At the Madrid Motor Show today, SEAT presented the new Ibiza, a car that demonstrates the Spanish brand’s drive for design, quality and sportiness within the scope of environmental sustainability, where the new Alhambra ECOMOTIVE stands out with low fuel consumption figures and reduced CO2 emissions. SEAT President
Leading international auction house, RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, made a triumphant return to Maranello, Italy this past weekend, setting a new world record for the most expensive motor car ever to be sold at auction. Taking this prestigious honour was the stunning 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder, formerly owned by Oscar winning actor, James Coburn, which sold for €7,040,000 ($10,894,400). Other top sellers included a gr
Kia Motors has confirmed its all-new segment-busting car will retain the name and spirit of the concept from which it evolved – Soul. First seen as the SOUL concept car at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, a trio of concept developments then appeared at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show which gave a strong indication to the many characters the new Kia could take on. Mr Hyoung-Keun Lee, Senior Executive Vice President and
New Epica on sale now From 13,595 on-the-road Choice of 2.0-litre engines – six-cylinder petrol or four-cylinder diesel Incredible levels of standard equipment Introducing the car that’s big on the outside, big on the inside and massive on value! The new Chevrolet Epica is now available in the UK, and offers all of the space, equipment and comfort you’d expect to find on an executive saloon, but for the price of a compact hatchback. Startin
New Aveo on sale now from 7,695, replacing Kalos Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions reduced Stylish looks and upmarket interior To be built in Europe from summer 2008 It may be small, but Chevrolet’s new Aveo is big on value, big on style and big on quality. The newcomer replaces the Kalos in the Chevrolet line-
The new 2008 Mercedes-Benz Motorsports Collection is the perfect outfit for a sporty appearance at the trackside. The Collection is now available from authorised Mercedes-Benz dealers in the product categories of Formula One, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, SLR, DTM, AMG and Accessories. The range includes sporty and elegant clothing items for men and women, as well as high-quality sunglasses, watches and bags as useful accessories for the grandstan
Commenting on the economy last week, Bank of England governor Mervyn King said the nice decade is behind us. But in terms of low-cost, sustainable motoring, NICE is very much the way forward. Industry heavyweight Carlos Ghosn recently joined government adviser Julia King in pointing to electric cars as the route to sustainable motoring. London’s NICE car company, launched at the 2006 British Motor Show, agrees. And it has all-electric cars on sale today. “The NICE decade is just beginning
An open cockpit, an engine producing more than 220 kW (300 hp) and a host of technologies borrowed from the world of motorsports – the Audi TT clubsport quattro is an uncompromising driving machine. Audi is presenting an updated version of the spectacular showcar and sensation of 2007 at the Worthersee Tour, the big meet for Audi and VW enthusiasts in Reifnitz (Karnten), Austria, from May 21 to 25. Purism at a premium level – this was the goal
Citroën is set to add a touch of class to the estate car world with the introduction of the stylish, dynamic and eminently practical C5 Tourer which goes on sale on 17th June. Immediately impressive from any angle, the Tourer adds a new dimension - and a lot more space - to the C5 range, as one of the most luxurious ‘estate’ cars in its class. Bringing a fresh new approach to a market where good looking design is often passed over for practica
Four UK Subaru fans are to put the manufacturer’s original model, the 360cc microcar, to the ultimate test - a 2,000-mile rally through some of Europe’s toughest terrain including Italy’s Stelvio and Gavia Passes. And not only does the ‘Liege-Brescia-Liege’ rally commemorate the 50th anniversary of the original but also the 50th anniversary of the launch of Subaru of Japan’s first passenger car. It is the world’s only International rally for sub-500cc cars and has attracted over 75 entrants, some of whom will
The two-liter TDI unit under the bonnet of the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro delivers 165 kW (224 hp) and musters up 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) of torque – the sort of pulling power normally associated with a sports car. The show car races from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 6.6 seconds and attains a top speed of 240 km/h (149.13 mph). Engine Four-cylinder TDI with common-rail injection system Displacement of 1968 cc, output of 165 kW (224 hp) and torque of 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) Optimized exhaust system, s
Antonov, the automotive technology company, is returning to first principles in order to develop the radical low cost transmission systems required for ultra low cost cars. “We have unique experience of mechanical automatic shifting and alternative launch systems gained over almost 20 years,” says John Moore. “Su
