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Daihatsu are unveiling a trilogy of quirky little concept motors at the upcoming Tokyo show, all based on their 3-cylinder 660cc engine.
The first minicar concept is the Deca Deca, Japanese for “roomy roomy”, a boxy looking MPV which, for its diminutive size, offers plenty of innovation in the way the interior can be configured many different ways to make best use of space. With doors that offer a wide opening for loading and seats that can moved or removed, the Deca Deca is an interesting combination of practicality and frugality. And style, if you’re into that kind of style.
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Next month, the first models of the new Volkswagen Golf Estate range go on sale in the UK, offering the new and neater styling found on the current Golf hatchback and the same combination of style and build quality that made the VW Passat Estate an award winner across the globe. … continue reading ‘VW Golf Estate - Load Lugger gets the VW Facelift’
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The Motor Show in Tokyo will display exhibits from crazy concepts to plain sensible motors. Either way, there will be something for everyone when its doors open later this month, and Nissan are no exception, with their line up of exhibits catering for one and all on their stand alone.
Nestled in amongst Nissan’s selection of products, and taking the centre stage position, is their Land Glider, which is a two-seater electric car. The designers of this tiny vehicle consider this the answer to congestion and parking problems, as it features a radically reduced overall width. And due to its narrowness, the engineers have designed a leaning mechanism to shift the centre of gravity. … continue reading ‘Nissan Land Glider - Four Wheeled Motorbike?’
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This is the 370Z from Nissan’s motorsports and performance division Nismo, which was first previewed at the New York Auto Show back in April.
Nismo has beefed up the same 3.7-litre V6 as used in the standard model, with performance boosted from 332bhp to 345bhp through some clever engine management remapping and a new sportier, east flowing exhaust system. … continue reading ‘Nissan 370Z Nismo - Z Gets More Muscle’
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German modifiers Lumma Design and Techart have both revealed plans to give their treatment to the like-it or loathe-it styling of the Porsche Panamera, the luxury four door grand tourer. … continue reading ‘Porsche Panamera Tuned Up by German Modifiers’
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Subaru a gearing up for the upcoming Motor Show in Tokyo by creating a variant on their Impreza STI, called the WRX STi Carbon.
The funky title for the car gives the impression that it is going to be something pretty spectaular, and ‘carbon’ screams out lightweight with an awesome performance that will spank the likes of the Scooby’s arch enemy, the Mitsubishi Evo. However, Subaru have not juiced up the engine of the WRX STi Carbon, they have left the 305bhp, all-wheel drive as is. … continue reading ‘Subaru WRX STi Carbon - Lighweight Lid for Scooby’
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There are many car leasing opportunities for people in the UK today. This could be one reason for the popularity in vehicle leasing but if you’re going to do it yourself, you should first be aware of some of the common mistakes that people make when leasing a car or van. … continue reading ‘5 Common Car Leasing Mistakes’
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The Mazda CX-7 SUV has been given a new lease of life with a refreshing new image and will go on sale on the 1st November.
Mazda’s CX-7 was originally introduced in Japan, and now this new Mazda CX-7 ‘Sports Crossover’ has had some visual modifications, along with some engine adjustments, to offer a unique driving experience.
The impressive but thirsty 265bhp petrol engine has been replaced with the 2 2-litre diesel, which is now the only unit on offer for the Mazda CX-7, and now produces 171bhp. … continue reading ‘Mazda CX-7 - Sporty Utility Vehicle’
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Hyundai have just launched their most luxurious vehicle yet, called the Equus Stretch Limousine. Available first in South Korea, this Equus is the largest and most expensive vehicle in the Hyundai line-up.
Because limos are all about comfort and convenience, this sleek Equus has had its wheelbase stretched to a massive 11.8-inches, bringing in the total length to 215-inches, longer than its major competitors, … continue reading ‘Hyundai Equus Stretch - Bulletproof luxury from Korea’
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Volkswagen will release a new model of the iconic Beetle in 2012, and according to VW’s Group Head Designer, it “will be a big step” for the brand.
The Beetle has been a huge success for VW in the US, with the European and the UK market often branding it a little bit too ‘girly’, and a bit gimmicky. But the US buyers seem to love the new Beetle, with sales peaking at 83,434 in the country in 1999.
Since the new Beetle came onto the market a dozen or so years ago there have been some incredible ‘retro’ successes … continue reading ‘Volkswagen Beetle - A New Uber-Retro Model is coming’