Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG got one more award from a huge design competition organised by Germany’s AUTO BILD magazine.
More than 200 000 readers of 21 European editions of the magazine voted for he new gull-wing model into top place as Europe’s most attractive car. Furthermore, SLS AMG is awarded with Plus X Award for “high quality” and “design”.
The previous model with gull-wing doors from Mercedes-Benz was the ledendary 300 SL, which was produced in 1954-1957. SLS AMG features one of the most powerful naturally aspirated engines in the world – 6.2 litre V8 delivering 571hp and 650Nm of torque. (more…)
BMW 5 Series F10 passes first crash test using brake intervention system. The test have been made at the facility of the Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein (DEKRA) in Neumünster near Hamburg.
The most common crashes on motorway are made because of this situation: The end of a tailback suddenly appears behind a motorway bend. In such case, a rear-end collision is imminent. Around 40 percent of all accidents happened, because of this situation. (more…)
Nissan Juke price list for UK is announced. The model is expected to become another of Nissan’s best selling cars in United Kingdom. Juke will be available from £12 795 on the road. The top-of-range turbocharged Juke delivers 190PS and it is available from only £15 695, which is best price for such thrill. This compact SUV has a spirit of a sports car.
The engine range of Nissan Juke includes two petrol and a diesel engine. The least powered 1.5-litre dCi diesel develops 110PS, but at extraordinary low consumption. The second is 1.6-litre petrol engine delivering 117PS and the most powerful 1.6-litre direct injected turbocharged engine produces 190PS . The top-of-range power is mated with AWD and XTRONIC CVT transmission and priced at just £19 995. (more…)
McLaren F1 is a true legend. Still, after 20 years there is no faster normally aspirated production road car in the world. F1 GTR is the only car, which won Formula 1 World Championship, Indianapolis 500 and Le Mans 24 Hours. Furthermore, this was the first production road car to use a full carbon fibre monocoque.
The first McLaren F1 car was launched on 28th May 1992 and delivered to its happy owner in December 1993.
McLaren is a pioneer in carbon fiber technologies. They used carbon fibre chassis in 1981 for the first time. Nine years later, the carbon monocoque for the McLaren F1 was created and it weighs only 100kg and still has the highest levels of strength and safety. (more…)
Hulme CanAm is a limited edition in just 20 units. The marque come from New Zealand and promises huge success.
The supercar is built in honour of New Zealand racing legend and F1 World Champion, Denny Hulme. Hulme CanAm Supercar is in 200+mph category and it will compete against the fastest automobiles in the world.
The Hulme Supercars manufacturer is based in Auckland. This is the only production road car to bear the name of a F1 World Champion.
CanAm is an ultra high-performance, mid-engined roadster. It is built for both road and track use, but mostly for racing. It can be secured by the deposit of of £10 000 which, as Jock Freemantle, Hulme Managing Director, explains, is fully-refundable if the option is not converted to an order. (more…)
Visitors of SMMT Test Day at Millbrook on Thursday will have the opportunity to check VW Scirocco R and Golf R models. The new Polo GTI will also be available, it is set to come to the UK later this year.
Top-of-range Polo is GTI model. It is powered by twin-charged 1.4-litre TSI engine developing 180 PS with amazing fuel consumption – 47 mpg on the combined cycle and emitting just 139 g/km of CO2. The engine is combined with seven-speed, twin-clutch DSG gearbox that channels drive through the front axle. There is a lot of aesthetic changes to the exterior as well as the interior of Polo GTI. It becomes perfect „little brother” to the successful Golf GTI. (more…)
Subaru Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 will be released in limited edition of just 75 units. The car is the result of one of the most interesting collaborations in recent times. This is the first Cosworth-developed road car since 1996, when Ford Escort Cosworth was discontinued. STI CS400 will be thrill of a lifetime for few happy owners.
Subaru Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 is one of the most powerful hatchbacks on the market. It is powered by 2.5 litre four-cylinder turbocharged Boxer engine developing 400ps. Thanks to Cosworth’s extensive Formula 1 experience, this engine produces 33 per cent more power than originally from the factory. The power is put on the road through six-speed manual gearbox. The acceleration is astonishinrg – 3.7 seconds to 100 km/h and top speed of 155 mph ( electronically limited). The car covers a quarter mile in 12.75 seconds at a terminal speed of 107 mph. (more…)
May is specially dedicated of the Porsche Cayenne at TECHART. The tuning specialists presented the first individualization options for the new Cayenne and now they show-off entire individualization program for the Cayenne Diesel. The package achieved YOKOHAMA 4 x 4 Award at the Tuning World in Friedrichshafen.
TECHART Porsche Cayenne diesel is equipped with performance kit TA 055/D1 and develops 290 hp from its 3,0 l Turbo-Diesel engine, which originally has 240hp (176 kW).(more…)
UK Pricing and Specification for Megane Coupe-Cabriolet is now available
Recently, Renault launched GT models for UK and now pricing and specification for Coupe-Cabriolet version are confirmed. This completed the range of Megane family. The car made its debut at Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. There is choice of two trim levels, Dynamique TomTom and GT, priced from £21,595.
Renault Megane CC is available with range of six engine and transmission combinations, two of which are reserved for GT versions. New option is the EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) automatic transmission, available exclusively with the 1.5 dCi 110 engine, which, at 130 gr/km, gives the lowest CO2 emissions of any automatic versions in its class with a folding hard-top. A debut also makes the 1.4 TCe (Turbo Control efficiency) 130 engine. The third petrol engine is the 2.0 CVT 140, while the Dynamique TomTom powertrain options end with the 1.9 dCi 130.
The two-version GT range is exclusively offered with the potent two-litre TCe 180 petrol engine or the high-torque, two-litre dCi 160 diesel powerplant.
2011 Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet
One of the most exclusive features of Megane CC is the electric panoramic folding glass roof as standard.
The equipment of Dynamique TomTom trim leves includes 17” alloys, 4x15W radio CD with Bluetooth and AUX input, air conditioning, automatic headlights and wipers, panoramic glass folding roof, cruise control, fixed glass wind deflector, hands free keycard, speed limiter and fully integrated Carminat TomTom satellite navigation.
The GT equipment features bespoke sport front bumper with revised central air intake and gloss black detailing, and rear bumper with aerodynamic diffuser. The sporty version also includes a dark chrome surround for the windscreen frame and waistline, with matching door mirrors, door handles and front fog lights. Tthe stylish 18” alloy wheels and headlights with black surrounds complete the package.
Inside the GT version features sports seats, aluminium-faced pedals, an analogue rev-counter and polished carbon interior door pull handles, outer air-vents and dashboard trim including GT badging. GT versions also boast rear parking sensors and electric folding door mirrors.
As an option, the customer can order metallic paint (£405, including Malta Blue for GT versions), Dual Zone climate control (£410), heated front seats (£305), leather upholstery (£920), bi-xenon headlamps (£665), Carminat TomTom satellite navigation (£460), Arkamys 3D Sound radio with multifunctional TunePoint (£360) and removable wind deflector (£150).
GT Line pack can be ordered on the Dynamique TomTom versions of Coupe-Cabriolet for £1,290. This includes specific 17” alloy wheels, electric folding door mirrors, rear parking sensors, and front and rear sport bumpers. The interior also benefits from the same enhancements as the GT models, with GT Line badging.
Full pricing for the New Megane Coupe-Cabriolet range is outlined below. Ordering opens on 4th June, prior to showroom launch on 9th July.
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti made its debut in 2003 and still has a huge success. The car is super-sport 2+2 seater with a V12 monster under the hood. To make it even more individual and exclusive, NOVITEC ROSSO adds some special accessories such as huge 20 and 21” rims, power increase to 565 hp, stainless-steel sport exhaust system, new taillight design and some upgrades for the interior. (more…)
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon made a record-breaking journey from UK to Munich and back on a single tank of fuel.
The driver, who made this extraordinary trip was motoring journalist and TV presenter Tom Ford – who didn’t use efficient driving techniques such as coasting or drive deliberately slowly. He proved that in the real world, the new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon delivers what it promises on paper – an official combined figure of 68.9mpg and CO2 emissions of only 109g/km.
On his way to Munich, Tom achieved 75.9 mpg, and he didn’t drop the fuel consumption below 65 mpg for the entire journey. The average speed was 59.3 mph and the car achieved 68.9 mpg overall. (more…)
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is probably the best supercar of all times. That makes it one of the world’s most desirable cars. It will feature in a massive „Fast and Furious” sale of 350 sports cars, coupes, performance vehicles, motorcycles and convertibles at BCA Blackbushe near Camberley in Surrey on Saturday 5th June.
The cars are offered for sale by Lex Autolease and Black Horse. They have worked closely in partnership with BCA to bring an awesome selection of vehicles for the big event.
The star of the Fast & Furious sale will be 2006 Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4. Only 300 units of the car were produced and one of them will be sold at the event. (more…)
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG got one more award from a huge design competition organised by Germany’s AUTO BILD magazine.
