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Ford Transit Custom Sport – special edition for the UK, priced at 34.950 euros
Ford will offer a new version of its Transit in UK. Called Transit Custom Sport, the vehicle will be a particularly dynamic “sport” version commercially.
2013 Audi RS6 Avant wont be available in US
A few days back, Audi took the wrap of its 2013 RS6 Avant super wagon. A car that will be officially unveiled next spring, in Geneva Motor Show. Unfortunatelly, the 560 horsepower estate wont be sold in the United States.
Audi R8 China Edition – the unlucky number 4
Audi is a carmaker that respects the traditions and the superstations of the Chinese people. The German officials have announced plans to offer an R8 China Edition that will be produced in only 80 units. Each unit will have its own serial number on the gear knob but Audi has decided to skip all numbers with the number 4, to “respect the cultural habit of Chinese customers”.
Mazda CX-3 is on the way
The Japanese carmaker Mazda is working on a new small SUV. Dubbed CX-3, the crossover is based on the next-gen Mazda2 and is set to compete against the mighty Nissan Juke. The Mazda CX-3 will benefit from all the firm’s SkyActive technologies along with two special engines. We are talking about a 1.3 liter turbo unit and a 1.6 liter diesel.
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Venet – the fastest artwork ever
Bugatti unveiled a new special edition Veyron based on its open-top Veyron Grand Sport model. The one-off Grand Sport Venet will be unveiled at Art Basel Miami Beach to celebrate the work of French artist Bernar Venet.
2013 Toyota Verso, priced from 17.495 pounds in UK
Unveiled for the first time in Paris Motor Show, this autumn, the new 2013 Toyota Verso MPV reaches UK shores. The japanese manufacturer will offer its family car starting from mid-January 2013, but orders are already opened.
2013 BMW M3 DTM Champion Edition priced at 99.000 euros
BMW celebrates its first DTM title after 20 years with a special edition of the current M3. Canadian driver Bruno Spengler won the drivers’ title, BMW Team Schnitzer finished in top spot in the team standings, and BMW claimed the manufacturers’ honours.
Volkswagen Golf 6 R Electrified by CamShaft
The German tuners CamShaft and MTB have worked together to create an upgrade package for the Volkswagen Golf 6 R. Dubbed Electrified, the kit comes with a performance and aesthetic package. In standard, the German 2.0 liter TSI unit delivers 266 hp (199 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque.
Volkswagen Eco Up! can return 2.9 liters of CNG per 100 km
The German carmaker Volkswagen launches the Eco Up!, the most economical natural gas car on the world market. The mini model is equipped with a 1.0 liter three cylinder engine who is producing 68 HP (50 kW) and 90 Nm (66 lb-ft) of torque. Thanks to these figures, the model can sprint from stand still to 100 km/h in 16.3 second and the top speed is clocked at 164 km/h (102 mph).
2013 Toyota RAV4, starting at 22.595 pounds in UK
Unveiled last week in Los Angeles Auto Show, the new generation Toyota RAV4 is heading to UK. The japanese manufacturer announced today the engines available for its new crossover and the prices for each version.