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Citroen Announces Pricing Details For DS3

Ahead of the launch in spring 2010, Citroën has released prices and specification details for its most hotly anticipated model to date - DS3. Citroën has also unveiled an online configurator that allows members of the public to create their perfect DS3. DS3 is an assertive, urban 3-door supermini with radical styling, elegant detailing and an extensive choice of customisable design options for a bespoke driving experience. DS3 is the first model from Citroën’s new DS line, which will consist of three distincti

VATH CL 65 AMG offers luxury and power at whole new level

VATH Automobiltechnik is presenting an impressively refined version of the exclusive high-performance coupe Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG. Thanks to an ECU remap, air collector, enhanced cooling system, first-grade boosting system and exhaust unit with 76 mm diameter pipe equipped with high-grade steel made cats, the VATH CL

2010 Land Rover Freelander 2 Sport in UK from January

Land Rover has announced the 2010 Freelander 2 Sport, which will hit the UK showrooms in January next year. 2010 Land Rover Freelander 2 Sport will be offered in two versions with two colours - Santorini Black and Lago Grey, both equipped with 19-inch limited-edition diamond-turned alloys, two-tone interior, rear spoil

fab panamera combines coupe-like vision and enormous output

FAB Panamera combines coupe-like vision and enormous output

FAB Design has expanded its car makes catalog with the Porsche brand. The renowned Porsche Panamera is the first non-Daimler vehicle that FAB specialists have refined into a true dream car. At first glance, the new conversion catches the eye with its exclusively Wide Bodykit made of carbon fibre, which brings more athl

10,000th Porsche Panamera rolls off the production line

The 10,000th Porsche Panamera rolled off the production line at the Porsche AG’s Leipzig plant. The platinum silver metallic Panamera Turbo with 500 horsepower is already on its way to a customer in Singapore. After three months on the market, the highly desired four-door grand touring sports car has really take-off.

No Range Anxiety For Santa With Vauxhall’s New Sleigh-Rev!

Vauxhall has come to Santa’s help after receiving a plea from the great man himself earlier this year to provide swift and ultra-clean transport for his annual blast around the world on December 24. “The ’08 Model Year reindeers have taken a rest this Christmas,” said Father C. “In their old age they’re becoming more flatulent and their increasing methane emissions just can’t be good for the environment – never mind the fact I have to sit behi

speedart btr2 580 - fasten your	seat belts

speedART BTR2 580 - fasten your seat belts

After the official debut of its special tuning programme for the Panamera, the renowned Porsche specialist speedART is now presenting a new conversion based on the 2010 Porsche 997 Turbo 3,8l with PDK-gearbox. Named speedART BTR II 580 (Bi-Turbo-Racer – 2nd generation), the newcomer strikes with power increase of 80 horsepower and 120 Nm over the factory counterpart achieved through a modified motronic and a sport exhaust unit with 200 cell sport cats and big single race-tail-pipes. With the upgraded output data

2010 Aston Martin Cygnet Concept

Aston Martin today releases the first official images of the ‘Cygnet’ – a new luxury commuter concept car. The Cygnet concept represents a creative, environmentally conscious solution, being small, yet with presence – and highly fuel efficient, now combined with the prestige of Aston Martin’s luxury brand ownership. Work on the concept is ongoing and will continue into 2010 when it is hoped that it will become a production reality initially available to Aston Martin customers in the UK and

321,2 km/h – Fullsize-SUV high speed record for TECHART

TECHART Automobildesign really set the sparks flying at this year`s trial of strength at the High Speed Event in Nardo/Italy. Test driver Sandro Reuter reached a top speed of 321,2 km/h, respectively 200 mph, with the TECHART refined Porsche Cayenne Turbo. TECHART thus secured a new speed record for Fullsize-SUVs. The

edo competition Gallardo LP600/4 - need more?

Edo competition is ready with an exclusive, extra spicy tuning programme for the Lamorghini Gallardo LP600/4. Transformed from top to bottom, the shiny new edo LP600/4 boasts an enormous output data of 600 horsepower at 7,970 rpm and 572 Nm (422 ft-lb) maximum torque at 6,845 rpm. As a result of the colossal power increase, the edo Gallardo’s V-max now tops 340 km/h and the acceleration from zero to 100 km/h lasts 3,5 seconds flat. Undoubtedly, the German motorsport specialists didn’t stop there, in order to han

2010 Brussels Motor Show Debut For New Ford S-Max And New Ford Galax

Ford of Europe will unveil new versions of its top-selling S-MAX and Galaxy at the 2010 Brussels Show on January 13. With fresh designs, they feature new interior materials and features, a range of more efficient powertrains and a host of driver focused technologies aimed at improving safety and comfort. The 2010 S-MAX and Galaxy models kick off an exciting year for new product introductions from Ford of Europe. "We've given both models a f

MINI Beachcomber Concept

MINI crosses borders, enters new dimensions of driving pleasure, and wins over additional target groups. Once again, MINI achieves all this by consistently expanding the model range and through the unconventional creativity of MINI design. Just a few months prior to the launch of the brand’s fourth model announced for autumn 2010, MINI is now demonstrating its potential for further enhancement of driving pleasure and diversity through another spectacular concept car: the concept of a bran