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Toyota poised to reclaim world's biggest carmaker title

Thursday, 10 January 2013, 09:59 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Toyota is set to reclaim the title of world's biggest carmaker in 2012, after falling into third place in 2011.   The Japanese firm said it anticipated a 22% increase in group sales for...

First images of Qoros GQ3 compact sedan

Thursday, 10 January 2013, 09:56 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

New independent automotive manufacturer, Qoros, has taken the wraps off the GQ3, the first of a family of all-new models designed and developed by an international team of experienced specialists and...

The new BMW M6 Gran Coupé

Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 09:01 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The new BMW M6 Gran Coupé becomes the third distinctive design to be added to the M6 model range. The newest member of the M6 family brings together M performance characteristics with extra...

Peugeot 208 voted “Best Car of the Year 2013” in Spain

Saturday, 5 January 2013, 18:21 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Peugeot 208, heir to the Marque’s “2 series” range, has carried off the prestigious national title of Mejor Coche del Año 2013 in Spain and added its number to a list of...

Silent Knight: Christmas comes early for Sir Alex Ferguson

Monday, 31 December 2012, 11:38 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

    While Sir Alex Ferguson makes himself heard in press conferences, on the pitch and in the dressing room, he’ll probably drive past you this Christmas and you won’t even...

Opel Astra GTC wins red dot design award

Monday, 31 December 2012, 11:32 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

    The Opel Astra GTC has been given the prestigious “red dot design award” by a panel of international judges in this year’s product design category. The compact...

A special place for a specialist vehicle this winter

Monday, 31 December 2012, 11:29 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

    Imagine a vehicle that can face any situation thrown at it, a vehicle that can operate both on- and off-road, on rail and snow and even ford water up to 1.20-metres deep. Now...

Malta’s mechanical heritage

Wednesday, 26 December 2012, 11:16 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

    Colin Fitz was recently given a tour of the Malta Historic Vehicle Trust’s temporary base in Hal Far and discovered a treasure trove of exciting historic heavy duty vehicles...

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