Monthly Archives: July 2011

Land Rover to ditch the Defender?

Land Rover could be about to ditch its Defender model, according to the manufacturer’s managing director. The fate of the four-wheel-drive, off-road utility vehicle is currently being decided by bosses. Land Rover UK MD Colin Green told Auto Express that … Continue reading

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BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe set for 2012 release

BMW is set to release a 6 Series Gran Coupe in mid-2012 as a rival to the likes of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and Audi A7. The 6 Series variant will have two extra doors and further details are now coming … Continue reading

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Porsche 550 Spyder could replace Boxster

A new Porsche 550 Spyder could be developed as a replacement for the Boxster. The model would be a revival of the classic open-top two-seater, produced by Porsche from 1953 to 1956. The marque’s chief executive officer Matthias Mueller has … Continue reading

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The most powerful C-Class of all time

The new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series is the most powerful C-Class ever made. It embodies the AMG brand claim – Driving Performance – like no other model, combining spectacular design and technology from the world of motorsport. … Continue reading

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Ferrari 458 Italia Spider ‘to have folding hard top’

The new Ferrari 458 Italia Spider is set to have a folding hard-top roof, according to details unveiled by TeamSpeed.com. More information has been uncovered on the highly anticipated new prestige car, which will be fully unveiled later this year, … Continue reading

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Porsche 911 to have seven-speed manual gearbox?

The new Porsche 911, due to go on sale next year, looks set to feature a seven-speed manual gearbox. A teaser video of the car in action apparently shows the seven-speed manual transmission during interior shots. The gear knob appears … Continue reading

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Leaked images show new Porsche Cajun to take on Range Rover Evoque

Leaked images of the new Porsche Cajun appear to display a direct rival model to the Range Rover Evoque. The in-house computer renderings of the new prestige car, which have been obtained by AutoCar, are from an internal styling exercise … Continue reading

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New Audi A5 models raise the bar for efficiency

Audi’s new A5 models are setting a new benchmark in efficiency, with re-engineered and designed cars that boost fuel economy and reduce emissions. Available to order from September with prices starting at £25,540 on-the-road, the A5/S5 Sportback, A5/S5 Coupe and … Continue reading

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Sir Sterling Moss among first Aston Martin Cygnet customers

Sir Sterling Moss has become one of the first customers to take delivery of the new Aston Martin Cygnet. The motorsport legend bought the new prestige car as a surprise birthday present for his wife, Lady Moss. The couple had … Continue reading

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Leonardo diCaprio among first to take delivery of new Fisker Karma

The first Fisker Karma is set to be delivered later this month, with Leonardo diCaprio at the top of the list. Some 3,000 cars have been ordered, according to Fisker, showing high demand for the range-extended four-door electric performance car. … Continue reading

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