Virtual Car Broker http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk New car news from around the world Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:27:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Who has the biggest saving of them all? http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/who-has-the-biggest-saving-of-them-all http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/who-has-the-biggest-saving-of-them-all#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:27:00 +0000 Car Broker
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There's one car that's being offered with a huge five-figure discount off its list price, but can you guess what vehicle it is?

What's the biggest discount of them all?
Try and work out the car with the biggest saving by looking through the clues below - and you can even learn how to drive down all of your motoring costs along the way.

Just read the clues and check out our 'Remember' sections to let whatcar.com help you save cash when buying a new car.

• Discounts naturally tend to get bigger as the list price grows, so our headline car (a 4x4) isn't cheap, even after a whopping saving of £12,228 off its RRP of just over £64,000.


Remember…


You don't have to spend a fortune to save a £££s.

The What Car? Target Price shows you can save £1095 off the price of our Car of the Year, the Peugeot 3008 1.6 THP Sport, for instance, and plenty more on hundreds of other cars. You can expect 13.75% off the price of a Ford Fiesta (save from £1664 to £2224), 6% off a Volkswagen Golf (discounts range from £996 to £1470), or around 4% on a Mazda 6 (save between £1634 and £1996).


• Our mystery car is also about to be replaced by an all-new model – with better performance and improved economy – so its already weak resale values are likely to take a further hit. Expect it to lose at least £43,250 over three years.

Remember…


Depreciation is the single biggest cost of car ownership.

Check out how well the cars you're considering will retain their value with our free tables<a href="http://www.whatcar.com/car-depreciation-calculator/
" title="Depreciation"> here.

<a href="http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/audi/tt-coupe/summary/25587-4
" title="Audi TT review">Audi's TT currently retains the most of its original value after three years, holding on to as much as 71% of the list price, while the Citroen Xsara Picasso is at the other end of the spectrum. It holds on to just 20% of its original price.


• Then there are the other running costs. Servicing will set you back at least £1620 over three years, while insurance will be around £3534. Even though it's a diesel-powered car you can expect to fork out a minimum of £7685 in fuel over 36,000 miles, because its official fuel consumption figure is just 23.7mpg.

Remember…


You can find all of these other running costs in the car reviews section of whatcar.com here.

You can also line up your shortlisted cars with our comparison tool to see how they do against each other like this.


What's the answer?
Still interested in the deal? Scroll down to find out the full details below…


It's the Volkswagen Touareg
Coast2coastcars.co.uk is offering the Volkswagen Touareg 5.0 TDi R50 for £52,457, more than £12,000 less than its list price.

The new Touareg range goes on sale in June and will include a petrol-electric hybrid version that's cheaper, much more economical and slightly faster than the R50.

The 3.3-litre V6 hybrid is likely to cost £57,000 and is 10.7mpg more efficient on the official combined cycle at 34.4mpg. It can manage 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds and has a top speed of 149mph – 0.2 seconds and 3mph faster than the V10 diesel.
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There's one car that's being offered with a huge five-figure discount off its list price, but can you guess what vehicle it is?

What's the biggest discount of them all?
Try and work out the car with the biggest saving by looking through the clues below - and you can even learn how to drive down all of your motoring costs along the way.

Just read the clues and check out our 'Remember' sections to let whatcar.com help you save cash when buying a new car.

• Discounts naturally tend to get bigger as the list price grows, so our headline car (a 4x4) isn't cheap, even after a whopping saving of £12,228 off its RRP of just over £64,000.


Remember…


You don't have to spend a fortune to save a £££s.

The What Car? Target Price shows you can save £1095 off the price of our Car of the Year, the Peugeot 3008 1.6 THP Sport, for instance, and plenty more on hundreds of other cars. You can expect 13.75% off the price of a Ford Fiesta (save from £1664 to £2224), 6% off a Volkswagen Golf (discounts range from £996 to £1470), or around 4% on a Mazda 6 (save between £1634 and £1996).


• Our mystery car is also about to be replaced by an all-new model – with better performance and improved economy – so its already weak resale values are likely to take a further hit. Expect it to lose at least £43,250 over three years.

Remember…


Depreciation is the single biggest cost of car ownership.

Check out how well the cars you're considering will retain their value with our free tables here.

Audi's TT currently retains the most of its original value after three years, holding on to as much as 71% of the list price, while the Citroen Xsara Picasso is at the other end of the spectrum. It holds on to just 20% of its original price.


• Then there are the other running costs. Servicing will set you back at least £1620 over three years, while insurance will be around £3534. Even though it's a diesel-powered car you can expect to fork out a minimum of £7685 in fuel over 36,000 miles, because its official fuel consumption figure is just 23.7mpg.

Remember…


You can find all of these other running costs in the car reviews section of whatcar.com here.

You can also line up your shortlisted cars with our comparison tool to see how they do against each other like this.


What's the answer?
Still interested in the deal? Scroll down to find out the full details below…


It's the Volkswagen Touareg
Coast2coastcars.co.uk is offering the Volkswagen Touareg 5.0 TDi R50 for £52,457, more than £12,000 less than its list price.

The new Touareg range goes on sale in June and will include a petrol-electric hybrid version that's cheaper, much more economical and slightly faster than the R50.

The 3.3-litre V6 hybrid is likely to cost £57,000 and is 10.7mpg more efficient on the official combined cycle at 34.4mpg. It can manage 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds and has a top speed of 149mph – 0.2 seconds and 3mph faster than the V10 diesel.
]]> http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/who-has-the-biggest-saving-of-them-all/feed 0 Visit What Car? for exclusive previews http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/visit-what-car-for-exclusive-previews http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/visit-what-car-for-exclusive-previews#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:51:00 +0000 Car Broker
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Preview the Nissan Juke
On March 17, we're inviting readers to get up close and personal with Nissan's new Juke – a supermini-sized crossover that offers something different to the norm.

Preview the Vauxhall Meriva
The second preview is on March 22, and is your chance to try out the clever doors and seating flexibility in the next-generation Vauxhall Meriva.

We have space for six readers at each of the events, both which run from 4-6pm and will be held in our studios at the What Car? HQ in Teddington, Middlesex.

Sign up now
If you would like to take part in the Juke event, e-mail readertestteam@haymarket.com by midnight Sunday, March 14.

If the Meriva is more your bag, e-mail readertestteam@haynet.com by midnight Sunday, March 14.

Make sure you include the following information:
• what car you currently drive;
• where you'll be travelling from on the day;
• your mobile number;
• a few lines on why you're interested in seeing the new cars.

We'll contact six successful entrants prior to each preview.

Your comments and photographs will appear in future issues of What Car? magazine's Reader Test Team feature. You'll also be asked to speak on camera for footage to be broadcast on whatcar.com.

Please note that you will not be able to drive the car – this is a chance to give your views on its design, ergonomics and specification.

Want to know more?
Click on the links below to find out more about the Nissan Juke, Vauxhall Meriva and other cars that readers have come to see at What Car? HQ.

<a href="http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/new-vauxhall-meriva-driven/247762"Vauxhall Meriva driven

<a href="http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/nissan-juke-revealed/247446"Nissan Juke revealed

<a href="http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/aston-martin-rapide-reader-test-team/247482" Aston Martin Rapide

<a href="http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/bmw-5-series-reader-test-team/246711" BMW 5 Series

<a href="http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/citroen-ds3-on-video/245569" Citroen DS3

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Preview the Nissan Juke
On March 17, we're inviting readers to get up close and personal with Nissan's new Juke – a supermini-sized crossover that offers something different to the norm.

Preview the Vauxhall Meriva
The second preview is on March 22, and is your chance to try out the clever doors and seating flexibility in the next-generation Vauxhall Meriva.

We have space for six readers at each of the events, both which run from 4-6pm and will be held in our studios at the What Car? HQ in Teddington, Middlesex.

Sign up now
If you would like to take part in the Juke event, e-mail readertestteam@haymarket.com by midnight Sunday, March 14.

If the Meriva is more your bag, e-mail readertestteam@haynet.com by midnight Sunday, March 14.

Make sure you include the following information:
• what car you currently drive;
• where you'll be travelling from on the day;
• your mobile number;
• a few lines on why you're interested in seeing the new cars.

We'll contact six successful entrants prior to each preview.

Your comments and photographs will appear in future issues of What Car? magazine's Reader Test Team feature. You'll also be asked to speak on camera for footage to be broadcast on whatcar.com.

Please note that you will not be able to drive the car – this is a chance to give your views on its design, ergonomics and specification.

Want to know more?
Click on the links below to find out more about the Nissan Juke, Vauxhall Meriva and other cars that readers have come to see at What Car? HQ.

Vauxhall Meriva driven

Nissan Juke revealed

Aston Martin Rapide

BMW 5 Series

Citroen DS3

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]]> http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/visit-what-car-for-exclusive-previews/feed 0 Surrey tops pothole chart http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/surrey-tops-pothole-chart http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/surrey-tops-pothole-chart#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:51:00 +0000 Car Broker
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The manufacturer revealed Hampshire as the second-worst-afflicted area, with 892 reports of potholes, while Kent ranked third with 857.

Surrey not impressed
Surrey County Council rubbished the report. 'The results of this survey are so inaccurate they are absurd,' said a spokesman.

'Kia claims Surrey has 1998 potholes and other counties in Britain have even less – this is pure nonsense.

'In Surrey we have fixed around 15,000 road defects – including potholes – since the recent bad weather alone.'

The council is calling for more cash to invest in long-term improvements in the road network rather than patchwork emergency repairs. It argues that proper investment in Surrey's roads over the previous 15 years would have encouraged more business growth and earned the Government £750 million more in tax each year.

Claim for pothole damage
Authorities have a duty of care to maintain carriageways so, in theory, you can claim compensation for damage caused to your car by potholes. Here's how:

Take a date-stamped picture of the pothole, with something to show the diameter of the hole. Take another picture of the damage caused to your car. Send these, with written estimates for the cost of repairs, to the relevant council (the county council or London borough).

In reality, however, the amount that councils have paid in compensation has shrunk dramatically. The Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance Survey estimates payouts peaked at £121 million in 2002, but have since fallen to just £22.1 million in 2009.

UK's top 10 pothole hotspots
Is your county in Kia's list of shame?

1 Surrey (1998)
2 Hampshire (892)
3 Kent (857)
4 Hertfordshire (855)
5 Oxfordshire (796)
6 Lancashire (733)
7 Essex (734)
8 West Sussex (680)
9 Buckinghamshire (678)
10 Gloucestershire (655)

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The manufacturer revealed Hampshire as the second-worst-afflicted area, with 892 reports of potholes, while Kent ranked third with 857.

Surrey not impressed
Surrey County Council rubbished the report. 'The results of this survey are so inaccurate they are absurd,' said a spokesman.

'Kia claims Surrey has 1998 potholes and other counties in Britain have even less – this is pure nonsense.

'In Surrey we have fixed around 15,000 road defects – including potholes – since the recent bad weather alone.'

The council is calling for more cash to invest in long-term improvements in the road network rather than patchwork emergency repairs. It argues that proper investment in Surrey's roads over the previous 15 years would have encouraged more business growth and earned the Government £750 million more in tax each year.

Claim for pothole damage
Authorities have a duty of care to maintain carriageways so, in theory, you can claim compensation for damage caused to your car by potholes. Here's how:

Take a date-stamped picture of the pothole, with something to show the diameter of the hole. Take another picture of the damage caused to your car. Send these, with written estimates for the cost of repairs, to the relevant council (the county council or London borough).

In reality, however, the amount that councils have paid in compensation has shrunk dramatically. The Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance Survey estimates payouts peaked at £121 million in 2002, but have since fallen to just £22.1 million in 2009.

UK's top 10 pothole hotspots
Is your county in Kia's list of shame?

1 Surrey (1998)
2 Hampshire (892)
3 Kent (857)
4 Hertfordshire (855)
5 Oxfordshire (796)
6 Lancashire (733)
7 Essex (734)
8 West Sussex (680)
9 Buckinghamshire (678)
10 Gloucestershire (655)

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]]> http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/surrey-tops-pothole-chart/feed 0 Driver fined for playing his car radio too loudly http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/driver-fined-for-playing-his-car-radio-too-loudly http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/driver-fined-for-playing-his-car-radio-too-loudly#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:48:00 +0000 Car Broker
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Picture the scene... It's a pleasant summer evening and your favourite song comes on the radio so you naturally turn it up and start singing along - and get hit with a £30 fine.

That's just what happened to mechanic Christopher Cureton from the Wirral who was fined under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations Act 1986 for "driving a vehicle with excess noise emanating from it".

He was stopped last summer and given and on-the-spot fixed penalty notice for producing "excessive noise, which could have been avoided by the exercise of reasonable care". He had been listening to the Killers' song 'Human'.

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Picture the scene... It's a pleasant summer evening and your favourite song comes on the radio so you naturally turn it up and start singing along - and get hit with a £30 fine.

That's just what happened to mechanic Christopher Cureton from the Wirral who was fined under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations Act 1986 for "driving a vehicle with excess noise emanating from it".

He was stopped last summer and given and on-the-spot fixed penalty notice for producing "excessive noise, which could have been avoided by the exercise of reasonable care". He had been listening to the Killers' song 'Human'.

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]]> http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/driver-fined-for-playing-his-car-radio-too-loudly/feed 0 Fiat’s new engines in F1 Ferrari http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/fiats-new-engines-in-f1-ferrari http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/fiats-new-engines-in-f1-ferrari#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:46:00 +0000 Car Broker
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The test was part of the development schedule for the technology, but to also to see if it could eventually give Ferrari an advantage in F1.

'Multiair technology works best with turbocharged engines, so at this stage there is no benefit in using it in F1,' says Massimo Fulfaro, the Multiair product manager.

How Multiair works
Multiair is an electro-hydraulic form of variable valve timing that helps improve performance and fuel consumption. In effect, it makes the engine act like human lungs, drawing in just the right amount of air (and fuel) it needs at any moment.

Electro-magnetic and electro-mechanical systems from other manufacturers have promised similar things in the past, but Fulfaro claims they are either too costly or too slow in operation.

'This technology (Multiair) will become the standard for petrol engines,' he claims. It's currently available in 1.4-litre versions of the Fiat Punto Evo, and has just gone into the Alfa Romeo Mito.

Fulfaro says that Fiat is currently developing a Multiair version of the Chrysler V6 engine (Fiat holds a 35% stake in the American company) and believes the technology will help diesels meet the tougher EU6 emissions standards due to come into force in 2014.

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The test was part of the development schedule for the technology, but to also to see if it could eventually give Ferrari an advantage in F1.

'Multiair technology works best with turbocharged engines, so at this stage there is no benefit in using it in F1,' says Massimo Fulfaro, the Multiair product manager.

How Multiair works
Multiair is an electro-hydraulic form of variable valve timing that helps improve performance and fuel consumption. In effect, it makes the engine act like human lungs, drawing in just the right amount of air (and fuel) it needs at any moment.

Electro-magnetic and electro-mechanical systems from other manufacturers have promised similar things in the past, but Fulfaro claims they are either too costly or too slow in operation.

'This technology (Multiair) will become the standard for petrol engines,' he claims. It's currently available in 1.4-litre versions of the Fiat Punto Evo, and has just gone into the Alfa Romeo Mito.

Fulfaro says that Fiat is currently developing a Multiair version of the Chrysler V6 engine (Fiat holds a 35% stake in the American company) and believes the technology will help diesels meet the tougher EU6 emissions standards due to come into force in 2014.

'Only with Multiair will you be able to meet EU6 levels at a lower cost,' he claims.]]> http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/fiats-new-engines-in-f1-ferrari/feed 0 Fiat’s new engines and the F1 Ferrari http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/fiats-new-engines-and-the-f1-ferrari http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/fiats-new-engines-and-the-f1-ferrari#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:46:00 +0000 Car Broker
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The test was part of the development schedule for the technology, but to also to see if it could eventually give Ferrari an advantage in F1.

'Multiair technology works best with turbocharged engines, so at this stage there is no benefit in using it in F1,' says Massimo Fulfaro, the Multiair product manager.

How Multiair works
Multiair is an electro-hydraulic form of variable valve timing that helps improve performance and fuel consumption. In effect, it makes the engine act like human lungs, drawing in just the right amount of air (and fuel) it needs at any moment.

Electro-magnetic and electro-mechanical systems from other manufacturers have promised similar things in the past, but Fulfaro claims they are either too costly or too slow in operation.

'This technology (Multiair) will become the standard for petrol engines,' he claims. It's currently available in 1.4-litre versions of the Fiat Punto Evo, and has just gone into the Alfa Romeo Mito.

Fulfaro says that Fiat is currently developing a Multiair version of the Chrysler V6 engine (Fiat holds a 35% stake in the American company) and believes the technology will help diesels meet the tougher EU6 emissions standards due to come into force in 2014.

'Only with Multiair will you be able to meet EU6 levels at a lower cost,' he claims.]]>
The test was part of the development schedule for the technology, but to also to see if it could eventually give Ferrari an advantage in F1.

'Multiair technology works best with turbocharged engines, so at this stage there is no benefit in using it in F1,' says Massimo Fulfaro, the Multiair product manager.

How Multiair works
Multiair is an electro-hydraulic form of variable valve timing that helps improve performance and fuel consumption. In effect, it makes the engine act like human lungs, drawing in just the right amount of air (and fuel) it needs at any moment.

Electro-magnetic and electro-mechanical systems from other manufacturers have promised similar things in the past, but Fulfaro claims they are either too costly or too slow in operation.

'This technology (Multiair) will become the standard for petrol engines,' he claims. It's currently available in 1.4-litre versions of the Fiat Punto Evo, and has just gone into the Alfa Romeo Mito.

Fulfaro says that Fiat is currently developing a Multiair version of the Chrysler V6 engine (Fiat holds a 35% stake in the American company) and believes the technology will help diesels meet the tougher EU6 emissions standards due to come into force in 2014.

'Only with Multiair will you be able to meet EU6 levels at a lower cost,' he claims.]]> http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/fiats-new-engines-and-the-f1-ferrari/feed 0 AMG announces Bi-Turbo V http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/amg-announces-bi-turbo-v http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/amg-announces-bi-turbo-v#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:07:00 +0000 Car Broker
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This is the latest picture of Mercedes new AMG S63 concept car which showcases the firm's new AMG Bi-Turbo 5.5-litre V8 engine.

The new engine will replace the current 6.2-litre AMG and appear for the first time in the production version of the S63 AMG which is due to go on sale this summer.

Although the engine is of smaller capacity, it will offer considerably more power and torque than the outgoing engine and promises better fuel efficiency too. Peak power of 537bhp - up from 518bhp - is now available lower down in the rev range (5,500rpm as opposed to 6,800rpm) while it develops 590lb ft pulling power (torque) spread between 2,000rpm and 4,500rpm compared to the 464lb ft produced in the 6.2-litre unit.

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This is the latest picture of Mercedes new AMG S63 concept car which showcases the firm's new AMG Bi-Turbo 5.5-litre V8 engine.

The new engine will replace the current 6.2-litre AMG and appear for the first time in the production version of the S63 AMG which is due to go on sale this summer.

Although the engine is of smaller capacity, it will offer considerably more power and torque than the outgoing engine and promises better fuel efficiency too. Peak power of 537bhp - up from 518bhp - is now available lower down in the rev range (5,500rpm as opposed to 6,800rpm) while it develops 590lb ft pulling power (torque) spread between 2,000rpm and 4,500rpm compared to the 464lb ft produced in the 6.2-litre unit.

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Lexus is adding a new trim level to its revised IS model range.

F Sport, inspired by the high performance Lexus IS-F, is available on IS250 and IS220d models to give them - as the name suggests - a sportier look.

The trim adds an IS-F style grille and rear spoiler, 18-inch alloy wheels, sports pedals, sports steering wheel and alcantara and leather sports seats, while the IS250 also gets lowered suspension.

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Lexus is adding a new trim level to its revised IS model range.

F Sport, inspired by the high performance Lexus IS-F, is available on IS250 and IS220d models to give them - as the name suggests - a sportier look.

The trim adds an IS-F style grille and rear spoiler, 18-inch alloy wheels, sports pedals, sports steering wheel and alcantara and leather sports seats, while the IS250 also gets lowered suspension.

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]]> http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/lexus-adds-f-sport-to-is-line-up/feed 0 Brabus creates V12 E-Class Coupe http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/brabus-creates-v12-e-class-coupe http://www.virtualcarbroker.co.uk/motoring-news/brabus-creates-v12-e-class-coupe#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:24:00 +0000 Car Broker
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Brabus has revealed its latest insane-Benz with its own version of the E-Class Coupe. Under the bonnet sits a 6.3-litre V12 engine developing just shy of 800bhp and over 1000lb ft of grunt. It's capable of launching the car from 0-62mph in just 3.7 seconds while it will go on to a top speed of more than 230mph.

To cope with all that extra power the E Coupe has been kitted out with new suspension and upgraded brakes as well as appropriately 'bling' 19-inch alloy wheels.

And as with all Brabus creations, there's plenty of visual drama as the E Coupe gets a new front grille, modified front and rear bumpers and spoilers, a new rear diffuser and blown wheel arches. Inside there are lightweight leather seats, a sports steering wheel and smatterings of carbon fibre around the cabin.

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Brabus has revealed its latest insane-Benz with its own version of the E-Class Coupe. Under the bonnet sits a 6.3-litre V12 engine developing just shy of 800bhp and over 1000lb ft of grunt. It's capable of launching the car from 0-62mph in just 3.7 seconds while it will go on to a top speed of more than 230mph.

To cope with all that extra power the E Coupe has been kitted out with new suspension and upgraded brakes as well as appropriately 'bling' 19-inch alloy wheels.

And as with all Brabus creations, there's plenty of visual drama as the E Coupe gets a new front grille, modified front and rear bumpers and spoilers, a new rear diffuser and blown wheel arches. Inside there are lightweight leather seats, a sports steering wheel and smatterings of carbon fibre around the cabin.

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Porsche is committed to building the 918 Spyder according to reports.

The car, which caused a stir at the Geneva motor show last week, has evolved from drawing board to the full show car in just five months and demonstrates how high performance cars can improved CO2 emissions and better fuel economy by using plug-in hybrid technology.

The 918 Spyder features a 500bhp petrol V8 engine combined with two electric motors to give a total power output of 718bhp. Although the car is yet to be fully confirmed by Porsche, the firm has said that the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the car has helped to sway opinions within the company.

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Porsche is committed to building the 918 Spyder according to reports.

The car, which caused a stir at the Geneva motor show last week, has evolved from drawing board to the full show car in just five months and demonstrates how high performance cars can improved CO2 emissions and better fuel economy by using plug-in hybrid technology.

The 918 Spyder features a 500bhp petrol V8 engine combined with two electric motors to give a total power output of 718bhp. Although the car is yet to be fully confirmed by Porsche, the firm has said that the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the car has helped to sway opinions within the company.

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