GM DAEWOO has a press event with its 2-passenger open car ‘G2X Roadster’ in Korea market, which is powered by 1,998cc 4-cylinder Ecotec engine with 264 horsepower and 5-speed transmission. Equipped with twin-scroll turbocharger, it can accelerate from 0 to 100km in 5.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 227km/h.

The name G2X was derived from abbreviation of ‘Go 2 eXtreme’. It is available on 1st September, and suggested price is 46,613 USD

Whether it comes to better business management or making the core financial decisions for your business, getting professionals’ advice is always important. Although you should look for internal resources initially, hiring third party business consulting services can sometimes boost your business really. Services of leading banks like citizens banking services can also be used for financial decision making. It helps in simple decisions like selecting suitable auto finance for business and personal needs as well as in complex decisions like citing a long term business investment with discounted bank lending rates and easy installments with flexible duration.

Volvo Korea expects to launch its new design compact sedan ‘VOLVO S40’ in Korea market, which is powered by 2,435cc 5-cylinder engine with 170 horsepower and 5-speed automatic transmission. Equipped with BLIS(Blind Spot Information System) that uses cameras integrated into door mirrors to recognize vehicles in the blind spot, it can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 215km/h.

Mercedes-Benz launched its four-door coupe ‘CL 63 AMG’ in Korean market, which is powered by a 6.3-liter V8 engine with 525 hp, 64.2kg nm maximum torque. CLS 63 AMG accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.6 seconds and its top speed is 250km/h.

It comes fitted with DVD navigation and Bluetooth connectivity which supports occupant protection system called ‘PRE-SAFE’ and ‘Adaptive Brake’ and it makes starting on hills easier and prevents unintended forward rolling at traffic lights or in stop-and-go traffic.

The price starts at 228,709USD (included VAT).

Honda Korea launched ‘2008 Honda CBR125R’, a motorcycle for beginners in Korea market. Based on the design of racing motorcycle ‘NSR125R’, it is powered by liquid-cooled four-cycle SOHC engine. The CBR125R is available only in two colors of red and black. They call it beginner’s bike, if Honda launches it in India, it will be the top end bike for Indian market.

Specifications:
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 2-valve SOHC single
Displacement: 125cc
Max. Power Output: 10kW/10,000min-1
Max. Torque: 10.6Nm/8,250min-1
Transmission: 6-speed
Carburation: PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Fuel Tank Capacity: 10litres
Dimensions (LxWxH): 1,920 x 675 x 1,070mm
Dry Weight: 118.9kg

Price: 3157 USD

BMW announced that it will integrate iPhone in some of their models as they have also fitted iPod in year 2004. The iPhone will work as a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone on most BMW Assist-equipped models with Bluetooth hands free-calling produced October 2004 or later (7 Series as of March 2005 production). Bluetooth technology provides a wireless connection between a compatible cell phone and the vehicle for hands-free calling. With a compatible Bluetooth cell phone, drivers can place and answer calls and select numbers from the address book by simply using the multi-function steering wheel or dashboard controls, or on some models, voice activation via Voice Command.