Alfa Romeo Giulietta – Golf GTi rival released
This is the latest Alfa Romeo to be announced and even a last minute name change couldn’t stop this car looking amazing – especially in White as shown here. The model is a replacement for the 147 and follows on the design trend from the 8C and the MiTo supermini models. The Giulietta has an all new platform and comes standard with Alfa’s driver controlled DNA stability system and a Limited slip diff too. Turbo petrol engines seem... [Read More...]
New BMW M5 spy shots and stats
BMW new M5 spy shots It’s now twenty five years since the BMW M5 was launched and the M division has begun development of the 5th generation model. This version is set to be the first version to adopt turbochargers in its engine build so should be an exciting version. Using a similar unit as that in the Z5 AND X6 M the M5 would be expected to produce more that the 555 bhp in these two. The power delivery will also come in sooner with much greater... [Read More...]
Audi R8 Diesel cancelled
Audi R8 Diesel cancelled The much hyped release of a diesel powered Audi R8 looks like it’s gone up in smoke with the announcement that Audi have binned plans to develop the R8 variant of its 2 seat supercar. Audi have put this down to being unable to justify the development costs associated with making this model into production. The R8 V12 Tdi was first displayed at the Detroit motor show way back in 2008 but has yet the enter production stage.... [Read More...]
Peugeot RC Z
Peugeot RC Z French car manufacturer Peugeot look to capitalise on the huge success of the 207cc with this new model called the RC Z. The main difference in the design seems to be the fact that Peugeot have decided to abandon the hard top convertible mechanism used on previous models and have switched it for a fabric roof on the RCZ. The top of the range model will be fitted with a 200bhp 1.6 litre turbo version which will give 140 mph and 0-60mph... [Read More...]
Suzuki rear camera display
Suzuki rear camera display Suzuki UK have announced a cool new option that will be available on the Suzuki Grand Vitara 3 and five door model that displays a rear camera display on the rear view mirror. Using a camera that is mounted in the rear bumper it is activated when the reverse gear is selected and will display on a small 3.5 inch screen monitor at the edge of the mirror. Priced at £459 inclusive of Vat plus fitting this will be an option... [Read More...]
New Porsche 928 announced
New Porsche 928 In development is the new Porsche 928 that was last seen in production in 1995 and this will be the 5th generation edition. The new 928 will be aimed to rival the Ferrari 599 GTB, Bentley Continental GT and Aston Martin DB9 and will be based upon the other new edition the Panamera of which the 928 looks like being a two door, shortened wheel base version. The engine line up will be based upon a 4.8 litre V8 with or without a turbo... [Read More...]
Fiat Abarth 500 r3t rally car
Fiat Abarth 500 r3t rally car Check this badboy out! Abarth have released this rally version of the Fiat 500 and it will be fully homologated in group R3T. This is a race area specifically for cars with Superchargers and engines with a maximum engine capacity of 1600cc.The Fiat 500 Abarth 500 R3T will have a 1638cc engine and a Garrett GT 1446 turbo which results in 180bhp delivered through a six speed gearbox, self lock differential and twin disc... [Read More...]
New UK ‘inteligent’ speed cameras soon
New Intelligent speed cameras Intelligent speed cameras will soon be a feature on the UK’s roads within the next 18 months with the testing process well under way for cameras that dont flash, cover multiple lanes and can also distinguish between cars and heavy goods vehicles. On many UK roads there are different speed limits for lorries and cars and the current speed camera system cannot adjust for the two different limits. The UK highways agency... [Read More...]
Citroen DS3 to be showcased at Top Gear Live show
Citroen-DS3-2011 Top Gear LIVE The new Mini rival the Citroen DS3 is set to make its United Kingdom debut at the November Top Gear live show. This will be the first in a line of Citroen’s new DS brand which will showcase what has been termed as ‘Creative Technologie’ and will constitute stylish and advanced design on the cars. The Citroen DS3 will have 5 different engines- 2 Hdi engines of 110 and 90 bhp and also 3 petrol versions... [Read More...]
BMW Alpina B7 Long wheelbase at Tokyo Motor show
BMW Alpina B7 Long wheelbase at Tokyo Motor show Alpina recently chose the Tokyo motor show to release their latest Flagship model – the B7 Bi Turbo Limousine. Billed as being the fastest limo in the world this long wheel base version is an option that can be specified when ordering. Built upon the BMW 7 series the Alpina B7 is the companies 4th generation version and is fitted with a twin turbocharged 4.4 litre V8 that promises 507 bhp and... [Read More...]