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2010 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom – Low and lean touring motorcycle

The new Road Glide Custom motorcycle is a tougher, younger vision of the shark-nose Harley-Davidson classic. Chassis geometry and suspension calibration work with the dynamics of the frame to deliver a combination of comfort and handling from a touring motorcycle. The rear suspension is lowered by one inch, so the Road Glide Custom model appears to hug the highway. An aerodynamic, frame-mounted fairing incorporates dual headlamps, a cockpit-style instrument display with silver-faced gauges, and two glove-box storage compartments. The Twin Cam 96™ V-Twin engine features read more..»

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2011 Ford Edge – More than a simple refresh crossover

Ford used the Chicago Auto Show as its venue for the 2011 Ford Edge, putting on stage a new car with revised exterior styling and a host of new technologies. This new crossover is much more than a simple refresh, like most mid-cycle refreshes, the new Edge update starts with a nose job. Every panel up front is new: hood, fenders, grille, and fascia. Underneath that new hood, this vehicle will have a selection of two new engines and one updated unit. The new base engine will be a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injected EcoBoost four-cylinder. Mid-level SEL models will get the 3.5-liter V-6 from the previous Edge. The new Edge features MyFord Touch, an interface composed of read more..»

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2011 Lincoln MKX – Stylish and ergonomic midsize luxury crossover

The 2011 Lincoln MKX has brought new luxury crossover that has best-in-class power and torque with modern shades, dynamic lines and the addition of the new split-wing grille which is a key to Lincoln signature DNA. The design of the 2011 Lincoln MKX provides the perfect complement to best crossover’s industry-leading technology and class-exclusive features. read more..»

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2009 Seat Altea – Part hatchback, part family car, part MPV

The family multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) which provides an alternative to the sportier Seat Leon hatchback has been updated to bring it into line with the new family car look introduced with the Seat Ibiza. After the Leon and Ibiza, the Altea is the Spanish car most likely to find a home in the UK. As with the 2009 Seat Leon, the Spanish auto car maker has taken an evolutionary approach to developing the car with, in the main, interior improvements also following a subtle approach. The SEAT Altea is a true chimera of the car world – part hatchback, part family car and part MPV. Price Range: £13700 – £19000. read more..»