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Mazda celebrated the 20th birthday of the fabulous MX-5 roadster by unveiling their Superlight concept car at the Frankfurt motor show.
The latest face-lifted version of the MX-5 was used as a starting point for Mazda’s concept, and extreme weight reduction methods were employed in the search for an ultimate driver’s car. These methods included removing the roof and the windscreen, and being exposed to the environment meant that further weight could be lost by not having air conditioning! … continue reading ‘Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept’
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If you feel your standard Scooby just isn’t fast enough then take it to Ali Afshar. The specialist Subaru Impreza modifier has taken a stock WRX STi to his Easy Street/ESX Motorsports workshop and performed his magic to get the car from 0-60mph in a staggering 1.9 seconds.
An established American actor working on popular TV series such as ‘Saved by the Bell’ and the ‘King of Queens’ and onto films from ‘Godzilla’ to ‘Three Kings’, Afshar’s motorsports hobby has led him to build a monster of a machine. … continue reading ‘ESX Subaru WRX STi - The World’s Quickest Scooby’
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In an extraordinary bid to promote cycling, Government advisors are looking to make drivers legally responsible for any accidents involving cyclists, even if they aren’t at fault. Proposed changes to law include the intention to make the most powerful vehicle in an accident responsible for causing the accident.
This kind of approach is also being looked at by the European Commission who wants motorist’s insurance companies to fork out for pedestrians as well as cyclists hurt in an accident.
Although against the EC changes proposed last month, the Department of Transport are funding the work of Cycling England which has called for four key policy changes to be included a National Cycling Plan and Active Transport Strategy report. … continue reading ‘Motorists to be Blamed for All Accidents Involving Cyclists’
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With the Forte LPI Hybrid already on sale to the Korean public, Kia is finally bringing hybrid power to Europe for testing. Kia displayed their very first hybrid model at the recent Motor Show in Frankfurt and their plan now is to bring a fleet of approximately 36 Kia LPI Hybrids to Europe in 2010 for some ‘real world research’.
Things are looking promising for Kia with the face-lifted Cee’d and Sorrento SUV models, which include strong engines and an improvement in quality, but it doesn’t hide the fact that Kia are way behind in offering hybrid-powered vehicles globally.
It is not certain why Kia have delayed their hybrid introduction or how much research still needs to be done with the $6 billion they plan to spend this year … continue reading ‘Kia Forte LPI Hybrid Finally Makes it to Europe’
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Disappointed by the lack of buyers for the Z4 M, BMW have been tarting up the latest version of the little roadster with some sporty bits and bobs in the form of the M Sport Package, in the hope to tempt more cost-conscious customers to the brand.
The model spied testing at the Nurburgring track is the flagship Z4 sDrive35i dressed in M Sport Package clothing. … continue reading ‘BMW Z4 M Sport Package - A Slower Wolf in Wolf’s Clothing’
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Citroen is 90 years old this year, and the French car manufacturer is launching a new, limited edition range of vans to join the C3 Picasso car to celebrate the occasion, each having a special 90-year logo.
The Nemo, Berlingo and Dispatch vans all come in silver metallic paint and include a host of extras including Bluetooth connectivity and air conditioning and the ‘90 years’ models will leverage the history of the company as well as encapsulating “the Company’s core sector values - innovation, practicality, value-for-money and low cost of operation”. … continue reading ‘Citroen Celebrates 90 Years with Special Edition Vans’
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The Zoe ZE (zero emissions) is a little, all electric supermini which took centre stage at Renault’s stand in Frankfurt.
The funky looking Zoe is a four-seater and features gullwing front doors and innovative butterfly-style rear doors which also double as the boot opening. The roof is lined with solar cells and it even has an air conditioning system co-developed with cosmetics company L’Oreal. … continue reading ‘Renault Zoe ZE Concept - A Spa Experience on Four Wheels’
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Spy shots of the Lexus LF-A supercar testing at the Nurburgring track are emerging, showing that the car is nearly finished with front and rear bumpers, diffuser and clearly the active spoiler.
The Lexus LF-A, which should go on sale this year at nearly £300,000, will only have 500 models built over the next two or three years, depending on the time it takes to sell that many cars. With only 20 cars having been allocated for the UK, you’ll need to get your name down quickly, as buying one is a grand affair. Each owner will be introduced to their car at a private circuit in Spain by one of Toyota’s hand-picked driving superstars. It’s worth getting one for that alone! … continue reading ‘Lexus LF-A Supercar - A Grand Affair’
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BMW is once again putting themselves in a class of their own with the new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo. This extremely high-class MPV combines elegance, comfort and space all with its own unique style.
The GT’s design is so typical of BMW, with its elegant silhouette and coupe style roofline, and four-doors with frameless windows all create one complete, attractive and very stylish car. The size of this GT is surprising and one would feel like Royalty when driving along, especially with its appealing good looks. … continue reading ‘BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo - Car, Coupe or MPV?’
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Volkswagen have managed to take the most attractive saloon on the market, according to the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards in July, and added an R-line trim to make it even more appealing.
The Passat-based four-door coupe is undoubtedly one of the sleekest mid-size designs available, and the R-line package upgrades the overall looks to be more sporty and aggressive with a few R logos sprinkled inside and out, a new three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, specially designed tread plates inside each door, 17-inch Monte Carlo alloys, smoked rear lights and a neat, newly designed spoiler and new side skirts completing the facelift. … continue reading ‘Volkswagen Passat: R-Line Upgrades Now Available’