As a result the Citroën Nemo and Peugeot Bipper will be equiped with ESP as standard from July 2010.

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The second generation Opel Meriva, to be unveiled on March 4 at the Geneva Motor Show, will set the new standard for automotive versatility with a multitude of innovative features engineered to optimize the flexible use of space. The new Meriva introduces FlexDoors, innovative rear-hinged rear doors that facilitate access to its cabin, a premiere for a volume manufacturer. Moreover, the vehicle features vast interior storage space enhanced by a revolutionary concept of flexible center console, as well as the Opel-exclusive FlexFix system, an integrated rear bicycle carrier that is stored like a drawer under the luggage compartment. Designed and developed at Opel’s engineering center in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the new Meriva will be built in Zaragoza, Spain and is scheduled to go on sale this summer. Read the rest of this entry »

Pole position for the new E 63 AMG Estate: the high-performance estate develops 386 kW/525 hp, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, offers a maximum luggage compartment capacity of 1950 litres – all with a relatively low fuel consumption of 12.8 litres per 100 km (combined, provisional figures). With these dream figures, the new E 63 AMG Estate adds up to an extraordinary combination of driving dynamics, high utility value and superb efficiency.

The top-of-the-line E-Class not only features its distinctive styling but also the all-new AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension including electronically controlled damping system and a new front axle. A composite ceramic braking system is available for the first time for the E 63 AMG Estate. The unrivalled combination of groundbreaking driver assistance systems raises the bar in terms of active and passive safety in this vehicle class. Read the rest of this entry »