Toyota Prius Arrives in the UK 2010

NEW PRIUS BREAKS COVER

Toyota’s new hybrid is on the road and on show in the UK After months of anticipation, the all-new Prius arrived in the UK this week and is already on the road and on public display. The latest generation of Toyota’s world-conquering hybrid has wasted no time in demonstrating its environmental credentials by taking part in the Revolve Eco-Rally, a showcase for low emissions and fuel-efficient cars that travelled from Brighton to London’s City Hall on Monday. Supported by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership and What Car? Magazine’s Green Awards, the event was organised by Revolve, an independent group that encourages and promotes sustainable transport. New Prius is also taking centre stage at the Bull Ring in Birmingham as a key feature of the shopping centre’s Green Week activities. Under the banner “Energy”, Prius is on public view until this Sunday. It is joined on the Toyota stand by its iQ and Yaris stablemates, two prime examples of the low emissions/fuel efficient performance being achieved with Toyota Optimal Drive technology. Next week Prius will move on to the Trafford Centre in Manchester, where it will be on show from 15 to 28 June. It will complete its debut tour at Bluewater, in Kent, from 29 June to 12 July. Order books for new Prius are open now, with UK sales starting on 1 August. Keep up-to-date with the latest new Prius, news, views, images, videos and more on Today/Tomorrow, the official Toyota blog, at http://blog.toyota.co.uk/

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Defender Fire and Ice Editions 2009 Land Rover

2009 Land Rover Defender Fire and Ice Editions

Land Rover Launches Exciting ‘Fire & Ice’ Defender Limited Editions Gaydon, Warwickshire, 09 June 2009 – Land Rover is introducing two exciting new limited edition models of the iconic Defender 4x4 – the Defender Fire and Defender Ice. Inspired by the world’s most challenging landscapes – where Defenders have earned their reputation for rugged dependability – the Fire & Ice models blend classic Land Rover functionality with a stunning new style. The limited editions feature striking two-tone colour schemes. Defender Fire combines a scorching metallic ‘Vesuvius’ orange with metallic ‘Santorini’ black roof, bonnet, centre grille and wheel arches. Defender Ice contrasts the cooler shade of ‘Alaska’ white with the same bold black panels. The exteriors are finished off with some eye-catching details including ‘diamond turned’ five spoke alloy wheels, black side runners, LED rear lamps with clear lenses, and a unique front light treatment. Inside the Fire & Ice models, the cabins feature superior materials and special interior treatments to complement the style and functionality of the exterior. The seats combine black leather borders with attractive grey Alcantara centre panels, and head restraints with an embossed Land Rover logo. Splashes of bold colour bring added life to the interior design. The centre switch panels use the same orange or white paint finish as the exterior, while contrast stitching on the steering wheel, seats, centre cubby box and carpet mats is coordinated to match. For that extra degree of personalisation, a range of tough optional accessories is available including an A-frame protection bar, a raised air intake, a ribbed aluminium undershield, aluminium wing top protectors and a chequer plate protection kit in black, a luggage rack or a roof sports bar system. The Fire & Ice limited editions are available with the 90 or 110 Station Wagon bodystyles. Prices start at [S$168,888]. Just [6] Defender Fire and Defender Ice models will be offered in [Singapore], with a total of 850 vehicles planned to be sold worldwide. Production is due to start in early summer 2009, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin later in the summer. Land Rover Gaydon, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Status: not an ad Tags: 2009 Land Rover Defender Fire and Ice Editions, off-road, suv, special edition, ARTICLE, EDITORS PICK

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Tazzari Zero 2010

2010 Tazzari Zero #1 - Sold at $25,000

What makes a ZERO different from the dozens of other electric vehicles which have gone before it? ZERO is not an imitation. ZERO is different. ZERO uses Lithium batteries, leaving behind old Lead or Nickel Cadmium technology. In technical terms it has been conceived as a sports car, a miniature sports car which offers four driving modes: RACE: for a track feel, RAIN: for when the road is wet, STANDARD: for daily use and ECONOMY: for increased driving time/ autonomy. ZERO is ecological. The chassis, produced in the Tazzari Group foundries, is 100% recyclable aluminium, while many internal and external parts are also made of aluminium, an extremely viable and high quality material. The seats are covered with eco-leather. The batteries, made specifically for ZERO, will be extremely long-lasting and reliable. ZERO is also a sports version of a city car reaching speeds of up to 55 mph with 0 - 30 mph acceleration in less than 5 seconds. The design derives from the field of motor sports: centrally positioned engine and low centre of gravity. When you drive ZERO, it feels as if you're behind the wheel of a sports car: rear-wheel drive, wide wheelbase, powerful brakes. Tazzari Bologna, Italy Status: not an ad Tags: 2010 Tazzari Zero #1 - Sold at $25,000, car, electric, micro car

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Sold For: $25,000
# Bids: 1
Auction Date: 03 June 2009
Miles: 25
Transmission: auto
Exterior Color: green
Interior Color: black

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GTR 650 EVO-R 2009 by Porsche

2009 Porsche 911 Avalanche GTR 650 EVO-R by Gemballa

The AVALANCHE GTR 650 EVO-R The GEMBALLA masterpiece based on the Porsche 911 Turbo The history of GEMBALLA Automobiltechnik GmbH & Co. KG is inseparably connected with the AVALANCHE. It was the first AVALANCHE generation in the mid 80s with its trendsetting body- and interior design which became a world-wide bestseller and laid the foundations of success for the Leonberg-based company. And ever since, this name is exclusively reserved for the masterpiece of the extensive GEMBALLA refining programme for Porsche 911 models. With the AVALANCHE GTR 650 EVO-R the chairman and founder Uwe Gemballa follows this success story and presents the face-lifted version of the current AVALANCHE-generation. Equipped with a spectacular automobile design and an auto body which has been broadened with Thyssen steel, the super sports car sets benchmarks for production quality and design vocabulary. But that is not enough: the AVALANCHE GTR 650 EVO-R offers elaborate, supreme technology and with 650 hp it delivers an enormous top speed of 332 km/h. Driving pleasure for highest demands. Fresh design for the super sports car Already at first glance, the AVALANCHE explicitly underlines its ties with the supreme sports car league. Especially designed gull wing doors and the new front headlights from the Carrera GT, leave significant visual accents. The same applies for the powerful metal extensions which were specially produced in a Thyssen Group subsidiary and then directly welded to the body shell. The GEMBALLA technicians developed a custom-made bonnet and side skirts as well. The front wings are replaced by a carbon version. Following the facelift of the current Porsche 911 induction engine models, GEMBALLA gives the AVALANCHE a visual refreshment as well. A part of this modernisation is the entirely re-designed front skirt. The integrated carbon front lip conveys the air to the large cooling slits and gives the car an even more lowered look. Also the rear section of the AVALANCHE contains a makeover: the most striking feature is the use of LED tail lamps from the current Porsche 911. Moreover, this is additionally enhanced by a new rear skirt. The integrated rear diffuser can either be selected with a varnish or in carbon fibre and offers space for the four end pipes of the sport exhaust system. Together with the carbon rear wing, it renders additional downthrust at the rear axle. When engineering the AVALANCHE GTR 650 EVO-R also great emphasis was put on the aerodynamic efficiency. Therefore, the body components were perfectly adjusted to each other. The result: An individual design in perfect surface quality which also reduces the lifting forces. Sensational performance due to elaborate technology In addition to the breath-taking shape of the AVALACHE, the GEMBALLA engine department developed a powerful performance enhancement for the serial gearing. The engine makeover includes a racing crankshaft, a titanium connecting rod, forged pistons and racing turbo chargers. Camshafts and cylinder heads are mechanically fabricated in precision work. The aluminium induction pipe and a carbon air box with sports air filter provide the optimal air supply. A further makeover feature and responsible for the sporty and powerful sound of the AVALANCHE GTR 650 EVO-R is the stainless steel - high-performance exhaust system with the optimised racing headers. After the extensive modifications, the super sports car has 650 hp / 478 kW at 6.200 rpm and 950 NM at 4.600 rpm. Thereby, the 4WD automobile accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 332 km/h. And when this is not enough, the GEMBALLA-specialists offer even further engine types with performance enhancements up to 800 hp. Wheels and running gear - the combination for best road handling and a striking appearance The wheel/tyre combination of the AVALANCHE offers the optimal compromise between comfort and control. The multi-part and especially light aluminium wheels are delivered in size 9.0Jx20 with tyres measuring 245/30 ZR 20 for the front axle and 1.5Jx20 with 325/25 ZR 20 tyres at the rear axle. The high-performance braking system which was especially devised for the AVALANCHE GTR 650 EVO-R can be easily recognised by its red-painted brake callipers. The optimal deceleration and perfect gas pedal response is rendered by enlarged 6-piston brake callipers in connection with discs measuring 405 millimetres at the front axle and 4-piston brake callipers with 380mm-discs at the rear axle. Also, the running gear has been thoroughly modified. The new coilover kit was especially adjusted to these increased requirements. Four individually adjustable rebound dampers allow an individual fine tuning. Sport stabilisers and strut braces render additional torsional stiffness and therefore improve road handling. VIP lounge with motor sports atmosphere GEMBALLA completely re-designs the interior of the AVALANCHE and turns it into a VIP lounge with motor sports atmosphere. The serial lining is replaced by most precious leather. The GEMBALLA aluminium pedals splendidly shine in the foot well and perfectly go with the carbon fibre components of the interior set. The technical highlight is the full-size airbag sports steering wheel measuring 340 millimetres in diameter. The sports seats type POLE POSITION offer extra seating stability. GEMBALLA - the specialist for high end refinement and innovative interior design offers the AVALANCHE GTR 650 EVO-R from 350,000 € (net, including basic automobile Porsche 997 Turbo). Gemballa Leonberg, Germany Status: not an ad Tags: 2009 Porsche 911 Avalanche GTR 650 EVO-R by Gemballa, car, convertible, custom, sports car, coupe, ARTICLE, EDITORS PICK .

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Alfa Romeo MiTo by Novitec 2009

2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo by Novitec

A Sporty Heart More Power, Great Design And a Sporty Heart: NOVITEC Tunes the Alfa Romeo MiTo More power, great design and a sporty heart: NOVITEC presents the exclusive tuning program for the Alfa Romeo MiTo. Engine tuning for the two Diesel models and the gasoline-powered 1.4 TB model is complemented by a strikingly styled aerodynamic-enhancement package. The latter comes with a general operating certificate, eliminating the need for individual technical inspections. Also available from NOVITEC are 18-inch wheels and a height-adjustable coil-over suspension. NOVITEC POWERJET 2 is the name of the recipe that increases power output of the MiTo with 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine by 31 hp / 23 kW. Peak torque grows by 30 Nm. The plug-and-play auxiliary control unit can be installed in less than five minutes. The tuned MiTo produces 186 hp / 137 kW and is even more agile: With a sprint time of 7.4 seconds from rest to 100 km/h the tuned 1.4 TB bests its production counterpart by about 0.7 seconds. Sophisticated NOVITEC power tuning is also available for the two turbodiesel models. The easy-to-install NOVITEC POWERRAIL 5 module boosts power output of the 1.3 JTD model from standard 90 hp / 66 kW to 110 hp / 81 kW. The same auxiliary control module when installed in the MiTo 1.6 JTD produces an additional 24 hp / 17.7 kW. The tuning module also markedly increases peak torque by some 50 Nm. NOVITEC adds further sporty highlights with an aerodynamic-enhancement kit for the smallest Alfa Romeo model. The body kit comes with a general operating certificate which eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming individual technical inspections. The front of the MiTo receives a striking facelift with spoiler corners left and right plus a centrally mounted cup spoiler. NOVITEC rocker panels give the compact car an even lower, sleeker side appearance. The rear of the MiTo is refined with the NOVITEC roof spoiler and diffuser for the rear apron. The rear component is also designed to surround the NOVITEC sport rear muffler. The stainless-steel exhausts were developed for maximum power yield and a more exciting exhaust note. They can be combined with one, two or four tailpipes. The sporty new look also includes NOVITEC N8 multi-spoke wheels. The 7.5Jx18 wheels are available painted silver or matte black. Pirelli high-performance tires in size 215/35 R 18 were selected as the optimal tire choice. NOVITEC sport springs lower the ride height of the MiTo by some 40 millimeters. As an alternative, NOVITEC offers a stainless-steel coil-over suspension with adjustable ride height and adjustable dampers. It gives the Alfa Romeo a firmer ride and a ride-height lowering between 35 and 65 millimeters. Novitec Rosso Stetten, Germany Status: not an ad Tags: 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo by Novitec - A Sporty Heart, car, custom, micro car, coupe, ARTICLE, EDITORS PICK, fuel efficient ..

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