The new Kia Carens compact multi-purpose vehicle is just a trifle longer than 4.5 meters and has been created specifically for the European market. It will go on sale later this summer.

The 2007 Kia Carens will come in two trims — a seven-seater and a five-seater. Both version will feature the same European-style large head-lights, twin-bar grille and front bumper, which can feature either additional air-intakes or fog lamps.

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The new Fiat Ducato 'Truckster' concept was unveiled during the Madrid International Motor Show (25 May — 6 June 2006) and has generated pretty good press the last weekend. The 'Truckster' has been based on the latest Fiat Ducato commercial van just to demonstrate how flexible the vehicle is.

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Spanish SEAT plans to unveil its new SEAT Leon FR sports hatchback during the upcoming Madrid Motor Show next week. It is clear that the new car will compete directly against German VW Golf GTi.

See also: VW Polo GTI starts selling

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Despite all official denials, Porsche secretly prepared for launch its cheapest sports coupe to date. Starting July 29, the German automaker will ship the new Porsche Cayman, a smaller and not so powerful sibling of the latest Porsche Cayman S. You probably won't believe it, but the new Cayman costs just $50,000.

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Inspired by Apple's iconic media player, Japanese automakers created the Mitsubishi iCar Play Edition, which does not only resemble the famous iPod but is also fully compatible with it. At least, The Register says, iPod nano fits it perfectly.

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The new Volkswagen Polo GTI 'hot' small hatchback is now available to the British customers. Askaprice.com says that the top-of-the-line car comes in 3 and 5 door trims and features a 1.8-liter 150 bhp 20 valve turbocharged motor making itself the most powerful among all Polos to date. Reuters reports that the engine is good enough to provide the car with top speed of 134 mph and acceleration from zero to 62 mph of 8.2 seconds.

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Due to weak sales, General Motors executives agreed to stop production of the famous (but, oh, not so perfect) Hummer H1 sport utility vehicle. AutoWeek.com reports that formerly one of the most desired off-roaders will be discontinued this June.

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Japanese Mazda teamed with Prodrive to build a limited edition of its popular Mazda RX-8 performance coupe. Being based on the top-of-the-line Mazda RX-8 231ps model, the new Mazda RX-8 PZ features just the same acceleration and of 6.4 sec from zero to 62mph and top speed of 146mph, but outpaces its ancestor from the point of view of stability and control.

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The new Opel Antara will be officially presented to the public during the next Motor Show in Paris this autumn. Despite constantly growing oil prices, executives from the German Adam Opel AG expect that European crossover and SUV market will be able to swallow yet another member of the already enormous family of off-roaders that will never see the real dirt.

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Audi has just presented two new trims to its popular A4 model range. Both Sport and SE packages come on limited terms and will be available to Irish customers only on certain locations. Galway Independent reports that the Audi A4 SE trim offers customers 16-inch 7-spoke alloy wheels, 4-arm steering wheel with leather coating, cruise control and some other décor that makes the car look more expensive than it actually is. Although, A4 with the SE package will really cost you £1,950 more, the German automaker claims that buying all these items separately will be 40% more expensive.

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Prices for the new Peugeot 207 mini vehicle will vary from £8995 for a very basic one to an impressive £15,345 for the top of the line trim. What Car? magazine says that the British customers will be able to grab their first 207s on June 8.

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Mercedes-Benz plans to show-off its redesigned G-Class luxurious SUV during the next Paris Motor Show, which will take place in September.

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