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30.05.2013

Aston Martin reveals 205mph V12 Vantage S

Details have emerged about the latest Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, which features a brand new powertrain allowing it to reach speeds of 205mph. With the exception of the One-77 hypercar, this Vantage S is the fastest road car ever built by Aston Martin. It features the company’s new  565bhp AM28 6-litre V12 engine as well [...]

29.05.2013

Supercharged Vauxhall VXR8 gets a power boost

Those customers in the market for four-door, four-seat saloon with more than 500bhp now have a new contender to consider: Vauxhall’s VXR8 GTS. The car is based on the GEN-F GTS, built by Vauxhall’s Australian sister company HSV, and is the most powerful production vehicle to come out of Australia. The rear-wheel-drive GTS is powered [...]

29.05.2013

UK celebrations for Lamborghini’s half century

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Lamborghini has confirmed it will be at the 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, which takes place on 14, 15 and 16 June. Making its UK debut at the event will be Lambo’s Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster. Powered by a 700bhp, 6.5-litre V12, the drop-top can sprint from zero to [...]

27.05.2013

New Citroen C4 Picasso loses weight; adds tech

Citroën has revealed details about its latest C4 Picasso ahead of the car’s official launch in June. There is a clear emphasis on adding technology and the design is inspired by previous Citroën concept cars. Full touchscreen capabilities are available, while a number of safety features have been added into the mix, such as a [...]

24.05.2013

Prices revealed for Nissan’s 370Z range

Nissan has announced prices and specifications for its 2014MY 370Z. The range starts at £26,995 for the base coupé, which is powered by a 3.7-litre V6 engine, with 324bhp and 363Nm of torque. This model and the GT versions (priced from £31,995) now feature daytime running lights and new exterior colours. The range-topping 370Z Nismo [...]

24.05.2013

Renault unveils mid-engined concept vehicle

Renault has used the occasion of the Monaco Grand Prix to reveal another concept vehicle. Twin’Run is a mid-engined vehicle that has been developed with French chassis preparation firm, Tork Engineering/Poclain vehicles The car has a composite material bodywork that covers a multi-tube steel chassis. It is powered by a 3,498cc V6 engine that puts out 320bhp [...]

17.05.2013

Technology and luxury at the heart of new S-Class

With the goal of creating, in its own words, “the best automobile in the world”, Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new S-Class flagship. Majoring on advanced technologies, the S-Class is the first car to be built without a single lightbulb – 500 LEDs are used to illuminate the road, interior and boot. Other highlights include a [...]

15.05.2013

Prices and specifications released for Peugeot 2008

Peugeot has announced that its 2008 crossover is now available to order, priced from £12,995 OTR. Customers will have a choice of four trim levels – Access+, Active, Allure & Feline – the latter two featuring Peugeot’s Grip Control technology, which offers more traction and stability in poor weather conditions. The French manufacturer says the [...]

15.05.2013

More power for Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

Ahead of its arrival in the UK, Mercedes-Benz has given more power to its E 63 AMG with the addition of an ‘S’ model. The 585bhp and 800Nm of torque now available make the car – available in saloon and estate versions – the fastest E-Class ever offered in the UK. Compared with the standard [...]

13.05.2013

Peugeot takes wraps off the 308

Being touted as a car “to revitalise the brand’s position in the ultra-competitive, compact family hatchback segment”, Peugeot has unveiled its 308. On the outside the new Focus-rival adopts the family face, with an interpretation of the company’s ‘floating’ front grille, and LED lights front and rear. The French manufacturer has also adopted a fresh [...]

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