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Porsche Cayman S Black Edition emerges from the shadows with 330 bhp

Porsche Cayman S Black Edition emerges from the shadows with 330 bhp

May 6, 2011 |  No Comments

Another day, another Porsche "special edition", but haven't we been here before? Earlier this year Porsche introduced the 911 Black Edition - a base 911 wearing a party frock, then the Boxster S Black Edition with a 10 bhp upgrade over the regular Boxster S and now the Porsche Cayman S Black Edition -...

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Vauxhall de-restricts the Insignia VXR

Vauxhall de-restricts the Insignia VXR

May 5, 2011 |  No Comments

Vauxhall are offering a £250 upgrade on its top-of-the range VXR Insignia which de-restricts its engine management system, allowing the car to achieve 170mph - although presumably not whilst heading along the M1 motorway near the company's Luton HQ.

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The Horse Whisperer gets in a coughing fit..

The Horse Whisperer gets in a coughing fit..

May 5, 2011 |  No Comments

Ferrari's innominate Horse Whisperer has spoken out again today, choosing this time the subject of 'allergies' as the Formula One circus returns to Europe. It doesn't take much to rile the Horse Whisperer and with spring in the air, the Whisperer's immune system is responding to a whole series of antigens.

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Volkswagen returns to rallying with the Polo R WRC

Volkswagen returns to rallying with the Polo R WRC

May 5, 2011 |  No Comments

Three years after it was originally muted, Volkswagen announced at a press conference today in Sardinia that it will enter the World Rally Championship starting in 2013. After three consecutive victories at the Dakar Rally, Volkswagen has set itself a new target - to take on the very best manufacturers in the highest form...

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McLaren reveal pricing for their MP4-12C GT3 race car

McLaren reveal pricing for their MP4-12C GT3 race car

May 5, 2011 |  No Comments

McLaren GT will build 20 new MP4-12C GT3 cars for privateer teams to race in 2012, after completing a selected race programme in 2011 as the new race car completes its test and development programme.

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster undergoes final testing

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster undergoes final testing

May 5, 2011 |  No Comments

Like me, it probably hadn't occurred to you that in order for Mercedes to create a roadster version of its popular SLS AMG, it would need to lose the gullwing doors. Okay, it sounds obvious now that I've said it, but it still seemed something of a surprise to hear Mercedes announcing as a...

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Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi Sport Coupes dominate at Nürburgring

Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi Sport Coupes dominate at Nürburgring

May 5, 2011 |  No Comments

Peugeot's RCZ is a real 'grower', so much so that I'm trying to influence Mrs D to consider changing her Audi TT for one later this year, and whilst it's not a hardcore sports car it's still good to see one being campaigned in the most competitive of road-car championships, namely the German VLN series....

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In a Land Rover you’ll be safe inside…

In a Land Rover you’ll be safe inside…

May 4, 2011 |  No Comments

Sometimes - on very rare occasions - our friends from across the pond produce better car ads than their European counterparts. Volkswagen comes to mind with their recent Super Bowl ads, or those hilarious off-beat VW Academy ads with Saturday Night Live comedian Bill Hader. Land Rover are another brand that have blurred...

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Peugeot’s EX1 establishes new Nürburgring-Nordschleife record

Peugeot’s EX1 establishes new Nürburgring-Nordschleife record

May 4, 2011 |  No Comments

Before you go and remind yourself of the lap times set by Chevrolet's ZR-1, Nissan's GT-R or Porsche's 911 GT2 RS around the Nordschleife - fear not, Peugeot were not gunning for an outright record, but instead the lap record for a fully-electric vehicle.

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McLaren announce a new team and race schedule for its MP4-12C GT3

McLaren announce a new team and race schedule for its MP4-12C GT3

May 4, 2011 |  No Comments

McLaren GT is the name of the new company which brings together the expertise of McLaren Racing, McLaren Automotive and CRS Racing, and the team got down to business today when it unveiled its GT3 car and plans for a 2011 development programme which will see Andrew Kirkaldy, Oliver Turvey and Álvaro Parente race the...

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