20 May 2008, 12:05 PM
Tom Walkinshaw began his motorsports career in 1968 and then formed Tom Walkinshaw Racing in 1975. Now with over 30 years’ experience in performance engineering, they have turned their expertise on the special edition Mitsubishi L200 double cab pick-up.
The L200 Walkinshaw Performance will benefit from the following standard equipment:
20 inch ‘Equinox’ alloy wheels and tyres
Walkinshaw Performance leather seats
Walkinshaw Performance
20 May 2008, 11:54 AM
Mercedes-Benz B-Class: Sports Tourer in better shape than ever
After three successful years, Mercedes-Benz has overhauled the design and engineering of the B-Class. The facelift programme focused on environmental compatibility, economic efficiency and comfort, with further advances being made in each of these areas. Thanks to a series of detailed improvements, the four-cylinder engines now burn up to seven percent less fuel than previously, and distinguish themselves with remarkably low exhaus
20 May 2008, 11:15 AM
The A-Class once again sets the standards for safety, comfort and environmental protection
Stuttgart – With more than 500,000 units produced within three and a half years, the A-Class is among the bestsellers in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car range. Now the latest generation of this compact car is showing itself to be more youthful, attractive and environmentally compatible than ever before. This is ensured by a completely revised design, high-grade appointments and new technical developments
20 May 2008, 09:57 AM
Few sports cars are developed specifically for Britain’s roads. Those that have been tend to become true ‘driver’s cars’. Alfa Romeo is planning for the new, limited edition Alfa Brera S to join those ranks.
After a year of intensive suspension and chassis development at Prodrive, the world-leading motorsport specialist, the result is a sports coupe that subtly enhances all that is good about the original Alfa Brera, while bestowing it with outstanding driver feedback and handling.
Disti
20 May 2008, 09:02 AM
The New BMW 1 Series Convertible is the first premium compact drop-top from BMW in three decades. Blending BMW’s renowned driving dynamics and performance with class-leading economy and efficiency, the BMW 1 Series Convertible delivers driver enjoyment and low running costs in equal measure.
The range spans the smooth and responsive 2.0-litre 115 kW 120i Convertible to the hot-shot 135i twin turbo straight six 135i Convertible, and includes the 3.0-litre straight six-cylinder 125i model, mea
19 May 2008, 12:44 PM
A design full of character, further enhancing the vehicle's expression, a new S tronic dual-clutch transmission with seven gears, the Audi magnetic ride suspension control system – the Audi A3 and the Audi A3 Sportback continue to hone their sporty profile. As the new top model, the Audi S3 Sportback, which offers an o
19 May 2008, 09:20 AM
Car enthusiasts and Ferrari collectors from across the globe descended on Maranello, Italy this past weekend for RM Auctions’ second annual “Ferrari Leggenda e Passione” event.
On Sunday May 18th, RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, put under the hammer an unrivalled collection of historic Ferraris and Maseratis at the legendary home of the Prancing Horse.
Among the attendees was one extremely well known Ferrari enthusiast, Radio 2
17 May 2008, 10:58 AM
The amount of traffic on our roads is increasing constantly, as is the amount of information that needs to be processed – meaning that the task of driving is becoming ever more demanding. Audi has developed a technology which promises more relaxed, safer motoring: the Audi braking guard brake assist system is designed
17 May 2008, 10:15 AM
A TDI from Audi is more than just another diesel – it is, in fact, a dynamic power unit and a rich source of driving pleasure. At the 27th annual Lake Wörther Tour being held in the Austria province of Carinthia from May 21-25, Audi is demonstrating the potential of TDI technology with a very special concept study: the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro is powered by an engine delivering a whole 165 kW (224 hp) from its displacement of two liters. And with a torque of 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft), it endows
16 May 2008, 03:38 PM
Higher output and torque with lower consumption and emissions
Rüsselsheim. In 2009, Opel will introduce one new 1.6-liter turbo CNG engine (Compressed Natural Gas) with around 110 kW/150 hp and 210 Nm of torque. Developed by GM Powertrain in Turin, the new unit joins Opel’s current aspirated CNG engine, which has the same displacement and an output of 69 kW/94 hp. “Environmental awareness and driving fun are no longer mutually exclusive,” says
16 May 2008, 03:05 PM
Europe’s newest premium car brand, has launched an internet based ‘reservation list’ in response to demand from customers eager to be among the first in their country to own one of the company’s range of performance cars when deliveries start from October 2008. Potential Infiniti owners can sign up by visiting www.infiniti.eu where the list has now opened.
The process is very simple. After entering a few details, Infiniti allocates the customer a personal reservation number. This is then p
15 May 2008, 04:17 PM
It already has a reputation for offering superb value for money, but the Chevrolet Captiva has just got even more affordable thanks to the addition of a new entry-level diesel model.
At £18,295, the new five-seater Captiva 2.0 VCDi LS is £1,900 cheaper than Kia’s base model Sorento, over £2,000 less expensive than the cheapest diesel Nissan X-Trail, and more than £3,500 less pricey than the five-seat Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRTD GSi.
Yet despite the bargain price tag, the latest Captiva doesn’t skimp on specific
