Lotus unveils the Eco Elise technology demonstrator at the British Motor Show, capitalising on great strides forward in green technology. The Eco Elise project promotes a different perspective on “green”, one which does not revolve solely around tailpipe CO2. This holistic approach is in keeping with the progressive Lotus culture, driving Lotus to become the world’s green automotive consultancy. (more…)
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Lotus Eco Elise – Trackday Warrior Turns Eco Warrior
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The new Proton GEN-2 – even more car for your money
Proton Cars are pleased to announce the arrival of the new version of their popular GEN-2 hatchback, which is now available in dealerships across the UK.The GEN-2 hatchback also benefits from a new sporty interior with red trim on the seats, doors and steering wheel as well as a re-designed dashboard and handbrake. There’s also a redesigned glove box for added comfort and convenience. (more…)
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Je Design Audi Q7 Street Rocket
What do you get when JE DESIGN combines its special paintwork “Red Rocket” with its Audi Q7 aerodynamics kit “Street Sport”? JE DESIGN “Street Rocket”! An elegant luxury vehicle with integrated show-effect. (more…) -
B&B Audi TTS
The Siegen-based Audi expert B&B, perfects the actuel version of the TT. Performance values, which normally are preserved by high class sports cars, can be reached in 3 different stages (306, 324 and 362 hp). The acceleration duration 0-100km/h is lowered to an enormous value of 4.6 seconds in the final stage – while Vmax level is on 280km/h. (more…) -
Edo Competition Gallardo SLE
With the modified Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera edo competition Motorsport has now added a second high-profile Italian racer to its tuning program after the Murcielago LP 640. Like its bigger brother, this sports car with the bull in its logo excels through its highlighted racing genes and more aggressive appearance after being modified at edo competition. (more…) -
Delta 4×4 Kuga
Delta 4×4 is convinced that Ford’s late comer will easily send a shock wave through the flooded SUV-sector. Ford Europe is exploring new terrain – territory that has long been conquered with a passion by delta4x4, the Bavarian offroad specialist over the last 30 years. delta4x4 interprets the name „Kuga“ as „cool way of moving“ and honours Ford’s stylish offroader as the first accessory supplier with more offroad power and perfectly customized design kits. (more…) -
Marie Karlsson won a Volvo C30 of her own design
Volvo Cars Swedish sales company, Volvo Personbilar Sverige, contest “Design your own Volvo C30” attracted a record number of contestants. Nearly 6,000 people submitted entries. The winner was 23-year-old Marie Karlsson, engineer from Vetlanda, Sweden. She will receive a Volvo C30 1.8F in the “dream pattern” Weeds. This spring’s Volvo C30 campaign, featuring patterned cars, has also given sales of this model a boost. (more…) -
Mitsubishi Motors announces launch of Galant Fortis RALLIART premium sporty 4WD sedan
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announces the addition of the premium sporty 4WD RALLIART trim level to the Galant Fortis sedan series. The new model raises the driving pleasure bar while retaining all the utility and comfort qualities of the base model. RALLIART comes with a price tag of 2,982,000 yen and goes on sale at affiliated dealership throughout Japan today. (more…) -
Land Rover – Portraits Of Adventure
Land Rover’s adventurous spirit captured in photo exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society
A collection of 60 photographs that represent the spirit of adventure has been brought together for a special exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in London, to celebrate Land Rover’s 60th anniversary this year. The exhibition, called Portraits of Adventure, runs from 22 July to 3 August. (more…) -
BMW Motorrad Days 2008
Three days of partying, motorcycling and talking shop: around 34,000 visitors both with and without a motorcycle attended the 8th BMW Motorrad Days from July 4th – 6th 2008 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Thousands of motorcyclists from over 30 nations met in glorious weather once again this year at the picturesque holiday resort at the foot of the Hausberg mountain for the world’s biggest BMW Motorrad party. (more…) -
Seat With District Municipality Police Forces
Three SEAT Toledo for Martorell local police
The local police of the municipality of Martorell (Barcelona) have added to their patrol car vehicle pool with three SEAT Toledo, each equipped with a 105 hp 1.9 TDi engine and state-of-the-art police security technology. The handing-over ceremony of the new vehicles was held last Friday in Martorell in the presence of SEAT España’s director Pedro Catena, Martorell’s mayor Salvador Esteve together with local councillors for public security and economy, Lluís Esteve and Teresa Casanoves, respectively, and Jaume Roura, manager of the Martorell Motor dealership. (more…)