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Car Makes

  • 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R Spec is now on sale in the USA

    A revised version of Hyundai Genesis Coupe came out this year with a number of interior, exterior upgrades and full line-up as well as the sport variant – R-Spec.

    It is targeted to compete against the tough coupes on the market – Infiniti G37, Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro and Challenger. (more…)

  • 2004 Ford Mustang GT-R Concept will be offered at the RM Auctions

    2004 Mustang GT-R Concept will be put on sale at the Ford-only event in Monterey, California. RM Auctions are famous with selling unique cars and this time, they wont make an exception.

    Mustang GT-R Concept was introduced at the 2004 New York International Auto Show as a tribute to the 40th anniversary of the company. The expected price of the car is around $350 000, starting from $250 000. (more…)

  • 2010 Abarth 500C offers unique driving pleasure

    Recently, 2010 Abarth 500C has just gone on sale in the UK. The small car combines excellent sporty performance and wind-in-the-hair. Furthermore, it is extremely well-equipped for its size and price.

    Abarth 500C offers innovations unseen in any other car of its size. It features Abarth Competizione gearbox, which is developed specifically by company engineers. (more…)

  • 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Facelift AMG uncovered

    Recently, the automotive sources have published images of the all-new, face-lifted, high-performance premium models Mercedes-Benz CL63 Facelift AMG and Mercedes-Benz CL65 Facelift AMG. (more…)

  • 2011 Vauxhall Meriva with full diesel range

    2011 Vauxhall Meriva now has full diesel engine line up with the addition of two ultra-efficient power units. So the engine range of Meriva now features three petrol and four diesel power plants.

    The first new engine is 1.3 CDTi with 95PS, which will power all Meriva ecoFLEX models. The power unit features a variable geometry turbocharger and is mated to a gearbox with taller ratios. The result is 62.8 mpg and only 119g/km of CO2.

    The more sportier engine is 1.7CDTi with 130PS and 300Nm of torque available from 2000-2500rpm. The sprint from 0 to 100km/h is covered in 9.9 seconds and the top speed is 121mph. (more…)

  • Abarth Punto Evo – True hot hatchback

    Abarth Punto Evo is powered by award-winning MultiAir 1.4 litre turbo engine featuring cutting edge technologies. The power unit combines performance and eco-friendliness. The numbers are astonishing – 0 to 62 mph in 7.9 seconds and still the car returns 47.1mpg on the combined cycle. And by employing Start&Stop and an in-cockpit Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) this Abarth both conforms to Euro 5 emissions regulations and emits a very un-performance car-like 142g/km of CO2.

    The sports package includes 17″ alloys, body coloured rear spoiler and side skirts, specially tuned race suspension and satin finish twin tailpipes. (more…)

  • 2011 BMW X3 – The leader in the premium sports activity market

    The new small SAV from BMW is ready to raise the bar in the premium sports activity market this year when the model goes on sale in the UK. X3 will be the lowest-emission four-wheel drive model in its segment. Furthermore, it is the first to have start-stop with auto transmission, unparalleled agility, significantly upgraded cabin and a raft of sector-first technology.

    Some of the features of 2011 BMW X3 are a class-leading diesel engine, numerous chassis configurations courtesy of Variable Damper Control, as well as UK specific equipment packages and innovations such as Head-up Display and online connectivity, thanks to ConnectedDrive. (more…)

  • Vauxhall Corsa now costs less than £8000

    The Big Summer Vauxhall Countdown is going to be available between 17th and 31st July. Customers will benefit from low prices whenever they visit their local Vauxhall Retailer during the promotion.

    For 2 weeks, Vauxhall Retailers will be offering some extraordinary deals, including the Corsa S 1.0-litre 3dr for £7995 when combined with its Swappage Support scheme. This means that the buyers will save a bit over 3 thousand pounds from the list price of £11 030. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Golf VI Bluemotion awarded Green Car of the Year

    VW Golf VI Bluemotion is trully amazing car capable of doing 74.3 mpg and also freed from road tax. The vehicle is named Green Car of the Year at the What Car? Green Awards, held in association with Warranty Direct.

    “Volkswagen has built a hugely desirable car that’s big on ability, but small on running costs. The Golf BlueMotion does an enviable 74.3mpg and emits just 99g/km of CO2, which means it is exempt from road tax, while company car tax will be based on just 13% of its £18,685 list price. It’s a package that’s hard to beat. VW dealers are going to be busy.”, commentedWhat Car? editor-in-chief Steve Fowler. (more…)

  • Ferrari 458 CHALLENGE makes its debut at Maranello

    Ferrari 458 Challenge has made its official debut in Maranello during the Annual Dealer Meeting. The traditional event brings together the representatives of Ferrari’s international sales network.

    Just a few month after the 458 Italia, which was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the 458 Challenge boasts a lot of significant upgrades, which will help the car to adapt for competition use. (more…)

  • Toyota Prius benefits from Safety Pack option

    Toyota Prius is undoubtedly the most famous hybrid car in the world. It is already one of the most technologically advanced cars offered on the market and the third generation Prius now offers even more sophisticated features with the introduction of a new Safety Pack option.

    Toyota’s Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which use radar-based controls to help the driver avoid road accidents happening. Both systems are joined by a list of other style, luxury and comfort features. (more…)

  • Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid – reasonable performance

    2010 Porsche Cayenne was put on sale on May 29, and in just four weeks since over 16 000 orders have been received worldwide. The SUV proven its qualities and become the best selling Porsche in the company’s history. The new Cayenne features a driver-oriented chassis that has been designed to combine sports car handling on the road with the added versatility of being able to cover ground quickly and safely, regardless of the terrain.

    Visitors to the Goodwood Festival of Speed held on July 1 to 4 experienced the outstanding agility of the Cayenne first-hand by enjoying high-speed passenger rides around a specially-designed dynamics course. (more…)