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2012 volkswagen beetle price - £16 490

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Price - £16 490

Volkswagen UK has announced the price list for the new 2012 Beetl. Firstly, two engines will be available: the small 1.2 litre TSI with 105PS mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox and a 1.4 litre TSI with 160PS mated to a 6-speed manual. There are three trim levels: Beetle, Design and Sport. The standard equipment includes air conditioning, remote central locking, an RCD 310 CD system with DAB radio and rear Isofix seat preparation. Design adds 17” alloy wheels in a choice of two styles, Bluet

best looking 2011 muscle car

Best Looking 2011 Muscle Car

Like you may already guessed, our competitors for the title 'Best Looking 2011 Muscle Car' are three of the most iconic names among this pure American category of performance vehicles – the 2011 Ford Mustang GT, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS and the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8. While each of these exclusive models boasts its own charm and character, all three are proud successors of the rides that created this class of vehicles. We can say without any bit of hesitation that the 2011 Chevrolet Camar

2011 mazda2 1.5 ts2 automatic

2011 Mazda2 1.5 TS2 Automatic

Mazda now offers Mazda2 automatic model with no advance payment. The customers also can choose the compact Mazda3 1.6 TS hatchback, with manual or automatic transmission, for an advanced payment of just £499. This year the stylish Mazda2 small car has been at the heart of the brand’s Motability programme, with the five-door, automatic model proving especially popular.  This TS2 model features a powerful 1.5-litre 102PS engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission.  0 to 100 km/h in 11.9 second

royal college of art future car challenge 2021

Royal College of Art Future Car Challenge 2021

Students from the RCA’s Vehicle Design programme have been set the challenge of creating an artwork which encapsulates the spirit of the Future Car Challenge in the year 2021. The result is really interesting and you'll be able to see it at the RAC Future Car Challenge 2011, which takes place on Saturday 5 November and requires entrants to drive a 60-mile route from Brighton to London using the least amount of energy. Vehicle Design at the RCA is the world’s leading centre for vehicle design education and res

edo competition porsche panamera s hellboy

Edo Competition Porsche Panamera S Hellboy

Edo Competition has announced tuning program for Porsche Panamera S. The tuned version is called Hellboy and that suits to it – perfectly. The mighty 4.8 liter V8 engine is boosted to 465PS(342 kW), instead of factory's 400PS (294kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-ft). 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and the top speed is 305 km/h (190 mph). The results are thanks to new pressure-monitoring and self-adjusting exhaust system with butterfly valves, high-performance catalytic converters, high-flow mufflers and new tail pipes. Th

vorsteiner v-ct porsche cayenne ii [preview]

Vorsteiner V-CT Porsche Cayenne II [preview]

Vorsteiner will soon reveal full details about their new project, which is based on Porsche Cayenne II. The name of the project is V-CT. The full body kit includes a front fascia, side skirt extensions, a rear bumper that has a diffuser, and a roof spoiler. The specialists from Vorsteiner will also fit a titanium exhaust system, and custom rims that have a multi-spoke design. The exhaust system is exclusively offered for the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo. Most likely, Cayenne II S and Cayenne II Turbo will get

citroen ds5 at top gear live

Citroen DS5 at Top Gear Live

Citroen will exhibit the new DS5 at at Top Gear Live this November. This will be the official UK premiere of Citroen’s flagship. The car has unique style with beautiful lines. It is the first production Citroen to feature full-hybrid diesel technology, combining nice performance with extremely low CO2 emissions - just 99g/km. Citroen DS5 has a large chrome-finished grille and a new LED light. There are also an enormous air intake, two tail pipes built into the rear bumper and highlighted by a

2012 volvo v60 plug-in hybrid

2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid

Volvo will actually hit the market with the new 2012 V60 Plug-in Hybrid. The vehicle will have carbon dioxide emissions below 50 g/km. The Plug-in Hybrid, which will be launched on the market in 2012, is the result of close cooperation between Volvo Car Corporation and Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall. What is more, it will bring astonishing performance. V60 Plug-in Hybrid is powered by a 2.4 liter five-cylinder diesel engine and an ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) motor and a 12 kWh lithium

2012 volkswagen passat exclusive

2012 Volkswagen Passat Exclusive

Volkswagen has announced the new 2012 Passat Exclusive, which is available as a sedan and Variant. The 4-door version starts from €32 450, while the 5-door model costs €33 625. Both are based on the highly equipped Highline trim level. The exterior of Passat Exclusive is boosted by new 18” light alloy Vicenza wheels and lowered suspension with 15mm. The interior boasts a Nappa leather seats in “chocolate brown” with colored stitching and piping in contrasting colors "Pepper White". There i

2012 volkswagen polo r-line

2012 Volkswagen Polo R-Line

Volkswagen has introduced the new 2012 Polo R-Line. Polo R-Line will be offered in two different packages - the R-Line Exterior and the R-Line Plus. The R-Line Exterior includes a complete exterior body kit including new R-line front and rear bumpers, fog lights, R-line side skirts, rear diffuser, chrome exhaust tips, R-line roof spoiler and LED license plate illumination. There are also 16” light alloy "Mallory" wheels as the 17” are  optional and a black high-gloss grille. The R-Line Ext

2012 vauxhall combo panel van

2012 Vauxhall Combo Panel Van

2012 Vauxhall Combo Panel Van is ready to hit the market. The vehicle is set to become a firm favourite of owner-drivers and large fleets alike with its combination of state-of-the-art technology and class-leading features. It is available in two wheelbases, two heights, two gross vehicle weights (2,000kg and 2,300kg) two trim levels and with four engine choices. The engine range includes four diesel engines. The first one is a 1.3 CDTi with 90PS and 1.6 CDTi with 90PS. There is also a var

alfa romeo tct transmission

Alfa Romeo TCT transmission

Alfa Romeo has announced their new twin dry clutch semi-automatic transmission called “Alfa TCT”. The gearbox is now available to order on the five-door Alfa Giulietta hatchback. This transmission can be opted with shift paddles behind the steering wheel. Available with either the 1.4 TB MultiAir 170BHP petrol or the 2.0 JTDM-2 170BHP diesel engine, the ALFA TCT range increases the Giulietta’s appeal in both the fleet and consumer sectors. The 1.4 TB MultiAir 170BHP Giulietta with ALFA TCT