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Ford Fiesta S2000 Rally Car by M-Sport (Video)
The highly-anticipated Ford Fiesta S2000 rally car has been unveiled at a launch ceremony at M-Sport`s Cumbrian base in the UK. The new rally car, the culmination of nine months` hard work by the design and engineering team at M-Sport, was presented by
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At Seat, FR stands for Formula Racing. But that was not exciting enough for the JE DESIGN engineers. They turned the new Seat Leon FR into a real sports car which has significantly gained power and also shows it. The Seat two-litre petrol engine produces
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Tuner MR Car Design is specialized in refining upscale sports cars. MR Car Design launches a special edition based on the new Scirocco. This special edition convinces through a lot of design as well as horsepower. The series engine of the Scirocco is very
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Already in the serial version, the Ford Focus RS outplays the competitors in its class. 305 hp (224 kW) and a maximum torque of 440 Newton metres are neither achieved by the VW Golf GTI nor the Opel Astra opc. And on top of this, Wolf Racing now adds the
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In July, Volkswagen announced a new, highly-efficient Golf model which returns 68.9 mpg on the combined cycle and emits 107 g/km of carbon dioxide. Now a new model is available to order - the most efficient production Golf ever - which achieves 74.3 mpg co
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Following the successful debut of the compressed natural gas-powered Scirocco GT24-CNG at the Nürburgring 24-hour race, Volkswagen is launching a one-make Bio-CNG-powered race series in 2010. With a CO2 reduction of 80 per cent being achieved in combinatio
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As the centerpiece of this year`s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) fabricated a Genesis Coupe with the award-winning 4.6-liter Tau V8 powerplant to develop the RM460 Genesis Coupe. The mid-engine configuration
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Following a very successful debut at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, the new León CUPRA R is about to go on sale. Equipped with a new 265 hp engine, it instantly becomes the brand’s most powerful production car to date, earning a special chapter in SEAT’
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Abarth introduced its latest racing gem at the 51st Sanremo Rally. The new Abarth 500 R3T will lend its name to a promotional rally trophy in 2010, due to join the two track events (European and Italian) planned for the Abarth 500 Assetto Corse.
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The new Opel Astra has just celebrated its debut at the IAA in Frankfurt, and already the Opel tuner Lexmaul has brought out its first tuning package for the new vehicle from Rüsselsheim. However only elements for improving the visual look are initially on
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Designed for sporty good-looks, engineered with innovative technology and equipped with a full clean powertrain line-up, the all-new Opel Astra, debuting as a five-door hatchback, is set to re-energize Europe`s compact car segment. Grounded in the compact
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Automotive passion - even in 2009 it still has something to do with power and performance. At the IAA, however, Volkswagen is demonstrating – in the world premiere of the new Golf R – that fuel consumption values can even be corrected downward in the high-
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Kia`s all-new, uniquely spacious and dynamic B-segment MPV makes its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Called ‘Venga`, the new model will be manufactured in Europe, and will go on sale across Europe later this year - backed by two warranties:
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Alfa Romeo, always a byword for sophisticated engineering and high-performing engines, proudly presents the revolutionary MultiAir system, developed and patented by FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies. The forerunner of this revolutionary family is the
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The all-new Mazda3 was launched earlier this year with an exciting new design, a stiffer chassis and lively engines that make it one of the world’s sportiest-looking and driving compacts. In fact, it was chosen as the best-looking compact on an AutoBild
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Straight at the market introduction of the most sporty Seat Leon, JE DESIGN turns the Cupra from a sportsman into an untameable racing machine. As already with the standard Leon, JE DESIGN emphasises the agile character of the Spaniard. Thereby, the refine
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Since its introduction in 2007, Suzuki`s SX4 Crossover has established a following by seamlessly blending the nimble handling of a compact five-door with the `adventure sport` capability of standard all-wheel drive. Remaining, over its three model years,
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A few months ahead of its showroom debut, the DS3 is inaugurating the DS line in style. The new DS line will feature a range of distinctive models with more radical design content, rounding out the Marque`s main range. As its name suggests, the new line is
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SEAT is beginning the second half of the year with the same punch as it ended the first half, keeping up with the launch of new products that are making the Spanish brand`s range the freshest and youngest on the market. This year`s Frankfurt Motor Show
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Volkswagen has announced prices for its new Polo model which is available to order today in UK Retailers. The first deliveries will take place on the car’s official ‘on sale’ date of 16 October. Prices start at £10,035 for the S 1.2-litre 60 PS five-door
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Nissan unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world`s first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km
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Nissan previewed its electric vehicle (EV) platform on a Tiida-based prototype to demonstrate the superior driving pleasure of a pure zero-emission vehicle. It also showcased a sophisticated EV-IT system developed to support electric driving 24/7 (24 hours
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FHI, the maker of Subaru automobiles, today launches the "Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C", a new addition to the current WRX STI line-up. The model goes on sale today through Subaru dealerships in Japan. Based on the Impreza WRX STI, the iconic sport model
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The driving duo of Marcus Grönholm and Andreas Eriksson have a wealth of rally experience and numerous championships between them, but their first encounter with Pikes Peak in the 2009 Olsbergs MSE Ford Fiesta left them feeling like the rookies on legendar
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The word ´downsizing´ resounds everywhere. Small volume engines with turbo charging and up-to-date technology promise favourable usage and exhaust values with reasonable performance. That less really can be more is emphasised by Sportec with its Sportec SC
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Volkswagen produces the Golf VI and RDX RACEDESIGN makes the Golf sexy. With the complete body kit, the appearance of the car is significantly increased. The headlight masks for 49 euro including VAT give the front of the car a bold expression.
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MR Car Design from Erftstadt is known for premium improvement, exclusive looking and serious converted cars according to customer requests. Concerning the driving performances the generation VI from Wolfsburg has what it takes to the Power Golf of the GTI
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That`s what a winner looks like: since 1974 the VW Golf has dominated not just its vehicle class, but since then it has been Germany`s favourite car almost every year – a success story, which ABT has also co-written. This is because for just over 35 years
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It`s been about a year since Fiat`s sporty Abarth firm returned to the Dutch market and to commemorate the event, the brand decided to release a special edition version of the Abarth 500 bearing the Competizione moniker. The model is special in the sense
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ABT Sportsline has now been customising vehicles for five decades - and right on time for the Anniversary, the Allgäu Company is presenting the new, sixth GTI. Sporty and fast "Golfs" in particular have carried these three letters since 1976. ABT was the
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Seat turned the Leon a bit sportier by giving him a new facelift. Modest design adjustments give the brawny Spaniard a more dynamic appearance. JE DESIGN follows this line and turns the modified model into a thoroughbred sports car. At the same time as the
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With three body shapes, hatchback, SW and CC, and twelve different power-plant options, the new 207 will further strengthen the 207’s position as Europe’s top selling small car, a position it has held for the last two consecutive years, 2007 and 2008.
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Both were revolutionary and triumphant: in the summer of 1959 Alec Issigonis presented his concept for a small car which, with its transverse-mounted front four-cylinder engine and space for four occupants plus luggage, was to become a byword for economy
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The Golf model lineup has been growing by leaps and bounds: At the end of 2008, the sixth generation of the bestseller was launched. Shortly thereafter, in early 2009, the new Golf Plus appeared. Then, the current Golf GTI was vaulted to center stage,
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The Audi A3 has been a real success, one which re-defined the term "premium" for the compact car class. An extra portion of dynamism in the optics and the performance is offered by ABT Sportsline. The renowned vehicle turner of course also took on the face
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