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Next generation Porsche 911 powers ahead with direct fuel injection and double-clutch gearbox

The Porsche 911 stirs emotions in sports car enthusiasts the world over. Timeless emotions that have been experienced by generations since the model series was first launched in 1963. This summer, Porsche is introducing the next generation of the 911: a car that exemplifies the core 911 principles of distinctive design with inner strength. Acclaimed as one of the best sports cars in the world, Porsche has developed the unique rear-engined conc

Targeted upgrade for the G 55 AMG: Classic with Added Appeal

Following its most recent makeover, the G 55 AMG from Mercedes-AMG is now even more attractive. Boasting an upgraded performance of 373 kW/507 hp, this offroad classic has also been given a fresh look, incorporating a reworked radiator grille and new 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels. Inside, the exclusive interior features the latest generation of telematics equipment and optional climatised seats in combination with designo leather upholstery for

Opel Insignia: Design of Opel's Future

The design of the Insignia takes Opel to a new level, showcasing the brand’s new confidence with a bold, dynamic and sophisticated car. Understanding the concepts and cues that went into the creation of Insignia is vital to appreciating the driving experience. The Insignia’s look signals a new direction for the brand and shows the new design elements that will be seen in future models. It also highlights the benefits of GM Europe’s expanded design center, which opened two years ago and offers

Young Creative Chevrolet 2008!

The national phase of the arts contest “Young Creative Chevrolet!” has been completed whereby all photography works by arts students centred on the SUV Chevrolet Captiva where exhibited at the Chevrolet showroom in Nicosia on 3rd June, and the winners were announced. The jury of 6 members that selected the three winners consisted of people from professional photography, communication, journalism and Chevrolet. The young artists participating in the contest were photography students under 3

Citroen’s superminis - shiny and new for the summer

Citroen has revealed details about exciting changes to its C2, C3 and C3 Pluriel line up which introduce fresh style features and a choice of upgraded trims with new equipment and body colours. The entire C2 range gets a fresh new face for summer, including the green hot hatch 1.6 HDi 110bhp VTS which produces less tha

Lamborghini announces price of new Gallardo LP560-4

The price of the new Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe' LP560-4 in the UK has been confirmed. The new car, first shown at Geneva Motor Show in March 2008, replaces the original Gallardo Coupe' launched in 2003. With 40 hp more power than the previous car, enhanced acceleration from 0-62 mph of 3.7 seconds, and a top speed i

2009 Nissan Xterra and Frontier Feature Refreshed Styling

Xterra Launches With Available No-Cost Technology Package For Limited Time, Frontier Enhancements Include the Addition of a New PRO-4X Model Nissan North America, Inc. today revealed details of the 2009 Xterra sport utility vehicle and 2009 Frontier mid-size pickup, both of which receive numerous refinements for the n

Mercedes-Benz beats Brazilian sales record of heavy trucks

Mercedes-Benz has just reached a historical monthly sales record of heavy trucks in the Brazilian truck market. In May, the brand sold 1,010 units of these vehicles and reached a new sales record of heavy trucks. “Brasil is one of the most important markets for Mercedes-Benz trucks. Here we do not only have a long t

Daihatsu’s Biggest Fan?

Daihatsu believes it may have found its biggest fan in John MacKay from Axminster in Devon.  Having bought five new cars in two and-a-half years, John has sampled each of the models in the current Daihatsu line-up. Looking to replace his wife’s car with something a little sportier, the couple were bowled over by the diminutive delights of the special edition Copen Vivid and placed an order with Chris Renfree, Sales Manager at their local dealer, Central Motors Chard straight after their te

Saab Turbo X Lands In The United States

Detroit – The all-black Saab Turbo X, which made its world debut at the Frankfurt auto show last year, is now arriving at Saab dealership around the United States. Celebrating thee decades of Saab turbocharging leadership and the first to feature Saab’s state-of-the art Cross-Wheel Drive system, the limited-edition Turbo X is a driver-focused performance car that is already being hailed as an instant classic. As an added bonus, American Turbo X customers who ordered their car before February

B&B Audi A5 and S5 - 3.0TDI and 4.2 V8 gasoline with visual and performance tuning!

Audi A5 / S5, optimized by the german tuner B&B, reaches in the B&B level 1 modification 300hp/600Nm and impressive 325hp/640Nm in level 2, as 3.0 TDI version. The classical Audi S5 4.2 V8 can be optimized in 5 stages up to a maximum of power of 400hp. This allows speedup to 100km/h in under 5 seconds and possible top speed of 283km/h in association with the annulment of the speed limiter. To stabilize the A5 steering performance B&

Renault Fleet for Motorsport Vision Circuits

For the fourth consecutive year, MotorSport Vision has teamed up with Renault for the French manufacturer and Formula 1 constructor to supply driving experience and race meeting support vehicles to MSV venues. The new fleet, which was unveiled this week, includes fourteen New Twingo GTs for MotorSport Vision's innovative YoungDrive experience.  The Twingo is Renault’s all-new small car launched at the end of last year and will give youngsters aged 14 to 17 the opportunity to learn basic driving skills before gain