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Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

The new Lancer Ralliart from Mitsubishi is a ‘hot hatch’ version of it’s bigger brother, the Evo. Cheaper and slightly less powerful, this is Mitsubishi’s answer to the Fords Focus RS and VW Scrirocco R, both of which represent value-for-money performance without the bulk and price of an Evo’s complex four-wheel drive system. The Evo’s […]
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Porsche Unveils New 2010 911 Turbo

Visitors to the Frankfurt Motorshow were given a tantalising look at Porsche’s new 911 Turbo. The latest generation of the Turbo boasts a 3.8-litre flat six, active engine mounts and a monstrous top speed of 194mph. Just as impressive is the level of economy it achieves with a combined cycle mileage of 24mpg. To make […]
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Maserati Announce New Convertable

Masterati have recently announced a new soft-top model whilst at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Called the GranCabrio, this is essentially a convertible version of the Pininfarina-designed GranTurismo. The new Maserati has the longest wheelbase of any convertible currently available. This allows for a roomy interior and extra leg-room for passengers in the rear seats. Under […]
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The Maserati Grancabrio OTR

The Maserati Grancabrio is the new kid on the block in the Maserati range. The 4.7 litre v8 engine provides a massive amount of horsepower shotting the car to 62mph in just 5.4 seconds. The convertible has the longest wheelbase on the market and a rather nice automatic 6 speed gearbox. Now for the price. […]
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Subaru Keeping Ahead Of The Competition

The Japanese car market as with the rest of the world has had a horrid time in the recession with car sales and profits both hitting rock bottom. According to an article in Business Week, Subaru are looking reasonably healthy thanks to good sales in the US market with expected sales to increase. Fuji Heavy Industries […]
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Porsche Panamera Is On Its Way

Reports from Germany say that a four-seater convertible version of the Porsche Panamera is on its way. Porsche executives are talking about extending their Panamera line-up but have remained tight-lipped about the report. Yet to be confirmed officially by Porsche, this convertible version will be a two-door but will retain its full four-seat cabin packaging. […]
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Subaru Introducing STi Version of New Coupe

Japan’s big boys have teamed up – to work on their latest idea, and it is going to be a new high performance coupe. Subaru and Toyota have ‘Toyobaru’ joint venture waiting in the wings. A rumour from Japan’s resources – they are currently planning a STi version of Subaru’s half of the Toyobaru project. […]
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2010 Mitsubishi Evo X Unveiled in Japan

The new Mitsubishi Evo X gets several minor tweaks for its 2010 model. Let’s start with a new colour LCD panel with additional functions in the middle of the instrument panel, which has replaced the slightly dated orange display between the rev counter and speedometer. It now comes with some extra sound insulation and has […]
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911 Turbo Beats Previous Record at Nurburgring

Porsche’s newest Porsche 911 Turbo went around the Nurburgring in seven minutes 39 seconds. A full 10 seconds quicker than the previous model. The 3.6-litre unit from the previous car is replaced with a 3.8-litre flat-six which is now powering the new 911 Turbo. Also, the new car is now weighs 25kg less and its […]
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The Scooby Sprint Championship

On Sunday 23rd September the “drift circuit” at Northamptonshire’s Santa Pod Raceway will host Round 4 of the Scooby Sprint Championship. This event allows road-legal Subarus to go head-to-head against each other, as well as some of the most extreme Subarus in the world. What’s amazing is that you can take part yourself! There’s no […]
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Porsche Unveil 911 GT3 RS

Febuary 2010 will see the arrival of the most extreme 911 yet. The RS badge is reserved for only the most hardcore of road-going 911s, and the GT3 RS looks set to live up to the name. The new, up-sized 3.8 Litre engine will produce 444bhp, 35 bhp more than the previous GT3 RS. Putting […]
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Porsche Announce Limited Edition 911

Porsche have revealed a new limited-edition model, the 911 Sports Classic. Based on the Carerra S, the Sports Classic has retro-inspired styling featuring black alloy wheels and a spoiler that harks back to that of the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7. Engine-wise the Sports Classic is based on the Carerra S. However, thanks to new cylinder […]
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Mitsubishi Release Lancer Evolution X FQ-400

June saw the release of Mitsubishi’s fastest Evo ever, the Lancer Evolution X FQ-400. The X series has seen Mitsubishi produce Lancers with performance comparable to exotic supercars, and the new FQ-400 looks set to be a serious rival. It boasts over 400bhp and a 0-60 time of 3.8 seconds. Even more incredible, it gets […]
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New Diesel Suburu Impreza

Suburu have announced a new diesel addition to the Impreza range. The new model will take advantage of Suburu’s ‘Boxer’ engine, previously only available on the Outback, Legacy and Forester models. Suburu claim that the new Impreza will offer average economy levels of 37.7mpg and CO2 emissions at 155g/km. This is a great improvement over […]
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C Spec Subaru Impreza available in Japan

The Spec C Subaru is, of course, based on the iconic WRX STi and features improved performance from the chassis and the engine as well as a skinnier body, according to Subaru them selves. ‘The car’s turbocharger has newly adopted ball bearings for the turbine axle bearing, and the ECU (Engine Control Unit) program is […]
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