29 April 2009, 01:20 PM
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.
The Ibiza is now into its fourth generation, and each one can be characterised by its youthful sporty spirit,
29 April 2009, 10:34 AM
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.
29 April 2009, 09:53 AM
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. Air intakes in the rear, to
28 April 2009, 12:58 PM
The F-CELL Roadster built by apprentices at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen covered a section of the historic route taken by Bertha Benz on the past weekend. Starting in Mannheim, the fuel cell powered car was driven via Ladenburg and Heidelberg. The symbolic passing of the finish line was at the chemist’s shop
28 April 2009, 10:53 AM
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.
Aznom, to celebrate the co-marketing with Caterham, related to the creation of a carryall purpose-made for the "little English", according to its philosophy has customized a Caterham Superlight, a car born especially for track days or lakeside rides.
28 April 2009, 09:33 AM
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.
As part of the Centenary celebrations Morgan announces a truly special model.
Designed and engineered in house, the Morgan Aero SuperSports is a lightweight aluminium sports car with a luxurious specification. The interior features a comfortable combination of polished ha
28 April 2009, 09:05 AM
Arden developed a supercharger kit for Range Rover V8 supercharged engines, easy to be installed in every qualified workshop. The extensive development and testing resulted in a high-end supercharger with a gain approx of 80hp (59kW) and 100Nm torque. Aside of the improved throttle response there is great power throug
28 April 2009, 08:54 AM
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. When the X5 M and X6 M go on sale this fall as 2010 model vehicles, they will retail for $86,225 and $89,725 respectively (including $825 Destination & Handling).
Both the BMW X5 M and X6 M feature a new reverse flow V8 engine with patented twin-turbo te
28 April 2009, 08:24 AM
Smoke emissions produced by turbocharged diesel engines under heavy load conditions - such as when accelerating from low engine speeds and other similar transient manoeuvres - can be all but eliminated by a relatively simple and low cost electric supercharger says automotive CO2 reduction specialist Controlled Power Technologies (CPT).
The reduction of particulate emissions is a major issue for the off-highway segment of the commercial vehicle
28 April 2009, 08:19 AM
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 wit
28 April 2009, 08:01 AM
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.
The new side exhaust system and wider rear wheel arches have dramatically improved aerodynamics, and an upgraded
27 April 2009, 04:45 PM
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.
The jury - presided over by Lorenzo Ramaciotti and made up of several high profile names from the car world, including Patrick le Quement, Lord
