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Steel girder versus Volkswagen Golf. Golf loses.
Peugeot expands its Satelis 2 scooter range
Peugeot Satelis 2 scooter buyers in the UK are getting more choice, thanks to the launch of some extra variants.
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J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Initial Quality Study
New vehicle buyers in the United States are most likely to experience problems during the first 90 days of ownership if their purchase is a recently-launched model, and they live in an area that experiences harsh winters.
The Mitsuoka Roadster is coming to the UK
Japanese coachbuilder Mitsuoka Motor Company is best known for taking modern cars and giving them a retro-English facelift. Its Viewt, for example, is essentially a Nissan Micra with imitation Jaguar Mark 2 front and rear ends grafted on.
Alpina launches the B3 GT3
To celebrate a series-winning performance by its B6 GT3 in the 2011 ADAC GT Masters Championship, Alpina has created the limited edition, road-going B3 GT3. As the ‘B3’ part of the name implies, the BMW 3 Series Coupé is the starting point for this new model, rather than the 6 Series which the race car is based on. The running gear is typically Alpina, and comprises a twin-turbo version of BMW’s straight-six 3.0 litre engine connected to a six-speed automatic gearbox. Thanks in part to a lightweight titanium exhaust system from Akrapovic, power output is 402 bhp (300 kW / 408 PS), while peak torque is a huge 540 Nm (398 lb/ft). By comparison, the normally aspirated BMW M3 with its 4 litre V8 produces 414 bhp (309 kW / 420 PS) and 400 Nm (295 lb/ft) of torque. So how do those two very different drivetrain configurations measure up in terms of performance? Fit the M3 with the optional seven-speed double clutch transmission and it shares an identical 4.6 seconds 0-62 mph (100...
MG creates the E-motion concept
MG’s last coupé with supercar-rivalling performance was the short-lived XPower SV that arrived in 2003. Since then, the brand has had two Chinese owners and manufacturing in Britain has ceased.
Gulf Morgan 3 Wheeler
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Morgan has unveiled its new 3 Wheeler Gulf Edition, which features the iconic pale blue and orange colour scheme along with some very distinctive orange-wall tyres.
Superchips Abarth 500
British tuner Superchips has launched an engine management system upgrade for the Abarth 500. Applying the ECU remap to the 500’s 1.4 litre turbo engine lifts power by 22 bhp (16 kW / 22 PS) to 155 bhp (115 kW / 157 PS), while peak torque rises from 206 Nm (151 lb/ft) to 252 Nm (185 lb/ft). The increased outputs are similar to those achieved by Abarth’s own Esseesse conversion, and Superchips has focussed on enhanced in-gear acceleration and improved throttle response without adversely affecting fuel consumption or reliability. On sale now, the ECU remap costs £455 including VAT, and it’s available from Superchips direct or its dealer network. Related posts: North American 500 Abarth Novitec tunes Abarth 500 New Abarth Esseesse kits
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