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  • MINI One D – A mixture between power and economy

    The MINI model family is set to welcome another new arrival. A new entry-level diesel model will be launched in September 2009 and promises to deliver exceptionally economical driving fun. (more…)

  • BMW X1 U.S. debut in 2011

    It was confirmed today that the BMW X1 is planned to debut in the United States in calendar year 2011. The X1 has been conceived with the flexibility to offer traditional rear-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive configurations, as well as a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powertrain choices. (more…)

  • Alfa Romeo Celebrates Its 99th Birthday At Goodwood Festival Of Speed

    A year shy of the Italian sporting marque’s 100th birthday, Alfa Romeo will be preparing for next year’s Centenary with an historic hill climb by the first 8C Spider production car to be seen on the move in Britain, at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. (more…)

  • SPR1 T80 – 858bhp Porsche 997 based supercar

    Swiss automotive tuner SPORTEC, famed for its ultra high performance SPR1 range of 997 based supercars, is proud to announce the latest addition to its range, the T80. Conceived, designed and constructed in Switzerland by SPORTEC’s technical team, the new version of the SPR1 offers unrivalled supercar performance and exclusivity. (more…)

  • The new Prius plus the Battery Pack 100% Recyclable

    Long before the first new Prius reached the showroom, Toyota had plans in place to ensure that when the car reaches the end of its useful life it can be disposed of in an environmentally responsible fashion. (more…)

  • STP presents BLOODHOUND SSC big-time showcase at Goodwood Festival of Speed

    STP, founder sponsor of the BLOODHOUND SSC 1,000mph World Land Speed Record bid, in co-operation with Goodwood, is hosting a dramatic display at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, July 3-5.

    A full-size model of the mighty BLOODHOUND SSC (Super Sonic Car) will be on show for the first time, in the centre of the exhibition area, allowing visitors to get up close and personal, whilst the actual vehicle build gets underway at the team’s Bristol HQ. (more…)

  • VW Passat CC – “red dot Design Award 2009 – Best of the Best”

    International panels of design experts have chosen their winners and one Volkswagen model has made an exceptional impression: the Passat CC. (more…)

  • Vauxhall Corsa Skates

    London’s ultimate roller disco is finally here. With Carl Barat, Remi Nicole, Alfie Allen & Smash and Grab’s very own DJ duo Queens of Noize providing the soundtrack of the evening and none other than ‘Shoreditch’s ringmaster’ Jonny Woo hosting a car-aoke – complete with dress-up props galore – time to get your skates on to bag yourself the hottest ticket in town.

    Vauxhall Skate is a FREE invite-only event.

    Vauxhall Motors has teamed up with a hand-picked selection of the hottest musical, design and style talents of the moment to drive some serious excitement into London’s Shoreditch. Journeying through space and time, guests will be transported to a road that belongs to a late 20th Century vision of the future, 70’s disco meets Knight Rider on roller skates. Extra treats include specially commissioned Vauxhall Corsa roller boots and an in-car pit-stop hair salon with free styling from a huge name in celebrity hairdressing.

    Vauxhall Corsa Skates
    Vauxhall Corsa Skates
    Vauxhall Corsa Skates
    Vauxhall Corsa Skates

    DJ’s providing Vauxhall Skate’s hugely road-worthy tracks:

    • Sophie Ellis Bextor & Richard Jones
    • Remi Nicole
    • Alfie Allen
    • Queens of Noize with the help of their special dj guest Florence (Florence and the Machine)
    • Carl Barat

    Combine all the above with a rotating mirror-ball car, hot dogs, cup cakes and four-wheeled art commission by none other than legendary illustrator Kate Moross, Vauxhall Skate is sure to provide the rock and the roll.

  • Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO – a near-series concept car

    Adistinctive radiator grille with a large star in the middle. Dynamic lateral lines on the flanks. A metallic-painted body that exudes power and excitement. (more…)

  • Stainless steel tail pieces for the X6

    HERBERT HARTGE GmbH & Co. KG are delightful to present us the new HARTGE Stainless steel tail pieces for the BMW X6. In addition to the individual visual improvement, HARTGE specialists are offering us two different shapes: (more…)

  • Renault Concentrate on its Environmental Prowess for the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009

    With final preparations for its free 110,000-spectator World Series motorsport celebration this weekend (4th and 5th July) at Silverstone well under way, one hundred and twenty miles south, Renault is focussing on the Goodwood Festival of Speed, held the same weekend. (more…)

  • Mazda3 2.0 Sport introduces ‘i-stop’ technology

    On sale since 18 May, the all-new Mazda3 range incorporates a distinctively fresh bodystyle that portrays a more powerful and emotional design, plus a richer expression and a more dynamic stance.  Now the 20-model line up is completed by the arrival of two Mazda3 2.0 Sport models (hatchback and saloon, priced from £18,025 OTR), featuring 151ps petrol engines and innovative ‘i-stop’ (Smart Idling Stop System) fuel-stretching technology.  The system, which automatically switches off the engine, on engaging neutral, whenever the car is stationary (or travelling below 2mph) for more than a few seconds and restarts the engine when the driver simply depresses the clutch, delivers significant fuel-saving benefits for retail and fleet customers – without distracting from this model’s truly sporty driving experience. (more…)