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2018 Ford F-150 becomes more efficient and capable
Ford is updating the F-150 pick-up, improving its efficiency and towing capacity. The new F-150 has an EPA estimated rating of 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined which is best-in-class from the second-generation 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine, plus best-in-class towing (13,200 lbs.) and payload capacity (3,270 lbs.) from the 3.5-liter EcoBoost and enhanced 5.0-liter V8, respectively.
BMW offers incentives for those who want cleaner models
BMW wants to encourage its lowering emissions politics and is offering an innovative incentive scheme in UK. It offers an additional £2,000 off all new BMW and MINI vehicles with emissions of 130g/km or less. This will enable customers to drive away in a new cleaner Euro-6 BMW from under £155 per month (plus initial rental) and MINI under £130 per month (plus initial rental).
ABT Sportline Audi RS5 tuning pack introduced
The most recent addition to the RS range, the all new Audi RS5, is already receiving a tuning kit from ABT Sportsline. As you would imagine, the new performance package increases the power of the RS5: “By means of our ABT Power control unit, the V6 twin turbo engine is able to generate 510 HP. The 680 Nm maximum torque feels like a hammer in the small of your backâ€, says CEO Hans-Jürgen of Abt.
Porsche 911 GT3 gets 10 years warranty
Porsche wants to make sure its clients know how much it values its image when it comes to reliability. So it has officially announced it will extend the warranty on the engine of all 991.1 generation GT3 vehicles in all markets with respect to failure modes related to this issue.
Infiniti to unveil a new prototype in Pebble Beach
Even if it is a young brand, Infiniti wants to share its tradition with its fans. At the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Japanese brand will unveil a heritage inspired prototype vehicle that captures the ingenuity and adventure of early motor sports with the brand’s contemporary ‘Powerful Elegance’ design language.
Nissan Micra clients ask for personalisation
The new generation Nissan Micra follows a different path than the previous generation. The car has a new design theme and is built around an extensive customisation programme. This strategy seems to work as Nissan retailers are reporting higher-than-expected demand for personalisation options on the all-new Nissan Micra. Approximately one in four are choosing to enhance the car’s design with additional exterior and interior parts.
TVR celebrates 70 years with the launch of its new supercar
One of the most iconic British brands, TVR is ready to come alive in the next months as it celebrates its 70th anniversary. The new TVR, to be unveiled to the public at the Goodwood Revival Earls Court Motor Show, delivers an all-British design with great integrity, rigidity, reliability and quality.
Singer receives help from Williams to restore old Porsche engine
Singer is renowned for its expertise when it comes to restoring old Porsche’s. Delivering true masterpieces wouldn’t be complete without an engine that follows the specifications of its original manufacturer.
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee UK pricing announced
The most powerful Jeep Grand Cherokee ever built is now available to order in the US. Built in Detroit at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant, the new 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will arrive in showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2017 with a starting U.S. Price of $85,900, excluding $1,095 destination.
Mazda to launch an electric car in 2019
Along with the announcement of the new Skyactiv-X range, Mazda also made public its plans for the next two decades. They are called “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030,†a new long-term vision for technology development that looks ahead to the year 2030.