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  • Astra-Nomical Ecoflex is Vauxhall’s New Fuel-Miser

    With CO2 emissions of just 109g/km and combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg, the new Astra ecoFLEX brings even greater efficiency to Vauxhall’s recently launched compact hatch range, which has already seen a 13.3 per cent average improvement over the previous model.

    A raft of mechanical and aero improvements have resulted in the latest Astra ecoFLEX achieving a 12.1 per cent improvement in emissions over the 1.7 CDTi model, currently the new range’s most efficient model. Better still, the ecoFLEX’s added tax benefits – VED down to £35.00, and BIK down to 13 per cent – take effect from the new tax year in April, when the car will hit UK showrooms with a starting price of £17,920. (more…)

  • Venturi shows the Volage concept at NAIAS 2010

    At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the French electric cars manufacturer Venturi Automobiles has presented its innovative concept vehicle Volage. (more…)

  • Volkswagen offers new rear bench for Passat CC

    In response to the numerous customers requests, Volkswagen has finally released a new, optional rear bench that turns the amazingly elegant VW Passat CC  into a true five-seater. (more…)

  • Lorinser retrofits the Mercedes E-Class Coupe

    Renowned for its exclusiveness, the Mercedes-Benz automobiles tuner Sportservice Lorinser is ready to prove this once again with its latest project, the Lorinser E-Class Coupe (C207). Boasting even more dynamism and uniqueness, Lorinser’s new programme re-styles the stunning two-door car entirely. (more…)

  • Fiat Punto Evo – Evolution Of The Species

    Think small cars and a string of super-successful Fiats should spring to mind: the ground-breaking 600, the trend-setting 127, the innovative Uno, and progressive Punto.

    The Fiat 127, first of the ‘superminis’, was voted Car of the Year 1972 and was destined to become Europe’s best-selling car, continuing in production until the introduction of the Fiat Uno in 1983, by which time a total of 5.6 million had been built.

    Compared with the 127, the Uno was some 6cm shorter and a similar amount taller. Voted Car of the Year 1984, it was also destined to be Europe’s best-seller, with no less than 2.5 million sold in just four years, and a total production run of more than six million. (more…)

  • Toyota Announces Auris 2010

    Toyota has launched its new Auris 2010, with a sharper appearance inside and out, higher quality materials throughout the cabin and a suspension system tweaked for extra ride comfort and stability. As well as packing much more visual appeal, the range of three and five-door hatchbacks continues to deliver a class leading combination of performance, fuel economy and low CO2 emissions from its line-up of Toyota Optimal Drive powertrains. (more…)

  • Seat announced the 2010 Ibiza FR TDI

    For model year 2010, the sporty Spanish car maker Seat has already started to pique the style- and cost-conscious drivers interest with the addition of the 2010 Seat Ibiza FR TDI. Available in both sporty SC and practical 5dr bodystyles, the price for the Seat’s newcomer starts at just £16,465. (more…)

  • Olivier Francois donates unique Chrysler 300C Eco Style for Haitian relief efforts

    At the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Chrysler brand’s new CEO, Olivier Francois donated his own vehicle in order to help raise money for Haitian relief efforts. Positioned at the entrance of the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Francois’ Chrysler 300C was signed from 300 of the most renowned celebrities in the world. (more…)

  • Lexus LFA is the “Must Have” supercar

    In the three months since it was unveiled to the public at the Tokyo motor show, the Lexus LFA has been greeted by critical and public acclaim worldwide. Even though it is one of the most exclusive supercars money can buy, the number of formal expressions of interest in purchase received by Lexus is already greater than the limited production run of just 500 examples.

    This does not mean that anyone wanting to own an LFA has missed their chance, as they can still register their interest up to mid-March and the end of the Geneva motor show. It is at this point that the 500 cars will be allocated across the 56 countries where they are on sale, with confirmed orders with deposits to be invited from the end of May. (more…)

  • 2010 Fiat 500 by Diesel combines exclusiveness and functionality

    At the “Bread & Butter” youth fashion show in Berlin, Fiat premiered its 2010 Fiat 500 by Diesel, a special-edition compact vehicle which boasts two striking new features: the “Midnight indigo” blue body colour, and the second-generation turbodiesel 1.3 Multijet II 95hp (Euro 5) engine with Start&Stop system. (more…)

  • Mazda announced the world premiere of the all-new Mazda5

    Mazda has revealed its plans to premiere the all-new Mazda5 at the renowned Geneva Motor Show. Regarded as one of the undoubted highlights at the forthcoming occasion, the 2011 Mazda5 has been engineered especially for the needs of the European families with active lifestyles. (more…)

  • Gearhead Performance presents 2010 Pontiac Trans Am

    Gearhead Performance Group has unleashed the striking 2010 Pontiac Trans Am, a Chevrolet Camaro-based Pontiac replica that packs the well-known Firebird spirit and an astonishing 900hp 6.2 liter twin turbo LS9 power unit. (more…)