Category: Car Makes

Car Makes

  • More power and efficiency for next Porsche 911 Turbo

    Porsche is proud to present a new top model at the pinnacle of its broad range of production sports cars; the next generation 911 Turbo.

    All key features of this high-performance sports car have been improved significantly and combine far-reaching technical innovations with supreme refinement. As a consequence, the new 911 Turbo offers increased performance, lower weight, enhanced driving dynamics and greater fuel efficiency. (more…)

  • Skoda Yeti is awarded for low insurance ratings

    Skoda retailers have opened their doors for orders of the brand new Yeti. Customers can now place orders for the Czech manufacturer’s new crossover vehicle, six weeks ahead of its official on-sale date of 17 September 2009.

    For those customers eager to track down a Yeti there is even more good news. Insurance ratings have been secured and they make great reading for stretched family budgets. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Announces UK Prices For New Polo

    Volkswagen has announced prices for its new Polo model which is available to order today in UK Retailers. The first deliveries will take place on the car’s official ‘on sale’ date of 16 October. Prices start at £10,035 for the S 1.2-litre 60 PS five-door; the three-door model will be available in December.

    The new Polo, the fifth generation launched in the supermini’s 34 year history, is the largest and most technically advanced, but it remains true to the brand’s core values of safety, reliability, quality and value for money. Despite the increase in size, the Polo is lighter than the model it replaces leading to improved fuel economy and emissions. (more…)

  • Honda Civic Type R changes its name to Type R EURO for the Japanese market

    The British-built 3-door hot hatch – Honda Civic Type R will be named Type R EURO for the Japanese-market. The car will be exported in limited numbers and it will go on sale from 2010. (more…)

  • Ford 3-Wet paint technology – Greener than the others

    Global paint shops in India, Romania, Mexico and China are in the process of rolling out a Ford-exclusive paint technology that will not only save the shops time and money, but will lessen their environmental footprint and result in a high-quality product. (more…)

  • KW coilover suspensions for the new VW Polo

    The new VW Polo has only just entered the market and KW automotive already offers three different coilover suspensions for the Volkswagen. (more…)

  • M Is For Mystery

    Infiniti, the luxury automotive brand from Japan, will preview its sixth model for Europe, the new Infiniti M performance luxury saloon, at the 59th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in less than two weeks.

    The new Infiniti M will be the third generation of the car but the first to come to Western Europe. It will fit into Infiniti Europe’s range above the G37 Saloon.

    Images and information will be released via Infiniti Europe’s media website at 04:00CEST on August 15 following a private event at Pebble Beach.

    Infiniti M

  • Mazda MX-5 Superlight version Show car to premiere at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show

    A superlight show car capturing the pure essence of the world’s most popular roadster, the Mazda MX-5, will see its world premiere at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from 15 through 27 September 2009.

    After 20 years of global success, Mazda MX-5 is the best-selling two-seat sports car in the world. At Frankfurt, Mazda will present a new take on its affordable roadster in an all-new show car, the Mazda MX-5 Superlight version, designed at Mazda’s studio in Oberursel, Germany. (more…)

  • Hi-Tech Engines Slash Commodore Fuel Use

    Australia’s favourite car, the Holden Commodore, is set to slash motorists’ fuel use and running costs with two new advanced V6 engines and other technology improvements.

    The Model Year 10 (MY10) Commodore range will go on sale in September with the most fuel efficient Australian-built six cylinder vehicle in the market. (more…)

  • GeigerCars Hummer H2 Latte Macciatto

    The latest masterpiece made by the German tuning specialist Karl Geiger is a customized Hummer H2, finished in special paintwork, which answers to the name “Latte Macciatto” and is a mix of a noble brown as a base color with many contrast elements in creme-beige. (more…)

  • Ford Transit SportVan limited edition

    Ford Transit SportVan limited edition is created for customers who want to make a bold statement. The model is based on the popular 260, short wheelbase Transit with front wheel drive, the 140PS 2.2-litre TDCi diesel engine and a six-speed transmission. (more…)

  • Race Retro Announces 2010 Dates And Alfa Romeo Celebrations

    Organiser Live Promotions has announced that Race Retro, the international historic motorsport show, will be held from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th March 2010, returning to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. After its extremely successful first year as owners, Live has also chosen the Alfa Romeo as its celebrated marque as the Italian manufacturer celebrates its centenary year. (more…)