Seat has announced plans to introduce the Mii Ecofuel with a 1.0 liter 3-cylinder engine converted to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) at the Geneva.

The Mii Ecofuel is equipped with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine, boasts average consumption of just 2.9 kg CNG/100 km.

"Its attractive starting price and exceptionally low consumption and emissions figures make the Mii Ecofuel one of the most interesting and sensible choices available - even for high-mileage drivers," explains James Muir, President of SEAT S.A.

With a full CNG tank (11 kg), the Mii Ecofuel has a range of up to 240 miles. This means that, with a full tank, a total range of up to 380 miles is possible.

The Seat Mii Ecofuel will be priced from €12,050 in Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden and the Czech Republic where there is a clear demand for CNG fuelled cars and the infrastructure to support it.

Source: Seat

Following a leak earlier today, the McLaren P1 long-awaited new hypercar has been revealed - poised for its global debut in Geneva next week.

McLaren has closely monitored demand so as to maintain exclusivity, and announced a production number of just 375 units – a figure that will ensure the McLaren P1™ will remain a rarity and, if spotted on the road, an unforgettable sight.

A mid-mounted 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine is substantially enhanced featuring and an electric motor, to give a combined output of 916PS (903 bhp) and 660 lb-ft. of torque. Both send power to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

With Instant Power Assist System (IPAS) turned on, the P1 will hit 0-62 run is quoted at less than 3 seconds, 0-124 mph in under 7; and reach 186mph in around 17 seconds, according to McLaren's official figures.

It rides on bespoke Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires and the hybrid powertrain allows the P1 to emit less than 200g/km of CO2.

To rein in the power produced by the twin powerplants, the McLaren P1 is designed to offer braking performance more associated with a GT3 or sports racing car.

The McLaren P1 will have a starting price of £866,000 and $1,150,000 (approx 1,004,800 EUR).

Source: McLaren

Suzuki has confirmed more details of its limited edition Swift Sport SZ-R, this new special edition has been specially designed for those customers who want to combine a very distinctive look with a fun-to-drive experience.

The 2013 Suzuki Swift Sport SZ-R comes dressed in a Cosmic Black exterior paint with a contrasting Ablaze Red coloring for the roof, wing mirrors and the rear spoiler.

Inside, all 100 cars produced will feature uniquely numbered door sills, red accented gear shift knob and red trimmed carpet mats.

The Suzuki Swift Sport SZ-R Edition will be powered by a 1.6-liter engine that produces 134 bhp (100 kW) and 160 Nm (118 lb-ft) of torque. This will be enough to allow the model to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.7 seconds - hit a top speed of 121 mph (195 km/h).

Only 100 units will be built making it a highly exclusive special edition. It will be put on sale at a starting price of £14,249 (about $22,500 at the current exchange rates).

Source: Suzuki

This is the 2013 Audi RS Q3, a 306bhp compact SUV which will debut at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show.


Inspired by a concept that bowed in Beijing last year, the super-SUV variant has an aggressive appearance with new bumpers, 19-inch or optionally, 20-inch wheels, a high-gloss black honeycomb grille insert, more prominent spoiler atop the tailgate, revised side skirts and there's a rear diffuser with oval tailpipes.

Audi has lowered the suspension on the RS Q3 and given it stiffer springs and an electro-mechanical parking brake and hill hold assist are also standard.

On the inside, you get a flat-bottomed steering wheel with paddle shifters, sport seats upholstered in a combination of black Alcantra and leather, an RS-specific MMI infotainment system and piano black, a 14-speaker Bose audio system and aluminum race or carbon fiber trim.

Power is provided by a 2.5-liter TFSI five-cylinder engine that develops 310 HP (228 kW) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected through a standard seven-speed S-tronic dual clutch gearbox offering three drive modes: D (drive), S (sport) and M (manual).

The engine powers the RS Q3 to 62 mph in 5.5sec, and to 155mph flat out - which means the Q3 series returns a combined figure of 8.8lt/100 km (26.73 US mpg or 32.1 UK mpg).

In Germany, the base price is €54,600, and deliveries begin in fall 2013.

Source: Audi

After showing us a couple teasers recently, the 2014 Bentley Continental Flying Spur with some styling cues borrowed from the GT and GTC models - has broken cover early today.

A lower roofline combined with sharp lines and rounded surfaces make the new Flying Spur appear lower and wider; a more upright front grille and lower door handles and front fenders that feature a new "wing" vent with the Bentley "B" motif.

Standard bright-painted or diamond-turned finish 19-inch Classic wheels wrapped in 275/45/19 rubber improve comfort and handling.

The setup includes two 10-inch LCD screens installed in the backs of the front seats; a nine-liter bottle cooler behind the center console and moonroof are optional. As always, there's an enormous amount of leather, wood and wool applied to the spacious interior.

Most likely the engine lineup will be borrowed from the Continental GT Speed - the Bentley Continental Flying Spur will come with a 616 horsepower version of the W12 standard and it sends that power to the ground through a new eight-speed automatic transmission and a rear-biased (40/60) all-wheel-drive system.

Launching the 5,451-pound sedan from 0-60 miles per hour will take just 4.3 seconds and 100 mph comes in less than 10 seconds and has a top speed of 200 mph. Bentley is still expecting the next-generation Flying Spur to return better EPA fuel economy than the current model with projected (but not certified) estimates will return 12 mpg in city driving and 20 mpg on the highway.

For a car that will surely retain a starting price of just under $195,000 for the base model - we'll get a full look at the Flying Spur at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show.

Volkswagen has revealed the 2013 Transporter Edition - a new special edition version of its popular van series in Europe.

Black design elements such as alloy wheels "Cascavel Anthracite" in 17-inch format, and optional 18-inch AZEV "R" in matte black, matte black roof, black Schwellerbeklebung with the "edition" logo in the van is a highlight for truck buyers those looking for a sporty and extraordinary van.

It also comes with electrically adjustable and heated mirrors; power windows, central locking; H7 headlamps and fog lamps including cornering; front fog lamps with a cornering function; gear knob and handbrake lever; special cloth seats; and leather steering wheel.

Optional for the Transporter Edition are also bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running for election.

Available exclusively with a flat floor and short wheelbase, the VW Transporter Edition is equipped three petrol and three diesel engines ranging in power from 102PS (101hp) to 204PS (201hp).

The prices for the 2013 Volkswagen Transporter Edition start at 26,846 Euros (net of 85 kW petrol engine) and 28,126 euros (net of 75 KW TDI).

Source: Volkswagen

KIA has revealed UK pricing details for the 2013 Pro_cee'd that is available to order from today at prices ranging from £17,495 to £20,795.

KIA's stylish new three-door hatchback is offered with a choice of two trim levels – 'S' and 'SE' – both of which are new and unique to the pro_cee'd.

Plumping for the "S" gets you plenty of toys to keep you busy, with 16-inch alloys, black interior trim, auto headlights, cruise control with speed limiter and steering wheel mounted controls, air-conditioning, and an audio system with Bluetooth connectivity.

The "SE" nets you a 7-inch touchscreen sat-nav system; 17-inch wheels; automatic dual-zone climate control; automatic rain-sensing wipers; driver/passenger power lumbar seat support; stainless steel door sill plates and pedals.

Two engines are offered in the new pro_cee'd line-up – a 1.6-litre GDi petrol and a 1.6-litre CRDi turbodiesel with Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG). A six-speed manual transmission is standard across the range and Kia's six-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) gearbox is also available in 1.6 GDi 'SE' guise.

Source: KIA

Toyota GT86 TRD only 250 available in the UK, on sale from 1 March - price from £31,495 for GT86 TRD manual, £32,995 for the automatic.

On the exterior, the TRD package on the GT86 adds HID headlamps, a rear bumper spoiler, deep front and side skirts along with 18-inch cast TF6 alloys.

Acceleration and maximum speed are unchanged at 7.7 seconds 0-62mph (8,4 seconds for the auto) and changes in fuel consumption and emissions includes 34.9mpg on the manual, 36.2mpg on the auto.

TRD versions are pretty much loaded though, with Smart Entry and Start; cruise control; the Toyota Touch multimedia system; dual-zone climate control; limited slip differential; sports seats; analogue dials; scuff plates and drilled aluminium pedals.

Source: Toyota UK

German car makers has announced the Mercedes-Benz CLA Edition 1 will only be available for twelve months and can be ordered immediately at a starting price of 35,402 euros (CLA 180 Edition 1).

The "CLA Edition 1" can be ordered with any of the CLA's engines along with the NEON ART interior with upholstery in leather and black microfibre DINAMICA with yellow contrasting topstitching.

Exterior paint choices for four-door coupé include paintwork in either mountain grey, cosmos black, night black, cirrus white or designo polar silver magno.

This includes bi-xenon headlamps are standard; AMG front and rear aprons; black painted multi-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels and the diamond radiator grille.

On the interior, the sports seats are upholstered in leather and black microfibre DINAMICA whilst yellow stitching creates a very special contrast. The instrument panel and the beltlines are in ARTICO man-made leather with yellow stitching in a wrap-around look.

An overview of prices and models:


Source: Mercedes-Benz

The Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 FL2, co-developed by Reiter Engineering and Lambo's R&D motorsport department was officially launched.

The car is based on the 2013 Gallardo, a focus of the new GT3 FL2's development is on long-distance performance. The car features an aero kit, a new front splitter, a rear carbon diffuser based on that developed for the Super Trofeo and an overall improved power to weight performance.

The car also boasts an improved power-to-weight ratio thanks to 25kg weight savings compared to the previous Gallardo GT3.

“We are delighted to announce a minimum five-year agreement with Reiter Engineering as our exclusive development and supply partner for Lamborghini GT3 cars, based on Reiter's strong engineering skills, passion for and understanding of the Lamborghini brand and, of course, obvious racing success,” said Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.

Customers interested can have the Gallardo GT3 FL2 for a price of €320,000 plus taxes (around $430,000 at the current exchange rates).

The Peugeot 208 GTi will be priced from £18,895, which will cost from £18,895 when it goes on sale in March.

Standard equipment on the 208 GTi will include 17-inch alloys, the parking sensors, the LED lights, twin chrome exhaust tailpipes, the digital radio, a GTi-specific front grille and amongst others.

The car is powered by a 1.6-liter engine you’ll find in the Peugeot RCZ, which is aided by a turbocharger to make 200 hp - 20bhp more than the Ford and 203lb ft, 11lb ft less than the Fiesta produces on overboost.

With the turbocharged unit under the bonnet, allow the Peugeot 208 GTi will to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph of 6.8 seconds (0.1 seconds quicker than the cheaper Fiesta ST).

Additional details on the model are limited for the moment and the first cars expected to arrive in May.

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Volkswagen has introduced a range-topping R-line trim specification to the Touareg, with extra equipment worth £4,000 for a pricing increase of just £750.

On the outside, the VW Touareg R-Line ride on new 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped around in tires size 275/45 R20 and comes with bespoke front and rear bumpers, as well as new side skirts, bi-xenon headlights with dynamic curve lighting, added to by R-Line badges on the front wings.

Inside it has exclusive R-Line sill plates, a standard full-length panoramic electric sliding glass sunroof, keyless entry and start. As with the rest of the Touareg models, the R-Line comes equipped with standard leather seats; audio system with eight-inch touchscreen; tow-zone climate control; battery regeneration; Bluetooth and MDI multi-device interface for iPods; DAB and a Stop/Start system.

In the UK, the new Touareg R-Line is offered with a V6 3.0-liter diesel that develops 201 hp (£44,025) or 242 hp (£45,645 RRP OTR) connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Source: Volkswagen

The 2013 Ford Fiesta ST will be available in the UK at a starting price from £16,995 when it goes on sale this April.

That will buy you a Fiesta ST1 comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, ST-style front foglights, cloth-trimmed Recaro sports seats, Ford DAB radio and the SYNC voice-activated connectivity system, which features Bluetooth music streaming.

For an additional 1,000 GBP customers can order the model in the ST-2 trim adds privacy glass, LED headlights, keyless start, part leather seats and climate.

Under the hood it has a 180bhp version of the Ford 1.6-litre EcoBoost engine that develops 178bhp and 177lb/ft of torque driven to the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.

The Ecoboost unit is capable of returning 47.9mpg and emits CO2 at a rate of 138g/km. The new Fiesta ST will rival the new Peugeot 208 GTi and Renaultsport Clio 200 EDC.

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The new 2014 Subaru Forester has a starting price of $21,995, which will be offered in four different trim lines including Premium, Limited and top-line Touring versions.

Two engine choices are available for the Forester, these include a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter unit delivering 170-horses that begins at $21,995 fitted with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The turbocharged Subaru Forester 2.0XT, which will be offered in the Premium and Touring versions, will list from $28,820. The beefier 2.0-liter, inline-four turbocharged engine that develops 250 hp (186 kW) and 258 lb-ft (349 Nm) of torque.

All-new features for 2014 include Subaru's new Starlink infotainment system, including rear vision camera, power rear gate with automatic close, color multi-function display, Eyesight driver assistance system, keyless access and start.

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Acura has announced pricing details for its high-tech 2014 RLX flagship, the base Acura RLX will cost $49,345, or just $250 more than the RL it replaces.

Set to go on sale on March 15, the model comes exclusively with a 310-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 engine. Power is directed to the rear wheels courtesy of a reworked six-speed automatic transmission. Acura's flagship model is able to return 20 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 24 mpg combined.

Standard features on the base 2014 Acura RLX include five different trim levels will be available. All RLX trims feature Lane Departure Warning; Forward Collision Warning; satellite radio; a 10-speaker audio system; USB ports and auxiliary jacks.

Acura's flagship sedan will be available in five trim levels, including the midrange $51,845 RLX with Navigation, the $55,345 RLX with Technology package and the $57,845 RLX with Krell Audio package. All prices include shipping.

Before the non-hybrid RLX are scheduled to begin arriving at dealerships in March, customers will be able to experience it in person beforehand as part of the “Destination RLX” program.

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The new 2013 Opel Cascada is now available to order with prices starting at 25,945 euros (RRP incl. VAT in Germany).

At market launch ten exterior colors are available, and they can be combined with three roof colors. There are also generation homogeneous LED technology and wheels are available in ten different designs and sizes from 17 to 20 inches.

The base mid-size convertible is offered with a 1.4-liter gasoline Turbo unit with 88 kW/120 hp connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. For a base price of €28,245, the Opel Cascada can be ordered with a more powerful 1.6-liter SIDI turbo delivering 125 kW/170 hp and 280 Nm (206 lb-ft) with overboost.

“Following the compact Mokka SUV and the small lifestyle ADAM, the Cascada is the next highlight in our product offensive. Our new mid-size class convertible boasts open-air driving fun in premium quality – from design to its technologies and equipment – all at an extremely attractive price,” says Opel Management Board Member for Strategy Dr. Thomas Sedran.

The car also boasts very comfortable and easy operation features such as the FlexFold system that electrically releases and folds down the 50:50 split rear seat back rests. The Opel Cascada also offers luggage compartment load volume of 280 liters with the roof open and up to 380 liters when the soft top is closed.

For an extra €3,600, the soft-top convertible can be ordered in the INNOVATION variant offer additional standard equipment such as the exceptional premium soft top with superb acoustic insulation. In addition, the interior is equipped with electric seat belt presenters, adaptive forward lightning system, dual-zone ECC (Electronic Climate Control) and elegant Morrocana seat upholstery with contrast stitching.

The adaptive chassis system FlexRide costs an extra €980 along with front camera with many new functions €800 and the premium ergonomic AGR certified seat for driver and front passenger €685. Other available options include power Easy Entry system; heated steering wheel; electric seat adjustment and ventilation and electrical auxiliary heater.

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Source: Opel

 

The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive will be available in UK this spring, priced starting at £12,275 with a £55 per month battery lease (after a Plug-in Grant of £3,993.34).

Based on earlier electric models, the new third-generation ED available in both Coupe and Cabrio versions. The two-seater promises an electric alternative to bigger cars such as the Nissan Leaf.

The 2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive is powered by a 55 kW magneto electric motor that accelerates the vehicle from 0 to 62 mph in just 11.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 78 mph (125 km/h).

An optional 22kW on-board charger (available for £2,650) means that buyers can recharge their car in an hour, by connecting to a quick-charging station.

The car comes with an electronic stability programme, air conditioning system, a three-spoke leather sports steering wheel, passenger airbags, electric power steering and 15 inch alloy wheels.

A sale&care package provides customers with added peace of mind, with battery maintenance promise, and if necessary, free battery replacement for up to 10 years.

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Land Rover has injected some colour into the big-selling Range Rover Evoque Sicilian Yellow limited edition at this week's Brussels Motor Show.

The Sicilian Yellow special is based on the Dynamic trim and available in either three or five-door bodystyles. The car is also the first Evoque to feature a Sicilian Yellow body and it’s also offered in the reverse – Santorini  Black body, Sicilian Yellow contrast roof and door mirrors…

The new Black Design Pack includes dark headlights and foglights, clear rear lamps, black sections for the bumpers, 20-inch gloss black forged alloy wheels, while Santorini Black paint is used for the bumpers' painted sections and exhaust tips.

The black and yellow theme continues inside, including yellow stitching for the seats; central fascia; central storage area; door trims and dashboard panel.

The Evoque Sicilian Yellow are only offered with the two most powerful engines in the Range Rover Evoque range. The limited-edition model is sold with a choice of either 190hp 2.2-litre SD4 diesel or the 240hp 2.0-litre turbo petrol Si4.



Order books are open now for first deliveries in May and only 15 will be taking the new 2013 Range Rover Evoque Sicilian Yellow limited edition. Priced from an estimated £44,000.

Land Rover global brand director John Edwards said: “Such a striking colour combination attributes itself to the already unique styling of the Evoque. This… will provide customers with yet more appealing and unique choices.”

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After launching the 208 XY last year, the Peugeot 208 Intuitive has been officially announced with an exciting range of new generation technologies. The Peugeot 208 Intuitive is now on sale in the UK with price start at £14,245.

This special edition is based on the 208 Allure and available in 3 or 5 door body styles. The external features include Helium Technical Grey Alloy wheels; Cornering assist front fog lights; LED instrument dial surrounds; Cielo panoramic glass roof with ambient lighting and choice of five colors(Bianca White, Nera Black, Spirit Grey, Virtual Blue, Aluminium, Shark Grey).

The Peugeot 208 Intuitive carries an exciting range including Park Assist; a multifunction colour Touchscreen; Cielo panoramic glass roof and satellite navigation as standard.

Safety equipment includes three rear-point seat belts, six airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, power steering and emergency brake assist.

This innovative hatchback is available with a choice of both petrol and diesel engines, including the e-HDi Stop and Start Technology.

With a starting price of €24,950 in Belgium, the 2013 Renault Clio RS has offer us a fresh look into the carmaker’s new hot hatch.

In Belgium (at least), the car will be offered in five color options: Glacier White; Red Flame; Deep Black / Platinum Grey and Sirius Yellow. All provided with standard 17-inch wheels (Silver model) or optional 18-inch alloy wheels (aluminum Radical and Radical-gloss black with red brake calipers).

In addition, customers can get it with fabric black upholstery with red stitching (RS fabric) or leather white or light gray option (probably Black Carbon in France) with red stitching (DaRiviera).

The future owners of the brand new Renault Clio RS generation will get 1.6-liter turbocharged engine rated at 200 HP (147 kW) and 177 lb-ft (234 Nm). The power unit is connected to an EDC six-speed double-clutch gearbox.

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