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Bentley Motors 2009 Geneva Show Preview

On March 3rd at the 2009 International Geneva Motor Show, Bentley will reveal its fastest, most powerful production car ever. Delivering supercar performance, this new model is very much the extreme Bentley. Importantly it will run on biofuel, delivering stage one of Bentley's environmental commitment and pioneering the use of this fuel in the luxury sector.

HARTGE aerodynamic kit for the M3

HARTGE carbon add-ons for HARTGE front spoiler lip 51 92 0700 51 92 0850 F HARTGE side sill rear left for M3 E92 and M3 E93 51 92 0860 F HARTGE side sill rear right for M3 E92 and M3 E93 51 92 0700 F HARTGE front spoiler lip 51 92 0800 F HARTGE rear diffuser for M3 E92 and M3 E93 51 90 0440 G HARTGE lip for boot lid for M3 E90 1 92 0440 G HARTGE lip for boot lid for M3 E92 51 92 0300 J HARTGE set of carbon casings for exterior mirrors

New Ford Fiesta ECOnetic Is Uk'S Greenest Family Car

The all-new Ford Fiesta – December's top-selling car – is the latest to benefit from the ECOnetic package of extra fuel efficiency refinements already available on Focus and Mondeo. For the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic, modifications include lowered suspension, aerodynamic body styling and a gear change alert.  Together the

Volvo Cars Uses Sun Simulation to Ensure Low Interior Emissions in Cars

All new models are verified as if they were parked in Mediterranean sun, to measure the interior emissions in 65º Centigrade. In this temperature, normally, interior materials would release harmful emissions. But Volvo has minimised harmful emissions in the car interior, by using allergy-friendly textiles and carefully chosen materials. There are no societal standards for in-car air, so Volvo Cars has created its own in-car air quality require

MINI Financial Services Launches Game for iPhone and iPod Touch

In the spirit of providing iPhone and iPod touch users with some MINI-centric fun, all while encouraging them to hold onto more of their coin, MINI Financial Services today launched "MINI Liquid Assets," MINI's take on an old-school favorite, available for download at no charge from the iTunes App store. "MINI Liquid Assets" is a fun, interactive game modeled after the traditional encased water jet games we all played as children, infused with

New Nissan 370Z: Pricing And Grades

As with its predecessor, the 370Z will be available in an uncomplicated grade structure to simplify the ordering process which commences online from Monday 2nd February. First customer deliveries are due in July. The entry level 370Z, priced at £26895, comes equipped with Intelligent Key, engine stop/start button, power adjustable seats, climate controlled air-conditioning, 18” alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlamps, curtain airbag, alarm, audio with auxiliary input and Bluetooth hands free

2009 Will Be Final Model Year of Production for Honda S2000

The 2009 Honda S2000 will be the final model year produced of the award-winning roadster, Honda announced today. First introduced in 1999 for the 2000 model year, the S2000 helped define its segment with class-leading handling, engine technology and value. Originally envisioned as a limited-edition tribute to Honda's 5

opel to reveal ampera electric car at geneva motor show

Opel To Reveal Ampera Electric Car At Geneva Motor Show

Opel has announced Ampera as the name of its revolutionary extended-range electric car. The five-door, four-seat Opel Ampera will be revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show (March 5-15). “With the Ampera, Opel will be the first European automobile manufacturer to provide customers several hundred kilometers of non-st

"10 Best Engines": Double Success for BMW EfficientDynamics in the US

A brilliant US debut for the new BMW Advanced Diesel with BMW BluePerformance: renowned specialist magazine "Ward's Auto World" has selected BMW's 3.0-litre inline-six-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine with SCR system for reducing nitrogen oxide emissions as one of "10 Best Engines" in 2009. Launched in the US market only a few months ago, the 3.0-litre diesel engine that comes with BMW 335d Sedans and BMW X5 xDrive35d models garnered instant pra

The complete AERO package from ABT

When the designers of ABT Sportsline work on a vehicle, it is with the aim of giving the car its own character – and this must be recognisable from every angle. "In our design specifications it therefore states that all components, from the wheels to the exhaust unit, have to be perfectly harmonised with each other", explains Hans-Jürgen Abt. The general manager of the company from Kempten with a long tradition knows what customers expect: “A perfect vehicle, nothing more and nothing less.” As a

BMW 730Ld goes on sale in UK

One of the most important derivatives of the BMW 7 Series has gone on sale. The long-wheelbase BMW 730Ld is the latest addition to the marque’s flagship model range and is a welcome introduction for chauffeurs and business users. Priced at £57,735 OTR, the BMW 730Ld offers an additional 14cms of legroom for rear seat passengers and a wealth of optional enhancements aimed at cocooning occupants in a hi-tech, luxurious environment. Model Price OTR Power Hp Torque  Nm Z

Latest Accessories Range For Jimny

It is nearly 40 years since Suzuki began manufacturing light compact SUVs, which saw the launch of the first generation LJ10 in 1970 and developed almost 30 years later into the current Jimny. This model is ever popular in this sector of the market, and Suzuki GB is pleased to announce a range of stylish accessories for the Jimny JLX and JLX+ four-wheel drive model variants. Compact, practical and superb value for money, the Suzuki Jimny is a 4x4 for all. It is fun to drive, has a fresh look