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Few marques on the road today have a heritage as rich and distinguished as Jaguar.

Audi is a manufacturer of exquisite cars – beautiful, sophisticated machines that embody technological perfection. Our success is built on our core values of creativity, commitment and enthusiasm, and keeping our customers’ desires at the heart of everything we do. We strive to lead the way through constant innovation, setting new standards that define Vorsprung durch Technik.

A report into average total model range emissions for car manufacturers found that from the period January 2008 to June 2008, BMW recorded an average of 161.64g/km. By comparison the model range averages for Audi and Mercedes were 177.36g/km and 192.85g/km respectively. Even Lexus with its hybrid-based model line-up only managed an average of 194.85g/km, while Jaguar topped 200g/km and Porsche recorded 275.64g/km. It’s a similar BMW success story when looking at the percentage improvements for premium manufacturers over the same time frame. BMW has improved its average emissions by 11.34 per cent – the greatest amount of any premium manufacturer. By contrast Audi improved its model range average by just 5.78 per cent and Mercedes by 4.13 per cent. Lexus and Jaguar only improved by 2.16 per cent and 2.04 per cent respectively, while Porsche actually increased its average model range emissions by 0.63 per cent.

The Chevrolet brand was founded in 1911 by Louis Chevrolet, a European engineer, and Billy Durant, an American who later established General Motors. The brand has a strong European heritage. In fact, from 1924 to 1965, almost 250,000 Chevrolet cars were manufactured at plants in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Antwerp, Biel, Warsaw, and Berlin - for European customers. Today you can find our cars in over 70 countries with over 4 million sold in 2005. Chevrolet stands for proven technology, quality, and reliability, expressive styling as well as outstanding value for money. Tailored to European needs, today's new Chevrolet range is supported by an extensive network of retailers in 44 countries. Wherever you live, there's bound to be a Chevrolet retailer near you.

Our vision is simply to be the world's leading consumer company for automotive products and services. People are at the heart of our vision and we strive to improve the quality of peoples' lives through progress. That's the true story of Ford - in the beginning, now and always. Mission We see ourselves as a global, versatile family with a proud heritage. We have a passion that drives us to create excellent products and services that our customers welcome, both now and in the future. Values At Ford, people come first. As a company, we are responsible for the welfare of our customers, our employees and our society. Our approach must also be in complete harmony with the needs of the environment, and with the requirements of modern technology.

Fiat don't just want to get you from A to B. Fiat want to get you there with a smile on your face. And we've been doing it since 1899. More than 400 models later, we are more passionate than ever about creating cars that offer unique Italian design, innovative technologies, and great value for money.

Year by year, Land Rover models have redefined the world´s 4x4 categories. Today, Defender, Freelander, Discovery and Range Rover have evolved to satisfy every requirement for urban style, comfort and unbeatable off-road capability.

Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus, has developed technologies to synthesise external sound on electric and hybrid vehicles to counteract the growing concern these ‘quiet’ vehicles pose to pedestrians and cyclists. A simulation of a real engine sound is used on the ‘Safe & Sound’ Hybrid technology demonstrator vehicle, making it instantly recognisable that the vehicle is in motion.

Everything we do is daring, ingenious and fun. Our cars all have that extra-special 'Zoom-Zoom' factor: sports-inspired design and motoring in their soul. Pushing back the boundaries, setting new standards in style and comfort: that’s the Mazda way. And when it comes to performance and safety, we’re a carmaker you can count on.