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Various new features will be seen making their way into the Jaguar XF SE Business and Sport editions which have been made available by the company in the UK. While the SE Business model will be paired with a 2.2 liter 163 PS diesel engine, the Sport version will be offered with a 2.2 liter diesel 190 PS unit.

Along with Jaguar’s new diesel engine, the SE Business model will also come equipped with a satellite navigation system featuring a seven inch touchscreen as well as HDD mapping. In addition, functions like intelligent start stop, leather and suedecloth seats, Read the rest of this story >>

Style, efficiency and comfort are apparently on offer to buyers of the new Hyundai i30 which was revealed recently for markets in the UK. With its on-the-road prices starting at £14,495, this car is said to hold competitive prices across the segment, while also offering many standard specifications.

The five-door i30 hatchback will be offered in four trim levels – Classic, Active, Style and Style Nav. Consumers will also be able to choose between a petrol or a diesel engine, including Hyundai’s 1.6-litre diesel unit which supposedly emits less than Read the rest of this story >>

Back in September last year, the Volkswagen Up five-door model was revealed to the world at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and now the production version of this car has been announced to be rolled out in the UK. Said to be equipped with the same virtues as its three-door sibling, this car features a 2.42 m long wheelbase, a 251-litre boot, a three-cylinder engine, new safety features and an infotainment system.

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It is perhaps the various performance enhancements that have gone into the 2013 Nissan GT-R which have raised its price to $96,820. While its power gets increased to 545hp (from 530 hp), the car’s new torque reads 463lb-ft (from 448 lb-ft). A retuned suspension, standard RearView Monitor and a dry carbon fiber rear spoiler are some of the other upgrades that make their way into this ride.

This new version of the popular vehicle will be made available in two variants – the GT-R Premium and GT-R Black Edition. The latter will be doled out with a range of additional Read the rest of this story >>

The new Renault Twingo will finally be seen hitting roads this February as the car has gone on sale in the UK with a price tag of £10,350 for its Dynamique 1.2 16V 75 model. Improved styling features like a bolder front end, revised bumper, tailgate and new rear lights as well as a range of options such as climate control and electric panoramic sunroof will be on offer through this ride.

All buyers of the new Twingo will be able to purchase the Renault 4+ programme by paying an additional £900. This would entitle them to a four-year/100,000 mile warranty, Read the rest of this story >>

‘Bigger and better’ is how a particular Japan-based car manufacturer describes its recently unveiled 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 SUV that’s scheduled to ship in the UK starting March 1, 2012. Equipped with a 4.5-litre V8 turbodiesel engine, the vehicle is capable of delivering maximum torque of up to 650Nm between 1,600RPM and 2,800RPM.

To provide a much better off road experience, a few changes in the equipment have been carried out. For making Read the rest of this story >>

Following the launch of the latest Toyota Prius v models, the Japan-based car manufacturer has now unveiled its plans for the upcoming 2012 Toyota Prius T3, Prius T4 and Prius T Spirit variants. These vehicles are claimed to have CO2 emissions of 89g/km, which are apparently the lowest in their class along with a new look and better interiors.

By focusing more on the vehicle’s lower front end, the company’s new design approach flaunts Read the rest of this story >>

After announcing hikes in the prices of the Mahindra XUV 500, the Mumbai-based company has gone on to reveal that it will be reopening the bookings for this SUV on January 25, 2012 for a limited period of ten days. These bookings will now be expanded into a total of nineteen cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, Jallandhar, Patiala, Chandigarh/Panchkula, Kochi, Calicut, Trissur, Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Nagpur and Nasik.

Moreover, Read the rest of this story >>

Following the unveiling of the Juke Nismo concept and the Leaf Nismo concept, the third premium sports compact from the motorsports and performance division of the Japanese manufacturer has now been unleashed in the form of the Nissan March Nismo concept. Based on the Nissan March and fitted with exclusive Nismo parts, this new car is said to be a representation of how a premium sports compact can blend practicality with good driving performance.

The exterior of this concept receives a lower stance as well as a bolder styling and is enhanced Read the rest of this story >>

With an aim of expanding the company’s portfolio in European SUV market, the Vauxhall Mokka SUV was revealed recently and is slated to enter dealerships by the end of 2012. Fitting under the SUV B-segment, this model is 4.28metres long, but it is said to be capable of comfortably accommodating five adults.

This new car will be offered with choices for front or all-wheel drives as well as six-speed or auto transmissions. It will be available in three engine variants – two petrol and one diesel, all of which will come equipped with Start/Stop eco-tech. Read the rest of this story >>

The new 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 has been revealed by the Japanese carmaker, supposedly providing its prospective buyers with an even higher quality, luxury, comfort and off-road performance. Equipped with new exterior and interior styling features and a revised 4.5-litre V8 turbodiesel engine, this car will go on sale in the UK this March.

A new over-size bumper with integrated fog lights as Read the rest of this story >>

Lighter, more efficient and more agile is what the German carmaker has to say about its newly unveiled 2013 Porsche Boxster which is scheduled to go on sale in the UK this April. Fresh features that go into this car comprise a new lightweight body, flat-six engines with direct petrol injection, a revised chassis and more styling features.

The 2013 Porsche Boxster also sports a longer wheelbase, larger wheels, a mid-engine design and Read the rest of this story >>

The third generation Allroad Quattro was unveiled recently in the form of the Audi A6 Allroad Quattro which will enter German markets in the spring of this year. On offer with this ride is an advanced powertrain technology with turbocharging and direct fuel injection as well as reduced fuel consumption.

Built on the A6 Avant wagon, this car sports all new dimensions that make it 4.94 meters long, 1.90 meters wide and 1.47 meters tall. The total weight of the Allroad Quattro has apparently been reduced by 70kgs over its predecessor, owing to the Read the rest of this story >>

Revealing the Toyota NS4 Plug-in Hybrid concept at the Detroit Auto Show, the Japanese carmaker conveyed that this vehicle symbolizes its vision for future mobility and a focus on next generation connectivity and safety. The advanced power train that goes into this vehicle is directed at a hybrid plug-in system which apparently features decrease in component size and weight, along with improved overall fuel economy, better acceleration and a longer all-electric range.

The exterior design of this concept is headlined by its trapezoid grille which Read the rest of this story >>

In an apparent bid to highlight the design and technology direction for next-generation supercars, the Honda NSX concept was revealed by the company recently at the Detroit Auto Show. In the US, it will be offered under the Acura badge and it is believed that the car will indeed enter production in the future.

Announced to be developed by Honda Research and Development Americas, Honda NSX concept will be manufactured in Ohio making use of use of lightweight materials and a mid-mounted V-6 engine. This car will also kick in many fresh technologies Read the rest of this story >>