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Inden and Binz join forces to customize the new Mercedes A Class
The fact that Mercedes-Benz A-Class in the meantime has definitely„outgrown“ of the category minivan, should be at the latest sufficiently demonstrated by version W 176 of the compact car from Stuttgart, available since 2012. The fascinating new generation is relatively flat compared with its predecessors.
Peugeot RCZ R officially introduced
At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, Peugeot will unveil the RCZ R, a performance version of its popular Sports Coupé. Its new THP engine produces 270bhp from its 1.6-litre displacement and CO2 at only 145g/km places the RCZ R with performance and efficiency.
Jaguar Project 7 to make public appearance at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Jaguar’s Project 7 concept will make a dynamic debut at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed on 12th July. Project 7 is based on Jaguar’s acclaimed F-TYPE, its all-new, two-seater, convertible sports car and winner of the World Car Design of the Year 2013 award.
Suzuki introduces 5-door Swift Sport in the UK
For the 2013 model update, and in response to customer demand, Suzuki is introducing the five door model to provide further practicality and seating for five. The Swift Sport is the performance flagship of the Swift model range and offers higher levels of tuning, steering and braking performance than the standard Swift on which it’s based. The sporting experience combined with low cost of ownership has earned it many devoted fans around the world.
Subaru launches BRZ S in Australia
Subaru has launched a distinctive sports pack for the BRZ, available for purchase online by new buyers and via the authorized dealer network for existing owners of the multi award-winning car.
Skoda Octavia vRS starts at 22.990 GBP in UK
Based on the acclaimed third-generation Octavia launched earlier this year, the new Octavia vRS model makes its world debut at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Delivering a combination of sportiness, space and functionality, the new Octavia vRS takes Skoda performance to a new level. And with prices starting from £22,990, it also sets new standards for value.
Opel Mokka to be produced in Spain starting 2014
Production of the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka is coming to Europe. GM’s plant in Zaragoza (Spain) will start producing the successful small SUV in the second half of 2014. GM and Opel/Vauxhall leadership made this joint decision because of the high demand for the vehicle in Europe. At the same time, additional capacity for small SUVs will be created at the plant in Bupyeong (Korea) that has been the unique source of production so far.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles post record sales during 2013 first half
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has recorded its best ever half-year sales performance in the UK. A total of 18,782 vehicles were registered to the end of June, representing a 23 per cent increase in sales compared to the 15,269 registrations over the same period last year. This performance maintains the brand’s status as the UK’s number one van importer and the number two light commercial vehicle manufacturer.
2013 Suzuki Swift range gets updated in the UK
Launched in the UK in late 2010, the Swift range now receives some cosmetic upgrades and specification changes as well as the introduction of two extra models as part of the model update. They are the 4×4 Five door 1.2-litre and the Five door 1.6-litre Sport – both offered with manual transmission only.
Italdesign Giugiaro Parcour Concept involved in a crash at Goodwood
The special Italdesign Giugiaro Parcour Concept was involved in a crash at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, that took place this weekend in the UK.