Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its most powerful A-Class yet – the range-topping A 200 Turbo. Available from October through all UK retailers, the new model adds a high performance edge to the popular range, which was launched in February 2005.
Volkswagen has today unveiled first details and images of the most powerful production Polo to date, the new Polo GTI. The high performance Polo will make its international debut at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show in Chiba City, Japan, later this month.
The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers has voted the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX as Sports Car of the Year 2005. Mitsubishi was also short-listed in two other categories with the Colt CZT and the new Grandis Diesel. Commenting on Mitsubishi’s award, President of the Scottish Association, Ally Ballingall, stated ‘’This mighty machine can sprint to 62mph in less than five seconds yet this supercar costs less than £28,000. But what makes our choice so genuinely special is the way it mixes competition breeding with practicality.”
It was developed in Britain for British drivers – and it looks like buyers are voting with their wallets as the New Vectra makes its first appearance in Vauxhall showrooms this week.
Volvo has designed a concept car capable of reaching 54mph without using an engine or a drop of fuel. The Volvo 'Extreme Gravity Car' was designed and produced at the Volvo Monitoring and Concept Centre in California for an annual downhill car race for charity – The Extreme Gravity Competition – which attracts strong competition from rival automotive designers.
