Author Archives: News Stig

Q50 Eau Rouge – by Infiniti

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        To be released at the Geneva Car Show in March!   No official details have been released regarding the Q50’s powertrain yet, but it is scheduled to be detailed in full at the forthcoming Geneva motor … Continued

The 2016 Fiat 500

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Like the Beetle before it, the new 500 Mk II has been flattened, widened and stretched a wee bit to look slightly more modern, but most importantly, keeping ‘the look’.     Fiat is preparing to follow in MINI’s footsteps by reinventing the … Continued

More power for the Evoque

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Joining the ranks of the high power 2.0 litre turbo club, comes the Evoque Autobiography Dynamic (and breath)     A sportier version of Land Rover’s Range Rover Evoque has been revealed. The Evoque Autobiography Dynamic gets increased power and more … Continued

£25K for Audi’s S1 pocket rocket

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So, who’s up for one from the TSN crew?     However, it ‘only’ has 228 bhp!   The new Audi S1 will go on sale in the UK March after a public debut at the Geneva motor show next month. The launch of the £24,900 … Continued

Is this the new Civic Type R?

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Will it see the light of day in this guise? Here’s hoping!   Oh, and maybe 300 bhp!   Honda has previewed the Civic Type R with an official sketch ahead of the car’s global debut in concept form at … Continued

Engine downsize for the next C63 AMG

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But a power hike and it’s still a V8.  Just with 2 turbos strapped to it!         Development on the C63 AMG variant of the new Mercedes-Benz C-class is entering its final stages ahead of its world debut at the LA … Continued

Is your Astra VXR too slow?

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Well, here’s a faster, quicker and lighter one for you!   Vauxhall has confirmed the launch of a stripped-out hardcore variant of the Astra VXR, called the Extreme. The Geneva motor show star will be the fastest and most powerful … Continued

Bentley news.

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A diesel engine in a Bentley – is a go.  That wave of offered torque just got taller and wider! However, it will be either a V8 or V12 (or maybe a choice?)   Bentley will add a diesel engine to … Continued

The new and improved Polo!

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New engines, improved economy, more space, lower emissions etc!   Volkswagen has revealed a facelifted Polo prior to its planned public debut at the Geneva motor show in March. Set for UK sale in both three- and five door bodystyles … Continued