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segunda-feira, 5 de novembro de 2012

BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Records 103MPG UK – 2.7lt/100km in RAC Challenge


A latest generation BMW 116d EfficientDynamics hatch driven by the team at Green-Car-Guide at the RAC Future Car Challenge 2012 achieved an average fuel economy of 103 mpg UK (equal to 85.8 mpg US and 2.7lt/100km) over the 64-mile Brighton to London route, recording a 39 per cent improvement over the manufacturer's official 74.3mpg UK combined economy figure. Read more »

VW Introduces 2013 Amarok with More Powerful 2.0L BiTDI and Available BlueMotion Tech in the UK


The 2013 model year Amarok that was first announced in August is now available for order in Britain with on-the-road prices starting at £23,536 for the base 2.0 TDI 120hp (122PS) 4Motion and topping out at £31,098 for the new 2.0 BiTDI 178hp (180PS) 4Motion Permanent with BlueMotion Technology and an 8-speed auto.

Before we get into more details about the changes and upgrades on the 2013 Amarok, it should be noted that from now on, all models for the UK and the rest of Europe are produced at VW's Hanover factory in Germany, instead of being imported from the brand's Argentina plant.

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sexta-feira, 2 de novembro de 2012

New 78.5 MPG Honda Civic 1.6-litre i-DTEC Diesel Priced from £19,400 in Britain


There's a new fuel-efficient model joining the European market Honda Civic hatchback's range, one which is equipped with the Japanese brand's freshly revealed 1.6-liter i-DTEC diesel engine.

Following its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in September and before it goes on sale in January of 2013, Honda announced pricing for the 1.6 i-DTEC Civic that starts from £19,400 (equal to US$31,100 or €24,200) for the base SE model, rising to £20,595 for the ES and £23,175 for the top-of-the-range EX.

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quinta-feira, 1 de novembro de 2012

Renault Transforms New Dacia Logan Into the 2013 Symbol Sedan [w/Video]


In markets where Dacia isn't active, the Renault Group offers the Romanian brand's products under its own nameplate, which is the case with the new Renault Symbol that will be given its first public airing on Friday at the Istanbul Motor Show in Turkey alongside the revamped 2013 Fluence that we told you about earlier today.

Unlike the current Symbol that is based on the body and chassis of the second generation Renault Clio, the new model shifts to the Dacia Logan architecture.

The differences between the second generation of the Logan small sedan that made its world premiere in Paris at the end of September and the 2013 Renault Symbol are skin deep, or to be more precise, face deep.

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2013 Renault Fluence Sedan Goes Under the Knife, Gains a Clio-Like Fascia


As it turns out, Renault had slightly different plans for the facelifted version of the European market Fluence sedan that will make its world premiere on November 2 at the 2012 Istanbul Motor Show in Turkey.

Whereas the Mexican market specification Fluence gained the same front end treatment as the car's Korean twin, the Samsung SM3, the European (though, it is likely to be sold in other regions as well) model has been graced with a face that features Renault's latest styling identity, as seen on the new Clio Mk4.

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quarta-feira, 31 de outubro de 2012

Revised 2013 Audi Q5 gest Some Tuning Love from ABT Sportsline


Every time the Volkswagen and Audi brands come out with a new model or even a limited edition, ABT Sportsline is sure to follow up with its own tuning take.

The facelifted Audi Q5 is no exception with the German tuning firm releasing a package for the compact crossover that increases output and gives its exterior a different look.

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Mazda Brings 3 Concept Versions of CX-5 Crossover to SEMA Including a Diesel Variant


With the 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in full swing, Mazda lifted the wraps off three new concept versions of its CX-5 compact crossover to demonstrate the personalization choices owners have, and in one case, to highlight the diesel option that may soon be available in North America.

We will start with the latter that is named after actor and Mazda racecar driver Patrick Dempsey and which uses the Japanese brand's European-specification SKYACTIV-D 2.2-liter clean diesel engine to power the all-wheel-drive system through a six-speed manual gearbox.

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sexta-feira, 26 de outubro de 2012

Porsche Cayenne 3.0 Diesel Supersport Wide Track by Kahn Design


Ever since its inception, the Porsche Cayenne SUV has always been a favorite among tuners that try to address owners' needs for more power and personalized styling.

While UK-based Kahn Design's newest package for the Porsche Cayenne 3.0-liter V6 Diesel doesn't offer any solutions to improve the luxury SUV's performance, it does provide answers to the cosmetic part of the equation.

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terça-feira, 23 de outubro de 2012

Skoda Brings New Superb Outdoor to the UK, Priced from £26,465


A new variant has been added to the Skoda Superb's lineup in Britain. The new Outdoor is based on the Superb Estate adding an off-road appearance package to the menu but nothing else more, as it keeps the same suspension settings and ride height as the regular model. Read more »

quinta-feira, 18 de outubro de 2012

Jeep's New Grand Cherokee S-Limited Adds Some Style to UK Market V6 Diesel Model


While most people would like to drive the SRT-8 version of the Grand Cherokee, its 6.4-liter Hemi V8 isn't for everyone, which is why Jeep also offers a thriftier V6 diesel in many regions around the world (a U.S. introduction of this engine is scheduled for next year).

In the UK, the Detroit carmaker has designed a new version of the Grand Cherokee V6 Diesel named the "S-Limited", which it says takes many styling cues from the recent SRT model.

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Volkswagen Launches New Scirocco GTS with up to 207Hp in Europe


Volkswagen has brought back to life the GTS nameplate for the modern day version of the Scirocco.

Unveiled to the public for the first time at the 2012 Leipzig Auto Show in Germany this past spring, the new Scirocco GTS is now available for sale across Europe with prices in its home market ranging from €28,100 (equal to US$36,700) to €33,525 (US$43,800).

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Porsche wants to Spoil Panamera V6 Customers with New Platinum Edition


Another week, and instead of just another Porsche, it's a special edition Porsche – not that you will be able to tell the difference…

This time it's the Panamera V6 in both petrol and diesel guises that has been blessed with a Platinum Edition version packaging some exclusive but subtle styling details together with expanded standard features.

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terça-feira, 16 de outubro de 2012

Huge Gallery of Fiat's New 2013 Panda 4x4 and Panda Trekking


With Europe's economies currently in the doldrums, Fiat's move to expand its Panda range with two affordable crossover-like models in the A-segment, the Panda 4x4 and Panda Trekking, couldn't have come at a better time for the struggling automaker as many consumers are changing their preferences to smaller, cheaper and more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Fiat describes the new Panda 4x4 as the "only genuine 'pocket' 4x4 car" in the European market and a "Jack of all trades" capable of tackling "mountain mule tracks and the urban jungle" with the same ease.

The Panda 4x4 rides on a jacked up suspension that offers a higher ground clearance over the regular 2WD model, while rolling on 15-inch wheels wrapped in 175/65 R15 84T M+S tires developed specifically for this model.

It gets permanent all-wheel drive that is managed through a "Torque on demand" system with two differentials and electronically controlled coupling, while also featuring an ESC (Electronic Stability Control) system with ELD (Electronic Locking Differential) function as standard.

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segunda-feira, 15 de outubro de 2012

New Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex is the Most Fuel Efficient Opel / Vauxhall Diesel Ever at 3.3lt/100km


Thanks to a series of enhancements, mainly to the engine and transmission, the new Corsa 1.3 CDTI is claiming the title of the most economical diesel model that Opel and its sister company Vauxhall have ever built.

The latest generation of the three-door Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX Start/Stop returns a fuel economy of 3.3lt/100km or 85.6mpg UK / 71.3mpg US, with corresponding CO2 emissions of 88g/km. That's a 0.2lt/100km or 2.4mpg UK and a 6g/km improvement over the 2011 model.

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quarta-feira, 10 de outubro de 2012

VW Extends New Golf Mk7 Range with Three New Engines, 4Motion and Tech Pack


In exactly a month's time to the day, Volkswagen will begin deliveries of the seventh generation of its Golf (which is already available for order), in Germany and other European countries.

The automaker is wasting no time enriching the range of the Golf Mk7, as VW announced today the addition of three new petrol engines, the option of 4Motion all-wheel drive on certain models, and a new “Driver Assistance Pack”.

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terça-feira, 9 de outubro de 2012

Brabus Tunes New Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake in Both Regular and AMG Trims


It's only been three days since Mercedes-Benz began European deliveries of its spanking-new CLS Shooting Brake (on October 6, 2012), yet Brabus has already announced the launch of its first aftermarket enhancements for the stylish estate model.

The initial program includes a variety of cosmetic and performance upgrades for both the standard models and the flagship AMG variant.

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New SsangYong Korando Sports Pick-up Truck-SUV Hybrid Priced from £18,295


South Korea's idea of the Chevrolet Avalanche goes by the name SsangYong Korando Sports and it is now available for order in the United Kingdom at on-the-road prices that range from £18,295 to £21,245.

The Korando Sports is an SUV with a flat, pickup truck-like bed providing a 2.04 square meter load area to fit a Euro pallet and comes complete with load deck liner and anchor points.

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sexta-feira, 5 de outubro de 2012

Mazda Releases Huge Image Gallery for New Mazda6 Sedan and Wagon


At the Paris Auto Show, Mazda launched its new contender in the European D-segment that accounts for a little over 6.2 percent of the total passenger car market in the guise of the Mazda6 sedan and wagon models.

The Japanese carmaker says that both versions embody “the purest adaption yet” of its corporate “KODO – Soul of Motion” design philosophy, with the signature “wing” grille, flowing lines and a coupe-like roofline that has been moved back by 100mm giving the mid-size model a more dynamic character.

The 2,830 mm long wheelbase of the sedan promises ample space in the cabin, but surprisingly, the Wagon has a smaller wheelbase at 2,750mm and is also shorter at 4,800mm (the saloon is 4,865mm long, always according to Mazda).

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quinta-feira, 4 de outubro de 2012

ABT Sportsline Drops New Details on Upcoming 2013 Audi A3 Tune


As ABT Sportsline is nearing the end of the development phase of its new aftermarket parts for the 2013 Audi A3 hatchback, the German tuning brand of all things related to the Volkswagen Group wants to share new details on the performance and styling packages that will be bundled under the AS3 moniker. Read more »

quarta-feira, 3 de outubro de 2012

This is the All-New 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible [14 Photos]


We still have a long way to go before the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show kicks off on November 30, but Volkswagen couldn't wait to reveal the convertible version of its latest Beetle model.

Not that we're surprised in any way as the new Beetle Convertible follows the same formula with its predecessor combining the hatchback's retro-style body with a traditional soft top that lies exposed behind the rear seats when folded down.

We do not get any images of the car with the top in its place, but the German automaker claims that the combination of a "flatter roofline and the more upright windshield" gives the car a shape that’s "more closely aligned with the first generation Beetle Cabriolet".

The top is automatic on all models, regardless of trim, and takes a little over 10 seconds to open or close at a touch of a button, which can be used up to a speed of 30mph (48 km/h).

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