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Motor & Driver can be found here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=542788). Please do not post in the IC thread. If you have anything to say, post it here.

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Currently, the Magazine will only have two full-time staff members. Myself and Vitolia. The Federal Union will be present as a feature columnist. We will, after a time, welcome reader contributions.

This will be updated as the mag grows.

(OOC:
Manufacturer: Monteluci
Year: (Van Luxemburgians, nor the Europeans, work with Model Years in front. It's just 'Monteluci Duca', not '2008 Monteluci Duca') Last model Facelift: 2007.
Model: Duca (Choose the engine yourself, I don't mind.)
Classification: (SUV, Compact, Coupe, Sedan, etc.) Sedan, D/E segment.
Link to Details: Here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12497760&postcount=13)
Link to Picture: In Detailed Information. Image made by Mattia Mariani.

Anyways, I'd be willing to help out if you need something. It's a good idea, even when it has been done before (ViZion made a magazine aswell, even though he never got round to finishing it completely). I also got my own Automotive News Thread, even though it hasn't been updated in a while.)

Thank you for your submission. Vitolia will handle the review of the vehicle if you don't mind. We should have the review available soon.

Duca will come in the 3rd review. :)

Okay, Nice. Any idea when that will be (as in a date of appearance)?

Oh, and what's your first impression of the car, and which one have you decided to test?

Okay, Nice. Any idea when that will be (as in a date of appearance)?

Oh, and what's your first impression of the car, and which one have you decided to test?
Within the next 2-3 weeks, maybe 4 weeks at most.

As per my impressions, seems good initially. :) Whats the most popular version? 2.0T?

(OOC: Diesels. 50-70% of sales in VL (which is the main market for this car) is a Diesel, becuase of the low running costs for the business sector. The 2.0 MD 200 leads the way, followed by the 3.2 MD and then the 2.0 Turbo and 3.2 V6 Biturbo. Base engines are hardly sold, most people order a more potent engine, but that's got to do with VL society and culture (Autobahns without speed limits)

What the Duca is meant to be is a competitor to the Alfa 159, with Italian Style & sportivity. And, of course, the build quality of a VLT company (which is why it is relatively expensive, because of the technology and the finishing.), aswell as the service that should be provided with such a car.)

2.0 MD 200 is the diesel I assume. Since it's your leading seller, we will do that one.

Perfect. If you got any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.