SEAT is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its most popular model, the Ibiza, at the Barcelona International Motor Show. The Spanish brand will be highlighting a special version that pays tribute to the first car developed by SEAT as an independent company – an absolute best-seller since its unveiling at the Paris Motor Show in 1984. (more…)
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Car Makes
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New Toyota Prius Technology And Innovation – Hybrid Synergy Drive
It is said that when you are at the top, the only way you can go is down. Not so for the remarkable Toyota Prius, which this summer takes its advanced hybrid power technology and environmental leadership on to a higher level.The new, third-generation Prius will not only be the world’s most technically advanced mainstream car, it will also demonstrate the real world benefits of Toyota’s market-leading hybrid powertrain, Hybrid Synergy Drive. (more…)
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Mercedes-Benz CL PhantASMA65 V12 Bi-Turbo by ASMA-Design
The new CL PhantASMA65 thrilled us with his new front, as well as with the new tail. The new front and rear of the CL PhantASMA65 provides for even more sportiness and individuality. The new front with a long grill adapted to the massive body kit transforms the PhantASMA65 to an eye-catcher. (more…) -
Aznom Caterham Superlight
Can luxury, sportsmanship, practicality and elegance be found all in one? Aznom try to render this concept in a unique car: the Aznom Caterham Superlight that will be shown at the Top Marques Monaco, the single live supercar show in the world. (more…) -
Morgan Aero SuperSports
Throughout 2009 the Morgan Motor Company is celebrating one hundred years of continuous manufacture of motorcars. The company has remained in one family’s ownership since the founder HFS Morgan made his first car in 1909. (more…) -
BMW X5 M and X6 M U.S. Pricing Announced
On the occasion of the world debut of the BMW X5 M at the Shanghai International Auto Show, BMW today announced U.S. retail pricing for both the X5 M and the X6 M. The X6 M was unveiled for the first time at the New York International Auto Show on April 8th. (more…) -
Toyota Verso: More “Verso” Than Ever
Toyota’s rapidly expanding UK model line-up gains another new member this week with the sales launch of new Verso, bringing more style, space, safety and advanced equipment features to the compact MPV segment.The third generation of the seven-seat Verso has a new look inside and out and translates larger external and wheelbase dimensions into added comfort for those on board, particularly for rear seat passengers who have significantly more head and legroom. There is also substantially more load space, even with all three rows of seats in place. (more…)
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Apex Jaguar XKRS Ready for Silverstone
The new Apex Jaguar XKRS is currently running through final testing in preparation for the first race in the GT3 European Championship at Silverstone on 2nd May.The new-look supercharged Jaguar, in striking Kyanite Blue, recently tested at a wet Donington with driver Johnny Mowlem, then again at Snetterton where it impressed the team with its improved performance and handling. (more…)
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Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Pinin Farina restored by Ferrari Classiche
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este celebrated its 80th anniversary this year, once again attracting 50 stunning cars built between the 1920s and 1970s to the grounds of the eponymous Lake Como villa. All of the cars shown were of enormous historical value and either in pristine condition or restored. (more…) -
AC Schnitzer cover design for the BMW i-Drive system
Enter your destination while keeping the road in view or changing the vehicle configuration – it’s all possible at any time with the BMW i-Drive system. Using the central controller, the driver can easily select i-Drive functions with one hand. (more…) -
Lamborghini Selects Alcoa To Supply Lightweight Wheels For Murcielago LP 670-4 Superveloce
Alcoa Wheel Products has been selected by Automobili Lamborghini to supply lightweight wheels for its Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce (SV). The forged alloy wheels reduce unsprung weight and contribute to the SV’s 100kg mass reduction over the standard Murciélago.“The new Murciélago SV is the product of a substantial cross-car weight reduction programme and forged wheels are vital to this,” explains David Yates, marketing manager for Alcoa Europe. “The engineering behind Alcoa’s wheels enables a 20 percent weight saving over a comparable cast aluminium wheel, benefitting handling and ride.” (more…)
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Aston Martin One-77 wins top design award at the Concorso d’Eleganza
At its world debut this weekend, the Aston Martin One-77 has won the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.Following the Geneva Auto Salon in March, where the technical illustration was first shown, the rolling chassis has since been completed by hand into the first car presented at Villa d’Este this weekend. (more…)