Officially premiered at the Geneva Motor Show 2010, which took place two months ago, the next-gen Porsche Cayenne is now ready for its first styling transformation from TECHART, the famous German-based aftermarket expert. (more…)
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2011 Porsche Cayenne exclusively restyled by TECHART
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The GTi is back in the Lion brand
Peugeot has announced its returning to the world of the hot GTi rides with the presentation of its all-new Peugeot 308 GTi sporty hatchback. (more…) -
Ford uncovers 2011 Flex Titanium edition
Ford has released a new exclusively-packed edition of its stylish full-size crossover vehicle Ford Flex, which carries the name 2011 Ford Flex Titanium. (more…) -
Bugatti Veyron takes part in BCA Fast & Furious Sale
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…)
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Mazda6 Wagon awarded – Best Estate Car
Mazda6 2.2D Wagon is awarded „Best Estate Car 2010” in Fleet World Honours 2010. The car offers perfect combination between driver appeal, lifestyle, versatility and practicality. The awards were announced at the Royal Automobile Club, London on 18 May. “Mazda continues to build on its solid reputation in the fleet market as a manufacturer of stylish and attractive cars. But it also features all the clever touches we have come to expect from Mazda, converting from a five-seater into a load-lugger in a matter of seconds.”, said Steve Moody, Chairman of Judges. (more…)
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Infiniti introduces its second diesel – EX30d
Recently, Infiniti has announced the price list of its first diesel – the FX30d. Now it is turn to the second – EX30d. It is priced at £35 975 and promises to raise the bar for diesel engine refinement and vehicle safety.The sales will start from early July, the EX diesel models are expected to account for eight out of every 10 EX sales. It is because of the prices, announced to be lower than the petrol-fuelled equivalent.
The top-of-range is a new GT Premium version equipped as standard with a suite of innovative safety technology, some of it only just made available for the first time on any Infiniti in Europe. It includes special features that that return the car to its correct lane on the motorway and give the driver warning of impending collisions. (more…)
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BMW 135i boasts 360bhp and 456 Nm
BMW 135i is one of the hottest hatchbacks on the market. It has 3.0 litre six-cylinder twin-turbocharged petrol engine delivering 315 bhp and 394 Nm of torque. The chip-tuning for turbocharged engines is so popular today, that almost every single car has it.Superchips Ltd offers ECU remap for the 135i, which boosts the engine to the mighty 360hp and 456 Nm of toque. This optimizing don’t harm the engine’s reliability, what is more, the tuning company provide 12 month full vehicle warranty. (more…)
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Coutryman is added to the MINI range
This is the fourth variant in the model family of MINI. The Countryman crossover filled the gap between the classic MINI concept and contemporary SAV. The vehicle features four door and wide-opening tailgate, so it offers more space. The most important innovation is the optional MINI ALL4 AWD system. The MINI Countryman offers exceptional design, quality, handling, efficiency and awesome performance. Furthermore, the vehicle can be individualized to your specific taste. (more…) -
Renault Clio 20th anniversary celebrations – check the tempting offers
Exclusively for the Clio model’s 20th birthday celebrations, Renault will sell 1,000 examples of its Clio Extreme 1.2 tagged with the same price as the Clio RL 1.2 model from the early 90s. (more…) -
Mercedes-Benz S-class awarded Best Luxury Car
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class retained its award from 2009 by winning Best Luxury Car at the 2010 Fleet World Honours. The award for the vehicle was presented to Freeman, Regional Corporate Sales Manager for Mercedes-Benz UK at a ceremony at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall on Tuesday 18 May.“The luxury sector is about to become even more competitive, but all new entrants have one model to beat, a model that continues to define the very best in corporate motoring and luxury: the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. New more efficient engines have made the line-up even more formidable than ever before.”, commented Steve Moody, Editor of Fleet World (more…)
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Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo says – hello UK
Alpina, the top-end BMW cars enhancement expert has announced that its recently premiered all-new Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo is now available for the British fans. (more…) -
Volkswagen Golf VI Match is added to the model line-up
Volkswagen Golf VI Match is the latest to join the wide range of available models. The special Match name replaces existing SE trim level and adds over £1,600 worth of extra equipment while costing just £300 more than the outgoing car. The Match comes with 40 PS BlueMotion Technology model for extra economy and performance.
Among the standard equipment are ABS, ESP, seven airbags, Climatic air conditioning, alarm, cruise control and multi-device interface for connectivity to iPod or MP3 player. Match model adds 16” Croft alloys, a leather multifunction steering wheel, DAB digital radio receiver, Bluetooth system, front and rear parking sensors and an RCD 510 touchscreen stereo with six-disc CD autochanger.
The engine range for Match model includes 1.4 litre TSI with 122 PS, a 1.6 litre TDI with 105 PS or a 2.0 litre TDI with 140 PS. Both small engines are available with seven-speed DSG gearbox, while the big 2.0 litre TDI can be specified with the six-speed DSG option.
The BlueMotion Technology delivers 68.9mpg for the 1.6 litre TDI engine. The technology is also available for the popular 2.0 litre TDI engine and the combined fuel economy is 65.7 mpg. The BlueMotion Technology models’ enhanced economy comes as a result of a Start/Stop system and battery regeneration.
The start price for Golf VI Match is £17,730 RRP OTR for the 1.4-litre TSI three-door. The first deliveries will start at the end of June.
