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seat leon fr+ supercopa

Seat Leon FR+ Supercopa

Seat has announced their super-hot hatchback Leon FR+ Supercopa. It comes with a powerful engine, FR+ looks and some other very nice upgrades. The exterior features Supercopa badges, re-worked front and rear bumpers, smart side skirts, a more pronounced tailgate spoiler, bespoke BBS 18-inch alloy wheels and unique chrome-tipped, twin exhausts. It is available in three special colours - Nevada White, Emoción Red and Speed Blue. The engine range includes a 2.0 liter TSI with 211PS or 2.0

2012 volkswagen up! 4-door

2012 Volkswagen up! 4-door

One of the most important automotive highlights of the last year was the introduction of the two-door Volkswagen up! Now, Volkswagen is a four-door version to the model range, which will be at dealership in Europe by early summer. The four-door doesn’t differ much from the two-door version- it has the same engines (44 kW/60 PS and 55 kW/75 PS), equipment versions (take up!, move up!, high up!, black up!, white up!) and dimensions (3,540 mm long, 1,641 mm wide without mirrors, 1,478 mm high).

2013 gmc terrain denali 3.6l v-6

2013 GMC Terrain Denali 3.6L V-6

GMC is currently expanding the Denali sub-brand through the debut of the all-new 2013 GMC Terrain Denali, which undoubtedly will bring even more style and power to the luxury small SUV range. The reason for this is that the with the introduction of the Terrain Denali, GMC also announced the simultaneous introduction of the new 3.6-liter V-6 engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing, which will replace the current 3.0-liter V-6 engine in Terrain lineup.  In details, the

2013 koenigsegg agera r at geneva motor show

2013 Koenigsegg Agera R at Geneva Motor Show

At the 2012 Geneva Auto Salon the brand Koenigsegg have launched the new 2013 Koenigsegg Agera R model, which features the industry first Aircore™ wheel technology, Triplex suspension and the astonishing 1140 horsepower output. An important highlight here is that the 2013 Agera R features the world’s first hollow, one piece, super light carbon fiber wheel. It was made through the method named Aircore™ Technology, which is unique technology developed by the brand. Thank to it, the Aircore™ wheels save close to 20kg

pininfarina cambiano concept

Pininfarina Cambiano Concept

It's been a lengthy wait but it was worth it. It's the Pininfarina Cambiano – the design house's latest automotive top model. The idea behind it is to sort of celebrate the Pininfarina establishment. 2012 is a dual anniversary for them: 30 years with the Style Centre, set up in Cambiano in 1982 as “Pininfarina Studi e Ricerche”, and 10 years of technological innovation with the Engineering Center that was put in motion in 2002. So this one had to be special. It had to blend genuine good looks wi

ecoboost for the all-new ford escape

EcoBoost for the All-new Ford Escape

The all-new Ford Escape will pamper itself with a clever EcoBoost engine. It develops 237 horsepower and 250 lb.-ft. of torque and provides 3,500 pounds of towing capability. Smaller is better these days. Especially when we take into account the soaring gas prices. That's why, as an alternative to the 3.0-liter V6 engine in the current Escape, the 2.0 liter EcoBoost seems the logical choice. Escape’s greater towing capability is roughly equal to two jet skis or a snowmobile on a trailer. And c

2013 kia sorento

2013 Kia Sorento

Kia has released full details about their all new 2013 Sorento CUV (crossover utility vehicle). For 2013, Sorento's utility and functionality are boosted further by adjusting content to suit consumer needs more than ever before. Among the upgrades, the 2013 model now features leather upholstery as standard for the EX trim level and standard third-row seat for the LX V6 trim. Furthermore, the entry-level LX now offers the optional UVO powered by Microsoft®4 voice-activated infotainment system

hartge bmw 1-series m coupe

Hartge BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Hartge has announced their tuning program for the astonishing BMW 1-Series M Coupe – E82 model. The sports car comes with stayling and performance package. The 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged inline-six cylinder petrol engine is boosted to 401PS (295 kW) and 530Nm (391 lb-ft), which is an increase of 61PS and 30Nm of torque. These results are thanks to an ECU re-map and new stainless steel sport exhaust system. 0-100 km/h is not mentioned, but 0 to 200 km/h is in 11.34 seconds, which is ful 2.18

2012 mercedes-benz sprinter

2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The new 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is ready to hit the market. The vehicle is put on tough, practical testing, which focuses on the key customer requirements of safety, economy and comfort. Some of the innovations include a 7-speed torque-converter automatic transmission. So, the new Sprinter is the first van in the world to be available with it. The fuel consumption is reduced even further by the BlueEFFICIENCY package and a higher axle ratio. Other very important technology is the standard

2012 dacia lodgy - price €9900

2012 Dacia Lodgy - Price €9900

Dacia Lodgy is priced from just €9 900 in France. The family MPV can be equipped with up to seven seats and combines a high standard of comfort with a roomy cabin and a spacious boot. The engine range includes: a 1.6 liter MPI with 85PS, a 1.5 liter dCi with 90PS and with 110PS. The new 1.2 liter TCe will be available later this year. It will develop 115PS and return very good mileage. The impression of quality exuded by Dacia Lodgy's occupant-friendly cabin is optimised by a long list of

2012 cfc volkswagen gti leitgolf

2012 CFC Volkswagen GTI LeitGolf

This Volkswagen GTI Golf has been optimized by the company CFC Styling Station Neuss and now carries proudly the name LeitGolf. In it the tuner has applied their craftsmanship and had the aim to show the direct connection between the car and the street through the means of wheel and tyre combination. To accomplish this goal they have even equipped the car with two variations of different wheel designs – pink ASA GT1 8,5x19 inch wheels on the one side and red ASA GT3 wheels identical in size on t

2012 alfa romeo giulietta 1.6 jtdm - 48 x £299

2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm - 48 x £299

Alfa Romeo has launched a superb offer for the new 2012 Giulietta 1.6 JTDm Lusso. It is available until 31 March and includes a £1500 deposit contribution from Alfa Romeo UK, and 3 years complimentary servicing, with just £299 deposit and 47 x £299 monthly repayments. At the end of the contract, the customer have a choice of either part exchanging, handing the car back, or if they wish to own the vehicle, an optional final payment would be required. The buyer also benefit from an exclusive after-sales support