29 June 2011, 04:52 PM
Peugeot has announced a special edition RCZ Asphalt featuring matt Telluric grey bodywork.
There will be just 75 right-hand-drive Asphalt LEs, produced specially for the UK market. Peugeot RCZ Asphalt LE boasts high level specs over the top-of-the-range GT trim and powered by the accomplished 200BHP THP petrol engine.
The exterior boasts the exclusive Matt exterior Telluric grey paintwork with black roof, Asphalt badging, 19” Solstice black alloy wheels, complemented with matching black br
28 June 2011, 09:53 PM
BMW has unveiled the X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition, which will hit the market in the autumn of 2011. However, pricing information hasn't been released.
X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo diesel engine with 163 PS (120 kW) at 3250RPM and hefty 380Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque at just 1750RPM. Furthermore, the vehicle comes with an engine start/stop system, electric power steering, brake energy regeneration and low-rolling resistance tires mounted on
28 June 2011, 09:13 PM
Lexus has announced IS 250C coupe-convertible Limited Edition for the UK. The IS 250C is one of the most stylish coupe-convertibles on the market. It offers supreme luxury and unique style at decent price. Just a perfection … or not really! However, there will be only 50 units and each one comes with a numbered badge denoting its special status, discreetly fixed inside the glovebox.
2011 Lexus IS 250C Limited Edition boasts a distinctive black and red semi-aniline fine leather interior. It is
28 June 2011, 08:27 PM
Renault has officially priced the new Fluence Z.E. (Zero Emission) for the UK. The car will hit the streets in 2012, but the manufacturer has already been accepting pre-reservations for it. The stylish five-seat, four-door Fluence Z.E. is priced from only £17 850.
The initial launch version of Fluence Z.E., Prime Time, comes with a high level of equipment, including 16” alloy wheels, climate control, cruise control, ecoMeter and Carminat TomTom Live smart satellite navigation, together with charging sockets on b
28 June 2011, 07:52 PM
No, its not a bad joke. Actually, Oaktec Honda Insight Hybrid Rally Car is a 100 mpg automatic hybrid eco sports car, which has been banned from rallying for being too fast. We imagine the disappointment of the engineers…
The petrol-electric Honda Insight hybrid, which competes in the Formula 1000 rally championship, has been asked to withdraw following concerns from rival competitors that it has an unfair advantage, after dominating the 2011 series with two wins and a second place from the f
28 June 2011, 07:03 PM
Tim Schrick is testing Chevron GR8 Challenge Car at Donington Park circuit this week and he admitted - “I’ve fallen in love,”.
“I’ve fallen in love with this car. It’s so beautiful to drive. It’s such a nice car, and right up my street, as a racer. The grip levels are amazing. And the little car is so stable, with a stiff, direct and totally connected steering feeling. It feels very nimble, and it’s so loud and exciting inside, with a very, very nice sound from the Cosworth two-litre engine.
28 June 2011, 06:35 PM
2012 Jaguar XF 2.2 diesel is the most fuel efficient model that the manufacturer has ever produced. The vehicle managed to complete an epic journey from the factory in which it was created at Castle Bromwich in Birmingham, to Munich – a distance of 816-miles – on a single tank of diesel. This is just a bit over 1312 km, really a staggering result.
The XF 2.2 diesel consumed just 64 litres of fuel to average a remarkable 57 mpg.
“The entire development team is very proud of what the new XF
27 June 2011, 05:12 PM
Switzer Performance has introduced a new tuning package for the luxurious sports saloon Porsche Panamera Turbo. The project name is P680 and as you may suggest, the number means the horsepower.Switzer Panamera P680 boosts the mighty 4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 up to 680HP (507 kW) and staggering 970Nm (716 lb-ft) of torque. The power improvement is significant, because the stock variant of the car produces “just” 500PS. So, Switzer Porsche Panamera Turbo will be capable to chase the new BMW M5. Sti
27 June 2011, 04:20 PM
Jeep has announced the new 2011 Grand Cherokee UK, which boasts superb material quality, improved fuel economy and nice off-road capabilities.
The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee UK features new turbocharged 3.0 litre V6 CRD engine with 237BHP (177 kW) at 4000RPM and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque between 1800 and 2800RPM. This means up to 10 per cent more power and eight per cent more torque than the engine it replaces.
The engine achieves staggering 8.3 litres per 100 km (34 mpg) on combin
27 June 2011, 12:42 PM
Bentley Continental GT is now more exclusive with the new Mulliner Styling Specification including a range of nice options boosting the road presence of the luxurious coupe.
The new Mulliner Styling Specification’s Classic Pack includes a unique front bumper splitter, strakes integrated into the front intake grilles, side extension blades and a rear diffuser, all made from high-gloss, black carbon-fibre.
There are also carbon-fibre rear spoiler and door mirror cowls as well as huge black 2
24 June 2011, 02:41 PM
The era of the slow low revving huge American engines faded. GM has introduced a new engine, which will be installed in the 2012 Buick LaCrosse. It is a more powerful and fuel-efficient version of the 3.6 liter V6, which will be a no-additional-cost alternative on select trim levels to the standard 2.4L four-cylinder engine with eAssist.
The new aluminum-block 3.6 liter V6 with direct-injection and variable valve timing develops 303PS (223 kW) and 358Nm (264 lb-ft) of torque. All that power i
24 June 2011, 02:13 PM
Lexus LS 600h Landaulet will be the wedding car of is Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and Carlene Wittstock in Monte Carlo on 2 July. The car features a one-piece transparent polycarbonate roof, full hybrid powertrain and unique comfort.
The car is built by Belgian coachbuilder Carat Duchatelet, working closely with Lexus engineers based in Brussels. The project took more than 2 000 hours to complete, with a focus on maintaining the levels of quality and technological sophisticatio
