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Breiton America

P.O. Box 802, 1002 East Nathan, Birmingham, IL USA

Tel: (1)217-743-0979 Fax: (1)217-743-0990

Notice of Upgrades and Changes in Vehicle Prices

It is a great pleasure to announce the arrival of newly upgraded Zephirus line-up. Since the first debut on January 23rd '06, Breiton's Zephirus model has been a steady best seller in its class, with numerous awards in best handling, most comfortable, best fuel-efficient, highest value for money, and best engine performance. As of August 19th '06, all Zephirus models will be equipped with newly developed 3.6 and 4.5 liter V10 engines, which boast 313 and 397 hp, respectively. Please Questions below refer to the following list of items for details on upgrades.

Exterior

• Chrome moldings on front and rear bumpers

• Standard five-spoke 18 inch aluminum wheel with optional 19 inch

• Breiton Emblem Figure on the hood

Interior

• Standard 8-way front seats with optional massage functions

• Luxurious Italian leather upholstery, with maple wood dashboard

• Automatic rear window curtain

• Optional navigation package

Price Change

• 3.6 liter model: US $35,200 (compared to previous 3.2 model, costing $33,500)

• 4.5 liter model: US $43,050 (compared to previous 4.0 model, costing $40,600)

Please do not hesitate to contact Breiton customer service center at 1-800-354-8282 if you have any inquiries on Zephirus vehicles.

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Auto Trend Review

By Roby McDowell

On one fine day of early August, I was given an exclusive chance of driving a 4.5 liter Zephirus around the beautiful suburban areas of Birmingham. Although there were no noticeable changes in the basic appearance from the pre-upgrade model, the car was definitely much better than before. The actual, as tested price was $45,350. In spite of the considerably higher price, the features were more abundant, such as auto-folding rear window curtains, and the 8-way leather seat with massage functions I couldn't live without during the test drive session. The best part of the upgrade was, without any doubt, the powerful engine that pulled a 5,400 lb. giant to an exhilarating 140 miles per hour. Also, the cabin was so much more comfortable, without a hint of bump and noise from the outside. One tiresome feature I'd like to point out is the misguiding navigation system. Not only the place names were written wrong, but also the system kept pointing to wrong directions. If not for the navigation, I would have given the car an A+.


1. According to the brochure, Zephirus has not been awarded for which of the following?
A. Comfort.
B. Miles per gallon.
C. Magnificent look.
D. Handling.
Explain:


2. Which of the following upgrades was the author of the review most satisfied with?
A. Automatic rear privacy curtains.
B. Intelligent navigation system.
C. 8-way leather seat with massage functions.
D. High performance engine.
Explain:


3. What is the main purpose of the brochure?
A. To schedule test drives with reporters from news channels.
B. To let customers know of the recent upgrades and price.
C. To acknowledge the reviewers of the car recall.
D. To persuade customers why the prices have gone up so much higher.
Explain:


4. What is the writer′s overall impression on the upgraded Zephirus?
A. Zephirus: look is too outdated.
B. The car is hardly worth the money.
C. Ride quality of the upgraded Zephirus feels much better than pre-upgrade.
D. He especially liked the navigation system.
Explain:


5. For which did the author not give his highest score to the upgraded model?
A. The massage made him too tired after the test drive.
B. There was too much noise from the outside.
C. The car felt too heavy, weighing over 5,400 lb.
D. The maps in the navigation software delivered incorrect information.
Explain:
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