07 June 2011, 02:31 PM
Mazda MX-5 is the world’s best-selling two-seat roadster. It celebrates production of over 900 000 units and it has been ranked the highest sports car in the 2011 J.D. Power ownership satisfaction survey, published last week.
The iconic Mazda MX-5 is priced at just £17 990 and it goes up to £23 225 for the top-of-range model. Two new special edition Kendo models are also on sale from £19 270.
The MX-5 beats the Volkswagen Scirocco, Audi TT, and Mercedes-Benz CLK and SLK.
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07 June 2011, 01:39 PM
Citroen has revealed new DS3 Collection. DS3 Grey Matter will be produced in just 750 units.
The special edition DS3 features a matte grey exterior with shiny chrome accents on the side mirrors, side strips and tail light casings. The roof is painted in either black or white and color-matching 17” alloy wheels fitted with low profile tires.
The interior boasts Mistral leather and a MyWay Select Comfort Pack. It includes an automatic climate control, the MyWay SAT NAV system and the HiFi sy
07 June 2011, 12:27 PM
Vauxhall has priced the new 2011 Astra GTC at just £18 495, which is £1 100 less than the alternative - a basic Volkswagen Scirocco. The new hot hatchback from Vauxhall comes with the sophisticated front suspension from the Insignia VXR combined with the clever Watt’s link rear axle.
“The GTC is a high-profile addition to the Astra range and one that’s sure to appeal to anyone who loves cars and driving,” commented Duncan Aldred, Vauxhall’s Managing Director.
“Better still, its chassis has
06 June 2011, 05:23 PM
It appears that the saloon model of Tesla – S will be ready to hit the market in 2012 as it was scheduled. However, the car looks ready to us, but obviously there are some other troubles.
The Model S comes with refined exterior. New front bumper, a sleeker design and some other touches. Still, the manufacturer didn’t release any technical specifications. Still, there is enough time even for rebuilding the drivetrain.
According to the previous data, Tesla S will feature a large battery pack
06 June 2011, 04:27 PM
Maserati Quattroporte has received another tuning package, but this time from MR Car Design. The saloon design always followed the motto: A luxury sports car with a place for four.
The tuning specialists added a stainless steel sport exhaust system with four tailpipes 76 mm in diameter each. The whole car has been lowered by installing H&R springs kit and for perfect stance. Windows tinting is available as an option.
Finally, the tuner has made an ECU re-map, which adds 30PS – totally
06 June 2011, 02:59 PM
MINI is going to offer a new product – Coupe. The car was eagerly awaited, because of the nice forms and sporty spirit, which it carries. Furthermore, it will provide a shot in the arm for the super-compact sports car class. MINI Coupe will offer a number of engines, chassis set-ups, nice weight distribution and aerodynamic properties for perfect performance.
MINI Coupe will feature the latest generation of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. The outputs start from 122PS (90 kW) of the M
06 June 2011, 02:14 PM
Special Edition Skoda Superb Combi will be introduced at the 2011 Autosalon Brno. The car will carry Laurin & Klement design package.
It includes chrome exterior accents and nice 18” alloy wheels. The interior boasts Magnetic Brown leather upholstery, piano black trim elements and stainless steel door sills. The sills are adorned with the Laurin & Klement logo, which can also be found on the rear of the front seats.
There will be a choice of three engines: a 2.0 litre TSI with 200P
06 June 2011, 01:34 PM
BMW has announced the second generation of 1 Series. The entry series of the manufacturer will hit the market in 2012 and it is completely different car compared to the first generation.
The body is 85 mm longer, wheelbase 30 mm longer, front track 51 mm wider and rear track 72 mm wider than previous model. The height remains unchanged, but the width is increased with 17 mm. This results to a bigger luggage compartment - 360 litres. The rear seats can be folded 40/20/40.
2012 BMW 1 Series
03 June 2011, 07:13 PM
Audi has announced the R8 GT Spyder, just a year after the R8 GT. It will be run in limited edition of just 333 cars. However, all units of the open-top sports car are already sold out.
R8 GT Spyder is powered by the famous 5.2 FSI V10 engine from Gallardo – 560PS (412 kW) and 540Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 317 km/h (197 mph). Just staggering results, mainly because of the curb weight of the car – 1640 kg, which means 85 kg less than R8 Spyder 5.2
03 June 2011, 06:26 PM
Ford will add all-new 1.0 litre EcoBoost three-cylinder petrol engine to the model line-up. The engine is developed in Europe and it is the smallest one Ford has ever built. Furthermore, the manufacturer confirms that its next generation of hybrid vehicles, including the C-MAX in 2013, will have a Ford-designed, engineered and built transmission.
The 1.0 litre EcoBoost has the same performance as a four-cylinder, but with much higher fuel economy and lower emissions.
“No one has ever built
02 June 2011, 11:15 PM
BMW has announced a new special edition M3, which will be available only in China.2011 BMW M3 Carbon Edition will be limited to just 111 units, which will be sold at the biggest car market. The sports car features carbon fiber roof, BMW performance front GT splitters, hood inlets and a trunk mounted lip spoiler. Of course, all elements come in carbon fiber.The special edition M3 is finished in white pearl metallic paint with black stripes. A Carbon Edition logo and huge 19” Style 220 M3 wheels i
02 June 2011, 09:12 PM
Hartge has announced that they are preparing a tuning program for the latest BMW 6-Series Convertible (F13). The tuning company didn’t reveal any further information about the project, but as we can see on the pictures, the vehicle won’t get any huge spoilers or bright paint.
The upgrades will include a new sports exhaust system, lowering springs kit, which will reduce the stance of F13 with 30 mm at the front and 25 mm and the rear.
Hartge 6-Series stands on 19” or 21” alloy wheels in the
