Renault Clio 197

It's only the most eagerly anticipated hot hatch of the year. Successor to the 182, the Clio 197 is the first of the small fast Renaults to use the new, third generation Clio platform. It's bigger and heavier but more powerful too.

The wings are flared to cover a track widened by 48mm at the front and 50mm at the back. There's an additional duct for cooling air in the front wings, as well as new front and rear bumpers, side skirts and grilles, heavily bolstered seats, aluminium suspension components and a Brembo brake set-up pinched from the Megane 225.

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Suzuki Concept Kizashi

With the Swift, Suzuki began the first phase of its world strategy and gave undiluted form to the attribute that was the theme of the first phase: sportiness.

The Swift won awards around the world by virtue of its superior dynamics and design. Suzuki subsequently pursued sportiness in the Grand Vitara and SX4, and both cars enjoy enormous success.

The Splash is making its world debut at the 2007 Frankfurt show and will become the first model in the second phase of Suzuki's world strategy. In this phase, the theme is families. Having focused on sportiness in the first phase, enhancing Suzuki's image in the process, Suzuki is now building upon what they have already achieved while refocusing on its main traditional strength: family-oriented user-friendliness. The main objective of this phase is status.

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VW Golf VI GTD

As the new GTI hits the road for the first time its sister car has been unveiled at the Leipzig Motor Show: the new diesel-powered Golf GTD.

Powering the new GTD is a refined 2.0-litre (1,968 cc) common rail TDI engine, producing 170 PS and 258 lbs ft of torque. Driving through a six-speed manual or automatic DSG gearbox, this translates to effortless performance with CO 2 emissions of just 139 g/km.

Maintaining the sharp responses expected of the GTD is suspension lowered by 15 mm when compared to the standard Golf. In addition, Volkswagen's innovative Adaptive Chassis Control system (ACC), featuring pneumatically controlled damper units, can be specified on the GTD.

The Golf GTD's appearance will differ significantly from that of the standard Golf's. Inside, the main contact points are unique to the Golf GTD – a flat-bottomed steering wheel, a GTD gearshift and a standard tartan interior. The tartan finish is subtly different from that in the GTI, being grey, white and black, rather than red, white and black.

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Citroen C4 Sport Concept

Citroen C4 Sport Concept

Citroen C4 Sport Concept

Citroen C4 Sport Concept

Citroen C4 Sport Concept

Citroen C4 Sport Concept

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Cadillac XLR-V

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Red Cadilac XLR-V

Cadillac XLR-V combines performance, luxury car design.

The Cadillac XLR-V is the latest addition to the brand’s growing V-Series family of luxury high-performance vehicles. The XLR-V two-seat roadster offers a new supercharged 4.4 litre Northstar V-8 SC engine producing 331 kW (450 hp) and will accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.7 seconds.

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Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

This is no 'ordinary' Cayenne Turbo, not that there's much ordinary about a 444bhp SUV that hits 62mph from stop as fast as a Lamborghini Countach. But check out that Turbo S designation.

Porsche has created an even faster, even more brutal, even pricier, ultimate Cayenne. Take a Cayenne Turbo. Revise the intercoolers and heat exchangers, and boost the pressure in the twin turbos to whip up 514bhp. Tweak the suspension to cope and beef up the brakes. There's a unique tailpipe design and the 20in wheels are new. There are six different air suspension settings to choose from, and the body automatically lowers its ride height at 78mph and then again at 131mph.

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BMW Z4

BMW has announced the details of its all-new Z4 sports car, which features a two-piece folding hardtop for the first time. The car also represents the BMW debut of new suspension technology.

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Aston Martin DB5 1964

Aston Martin DB5 1964, Classic Car.

Aston Martin DB5 1964, car interior.

Aston Martin, luxury classic car.

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Bugatti EB 218

With the Bugatti EB 218, the Volkswagen Group is presenting a new and fascinating vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show 1999 - a vehicle which will set new technical and aesthetic standards. The EB 218 follows on from the design and technical standards of the EB 118 study, which was shown at the Paris Motor Show 1998. The result is a uniquely aesthetic body shape with well-balanced proportions.

The model name Bugatti EB 218 refers to the 18-cylinder engine, the first of its kind to be used in a passenger vehicle. The exterior aluminium cladding is finished in pearlescent "Blu Notte Perlato".

The harmonious lines of the body are continued in the comfortable and elegant interior. The instruments are oval in shape and the instrument panel is framed in the finest leather.

Permanent four-wheel drive and an aluminum multi-link suspension lend the Bugatti EB 218 impressive driving dynamics and excellent traction. The Bugatti emblem EB is on the central lock. The vehicle is fitted with eye-catching 285/50 R 18 tyres.

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2005 Honda Civic Revealed

2005 Honda Civic Revealed

Honda Motor Europe Ltd. today announced the all-new, eighth generation Civic for the European market in 2005. Wider and lower than the out-going model, the Civic retains virtually all the emotional styling characteristics of the concept.

2005 Honda Civic Revealed

2005 Honda Civic Revealed

2005 Honda Civic Revealed

2005 Honda Civic Revealed

The concept car already revealed Honda’s intention of moving the Civic into a sporty, emotional, and fun-to-drive direction. This car wedge-shaped forward cabin with lower vehicle height, wider width and shorter length. A wide stance creates a feeling of great stability and sturdiness, while the super-wedged side profile emphasises the exciting look and hints at an equally adventurous interior.

The interior features the “Dual Link” concept, in which driving information, including vehicle speed, is displayed in the upper part of the instrument panel. This design allows the driver to concentrate on the road while receiving vital information, enhancing the easy-to-operate and fun-to-drive character of the car. The rear seats can be tipped up to form a second storage area in the rear passenger cabin. The total volume of the luggage compartment is about 485 litres, thanks to the centre positioning of the fuel tank. via carbodydesign

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Lotus 2-Eleven

Geneva, Switzerland, Lotus Sport, the race car performance arm of Lotus Cars Ltd, today unveiled the new Lotus 2-Eleven. Launched at the 77th annual Geneva International Motor Show, the Lotus 2-Eleven is aimed at the true track day enthusiast, taking Colin Chapman’s philosophy of ‘Performance Through Lightweight’ to its most extreme level yet.

Designed with the most serious of track day enthusiasts in mind, the Lotus 2-Eleven offers race car levels of performance coupled with legendary Lotus Ride and Handling to deliver a truly outstanding track day car.

Said Mike Kimberley, Chief Executive Officer for Group Lotus plc: “The Lotus 2-Eleven takes our core brand values to the extreme. Production of the Lotus 2-Eleven is scheduled to commence in April 2007 at the awardwinning and world-class Lotus manufacturing facility at Lotus Headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk, UK. The 2-Eleven build will be completed in dedicated Lotus Sport workshops and each vehicle will be given a Lotus Sport build plate. The Launch Edition is available in two versions - Road Going Version (UK Single Vehicle Approval) fitted with front and rear lights, exhaust catalyst, single plane rear wing and other items to achieve compliance with UK road legal requirements and Track Only Version with an enhanced aerodynamics package including high downforce single plane carbon fibre rear wing, high downforce front splitter, brake lights and rear indicators and FIA approved driver’s race seat.

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