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2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 is announced

Aston Martin has unveiled a new motorsport-inspired special edition - the V8 Vantage N420.  The car is a successor to the special edition V8 Vantage N400 of 2007, which had huge success across the Aston Martin owners. N420 is based upon the standard 4.7-litre V8 engine delivering 420bhp and capable of doing - 180mph available as a Coupe or Roadster. The power unit is fitted either with a six-speed manual or optional Sportshift automated manual transmission. The Vantage N420 is inspired by the company’s experienc

Earlier UK launch for the all-new Kia Sportage

Kia has published some exclusive news for its UK customers, offering the recently debuted all-new Kia Sportage crossover on the British market earlier than expected, on 1 August. The newly designed ride will be available only in a high specification Sportage First Edition version, which includes all-wheel-drive and a uniquely efficient 2.0-litre diesel powerplant. This remarkably eco-friendly 2.0-litre CRDi unit estimates only 156g/km CO2 and achieves a combined cycle economy of 47.1 mpg – an impressive 31 g/km

LSD gullwing doors for the Chevrolet Camaro SS

LSD-Doors, the KW division for high-end gullwing door conversions has released a new set of door plates specially engineered for the famous American muscle ride - Chavrolet Camaro SS. Available as a complete set (1599 Euro) or for each door individually (749 Euro), the new LSD Camaro plates are ready to transform every Camaro into a unique eye-catcher. The new plates benefit from the brand’s all-new GRS+ (Guided Roller System), which offers an adjustment possibility with the roller guidance of the roller bearing

Tesla Roadster 2.5 at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2010

At the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2010, Tesla Motors has pulled-off the cover on its new, refined version all-electric sporty ride Tesla Roadster 2.5. The new version of the eco-friendly 2-door, 2-seater boasts new features in both design and technology, including a new front fascia, rear diffuser, improved seat comfor

renault dezir concept

Renault DeZir Concept

Renault is about to stun the world with their latest concept car – DeZir. The vehicle stands out as an illustration of the brand's commitment to more emotional styling. It is powered by an electric motor proving that the electric vehicles and a love of cars are by no means incompatible. The public will get its first opportunity to see DeZir at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The concept is created under the leadership of Laurens van den Acker, Renault's Design Department has taken its inspir

2011 Nissan JUKE shows strong results in Japan

Nissan has announced some surprisingly high results regarding the domestic orders for the all-new Nissan JUKE. Available on the Japanese market from June 9th, the Nissan JUKE has already received more than 10,900 orders to date and exceeded the brand’s monthly expectations almost nine times - 1,300 units monthly target. The 2011 Nissan JUKE represents an all-new approach in the automotive industry’s compact segment. With its nimbleness, compact dimensions, bold-styled and unusual vision, the modern compact sport

2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible flex muscles at Goodwood

Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible, the British luxury brand’s all-new drop-top production ride has demonstrated its astonishing qualities with an exclusive driving debut at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Charged with extremely powerful performance potential - 202 mph and a 0-60mph sprint time of 3.9 seconds, the Continental Supersports Convertible was driven by the racing legend Derek Bell and gave the Goodwood spectators plent

hyundai i-flow at goodwood festival of speed

Hyundai i-Flow at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Hyundai i-Flow took a part at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (1-4 July) in the UK.  The car, designed at the company’s European Technical Center, made its first appearance since impressing crowds on its global debut during the Geneva Motor Show in March. Over 175 000 visitors attended the four-day festival, taking in high-performance supercars, motorsport vehicles and next-generation technology showcases such as the i-flow.  The D-segment from Hyundai, i-flow boasts Hyundai’s ground-breaking new design lan

bugatti veyron 16.4 super sport - 431 km/h

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport - 431 km/h

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport set a new world record for production cars. The masterpiece, which is created by the VAG at Ehra-Lessien (nearby its headquarters at Wolfsburg) once again proved that it is the fastest vehicle on the Earth. In the presence of the German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV) and a representative of Guinness Book of Records the Super Sport achieved an average top speed of 431 km/h. Saturday, 2 pm – Bugatti’s Pilote Officiel Pierre Henri Raphanel puts his helmet and gloves on, pulls t

2011 mercedes-benz cl-class combines latest technologies with superior comfort

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class combines latest technologies with superior comfort

The new Mercedes-Benz CL-Class comes with entirely re-designed V8 biturbo engine of the CL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY model delivering 435hp and returning the incredible 29.7mpg. Its NEDC figures show savings of up to 23 per cent over its predecessor model, CO2 emissions having dropped from 288 g/km to only 224. The amazing results are achieved thanks to the newly-developed BlueDIRECT technology with third-generation spray-guided direct injection, wit

2011 Chevrolet Camaro will go on sale in the UK

One of the main attractions at the Goodwood Festival of Speed will be Chevrolet Camaro – Bumblebee, which marks the launch of the new model in the UK. Chevy Camaro is one of the most famous cars in the world, it is a icon in the automobile industry and its latest retro-styled version been on sale in the USA since 2009, and has already seen sales in excess of 200 000 as American retailers cleared their waiting lists. Very soon, 2011 Camaro will be available to buy in the UK. The car will go on sale as an offic

mercedes-benz c-class dr 520

Mercedes-Benz C-class DR 520

Mercedes-Benz UK now offers a new model of C-Class - DR 520 , which has more power, better performance and equipment than the originals. It is limited to just 20 units, which will be available and sold exclusively through the company’s Specialist Products division at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Surrey. The limited edition C-class DR520 is based on the high-performance C 63 AMG, but the powerful 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 engine now produce 520Hp and 650Nm (60hp and 50Nm more than