May 21, 2013

The sky’s the limit: New Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Aviator edition revealed

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Rolls-Royce have unveiled the Phantom Coupé Aviator - the first of a collection of just 35 exclusive models - at the prestigious Pebble Beach Quail Gathering in California. Featuring new design concepts, colour combinations and new materials, collection cars have been inspired by keen aviator and … [Read more...]

Classic California sells for over 11 million dollars at Pebble Beach motor show

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Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance paid host to a very special car auction last weekend. The exclusive California motor event saw the hammer go down on a prancing horse of the highest pedigree. The car in question was a1960 California 250 LWB Spider Competizione, which sold to an anonymous … [Read more...]

Jetta Hybrid cracks 185 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats

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The fastest speed ever recorded by a production-based hybrid car has been achieved by Volkswagen. The turbocharged Jetta Hybrid, driven by Motor Trend Associate Road Test Editor Carlos Lago, has logged 185 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats, near Wendover, Nevada, during the Southern California … [Read more...]

New cab on the block: Nissan set to shake up taxi world with ultra efficient Hackney Carriage

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Nissan has unveiled details of the purpose built NV200 London Taxi, which the company claim offer a twenty-first century vision for the black cab, by being more efficient and environmentally considerate than most current models, while offering increased comfort, space and convenience for … [Read more...]

New powerful diesel models join Astra line-up

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Vauxhall have announced details of two new powerful 2.0 diesel Astra models, the Bi-Turbo hatch and Sports Tourer. The 195PS Bi-turbocharged diesel engine has already been used in the larger insignia model and Astra GTC coupe, but here it sees its debut in Astra 5-door hatch and estate … [Read more...]