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Mercedes SLS AMG Black

Now, if you own a performance car like the glorious Mercedes SLS AMG, and you want that little bit more, then you can now start to think about the latest in the range – the Mercedes SLS AMG Black. As with other cars with the ‘Black’ moniker, this promises to be the ultimate in high […]
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Audi SQ5 – first Diesel S performance car

Audi continue to bring out more and more performance cars to add to their now huge different number of vehicles available. The latest is a diesel version of their Q5 model but in S form – the Audi SQ5. Further significance is because this is the first ‘S’ model variant based on any of their […]
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New Renault Clio Renaultsport

Looking like it has been covered in wallpaper from Laura Ashley, the latest version of the Clio Renaultsport has been spied at the ‘Ring’ which now appears to be the standard testing ground for any self respecting performance car. Disguised to look rather like its competitor, the Vauxhall Corsa, the new Clio looks like it […]
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Mercedes AMG A Class

A new AMG performance car seems to be on the drawing board – the A45 AMG. Rumours of a car to take on the BMW M135i and Audi RS3 have been about for some time now but hopefully the car will get the go ahead. Powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged engine that will put […]
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Performance Volvo S60

Although reportedly made for a single special client, this Volvo S60 would happily take on the performance saloon mantle currently dominated by the likes of the BMW M3 and Mercedes C63 AMG, especially when it comes to the engine department. Rumour had it that Volvo were planning to use the 4.4 litre V8 engine from their XC90 to power a […]
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Ferrari, Maserati,Turbo V8 Engine

Fiat have apparently tasked their engine development department to develop a new engine for their top end models – read Maserati and Ferrari obviously. This is a big investment of over 50 million euros. A video has appeared that appears to show the definite whoosh of a turbocharged engine (here) although the test mule appears to be a Ferrari California. […]
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Vauxhall Astra Twin Turbo Diesel

Vauxhall has introduced the most powerful non-VXR car to their range and the surprise is that it is a diesel – the GTC 2.0 CDTi BiTurbo. The new Twin Turbo Diesel puts out a very impressive 195bhp and the torque is a healthy 295lb ft. These really do make the car stand out with a […]
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Convicted Driver Penalties £90

The Government is proposing to increase the cost of fixed penalties for motoring convictions to £90. The move is part of a plan to introduce a penalty and conviction below that of careless driving. There is also a plan to introduce more awareness courses much in the mould of current speeding ones. Middle Lane Hogging, […]
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Performance BMW M3 Edition

Alongside the recent announcement of a performance version of their M5, BMW are also to introduce a performance M3 model – the M3 M Performance Edition. This car will also be restricted to just 30 cars made, will only be available to purchasers in the UK, and will have the same matt paint colours on […]
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Performance BMW M5 announced

BMW are to build a limited performance edition of their M5 model which will be limited to the UK only, and the choice if colours will be red, white or blue! Although one may think that the car really doesn’t need an upgrade, those that do will need to get their order in quickly as only […]
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Mercedes SLS AMG GT

The Mercedes SLS AMG is a superb vehicle and the one thing that it probably doesn’t need is an upgrade in the horsepower department. So that is precisely what they have done by upping power to 591bhp – an extra 20 horsepower over the original. Other upgrades also include a tweaked suspension, and changes to the […]
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McLaren MP4-12C Engine Upgrade

McLaren are to give all their customers a free upgrade on their engines to 625bhp on the MP4-12C. This 25bhp increase has been achieved through a re-mapping and won’t effect the emissions or fuel economy. There are a couple of other extras that are to be thrown in for free most probably as an apology […]
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Mercedes GL63 AMG Performance

The performance department of Mercedes, AMG, have bought out yet another model to add to their range. This one means they have a 7 seat car that can accelerate to 60 in under 5 seconds! For all the petrolheads out there this does sound like manna from heaven with its 5.5 litre V8 engine able to […]
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Aston Martin DBS Replacement

Aston Martin have unveiled a new concept car that should be the replacement for the DBS. Unlike recent offerings form Zagato, Aston look like they will be going their own way with the design – we think it looks stunning. The car is obviously a continuation of the current theme (like Porsche) and we can see no […]
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Subaru Impreza R205

Our friends at Pistonheads are running an article about the Subaru Impreza S205 above and we are very happy to say that we insure this actual car via our Subaru Impreza insurance.  This is one of the Japanese ‘Specials’ that they keep for their home market, but it has managed to find its way over […]
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