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National FairFuelUK Day on March 7th 2012

In Driving in the UK by Jonathan Humphrey

FairFuelUK Supporters please come and lobby your MP on National FairFuel Day, March 7th. FairFuelUK are demanding an urgent cut in fuel taxes in response to news that diesel has reached a record high. You help by coming to lobby your MP. The National FairFuel Day on March 7th is a unique opportunity to personally fight for lower fuel duty…

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Limited Edition A1 Quattro Going Fast

In Audi by Jonathan Humphrey

The high specification all-wheel-drive 256hp Audi A1 Quattro 19 only are destined for the UK and most are already sold. The Exclusive left-hand drive only all-wheel-drive Audi A1 model will be limited to 333 examples worldwide.

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North American Arrival of the McLaren MP4-12C

In McLaren by Jonathan Humphrey

First deliveries of the McLaren MP4-12C are now underway to ‘fortunate’ customers in North America and Canada. As a celebration of the arrivals, McLaren has released a video of the supercar and its first street drives within North America.

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The GTI is back, The Peugeot GTI

In Peugeot by Jonathan Humphrey

GTi Concept: The re-generation of a legendary icon – The first sensations are completely visual and evident as soon as the GTi Concept is revealed. Instantly characterised by being the performance icon of the 208, it features chequered-flag motifs that embellish the metal mesh of the grille…

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Peugeot XY Concept – Ultra Urban Chic

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Alongside the Peugeot GTi Concept the Peugeot XY: Defines the 208 with an Urban and Exclusive treatment. Special ‘Pulsion’ paintwork means the XY Concept appears to constantly change, depending on the distance and the position from which it is viewed. This ability to transform is the result of an exclusive method, based on the very precise application of sixteen coats of paint and lacquer.

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Jaguar SE Releases Hand Crafted Artisan Model

In Jaguar by Jonathan Humphrey

Jaguar is releasing the XK Artisan SE Model. Available in both coupe and convertible, to order. These Jaguar Special Editions add luxury enhancements to the XK’s hand crafted interior and subtle changes to the exterior. The super sumptuous ‘Artisan’ interiors feature sumptuous scraffito grain leather on the seats, instrument binnacle…

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Is there such a thing as a Frugal Bentley?

In Bentley by Jonathan Humphrey

The story of Bentley’s new V8 engine goes back to 2008 with the company’s decision to look for a 40 per cent improvement in fuel economy and emissions without sacrificing performance.
The powertrain is a joint development with Volkswagen group stablemate Audi. Just how has that 40 per cent reduction been achieved?

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If anyone can, Porsche can – The New Porsche Macan

In Porsche by Jonathan Humphrey

Porsche today confirms the name for its forthcoming new sports car in the SUV segment is Macan. The name Macan is derived from the Indonesian word for tiger and combines suppleness, power, fascination and dynamics – core characteristics of this new all-terrain car.

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Great News EcoVelocity is back with a Grander Design

In Driving in the UK by Jonathan Humphrey

Great News EcoVelocity the ground breaking eco car show is back again this year. Secondly it is now to be held at the ExCel with more and more space for test drives to assess the low carbon vehicles available. Thirdly it has now joined forces with the organisers of Grand Designs Live and the shows will run side by side in May.