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Aston Martin's V12-powered rag-top DBS has received a premature online unveiling. To be officially introduced in Geneva, the new 2+2 seater DBS Volante features a fabric top that neatly tucks away behind a sculpted tonneau cover at the touch of a button in 14 seconds. Power is provided by Aston Martin's all alloy 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510-horsepower and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque for a top speed of 191 mph (307 km/h) and a 0-100 km/h (62mph) time of 4.3 secs.

In standard specification, Aston Martin DBS Volante comes with a rear-mounted six-speed manual gearbox, while for those that don't mind having a less engaging driving experience, the British firm also offers an automatic six-speed 'Touchtronic' option.

To keep the car's weight down (Aston announces a weight of 1,810kg or 3,990 lbs), Aston Martin DBS Volante is offered with carbon ceramic brakes as standard while the bonnet, front wings and boot lid are all made from carbon fibre.

The DBS Volante will be built at Aston Martin's global headquarters at Gaydon, Warwickshire with the first examples expected to be delivered during the third quarter of the year. Prices will be announced at the Geneva Auto Salon.

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The 79th Geneva International Motor Show provides the venue for Ferrari to announce two new pieces of good news: the arrival of the sporty, dynamic Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) Package for the 599 GTB Fiorano and the world debut of the 599XX which is a technological laboratory aimed at a select group of clients. The latter new car incorporates the most advanced technologies resulting from Ferrari’s road-going and F1 research. Many of the technological solutions it carries are being used for the first time and have been developed exclusively for this special car.

The two new arrivals will be introduced to the international media by Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo on the opening day of the Show, March 3rd, at 10 am.

In addition to the 599 GTB Fiorano equipped with the Handling GTE package and finished in a new three-layer metallic Rosso, and the 599XX in a colour matching the F2008, Ferrari clients and enthusiasts will also be able to admire this single-seater that recently won the Prancing Horse its 16th Constructors’ World title. On the stand there will also be the full range of Ferrari road cars: the Scuderia Spider 16M in a Grigio Titanio livery, the 430 Scuderia in Rosso Corsa and two Grand Tourer models, the Ferrari California in Nero Metallizzato with a Sabbia interior and the flagship 612 Scaglietti. The latter will be displayed in the Atelier, a dedicated area where owners can get a taste of the virtually endless personalisation options on offer to them.

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Exclusive automobile manufacturer Carlsson Autotechnik GmbH, and the luxury leather brand Etienne Aigner AG are proud to present the third model to emerge from their co-operative venture. The Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse, based on the Mercedes-Benz GL 500, makes its world premiere at the Geneva Auto Salon. The Rascasse will be an exclusive limited edition of 20 cars.

According to Carlsson, "the star qualities of this car are obvious at a glance." First and foremost, there's the paintwork, consisting of several coats of hand-rubbed wine-red metallic paint applied below the window line accented by black on the upper half of the model. Furthermore, there's a complete Carlsson body kit present, ranging from wider wheel arches, new side skirts and a new front and rear apron all the up to a new bonnet with integrated power domes. And the grille – let's not forget that big mesh, Chevy-looking grille.

So what else does 228,500 euros get you? More power, courtesy of Carlsson's engine conversion system for Mercedes' 5,461cc, 48-valve, DOHC V8. As a result, the Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse boasts a total output of 456 hp (335 kW) with 640Nm of torque, enough to propel the model from 0-62 mph in 5.9 seconds. This compares to 6.5 sec for the standard GL500.

To help transmit this extra power and torque to the road, Carlsson use their three-piece 3/11 UL forged alloy wheels with highly polished outer rims in 11J x 23-inch size with 305/30ZR23 tires. The forging process creates a very light but exceptionally strong alloy wheel that helps to counter the increased unsprung weight of the larger diameter wheels and tires. The Carlsson electronic lowering kit, C-Tronic Suspension, drops the ride height of the Airmatic suspension by 40mm. In combination with the wider wheels and tires, this delivers superior handling and roadholding characteristics.

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For a second year now, yours truly has had the opportunity to attend the Cavallino Classic, an annual event organized by the American magazine of the same name and dedicated to the Maranello brand. As usual, the festivities of this 18th edition were kicked off during the week with races at the Palm Beach International Raceway, formerly known as the Morosso Speedway. The track demonstrations of the numerous Ferrari clients made way for the Shell Historic Challenge, featuring the sacred beasts that left their mark in auto sports between the 1940s and 80s.

On the starting grid before us stood the Maserati 250F driven by Stirling Moss at the 1956 Australian Grand Prix. Behind the wheel sat New Zealand's Peter Giddings, a well known figure of the historical racing scene. Right behind him snorted another 250F. Yes, we were decidedly spoiled. Also pawing on the starting grid were a Ferrari 250 TR, a sublime Testa Rossa, a Maserati 300 S and two pre-war Alfa Romeos.

A mysterious Dino
The symphony in red continued back in the paddocks, interrupted by interludes in French blue and Belgian yellow. Old mixed with new, coupes with convertibles, single-seaters with two. And there, at the end of the paddock, as lonely as a child's discarded toy, awaited a strange and alluring vision in yellow. The emblem read Dino, nothing more. But what's a Dino?

We would get our answer the next day in downtown Palm Beach at (yet another) super car show. The mysterious beauty belonged to Jim Glickenhaus, movie director and stock exchange magnate. "Yes, it's a Dino," explained the owner, "a unique model created by Pininfarina based on the Dino 206S with racing chassis and engine. It was exhibited at the Frankfurt Auto Show and had remained with the Pininfarina family since. I bought it from the late Andrea Pininfarina. I raced this car in the Targa Florio historic rally last year. With 210 ponies and weighing only 630 kilos, it's a true delight on the streets of Sicily. It just arrived in the United States."

And as if that weren't enough, the seductive Dino was accompanied by another Pininfarina exclusive, the Ferrari P4/5 based on the roaring Enzo built specially for Glickenhaus in 2006 at the cost of 4 million dollars. "I have a soft sport for the P-Series Ferraris of the 1960s, and the car was built by Jason Castriota at Pininfarina and based on it."

A unique Vignale
Back down to Earth, and to the Cavallino Classic Concours d'Élégance held at the stylish Breakers Resort in West Palm Beach. The hotel grounds welcomed the most prized of Ferraris, a superb 250 GTO flanked by two 250 Testa Rossas, surrounded by a row of 400 Superamericas, short- and long-wheelbase 250 GTs and Tour de France and convertible versions as well as magnificent Lussos, not to mention a delectable blue 1954 250 Europa GT Tour de France.

Michellotti creation produced by Vignale and based on the 1951 Ferrari 212 Export is so elegant in its black attire, the compact 212 that from certain angles resembles the Austin Healy belongs to Thomas Stegman, president of Ohio's Osborne Coinage Co., the oldest mint in the United States.

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Bentley Continental Supersports is the fastest and most powerful Bentley ever. It is the extreme Bentley, a muscular two-seater that delivers supercar performance and a highly focused driving experience. The Supersports is also the first Bentley capable of running on both petrol (gasoline) and biofuel, pioneering the use of FlexFuel technology in the luxury sector. This represents stage one of the company’s commitment to make its complete model range compatible with renewable fuels by 2012.

Available worldwide from autumn 2009, the Continental Supersports will be FlexFuel compatible in the majority of markets from launch with North American cars offering the capability by summer 2010, following regulatory approval. The Continental Supersports began as an ‘under the radar’ project exploring the possibilities of weight reduction on the Continental GT but with more power and torque. A largely experimental process crystallised over a period of 24 months into an official new car programme, driven by the passion and enthusiasm of a small group of Bentley engineers and designers.

The results are dramatic. With 630PS (621 bhp) and new ‘Quickshift’ transmission that halves shift times, the Supersports sets new performance benchmarks for Bentley. It accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds) onto a top speed of 204 mph (329 km/h). Supercar performance is complemented by an array of chassis enhancements including retuned steering and suspension, utilising lighter weight components, retuned dampers and anti-roll bars.

Agility is further sharpened by the 40:60 rear-biased torque split for the all-wheel drive system, a wider rear track, bespoke lightweight 20-inch alloy wheels and a unique electronic stability programme. Carbon ceramic brakes are standard fitment, benefiting steering response, grip and ride comfort, while saving weight. Overall, the engineering team have achieved a weight reduction of 110 kg (243 lb) compared with the Continental GT Speed.

The Supersports is further distinguished from its Continental coupe stable mates by a unique dark-smoked steel finish to all exterior ‘brightware’, including front grilles, lamp bezels, window surrounds and wheels. A complex ‘Physical Vapour Deposition’ process is applied to all stainless steel components to give a lustrous and highly durable finish. A car industry first, this process is normally used as a coating on industrial tools, watches and even hip replacement joints.

Bentley Supersports is a strict two-seater featuring all-new lightweight sports seats with carbon fibre clamshell rear panels. In the rear compartment, the seats are replaced by a stowage deck with a carbon fibre luggage retaining beam.

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GM seems to look at 2009 as the only way it can get back on the saddle. In many respects, this might very well be true. GM has been struggling for months now to keep its business afloat and one of the ways it thinks this can be achieved is by becoming visible to consumers.

After announcing earlier today that the Geneva Show will witness no less than four Corvette sports cars, GM will also widen its Cadillac range. Geneva will be the place were the new SRX will be premiered. The 3.0l V6 engine that powers the car uses he latest technology of direct fuel injection and variable valve timing, which allows it to achieve optimal fuel economy
and a 25 percent reduction in CO2 emissions.

Cadillac SRX benefits from an all-wheel-drive system that uses an electronically regulated limited-slip rear differential (eLSD) to transfer power front and rear, as well as divided left and right. The differential directs up to 100 percent of engine torque to the wheel with the most traction.

The all-new SRX rides on wide 1910 mm tracks, while both length and height dimensions are reduced compared to the current model. The SRX was design to meet European pedestrian protection standards and has a lowered front bumper.

“The all-new Cadillac SRX represents the next generation of innovative, dynamic crossovers for customers of luxury vehicles. New technologies offer better drivetrain efficiency and safety, while the design expresses power and dynamics. The new SRX connects with customers of premium cars emotionally as well as rationally. Simply put, this crossover is for people who value performance and utility,“ Mark McNabb, Cadillac vice president said.

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It took them a while, but the folks over at Ingolstadt finally released official video footage of their all-new 2010 Audi A5 Convertible that will be making its premiere at the Geneva Auto Show. Whereas most of its rivals like the BMW 3-Sereis Convertible and the Lexus IS C have opted for a retractable hardtop, Audi's four-seater comes with a conventional fabric top. The A5 Convertible will be offered with various gasoline and diesel engines ranging from the entry-level 160HP 1.8-liter TFSI to the S5's 333HP 3.0 V6 TFSI.



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Keeping up its reputation for showing concepts that lead to reality, Kia is playing the numbers game at the Salon de l’Automobile in Geneva next week with the debut of the all-new Kia No 3 concept.

Carving a new niche in the small-car market Kia No 3 delivers flexibility and fun creating a beautiful car that is also great to drive – and even better will be great to be seen in!

The concept features a unique extended windscreen and panoramic glass roof with a diagonal supporting bar and an automatic sun visor.

Designed by Kia’s European design team, led by Peter Schreyer, Kia No 3 also features the new ‘face of Kia’ with the front grille, head lamps and brand logo in a new constellation arrangement.

The 4045 mm long concept is finished in matt Titanium Grey with contrasting gloss-white accents and will be unveiled at 12.15pm on Tuesday 3 March at the Kia stand in hall 4/5.

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The BMW X3 Limited Sport Edition has been launched today on a few European markets, including Germany and Italy. The BMW X3 Limited Sport Edition comes with an M sport package which includes 19" alloy rims, M steering wheel, Alcantara sport seats and xenon headlights with adaptive lighting technology. The BMW X3 Limited Sport Edition also features an M Aerodynamics package, sports suspension, Servotronic, rain sensor and an M shifter.

The BMW X3 Limited Sport Edition is scheduled to go into showrooms next month and will be available with all the engines in the X3 line-up. The BMW X3 Limited Sport Edition price varies depending on the engine choices.

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Cast alloy wheel, 17-inch size. 7.5J x 17 225/50 R17W. RSC complete wheel and tyre set with runflat properties, tyres: Dunlop. For models without xDrive, not for 525i Touring, 530i Touring, 530d Touring, 535d Touring, 540i Touring, 550i Touring and M5.

Available for 5 Series.

Cast alloy wheel, 17-inch size. 8J x 17 225/45 R17W. Complete wheel and tyre set, tyres: Pirelli. Not for M3.

Available for 3 Series Saloon up to 03/05, 3 Series Touring up to 09/05, 3 Series Coupé up to 09/06, 3 Series Convertible up to 03/07, 3 Series Compact.

Cast alloy wheel, 16-inch size. 7J x 16 225/50 ZR16W. Complete wheel and tyre set, tyres: Pirelli. Except 325xi, 330d, 330Cd, 330xd, 330i, 330Ci, 330xi and M3.

Available for 3 Series Saloon up to 03/05, 3 Series Touring up to 09/05, 3 Series Coupé up to 09/06, 3 Series Convertible up to 03/07, 3 Series Compact.

Cast alloy wheel, 17-inch size. 8J x 17 225/45 R17W. Complete wheel and tyre set, tyres: Pirelli. Not for M3.


Available for 3 Series Saloon up to 03/05, 3 Series Touring up to 09/05, 3 Series Coupé up to 09/06, 3 Series Convertible up to 03/07, 3 Series Compact.

Cast alloy wheel, 21-inch size. 10J x 21 285/35 R21W front, 11.5J x 21 325/30 R21W rear. RSC complete wheel and tyre set with runflat properties, tyres: Dunlop. For vehicles with air suspension.

Available for X5 from 03/07.

Cast alloy wheel, 21-inch size. 9J x 21 245/35 ZR21Y front, 10J x 21 285/30 ZR21Y rear. Complete wheel and tyre set, tyres: Pirelli. For models from 03/05 onwards.


Available for 7 Series up to 11/08.

Cast alloy wheel, 21-inch size. 10J x 21 285/35 R21W front, 11.5J x 21 325/30 R21W rear. RSC complete wheel and tyre set with runflat properties, tyres: Dunlop.


Available for X6.

Cast alloy wheel, 19-inch size. 8.5J x 19 245/35 R19Y front, 9.5J x 19 275/30 R19Y rear. Complete wheel and tyre set, tyres: Continental. For models without xDrive, not for 5 Series Saloon models up to 03/04, 5 Series Touring and M5.


Available for 5 Series.

Cast alloy wheel, 19-inch size. 8.5J x 19 235/45 R19W front, 9J x 19 255/40 R19W rear. Complete wheel and tyre set, tyres: Pirelli. Not for 2.0i from 04/06 until 09/07 and 2.0d from 04/06 until 09/07.


Available for X3.

Cast alloy wheel, 21-inch size. 9J x 21 245/35 ZR21Y front, 10J x 21 285/30 ZR21Y rear. Complete wheel and tyre set, tyres: Pirelli.


Available for 7 Series up to 11/08.

Cast alloy wheel, 21-inch size. 10J x 21 285/35 R21W front, 11.5J x 21 325/30 R21W rear. RSC complete wheel and tyre set with runflat properties, tyres: Dunlop.


Available for X6.

Cast alloy wheel, 21-inch size. 10J x 21 285/35 R21W front, 11.5J x 21 325/30 R21W rear. RSC complete wheel and tyre set with runflat properties, tyres: Dunlop. For vehicles with air suspension.


Available for X5 from 03/07.

The carbon attachment for the front apron gives the BMW 5 Series an even more dynamic look.

Available for 5 Series.

Sport seat fits you like a second skin. Outstanding lateral support at high speeds with a high level of comfort on long journeys.

Available for 1 Series 3-door, 1 Series 5-door, 1 Series Coupé, 3 Series Saloon from 03/05, 3 Series Touring from 09/05, 3 Series Coupé from 09/06.

New driving sensation! Short shift makes the gear changing approximately 25 per cent shorter. Available for BMW 335i, 330i, 325i, 135i, 130i.

Available for 1 Series, 3 Series Saloon up to 03/05, 3 Series Touring up to 09/05, 3 Series Coupé up to 09/06, 3 Series Convertible up to 03/07, 3 Series Compact.

Sports-car experience. Decorative strip in high-quality pearl-effect chrome, and fine silver stitching.

Available for 1 Series.


Available for 3 Series Saloon from 03/05, 3 Series Touring from 09/05, 3 Series Coupé from 09/06, 3 Series Convertible from 03/07.

Despite its Southwestern nameplate, our spy photographers have spotted the next-generation 2011 Hyundai Tucson while undergoing a battery of cold weather testing. Production for the Korean market is expected to start in the last quarter of 2009, with sales in the States starting in mid-2010 – likely making the all-new Tucson a 2011 model year offering in North America.

Sources are saying to expect only four-cylinder powerplants, including a turbocharged model after the initial launch. This is probably a smart move on Hyundai’s part seeing how sensitive Americans are to MPGs these days. We wouldn’t be surprised to see the next Tucson get close to 30 mpg highway, with an equally impressive 20+ in the city.

While insiders told up they had some pretty modern designs on the drawing boards, the Hyundai decision makers went for a traditional, yet new (and “safe”) look for the small crossover. Expect the 2011 Hyundai Tucson to take some styling cues from its bigger brother, the Hyundai Veracruz.

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2009 Renault Clio Sport F1 Team R27 will be the star of the Renault stand at this years’ Melbourne International Motor Show. Following the benchmark of the Clio Renault Sport 197, the launch of the Clio Renault Sport F1 Team R27 promises to take the performance game to a whole new level.

Built at the Renault Sport factory in Dieppe, the Limited Edition Clio Renault Sport R27 is inspired by the FIA World Championship winning-Renault F1 Team, and shares part of its name with the championship winning Grand Prix chassis, the R27. Continuing Renault’s rich heritage for producing grin-inducing hot hatches, the Clio Renault Sport 197 F1 Team R27 features ‘Cup Chassis’ suspension settings, plus signature 17” charcoal coloured alloy wheels, red brake calipers, Recaro front seats and exclusive Renault F1 Team decals. Only 40 R27’s will be imported into Australia.

The ‘Cup Chassis’ suspension settings on the R27 include a number of enhancements for both track and road driving. The ride height has been lowered by 7mm compared to the standard Clio Renault Sport 197 to ensure a lower centre of gravity and reduced load transfer for more effective cornering. Its cornering ability has been improved even further by the springs which have been stiffened by 27 percent at the front and 30 percent at the rear, giving reduced body roll and pitch when cornering. With a 10 percent increase in bending stiffness and more flexible bump-stops, the double-axis strut suspension system is also more stable when braking and offers greater steering precision when negotiating bends in quick succession.

The R27 is equipped with the standard Clio Renault Sport 197’s robust, powerful Brembo brake system, using 312mm ventilated discs at the front and 300mm solid discs at the rear. Powered by a normally-aspirated 2.0-litre DOHC 16-valve engine and mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, the R27 offers a wide power band with maximum power of 145kW available at 7,250rpm, with 215Nm of torque at 5,550 rpm.

The Clio Renault Sport 197 F1 Team R27 has standard decals on the front, rear, roof and door to celebrate Renault F1 Team’s Championship victories in 2005 and 2006. In keeping with its motorsport lineage, the R27 also features red Brembo four-piston brake calipers at the front, Victory Yellow paint (which originally appeared on the Megane F1 Team 225 R26) and exclusive Renault F1 Team badging. Recaro front seats are also standard.

The Clio Renault Sport 197 F1 Team R27 offers the same comprehensive standard equipment list as the Clio Renault Sport 197, but in addition to climate-control air conditioning, cruise control (with speed-limiter) and ESP, the Limited Edition adds Cup Chassis signature 17” charcoal coloured alloy wheels, red painted brake calipers, Renault Sport Recaro Seats, a numbered plaque and F1 Team decals.

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Carscoop has snapped the Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept in video filming on the streets of Valencia, leading us to wonder if it isn’t time to drop the word “concept” from its name. The little Alfa Romeo might be small, but it should have plenty of performance and a provocative look to make up for its size.

While the contrasting roof, rear extractor and the bronzed headlights might be too much, when it comes into production we could see a sweetened version of this car. Until then, we’ll have to make do with these MiTo spy shots.

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Mercedes-Benz's mammoth SUV is being facelifted for its mid-lifecycle. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class was launched in 2006. It seems Mercedes-Benz is offering two different trim levels of the GL in the same way as the new 2010 E-Class. These spied prototypes show the black car with an LED light strip on the front bumper and a newly designed stainless steel underbody guard. That one would be the Elegance. The silver vehicle should be the Avantgarde model with its twin round headlights taken from the 2010 E-Class Avantgarde version.

For the facelift Mercedes-Benz GL also gets new LED rear lights, new door mirrors, a redesigned rear bumper and integrated exhaust pipes. Regarding engines it's expected most will remain unchanged but a few new ones will be introduced. These include GL350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and the GL350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY which will help the company keep emissions low(er).

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The Porsche Museum opened its doors on January 31 and should prove to be quite an attraction for fans of the brand, as well as a new tourist destination. But for those who can’t make it to Germany, here is a video of the Porsche musuem and its 80 cars that are on show.

The first part of the video is dedicated to the various Porsche competition models, including the 917, winner in various editions of the Le Mans 24 hours. Other images show the Typ 64 from 1939, also known as the “Ur-Porsche”, and other models from engineer Ferdinand Porsche, including the legendary Volkswagen Maggiolino. The second part of the video shows the Number 1 from 1948 and the car that has made Porsche famous, the 911 (with models dating back to 1963). You can also get a close-up look of the trophies that have been won, and the six cylinder boxer engine. Thanks to Ardospeed for the tip.

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Toyota Australia has released information on a new concept car in advance of its 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show debut. The Toyota HC-CV, is a sign of the near future when Toyota's down under facilities will begin production of a new Camry hybrid car. Toyota announced that the production version of the concept will likely have a four-cylinder petrol engine paired up with a large electric motor, making it a full-hybrid vehicle. Design-wise, the production model will also share many details with the new HC-CV.

Also designed in Oz, the HC-CV is noticeable almost immediately by its vertical fog lights, headlights with a blueish hue, and its small-but-bold upper grille. Toyota logos have a blue background, and the rear LED lamps also have a blue tone. Some of the lights' lenses have a waterfall graphic on them as well.

This concept car will be Toyota's major presentation at the Melbourne International Motor Show this year. President Yasuda said, "The startling paintwork, dramatic lines and sporty appearance of this concept car convey the excitement and passion in our company to produce Australia's first hybrid car."

You can see the Toyota HC-CV in Melbourne beginning later this week. The production model Toyota Camry Hybrid is due out within a year's time.

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Škoda has unveiled the first official photographs of the Fabia Scout. The new addition to the Scout family will make its world debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show. The design of the brand new Scout includes distinct features and attractive protective elements, giving this functional and economical car, new emotional dimensions. A uniquely-shaped bumper and plastic cladding give this new version of Škoda's popular estate enhanced, robust features. In addition, protective elements on the sides of the body and a silver roof-rails underline Škoda Fabia Scout's bold shape.

Four engines will be available for the new Fabia Scout – two petrol and two diesel units. The petrol engines will consist of a 1.4 litre, 63 kW (85bhp) engine with fuel consumption of 6.5L/100km (43.5mpg) and 1.6 litre, 77 kW (105bhp) with a fuel consumption of 6.9L/100km (40.9mpg), available with a six-speed transmission. The two diesel engines are a 1.4 litre, 59 kW (80bhp) engine with fuel consumption of 4.6L/100km (61.4mpg) and the top-of-the-range 1.9-litre engine offering 77 kW (105bhp) and fuel consumption of 4.9L/100km (57.7mpg).

Scout-specific upholstery brings the Scout styling to the interior along with floor mats bearing the Scout logo. The Scout logo also appears on the vehicle's tailgate. Other Scout features include the pedals with stainless steel surfaces and anti-slip, heavy-duty rubber elements.

Škoda Fabia Scout is fitted with lightweight ‘Arktos’ alloy wheels designed especially for this model. It is fitted with sixteen-inch alloy wheels as standard and customers can choose seventeen-inch wheels of the same design as an option. Other distinctive features of the Fabia Scout include fog lamps (with corner design) and tinted windows.

Extending the very popular Scout portfolio, the vehicle will be available from late May this year.

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The German tuning specialists have announced they will premiere the BRABUS Mercedes G V12 S Biturbo at this year's Geneva auto show. The BRABUS Mercedes G V12 S Biturbo is powered by a 6.3 liters engine with a special crankshaft with longer stroke, larger cylinders and larger bore.

The BRABUS Mercedes G V12 S Biturbo develops 700 hp (690 bhp) / 515 kW at 5,100 rpm and 1,320 Nm (973 lb-ft) of torque at 2,100 rpm. The torque however is electronically limited to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).

The top speed of the BRABUS Mercedes G V12 S Biturbo, if not limited, is 260 km/h (163 mph) and the 0 to 100 km/h sprint takes 4.3 seconds.

The BRABUS Mercedes G V12 S Biturbo price starts at 379,000 Euros.

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