	£16,565
S	1.8 TSI	160bhp	7 spd DSG	£17,855
S	1.9 TDI PD	105bhp	5spd Manual	£15,950
S	2.0 TDI PD	140bhp	6spd Manual	£17,000
S	2.0 TDI PD	140bhp	6 spd DSG	£18,275
SE	1.8 TSI	160bhp	6spd Manual	£18,595
SE	1.8 TSI	160bhp	7 spd DSG	£19,885
SE	1.8 TSI 4x4	160bhp	6spd Manual	£19,995
SE	1.9 TDI PD	105bhp	5spd Manual	£17,980
SE	2.0 TDI PD	140bhp	6spd Manual	£19,030
SE	2.0 TDI PD	140bhp	6 spd DSG	£20,305
SE	2.0 TDI CR	170bhp	6spd Manual	£19,930
SE	2.0 TDI CR	170bhp	6 spd DSG	£21,205
SE	2.0 TDI CR 4x4	170bhp	6spd Manual	£21,355
Elegance	1.8 TSI	160bhp	6spd Manual	£21,075
Elegance	1.8 TSI	160bhp	7 spd DSG	£22,365
Elegance	1.8 TSI 4x4	160bhp	6spd Manual	£22,475
Elegance	3.6 V6 4x4	260bhp	6 spd DSG	£26,675
Elegance	2.0 TDI PD	140bhp	6spd Manual	£21,510
Elegance	2.0 TDI PD	140bhp	6 spd DSG	£22,785
Elegance	2.0 TDI CR	170bhp	6spd Manual	£22,410
Elegance	2.0 TDI CR	170bhp	6 spd DSG	£23,685
Elegance	2.0 TDI CR 4x4	170bhp	6spd Manual	£23,835

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Skoda Wins Bid To Supply Cars For Czech Police

Skoda has beaten Volkswagen and Renault in the tender for the supply of 3,500 vehicles to the Czech police force from 2008 to 2011. The Czech carmaker won the bid as the 1.1 billion crowns it asked for was significantly lower than VW’s 1.4 billion and Renault’s 2.0 billion crown offerings. According to Skoda’s spokeperson, the deal will be signed this July. It is expected that the Czech police will order 700 vehicles this year.

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Nissan Releases Prices for 2010 Titan Pickup Truck with Upgraded Features

Nissan has announced pricing for its 2010 Titan full-size pickup that is now on sale at the firm's U.S. dealerships. The 2010 model year brings revised equipment packages including a new SE Value Truck Package with cloth captain's chairs, tow hitch, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat and fog lights that costs $1,300 for the King Cab and $1,350 for the Crew Cab.

Other enhancements for the model year include the addition of standard side and curtain supplemental air bags, Vehicle Dynamic Control and standard Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) on all models plus the introduction of two new exterior colors -Blue Steel and Navy Blue

Offered in King Cab and Crew Cab body styles with a choice of 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations in four different grades, the 2010 Titan at $26,320 for the Titan XE King Cab 4x2 and $28,870 for the Titan XE Crew Cab 4x2, while the 4x4 models begin from $29,170 for the Titan XE King Cab 4x4 and $31,720 for the Titan XE Crew Cab 4x4.

The Crew Cab is also available in a SE Long Wheelbase model with a 159.5-inch wheelbase versus the standard 138.9-inch wheelbase with prices set at $30,970 for the 4x2 model and $33,850 for the 4x4 model.

All models are powered by 317-horsepower 5.6-liter V8 engine linked to a 5-speed automatic transmission.

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Peugeot Announces UK Prices for RCZ Coupe, Starts at £19,900, on Sale in Spring 2010

Even though we're still a week away from the first public appearance of Peugeot's sexy RCZ (for details and gallery, click here)at the Frankfurt Show and more than six months away from its market launch in the UK in Spring 2010, the French automaker has released pricing for the 2+2 coupe. The entry-level RCZ with the 156HP 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol and a manual gearbox starts start at an on-the-road price of £19,900 or £240 more than the VW Scirocco 160HP 1.4 TSI (£19,660).

The range-topping RCZ with the 200HP version of the 1.6L turbo is priced at £24,500 which is £980 less than the Audi TT Coupe 200HP 2.0 TSI. There's also a 2.0-liter HDi diesel with 163 horsepower that starts from £21,700.

The RCZ will be offered in two grades with the entry trim level including 18-inch alloy wheels, sports front seats, dual zone air-conditioning, folding rear seat, rear parking aid, deadlocks, selective access locking, alarm and immobilizer, four airbags, ESP, EBFD, EBA, ABS, double bubble rear screen, black roof panel, active rear spoiler and twin rear sports' exhaust.

The second trim level adds a leather interior, electric heated front seats, carpet mats, front parking aid, auto tilting (when reversing) door mirrors, automatic lights, follow-me-home lighting, automatic windscreen wipers, automatic exterior approach lighting, 19-inch alloy wheels.

Buyers can also further personalize their car with a range of options including different style 19-inch alloy wheels, carbon roof panel (gloss black), carbon roof panel (satin finish), integral leather, Peugeot connect media navigation 3D (NG4), xenon headlamps, directional lights, gloss black brake calipers, black roof arches, matt roof arches and JBL Hi Fi Pack.

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Ford Transit Minibus gets All-Wheel Drive Option

Ford's British division has added an all all-wheel drive option to its 15-seater Transit minibus. The AWD system, which automatically provides torque flow to the front wheels when traction loss at the rear is detected, costs an additional £3,995 and is available with the 140-horsepower 2.4-litre 140PS Duratorq TDCi diesel engine equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. The price

According to the company, compared with the standard rear-wheel-drive Transit minibus, the additional front axle weight is 70kg or 154 lbs while the rear axle weight is 10kg or 22 lbs heavier on the AWD model.

"We've had tremendous interest in AWD from construction, roadside assistance and utility companies," said Ford of Britain, commercial vehicles director, Steve Kimber On top of that we know that taxi companies and schools may also benefit from extra traction in many every-day situations."

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Suzuki Adds 1.9-liter Turbo Diesel to UK Market Grand Vitara SZ 5-Door Range

Completing its revised Grand Vitara line-up in the UK, Suzuki has introduced a new 1.9-liter DDiS turbo diesel engine to the five-door model range. The four-cylinder diesel unit produces 129HP at 3,750 rpm and 300Nm or 221 lb-ft of peak torque at 2,000 rpm launching the compact SUV from zero to 62mph (100 km/h) in 13.2 sec and on to a top speed of 106mph or 170 km/h.

Suzuki said that CO2 emissions are reduced to 185g/km from 191g/km compared to the previous unit while the new model achieves 40.4mpg UK or 33.7mpg US / 7.0 lt per 100km on the combined cycle.

The new model is available in two different trim levels, the SZ4 and SZ5 grades, both of which come equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, in-dash 6CD changer with radio, MP3 audio-compatibility and seven speakers, heated leather seats and automatic climate control air conditioning as standard.

UK prices have been set at £17,975 OTR for the SZ4 and £19,475 OTR for the SZ5 trim.

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Ford's Special Edition Fusion Black Magic: Limited to 600 Examples

For those living in the States, it's clear that Ford's European Fusion has nothing in common with the US market mid-size sedan other than that they share the same name. For those residing across the pond, it's also obvious that no type of magic can hide the fact that time has taken its toll on the (previous-generation) Fiesta-based small crossover and that Ford should hurry in its replacement. Even so, FoMoCo believes that it can attract buyers with the presentation of the special edition 'Black Magic' that will be produced in a limited run of 600 units.

As with the Black Magic Focus and C-Max, the special Fusion is offered only in a Panther Black Metallic exterior color. The package includes a set of 16-inch alloy wheels finished in black and shod in 195/55 R 16 tires, tinted side and rear windows, all-around protective plastic moldings and a discreet roof spoiler.

The interior is swathed in a combination of black leather and alcantara complimented by decorative matte silver trim and specific floor mats with silver lining. The Black Magic Fusion also an upgraded audio system with controls integrated on the steering wheel stalks, central locking with remote control and air conditioning.

The special edition Fusion will be offered in Germany with a choice of two Duratec engines, a 1.25-liter with 75HP and a 1.4-liter that makes 80HP with prices set at €17,090 and €17,575 respectively.

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New 260HP Mazda3 MPS to go on Sale in the UK on October 1st

Mazda has confirmed UK pricing for the all-new Mazda3 MPS that goes on sale October 1. The... smiley faced hot hatch is being marketed in the UK in a single trim level with pricing set at £21,500 (on the road) including mica or metallic paint finish. Based on the second generation Mazda3, the MPS is motivated by a 2.3-liter turbocharged four that makes 260 horsepower and 380Nm or 280 lb-ft of torque and drives the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.

The Japanese firm announces a 0 to 62mph (100 km/h) sprint time of 6.1seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155mph or 250 km/h.

Standard features on the UK-spec model include Bluetooth technology, a surround-sound BOSE premium audio system with 10 speakers, plus steering-wheel mounted audio controls, front bucket sports seats, a new MID (multi information display) with a compact satellite navigation system that uses a high-resolution 11 cm (4.1 inch) screen mounted in the dashboard's upper section and automatic dual zone climate control air conditioning.

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