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  • Jeep Wrangler Ultimate edition to hit the UK market

    Jeep® has launched a new special edition Wrangler in the UK – the Wrangler Ultimate – which will make this iconic 4×4 stand out from the crowd.

    Based on the 2.8-litre CRD Sahara model and available with a five-speed  automatic transmission, the ‘Wrangler Ultimate’ features 18 inch alloy wheels, sunscreen glass, leather-trimmed interior, and unique ‘Wrangler Ultimate’ badging.  Only 200 models will initally be available in the UK from the 1st March, and it will come in one colour, black.

    The two-door Jeep Wrangler Ultimate is priced at £24,650 on-the-road and the long-wheelbase four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Ultimate is £26,250 on-the-road. An optional Ultimate accessory pack and state-of-the-art Sound and Navigation system is available. (more…)

  • Lexus inveils the mysterious CT 200h hybrid compact ride

    The new Lexus CT 200h is the first full hybrid vehicle to be launched in the premium compact segment. Entering production in late 2010 and set for sale worldwide, the full hybrid model will provide a new gateway to the Lexus range and attract new, younger customers to the brand.

    The CT 200h was designed and developed with the European market in mind. Lexus’s first five-door compact car, its size, packaging, full hybrid technology and low emissions fully address the requirements of discerning, environment-conscious customers in a key market sector. At the same time, it does not compromise the quality, refinement and driving pleasure that are the hallmarks of every Lexus. (more…)

  • Audi RS 5 Coupe Debuts In Geneva

    Thirty years after the original Audi quattro captivated the Geneva Motor Show, the new Audi RS 5 Coupe is about to do it proud with a combination of high-revving V8 power, super fast S tronic twin-clutch gear shifting and a new evolution of the world famous all-wheel-drive system featuring the latest differential technology. Following its debut at the 2010 Geneva Show, the extreme RS reinterpretation of the elegant A5 two-door is expected to open for order in the UK in the spring priced at circa £58,500, and will reach its first customers in October.

    Developed by Audi high performance engineering and styling subsidiary quattro GmbH, the RS 5 is the latest in an illustrious lineage dating back over 15 years to the RS 2 Avant. This RS can of course also trace its roots to the original or ‘Ur’ quattro launched in Geneva in 1980, but also to the critically acclaimed R8 sports car, the V10 FSI engine from which provides the technological basis for the new hand-built, high-revving 4.2-litre V8 FSI engine that spins freely and charismatically to 8,250pm, and delivers its 450PS peak output at this high point. A torque maximum of 430Nm is available between 4,000 and 6,000rpm, helping to power the new, 1725kg RS 5 to 62mph in 4.6 seconds and to an electronically governed 155mph top speed. (more…)

  • Porsche presents the next-generation Cayenne starring the efficient Cayenne S Hybrid

    Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2011The new generation Porsche Cayenne will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 2. Each model in the Cayenne range is a trend-setter in terms of efficiency and output and, compared with the former models, offers an increase in fuel economy of up to 23 per cent with more performance.

    The highlight of the new line-up is the technically sophisticated parallel full hybrid drive-train which combines the sporting performance of an eight-cylinder with the economy of a six-cylinder and a unique ‘sailing mode’ for even lower fuel consumption. (more…)

  • Opel charges the production Ampera for Geneva

    The first prototype of the production Ampera today received its initial charge of electricity from the newly installed recharging station at Opel/Vauxhall’s European headquarters.

    The Ampera extended-range electric vehicle will use the energy stored in its 16kWh lithium-ion battery to drive the first stage of the 370-mile journey from Rüsselsheim, Germany, to the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, without emitting CO2. (more…)

  • Lotus packs Evora 414E Hybrid concept for Geneva 2010

    Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid The Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid, so-named because this latest environmentally-focused technology demonstrator from Lotus Engineering produces 414 PS (306 kW) of power, promises breathtaking performance from a highly efficient propulsion system. The concept showcases new developments in plug-in, range-extended electric propulsion, new electronic technologies to enhance driver involvement, the adaptability of the Lotus Versatile Vehicle Architecture (VVA) that underpins the Evora 414E Hybrid and a dramatic new roof system and interior concept from Lotus Design. Through all of these aspects it ultimately demonstrates the exceptional ability of Lotus Engineering to integrate and develop advanced technologies for exciting, efficient, high performance niche vehicles. (more…)

  • Skoda teased facelifted Fabia ahead of Geneva

    Škoda Auto is unveiling the new-look Fabia and Roomster at this year’s Geneva Motorshow.  Škoda’s compact cars have been given an exciting exterior redesign, plus a fresh range of engines, packed with new technology.

    The new design accentuates the cars’ width, with a totally redesigned face that gives both cars a more dynamic look, increasing their road presence.  Scout models have also been redesigned, with a new Fabia hatch version making its debut in Geneva. (more…)

  • Vorsteiner releases custom aero pack for the C63 AMG

    Vorsteiner, the German-based aftermarket specialist has released a custom aerodynamic package for the stellar Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. (more…)

  • Honda presents 3R-C design study vehicle

    With their latest study project 3R-C concept, the Japanese brand Honda brings the future of the urban cruisers to the 80th edition of Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. (more…)

  • Irmscher 7 Turbo – simplicity and pure adrenaline

    Undoubtedly attractive, the Irmscher 7 Turbo will make its first public appearance at the next week’s Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. (more…)

  • 2010 Hyundai ix35 price tagged

    Hyundai’s ix35 will cost from just £16,495 when it goes on sale on March 25th, making the stylish crossover a real alternative for buyers considering a conventional hatchback.

    In fact, a combination of the low purchase price, economical running costs and high residuals mean that the ix35 is likely to cost less to run than mainstream family cars and MPVs with comparable engines.

    Despite the price, the ix35 range has equipment levels that no rival can even dream of matching. This makes it attractive not just to private buyers, but also means company car drivers can choose an ix35 and actually pay less tax than on a mainstream hatchback or MPV. (more…)

  • MercedesSport custom components for Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Mercedes-Benz is presenting its new label MercedesSport, under which title the famous luxury car manufacturer will showcase a brand-new range of elegant and sporty individualization products at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. (more…)