The new Volvo C70, to be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September, has the same three-piece steel roof, practical seating for four adults and world-leading convertible safety as before. The new version has an updated design and is as much an elegant coupe as it is a sporty convertible.

To celebrate the world premiere of the all-new Kia Venga at the 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show on 15 September, Kia Motors will be displaying five examples of its uniquely spacious and dynamic B-segment MPV – in a special Venga zone throughout the 13-day event. The Venga heads an impressive Kia line-up that will include the re-engineered and re-styled new Kia ceed, the all-new Kia Sorento SUV, the new EcoDynamics sub-brand and the first showing in Europe of Kias new Forte LPI Hybrid sedan.

MINI is celebrating a great birthday. Exactly 50 years ago, on 26 August 1959, the classic Mini was presented to the public for the first time, starting a unique story of success and today giving MINI the opportunity to look ahead without losing sight of the brand’s great tradition. Presenting the concept of a sporting two-seater to be seen for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show (17–27 September 2009), MINI is unveiling a vision of how the model family may…

The all-new Kia Sorento ‘Highline Cruiser’ SUV has been awarded a 5-Star safety rating (the maximum score) in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results published today. The Sorento’s safety ratings – with scores of 87% for Adult Occupant Protection, 84% for Child Protection and 71% for Safety Assist equipment – place the Kia among the safest mid-sized SUV cars

The Maserati GranCabrio, the first four-seater convertible in the Trident carmakers history, will make its world wide debut on September 15 at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The introduction of the GranCabrio – the Tridents third prong – completes Maseratis product line-up that now consists of three different families of models: Quattroporte, GranTurismo, GranCabrio. Available multimedia material includes still images of the new model.

The all-new 2011 Sorento CUV is scheduled to begin rolling off the assembly line at Kia’s first U.S. plant – Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) in West Point, Georgia – later this year, and offers improved fuel economy and more passenger room and seating capacity than the previous model. Available video includes driving footage as well as exterior and interior views of the 2011 Sorento.

Porsche presents the new 911 GT3 RS, which will deliver more engine power, offer lower weight, and feature shorter transmission ratios as well as body and suspension elements upgraded to an even higher standard. The new 911 GT3 RS takes the racing version to the road. The engine featured in the new 911 GT3 RS delivers 15 bhp more than its counterpart in the 911 GT3, with a maximum output of 450 horsepower. Sales of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS are starting in Germany in January 2010.

The most recent addition to the Kia Motors America ever-expanding line-up, the all-new 2010 Forte compact sedan has been named “Car of the Month” for August by NADAguides.com. Acclaimed for attractive styling, value and an extensive list of features, Forte is the latest installment to be launched under the brand’s design-led transformation. Available material includes video and stills of the 2010 Forte.

At the 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (August 14-16), the sound of the initial stirrings of over 450 race cars was complimented by the 2010 Porsche Panamera gran turismo, making its North American debut. In addition to the 145 Porsche racers already entered by their owners, or one-third of the 450-plus field, Porsche showcased the Panamera on the world-famous race track and also provided display vehicles on site, including four special cars with significant American connections, on loan from the new Porsche Museum in Germany. Available video includes the north american debut of the 2010 Panamera, Jay Leno driving the Panamera Turbo as well as shots of the Rolex Monterey -Historics at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway and concours d’elegance at Pebble Beach.

General Motors Co. confirmed it has signed a stock purchase agreement with Koenigsegg Group AB regarding the sale of 100% of the shares of Saab Automobile AB. The deal is expected to conclude in the next months and will then secure Saabs future. Saab Automobile plans to exit legal reorganization status shortly. Available video includes interviews with Jan Åke Jonsson, MD Saab Automobile and Christian von Koenigsegg, CEO of Koenigsegg Group, as well as general views of Saab Automobile and Koenigsegg.