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Honda CR-Z Video Reviews
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Honda CR-Z Video Reviews and Test Reports
New Honda CR-Z Finance Offers
Auto expert RJ de Vera shares his experience driving the CR-Z sport hybrid around Los Angeles, California.
Auto journalist James Bell drives the CR-Z sport hybrid and describes the experience.
Barretts Honda are celebrating the launch of the new Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe with some great finance PCP Offers and a stunning contract hire deal for business users in the Honda Summer Sale Event.
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New MINI Family at Broad Oak Canterbury
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New MINI family at Broad Oak Canterbury MINI
The new MINI family coming to Canterbury MINI on September 18th 2010
MINI range 2011 facelift and new engines
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| The New 2011 MINI Family |
MINI is giving its model family fresh impetus to continue its history of success in the small car segment with eye-catching design modifications, additional engine variants, an all-new selection of diesel engines and innovative new equipment features. The changes introduced for the MINI, MINI Clubman and MINI Convertible underpin both the unique premium character of the brand and the leading position in the marketplace of each individual model in terms of driving fun and efficiency. The range of typically MINI customisation options available for the cars – which are each built precisely according to customer specifications – is more appealing and extensive than ever.
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The global market launch on 18 September 2010 will see a brace of all-new diesel engines joining the portfolio alongside the extensively upgraded petrol engines already available for the MINI, MINI Clubman and MINI Convertible. The four-cylinder diesel units stand out with their greater pulling power, efficiency and smoothness – qualities developed on the back of the BMW Group’s outstanding expertise in the field of engine development. Added to which, far-reaching MINIMALISM technology helps to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The new MINI One D (66 kW/90 hp) and new MINI Cooper D (82 kW/112 hp) set a new benchmark in efficiency with average fuel consumption of 3.8 litres per 100 kilometres (74.3 mpg imp) in the EU5 test cycle and CO2 emissions of 99 g/km. The variety within the model range is broadened further by the new MINI One D Clubman and the new MINI Cooper D Convertible, the first ever open-top MINI with a diesel engine.
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| The new 2011 MINI One D Clubman |
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| The new 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman |
The modified design of the MINI, MINI Clubman and MINI Convertible accurately showcases the increased sporting potential of the three models through a number of details. At the same time, a selection of clever touches, together with new wheel variants, paint finishes and optional extras, accentuate both the elegance and premium character of the MINI family. The new geometry of the front bumper on each model allows them to meet increasingly stringent pedestrian protection requirements even more effectively. All models come with LEDs for the rear lights and brake lights, as well as the dynamic brake light function.
Inside the cars, the newly designed controls for the audio and air conditioning systems ensure optimised functionality and ergonomics. The cutting-edge exclusivity of the interior is further underlined by extremely harmonious colours and high-quality materials. The model-specific selection of seat upholstery, trim elements and Colour Lines has also been extensively updated.
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An array of new exterior paint finishes and wheel designs is available for the MINI, MINI Clubman and MINI Convertible to complement their refreshed styling. Chili Red is now available – exclusively for the MINI John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper Works Clubman – as a contrast colour for the roof and exterior mirror caps. Meanwhile, three “design worlds” – Rally, Classic and Scene – have been introduced to underpin configurations tailored to the customer’s personal style. Each comprises a carefully coordinated combination of body paint finish, roof colour, wheel design, upholstery, trim elements, Colour Line and other visual features. The design worlds represent a recommendation from the MINI design team and lend the car an extremely coherent character. Additional – and almost limitless – customisation can be achieved by varying the individual components of each design world and by adding further equipment items and accessories to the mix.
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| The new 2011 MINI John Cooper Works |
All models come with innovative equipment features aimed at enhancing comfort, safety and the trademark MINI personality. For example, the optional xenon headlights can be ordered with black headlight reflectors or the Adaptive Headlights function, while an automatic dimming function is available for both the rear-view and exterior mirrors, and the optional ambient lighting uses a trio of LEDs to provide a broad spectrum of colour. The MINI Clubman is now fitted with a new retractable roller-type luggage compartment cover.
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| New Audio and Navigation systems |
The new audio and navigation systems and the integration devices for external music players and mobile phones both offer top-class entertainment and communications capability. All the radio systems come with an MP3-compatible CD player and an AUX IN connection, while the MINI Visual Boost radio and MINI navigation system team up with a high-resolution colour display in the Centre Speedo and a Bluetooth hands-free system complete with USB audio interface. This allows video files stored on a compatible Apple iPod to be viewed on the on-board monitor. If the customer has ordered their car with the Bluetooth mobile phone preparation including USB interface, both systems can be hooked up with compatible mobile devices to allow functions such as audio streaming via Bluetooth, album cover artwork display and innovative office functions.
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New Countryman Canterbury MINI
News from Broad Oak Canterbury MINI
Timbaland and Michelle Branch launch MINI Countryman in real style
New MINI Countryman at Broad Oak Canterbury MINI from September 18th 2010
Timbaland headlines with U.S. Country Singer, Michelle Branch at ‘MINI Countryman Open Air’.
Where urban meets country.
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London. Last night, against the back-drop of the metropolis’ skyline and in amongst the green fields of Mudchute Farm in London, celebrations for the launch of the new MINI Countryman culminated in world-exclusive performances by megastar producer, Timbaland and U.S. country singer Michelle Branch at the ‘MINI Countryman Open Air’ event. Their single ‘Getaway’ – which received its first-ever live outing in front of a 500-strong audience including Eva Herzigova, Cat Deeley, Margherita Missoni, Jade Parfitt, Poppy Delevigne, Donna Air, Henry Holland, Jasmine Guinness, Tyrone Woods, Ben Grimes, Jack Kidd, Ozwald Boateng and Hofit Golan - is set to be released this summer by Warner Music.
The collaboration between one of the world’s most prolific artist/producers and a U.S. country singer songwriter merged the ‘URBAN meets COUNTRY’ themes associated with the new MINI Countryman. From on-site graffiti artists to VIP guests wandering around in wellies and Henry Holland “House of Holland” T-shirt-clad crew, the ‘MINI Countryman Open Air’ fully lived up to the brand’s quirky spirit. Warm-up acts came in the form of ‘folktronica’ musician James Yuil and Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard spinning the wheels for the lively crowd before George Lamb brought on-stage Michelle Branch for her showcase of stellar pop-tinged modern country. As well as the exclusive MINI Countryman song ‘Getaway’ making its world debut in London, the MINI Countryman also had a starring role in the world exclusive preview for the track’s music video.
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Closing the night’s exciting mini festival, Timbaland rocked everyone outdoors with his best known tracks including “Sexy Back” and “Promiscuous Girl.”
The MINI Countryman launches in September 2010. This new MINI not only represents a genuine cross-over in terms of car design – it is MINI’s biggest and first-ever four door car - its increased length and option of all-wheel drive will suit those living the Urban-Country lifestyle, providing the perfect solution for getting around town during the week and with enough room for family trips away at the weekend. With all the fun and go-kart handling that is expected from MINI, the new four-door option allows new buyers with families the chance to enjoy the MINI experience.
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Goodwood Tickets 2010
Win a new Honda Civic Type-R
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Win a new Honda Civic Type-R
Barretts Honda at Whitefriars Shopping Centre
Just a few days left of the Honda Summer Sale
New Honda CR-Z on display in Canterbury
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| Join us at Whitefriars Shopping Centre in Canterbury |
Join Barretts Honda this weekend (26th - 27th June) at the Whitefriars Shopping Centre in central Canterbury.
On Display is the new Honda CR-Z Hybrid Sports Coupe along with the other exciting models from the Honda range that are available in the Honda Summer Sales Event (ends 30th June). More details here>>>
Best of all you can also enter to win a Honda Civic Type-R.
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BMW Ryder Cup Partnership
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News from the Broad Oak BMW Group
BMW renews Partnership of The Ryder Cup for another four years.
New agreement underlines BMW’s unique commitment to European Golf.
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| Richard Hill (Director of Ryder Cup Limited), George O'Grady (CEO PGA European Tour), Colin Montgomerie (2010 Ryder Cup Captain Team Europe), Ian Robertson (Member of the Board BMW Group, Sales & Marketing), BMW International Open (06/2010) |
With 99 days until the first ball is struck at The 2010 Ryder Cup, BMW and Ryder Cup Ltd. today announced an extension to their Ryder Cup partnership until 2014.
BMW will now be an Official Partner to this year’s Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor Resort and the 2014 match at Gleneagles, as well as a European Team Partner in 2012 at Medinah.
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| Ian Robertson (Member of the Board BMW Group, Sales & Marketing), George O'Grady (CEO PGA European Tour), Richard Hill (Director of Ryder Cup Limited), Colin Montgomerie (2010 Ryder Cup Captain Team Europe), BMW International Open (06/2010) |
“BMW are already The European Tour's strongest and most committed commercial partner, and their extension of our Ryder Cup partnership until 2014 further enhances the special relationship that we have shared for over 20 years”, said Richard Hills, Director of Ryder Cup Limited. “BMW have long been associated with quality, high performance and efficiency and we are delighted that they will continue bring these valuable attributes to The Ryder Cup.”
By extending the partnership with Ryder Cup Ltd., BMW further strengthens its commitment to European golf. "BMW's Ryder Cup contract extension follows the recent announcements that they will continue their support of both the BMW PGA Championship and the BMW International Open until 2014 at the earliest”, explained George O’Grady, Chief Executive of the European Tour. “The combined impact of these announcements gives The European Tour a huge amount of confidence moving forward.”
BMW is also Official Car of the European Tour and title partner of the BMW Italian Open. In addition, BMW supports the BMW Championship on the US PGA Tour, being the only company engaged on all major golf tours.
“We see golf as an ideal environment through which to communicate with our customers and promote BMW’s key values such as precision, dynamic and sportsmanship”, said Ian Robertson, Member of the Board BMW Group Sales & Marketing. “We are very proud to be such an important partner of the European Tour and the Ryder Cup. Having been involved in golf for more than 20 years our commitment is long-term and provides us a unique leading position being a true Global Golf Player.”
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“I speak not only on behalf of The Ryder Cup players but every Member of The European Tour and we thank BMW for their complete commitment and confidence that it gives us over the next, four years. In these economic times, to have this confidence for us is vital,” said Colin Montgomerie, Europe’s 2010 Ryder Cup Captain.
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40th Birthday of Range Rover
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40th Birthday of Range Rover
To celebrate The Range Rover's 40th birthday on 17th June 2010, take a walk through time with this series of clips depicting the development of this icon vehicle.
The Range Rover celebrates its 40th birthday on 17 June, 2010. One of the most significant vehicles in the history of motoring, the Range Rover was the world's first vehicle as good on-road as off-road. It was the first fully capable luxury 4x4 and was a milestone in the development of the SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle).
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Honda at Goodwood
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Honda CR-Z and Type-R Mugen at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Honda is taking part in the first ever Moving Motor Show at Goodwood on 1 July, which gives car enthusiasts the chance to test drive two of its most exciting cars around a 3.5-mile test track.
The route includes the world famous Goodwood Hillclimb, allowing aspiring racers to follow in the tracks of racing legends like Sir Stirling Moss, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.
Honda will also be exhibiting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, from 2 to 4 July 2010, showcasing a selection of its racing cars and motorcycles.
Special guests will join the Honda Racing Team to pilot its BTCC-prepared Civic up the hill, World Superbike riders Jonathan Rea and Eugene Laverty will be riding on Saturday and Sunday and Honda racing drivers and riders will be taking part in a special 'Question of Motorsport' live quiz on each day of the festival.
Two Honda cars have been made available for members of the public to drive at the Moving Motor Show on 1 July: the CR-Z, Honda’s new sporty hybrid, brings driving thrills with low emissions, while the Honda Civic Type R MUGEN – one of only 20 being made – will use its 240PS high-revving engine to excite drivers over the renowned Hillclimb route.
On the Honda stand at Goodwood, visitors will be able to view and experience products from across the Honda range, including cars, motorcycles, lawnmowers, generators and even solar panels.
Each day, a round of the infamous ‘Question of Motorsport’ will be held, featuring Honda stars from past and present. This fun quiz will be hosted by Tim Harvey, former BTCC champ and Porsche Carrera Cup racer.
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New Jaguar XKR 75 at Barretts
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JAGUAR XKR 75 MAKES DEBUT AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED
Coming to Barretts Jaguar of Ashford and Canterbury, Kent
• XKR 75 to celebrate Jaguar's 75th anniversary
• Only 75 will be produced making it one of the most exclusive and exciting XKR's
• Higher performance than standard XKR - 0-60 seconds time of 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 174mph
• Power and torque increased to 530PS and 655Nm respectively
• Upgraded handling and suspension package for increased precision and agility
• Sports exhaust with improved acoustics to match performance
An exclusive XKR – the XKR 75 – will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 2.
Jaguar Land Rover's new CEO, Dr Ralf Speth, initiated the challenge to the Jaguar engineering team to construct an XKR to celebrate Jaguar's 75th anniversary, which would deliver a combination of enhanced performance, superb chassis and steering control and grip levels to inspire the driving enthusiast to explore the true potential of the XKR's capabilities.
Mike O'Driscoll, managing director, Jaguar Cars, said ""The XKR 75 will provide owners with exclusivity, excitement and a hint of Jaguar's great heritage. This is a fitting way to celebrate the sporting credentials of the XK marque in the 75th year of the Jaguar name", he continued.
Jaguar engineers increased the power and torque of the acclaimed 5.0-litre supercharged engine to 530PS and 655Nm respectively for the XKR 75, to deliver truly outstanding performance. While the limited edition model's top speed is electronically limited to 174mph (280km/h), the XKR 75's 0—60mph (100km/h) acceleration time is reduced from 4.6 to 4.4 seconds compared to the standard 510 PS XKR.
Using the rigid lightweight aluminium architecture of the XK as a solid foundation, the increased power of the XKR 75 is matched by an agile, dynamic chassis that handles supremely, rides exceptionally well and stops with surefooted reassurance time after time.
The Jaguar XKR 75 features revised suspension and handling for increased precision and agility in addition to the performance enhancements. To ensure the XKR 75 remains stable at high speeds, a revised aerodynamic body pack with a front splitter, side sills extensions, a rear diffuser and larger rear spoiler provide increased balance and a reduction in lift. The XKR’s computerised Active Differential Control also adjusts to reduce steering sensitivity at very high speeds, further improving stability and driver control.
And with an improved acoustics package for the semi-active sports exhaust, the XKR 75 produces a pulse-racing growl to match its performance.
The car's driver-focussed character, however, has not been achieved at the expense of the Jaguar traditional values of refinement and comfort.
"We conceived the XR 75 as a sports car with a duality of character that makes it perfectly suited to driving across Europe to the Nurburgring, completing some very fast laps, and then driving home again, added Mike Cross, Chief Engineer Vehicle Integrity.
The XKR 75 features a new Stratus Grey finish. Red brake callipers contrast the eye-catching 20-inch gloss Vortex forged lightweight alloys with a dark technical finish and diamond turn. Customers will have the option to apply a unique body graphic that runs from the front bumper to the rear haunches.
The XKR 75’s interior completes the driver-focussed performance environment finished in Charcoal with ivory stitch, piano black finish to facia and centre console and a Jet suedecloth headlining.
THE XKR 75 AT A GLANCE
The unique features of the exclusive new XKR 75 include:
• Increased performance through detailed engine and transmission recalibration
o Power increased to 530PS (compared to 510 PS on XKR)
Torque increased to 655Nm (compared to 625Nm on XKR)
Upgraded torque converter to handle the increased torque
• Upgraded suspension systems for increased precision and agility
o Increased spring and damper rates (front springs 28 per cent stiffer, rear springs 32 per cent stiffer)
o New fully-machined aluminium front and revised rear suspension upright for increased camber stiffness (increased by 25 per cent)
o Re-tuned Adaptive Dynamics damper control software
o Reduced ride height (15mm front and 10mm rear)
• Aerodynamic body pack with body coloured finish to front splitter, side sills extensions and rear diffuser, and body coloured larger rear spoiler and rear trunk lid finisher
• Sports exhaust with improved performance and acoustics – system has new crossover pipe and larger exhaust outlets
• New Stratus Grey exterior paint with optional graphics pack
• Red brake callipers surround 20” Vortex forged lightweight alloy wheels, diamond turned with dark grey finish
• XKR performance interior in Charcoal and Ivory stitch leather, with Jet suedecloth headlining and XKR 75 tread plate
• Active front lighting
• Final calibration was done in partnership with the RSR engineering team which has been collaborating with Jaguar on the 2010 motorsport programme.
Production of the XKR 75 will be limited to just 75 vehicles, which will be available to order from July 2010 in the UK priced from £85,500 OTR. Customer deliveries will commence during October.
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SEAT 60th Birthday
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SEAT is celebrating its 60th birthday but far from being a pensioner, it continues to grow and develop.
Established in May 1950 by the Spanish government’s INI development agency, Fiat and bank capital, it took three years to produce its first car – the SEAT 1400. But the company really took off with the SEAT 600, based loosely on Fiat’s 600. By 1973, SEAT had produced 800,000 of them, practically putting Spain on the road.
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The millionth car milestone was reached in 1968, when a yellow SEAT 124 was handed over on a TV game show. By 1971, SEAT was Spain’s biggest industrial company and in 1974 was eighth biggest car company in Europe.
Its success could be measured by how the Spanish embraced the brand. Of the 2.4 million vehicles on Spanish roads in the early 1970s, half wore the SEAT badge.
SEAT’s success has always been based on design innovation, supported since 1975 on the Martorell Technical Centre near Barcelona, where the current production plant is also sited. From the technical centre, the first of SEAT’s own designs was the 1200 and 1430 Sport models – the original ‘bocanegra’ (black mouth) model nicknamed for its plastic headlamp surround and radiator grille.
As it headed into the 1980s, SEAT’s progress continued but the accounts showed losses. The government and banks decided to sell off much of Fiat’s stake. Fiat’s involvement in SEAT ended in 1982 but not without a final legal tiff when SEAT launched the Ronda. Fiat claimed the car had ‘borrowed’ too much from its Ritmo (Strada in the UK). SEAT ended the dispute by presenting a Ronda with all SEAT-designed items painted yellow. The car was, to all intents and purposes, yellow.
SEAT was still losing money in the early 1980s but a budding relationship with Volkswagen Group was starting to bear fruit. The most symbolic success of SEAT’s early collaborations was the SEAT Ibiza – designed by Giugiaro and engined by Porsche in some models. It was feisty, fast, fun and symbolised the new spirit of Spain.
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In June 1986, representations by Volkswagen’s chairman, Dr Carl H. Hahn, to the socialist prime minister of Spain, Felipe González, bore fruit when Spain agreed to a privatisation and sold 51 per cent of SEAT to Volkswagen. The shareholding rose to 75 per cent by Christmas 1986.
Then the export business which SEAT so badly needed began to flow. By the end of the ‘80s SEAT was making almost 500,000 cars a year and, in 1990, Volkswagen bought the remaining SEAT shares.
The ‘90s dawned with a new factory at Martorell, sponsorship of the Barcelona Olympics, and the confidence to withdraw Volkswagen and Audi products from SEAT showrooms as SEAT developed cars for all the niches. The Alhambra was SEAT’s collaborative MPV and built in Portugal, the all-new Ibiza was launched, the Cordoba SX a two-door spin-off. And SEAT led the 2-litre class of the World Rally Championship.
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In 1998, the two millionth Ibiza rolled off the production line and, as the decade closed, SEAT self-funded a 200 billion Peseta R&D investment. The new millennium dawned with SEAT’s Design Director, Walter da Silva, announcing the ‘dynamic line’ theme and a raft of redesigned models – SEAT had truly established the idea of Spanish ‘auto emoción.’
And SEAT went back into motorsport, fielding cars the European Touring Car Championship and, in 2008 and 2009, winning the World Touring Car Championship manufacturer and driver titles with a Leon TDI – a diesel out-performing petrol-powered rivals. SEAT has truly established itself, not as a Volkswagen subsidiary, but as a Spanish car maker with Spanish ideals.
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Discovery 4 - Britain's Best Towcar
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THE LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 4 SCOOPS BRITAIN’S BEST TOWCAR AWARD
The Land Rover Discovery 4, launched in September 2009, has been awarded ‘Britain’s Best Towcar’ in the annual Practical Caravan, The Camping & Caravanning Club & What Car? Towcar awards 2010.
The Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS, which features a class-leading 3500kgs towing ability and comes with optional intelligent towing technologies such as Tow Assist and Trailer Stability Assist, won its class and the overall title emphatically against tough competition from the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI Blue Efficiency Sport Estate, the Volvo XC60 D5 SE Geartronic, the Range Rover Sport 3.0-litre TDV6 HSE and the Kia Sedona 2.2 CRDi 3 auto.
David Motton, Towcar editor, Practical Caravan hailed the Discovery 4’s all round capability, saying: “The Land Rover Discovery 4 is an exceptional car. The old model was one of our favourite towcars, but the new Discovery 4 improves upon it in just about every area. It’s hard to say whether the 3.0-litre engine or the superb ride and handling deserve top billing.
“Most cars picked up far lower scores for practicality than for towing, a sign that manufacturers really need to think harder about towcar drivers’ needs. Land Rover leads the way, though. With its full-size spare, self-levelling suspension, Trailer Stability Programme, huge boot and many more practical features, the Discovery 4 ticks more boxes than just about any other car. It’s the best car in this year’s tests by some margin and a more than worthy overall winner,” he continued.
Anthony Bradbury, marketing director, Land Rover UK, said: “This is a hugely significant award for the Discovery 4 - which was comprehensively updated last year - and a true testament of the vehicle’s overall capability, package and refinement. With seating for seven, powered by the new LR-TDV6 3.0-litre diesel engine which delivers better fuel economy and a whopping 600Nm of torque, and a number of new, user-friendly technologies, it is the ideal towing vehicle and we are delighted to have been recognised in this way by Practical Caravan, The Camping & Caravanning Club and What Car?”
Priced from £35,640 on the road, the Discovery 4 is on-sale now at Land Rover dealerships throughout the UK. For more information or to book a test drive, visit your local Barretts Land Rover dealerships
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JaguarRSR - The Pleasure is Le Mans
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JaguarRSR - The Pleasure is Le Mans
In the 4th Episode of the Jaguar Return to Glory video series, watch drivers of past and present talk about their experiences of the famous Le Mans race. Follow Jaguar's return to Le Mans at;
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Barretts Honda News Honda Racing Team: BTCC Race Preview Report Rounds 13-15, Croft, North Yorkshire
The Honda Racing Team heads to Croft in North Yorkshire this weekend for the fifth meeting in this season’s Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship with star driver Matt Neal aiming to increase his advantage on top of the standings.
Civic racer Neal has taken three wins so far this season and heads the chase for the coveted title by eight points. His Honda Racing Team partner Gordon Shedden is in the top six with four podium finishes.
Neal will have to carry 45 kilos of success ballast going into the three races on Sunday because he is leading the series. Despite that, the 43-year-old thinks he can conquer the 2.18-mile track. Neal said: “I really like the circuit because it has a bit of everything; there are fast corners that really challenge the drivers and there are slow bits too where your car needs good traction. Our Civic is strong in all those areas, so that makes me optimistic. Carrying 45 kilos in the first of the three races means qualifying is going to be tough for me but if I get into the top six, then I can build my weekend from there.” The North Yorkshire track traditionally hosts a huge crowd on race weekend because it is the BTCC’s only appearance of the season in the North East. Neal loves the atmosphere it creates. “There are two areas where the crowd can get really close at Croft, and that creates a special feeling,” he adds. “It is a weekend I always look forward to.”
Scotsman Gordon Shedden has shown blistering pace so far this year in his Civic – he set a lap record last time out at Oulton Park – and is knocking on the door of a crucial first win of the season. He thinks Croft would be the ideal place to kick start his campaign for the second half of the year.
“I have had some bad luck which has kept me off the top step,” said ‘Flash’. “But the thing that keeps me going is that I know the car is fast and that I am fast. I have been on the front row of the starting grid more times than not this year and I have set a number of fastest laps. That shows it is all there.” “Croft is a great circuit and it will play to our strengths – but the field is so competitive this season it will be hard to get to the front,” he added. “I need three solid finishes but I have every chance here. It is a track I like because you have to be aggressive and the racing is always close. It creates a great atmosphere too and for me, being from Scotland, it is almost like a local circuit.”
British Touring Car Championship standings (after 9/30 rounds): 1. Matt Neal, Honda Racing Team, Honda Civic (67)
2. Jason Plato, Racing Silverline, Chevrolet Lacetti (67)
3. Steven Kane, Airwaves BMW, BMW 320si (59)
4. Paul O'Neill, Sunshine.co.uk, Honda Integra (56)
5. Mat Jackson, Airwaves BMW, BMW 320si (53)
6. Gordon Shedden, Honda Racing Team, Honda Civic (50)
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Range Rover Autobiography Black 40th Anniversary
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AUTOBIOGRAPHY BLACK: A VERY SPECIAL 40TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION
“The Autobiography Black represents the very best Range Rover has to offer and is a fitting tribute to a vehicle which has consistently set the highest standards for all-terrain performance, luxury and design for the last 40 years.”
Phil Popham, Land Rover Managing Director
The ultimate incarnation of the Range Rover, the Autobiography Black 40th Anniversary Limited Edition, is quite simply the last word in bespoke vehicles.
With a unique finish in Barolo Black, the exterior also features 20-inch alloy wheels, Diamond Turned, a unique front grille with Titan grille mesh, a bright chrome grille ‘U’ edge and black grille surround. Side vents have a new mesh set off by bright chrome bars and a black vent surround. There are body coloured door handles and of course, the tailgate badge, 'Autobiography Black'.
Inside, there’s a choice of the standard colourway in Jet, or two colourways unique to the Autobiography Black – Jet and Ivory, or Jet and Pimento. The Autobiography Black logo is discretely repeated throughout the interior where it is embossed on the rear seat armrest and appears on the four unique, Grand Black door veneers. Front door sill tread plates are illuminated with the words ‘Range Rover’ and there’s a half wood Grand Black steering wheel. Petrol models also offer gearknob veneers.
“At the top of the Range, the new Autobiography Black 40th Anniversary Limited Edition offers customers the option of complete exclusivity with unique colourway combinations as well as striking interior and exterior design features. Around 700 will be made, emphasising the exclusivity of this limited edition.”
Design Director, Gerry McGovern
No detail has been overlooked in ensuring this is the most special Range Rover in the marque’s 40 year history. Even the key fob and driver’s handbook carry the Autobiography Black logo.
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New 2011 Range Rover
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INTRODUCING THE 2011 RANGE ROVER: THE MOST CAPABLE AND LUXURIOUS SUV IN THE WORLD
• New 4.4-litre LR-TDV8
o Power 313PS (an increase of 15.1 percent)
o Torque increased by 9.4 percent to 700Nm
o 14 percent reduction in CO2 (down to 253g/km)
o Fuel consumption improved by 18.5 percent to 30.1mpg (EU combined)
o 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds
o 50-75mph drops from 6.3 seconds to 5.1 seconds
o Top speed 130mph
o Meets EU5 emissions regulations
• New ZF 8HP70 automatic transmission
o First 8-speed gearbox ever fitted to a Range Rover (LR-TDV8 only)
o Closer ratios improve comfort
o Wider ratio spread improves efficiency
o Transmission Idle Control reduces fuel consumption
• Terrain Response® enhancements
o Gradient Acceleration Control
o Hill Start Assist
• Improved interior equipment levels with optional reclining rear seats and laminated privacy glass
• Revised exterior design features enhance Range Rover’s classic looks
• Optional Exterior Design Pack in a choice of eight colours
• Optional Harman Kardon Logic 7 1200 watt 19 speaker audio system
• Choice of five new alloy wheels
• 5.0-litre Supercharged LR-V8
o 510PS, 625Nm torque, EU5
“The 2011 Range Rover retains its position as one of the world's most complete luxury vehicles. Its combination of reduced CO2 emissions and superior engine performance continue to make it a clear industry benchmark. And with the introduction of our all-new 'super diesel', we see the Range Rover delivering over 30mpg for the first time.”
Phil Popham, Land Rover Managing Director
A new, class-leading V8 diesel engine, new 8-speed transmission, two significant Terrain Response® upgrades and subtle external styling all combine to ensure the 2011 Range Rover retains its crown as king of the luxury SUV segment.
The LR-TDV8 4.4-litre with parallel sequential turbocharging replaces the outstanding LR-TDV8 3.6-litre and is unique to the Range Rover. An all-new ‘super-diesel’, the LR-TDV8 combines superior power and massive torque with unparalleled levels of refinement. Despite the extra performance, this sublime V8 engine is cleaner too, delivering even lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions than its predecessor and meeting the stringent EU5 emissions standards. The headline news, though, is that the combined cycle fuel consumption of the new LR-TDV8 4.4-litre is just 30.1mpg, making this the first Range Rover ever to better 30mpg.
With 313PS and 700Nm torque, the Range Rover’s new powertrain matches power with conscience, reducing CO2 emissions by an impressive 14 percent. The new diesel engine is helped in this respect by its marriage to an impressive new, electronically controlled, ZF 8HP70, 8-speed automatic gearbox tuned by Land Rover engineers to combine silky smooth shifting with exceptionally rapid response and outstanding fuel economy. This daunting combination is enough to catapult the Range Rover from rest to 60mph in a mere 7.5 seconds and complete the 50mph-75mph dash in just 5.1 seconds.
Available only on 4.4-litre LR-TDV8 models, this ‘smart’ transmission integrates with the diesel engine to deliver the most efficient operating regime in all conditions. To reflect the performance of the new 4.4-litre LR-TDV8, diesel models are fitted with the same Brembo-based braking system fitted to the 5.0-litre LR-V8 supercharged model. Providing the immense stopping power required for only the highest performing vehicles, the system comprises 380mm ventilated front discs with unique, lightweight aluminium six-piston opposed action monoblock calipers. 365mm ventilated discs with single piston sliding calipers are fitted at the rear.
For 2011, the Range Rover retains the same class-leading 5.0-litre LR-V8, supercharged petrol engine married to the ZF HP28 6-speed automatic transmission introduced in 2010. Developing 510PS and 625Nm torque the Supercharged LR-V8 will take the Range Rover from 0-60mph in a breath-taking 5.9 seconds.
The 2011 Range Rover is further enhanced by improvements to the Terrain Response® system in the form of Hill Start Assist and Gradient Acceleration Control. Inside the cabin there are optional illuminated treadplates for the front doors, new transmission controls for the diesel model, and improvements to the entertainment system. Detail improvement to the exterior include new ‘Jupiter’ grilles and side vents for the diesel models.
A new Exterior Design Pack option gives customers the chance to give their Range Rover a more individual look and new colours and wheels have been added to the range.
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Honda CR-Z at E3 Expo
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New Honda CR-Z Arrives this Summer
Auto stylist and TV personality RJ de Vera talks video games, tuning and CR-Z at E3 Expo
The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe made its Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo) debut today, June 15, 2010. Evocative of many video games, the two-passenger CR-Z introduces a number of interactive features including a new three-mode drive system that allows the driver to select between Sport, Econ (Economy) and Normal driving models. The CR-Z will go on-sale later this summer.
The sport hybrid coupe will appear in several video games including:
Car Town by CIE Studios (Online, PC and Xbox Live)
Nitto Legends 1320 by CIE Studios (Online and PC)
Gran Turismo 5 by Sony (Sony PS3 and PSP)
While at the E3 Expo, attendees can check out the CR-Z along with a component-revealing cut-body on display in the Honda booth located outside the West Hall Lobby (booth F7). At the booth, attendees can get information on how to download an exclusive, custom CR-Z* for Car Town and win an Apple iPad®.
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Honda Backseat Driver commercial
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Honda Racing "Backseat Driver" Commercial
"Backseat Driver," features world-renowned driver Mario Andretti in a two-seater IndyCar® driving a passenger; later Mario becomes the passenger himself in an Accord Coupe.
The voice-over explains "Honda performance lives in our race cars and in the Accord and Civic coupes," and encourages viewers to visit shophonda.com to enter a sweepstakes for a ride with Andretti. The winner gets to ride along in the parade laps and also remain on course for the start of the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma.
This season, for the first time in IndyCar® history, the Indy Racing League is allowing the two-seater to be on course while the field takes the green flag. The spot will air through July 4.
And this is how they made it....
Go behind the scenes with Mario Andretti during the making of the 'Backseat Driver' spot for Honda Performance Days.
In the USA you have the chance to win a ride with Mario Andretti in a two-seater IndyCar®!
Official rules are at ShopHonda.com. Winner gets to start the Indy® Grand Prix of Sonoma at Infineon Raceway with Mario Andretti. The winner will ride in the IZOD two-seater IndyCar ® during the parade laps, and be on course for the start of the race.
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BMW Pathfinder - microNavigation
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Pathfinder from BMW. Intelligent and networked microNavigation for destinations not yet covered in current systems or only with incomplete coverage.
Just imagine that you are on your way to BMW Welt and you know that you have to get your tickets for the guided tour through the BMW Munich Plant at the Info Counter South. The following questions occur to you in quick succession: Where can I park? How do I get into the multi-storey car park and how can I find my way around in BMW Welt? Naturally, the navigation system can show you the way to BMW Welt. Unfortunately, more detailed information on complex destination venues like this is not available – yet. Specialists at BMW Group Research and Technology have taken up this challenge with the aim of giving BMW drivers even more confidence and convenience.
More detailed map display in complex destination areas.
The experts are unlocking completely new potential for navigation in the microNavigation research project. The researchers are using the BMW 3 Series as a prototype. A detailed large-scale map display allows complex enclosed destination areas to be visualised which are not covered by road maps in today’s navigation systems or only have incomplete coverage. This extended navigation solution does not abandon drivers where conventional navigation leaves off. Even outside the vehicle, a mobile unit guides drivers to their desired destination and back to the vehicle. “The realistic visualisation of a building like a complex multi-storey car park by means of a micro-Navigation card in the Central Information Display of the research prototype gives the user a clear navigation and information advantage that goes significantly beyond the conventional scope of a road navigation solution,” explains Carsten Isert, Project Manager for microNavigation at BMW Group Research and Technology.
Looking at it in detail, the system works like this: Drivers are able to download information about their destination in advance on their home PC. If there is a microMap for the destination area, the driver is offered this automatically and they can select their destination within the microMap. This destination is automatically transferred with the map data to the vehicle and augments the navigation available there. Naturally, sometime in the future it will also be possible to download microMaps at will while the driver is on the move. Researchers have also developed lane-specific positioning for the vehicle by networking camera information, GPS coordinates and map data. The driver is guided to the desired destination on a lane-specific route – for example a free parking space near the lift in the best position. Detailed maps in combination with precise car-park positioning provide support for drivers in finding their way around car parks and during the journey. After parking the vehicle, the data can be transferred to the driver’s mobile device. This handheld then provides continuous navigation and helps drivers to navigate on foot in complex and unknown destination areas. “microNavigation gives drivers tailor-made navigation during the journey and at the destination and thereby significantly increases confidence and convenience,” adds Robert Hein, Head of Navigation and Data Services of the Future at BMW Research and Technology.
The advance of today’s BMW navigation systems compared with retrofit solutions and dedicated solutions installed in vehicles by other manufacturers is ultimately derived from a long track record of experience. BMW was the first manufacturer in Europe to launch an integrated navigation system for a series vehicle in 1994. This formed one of the foundation stones for innovative systems to network vehicles with their surrounding environment. Today, these systems are grouped under the concept of BMW ConnectedDrive. BMW is consistently developing its navigation systems with the aim of maintaining its leadership position in this area. Development is focusing on innovative supplementary functions designed to enhance safety and convenience. BMW Research and Technology is also playing an important role with the microNavigation research project.
BMW Group Research and Technology
BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW AG and has been responsible for research at the BMW Group since 2003. VehicleTechnology, CleanEnergy (hydrogen technology), EfficientDynamics (intelligent energy management/alternative drive systems), ConnectedDrive (driver assistance/active safety) and ITDrive (IT and communications technology) activities all come under its umbrella. Its legal independence as a GmbH (limited company) ensures creative freedom and unbeatable flexibility. Worldwide access to trends and technologies is provided by an established international network with bases in the USA (Palo Alto, CA and Clemson, SC) and Japan (Tokyo), plus Liaison Offices in France with Eurécom (Sophia Antipolis) and in Germany in the shape of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI GmbH) in Saarbrücken.
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Jaguar 75th Anniversary Video
This year marks the 75th anniversary of Jaguar cars. Look back over a history of beautiful fast cars.
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TV Advert For CR-Z Hybrid
MODE TRIP: HONDA'S NEW TV ADVERT FOR CR-Z HYBRID Honda's TV advert to promote its new sporty hybrid coupe The 60-second spot for the CR-Z showcases the car’s unique three driving modes of Econ, Sport and Normal – and reflects the changing moods of the driver in each of the settings. Called ‘RGB’, the ad is inspired by the look and feel of the CR-Z and is shot from the viewpoint of someone travelling through a city in the car. The focus of the film is the influence that the CR-Z’s three driving modes can have on a particular journey. The colour of the car’s dashboard display changes with each mode, and these shifts from red to green to blue are reflected in each part of the film, together with the changing environments the car is travelling through. The advert highlights how a driver’s engagement with a city changes according to the mode they are driving in, making the experience more vivid and colourful. The ad is the latest Honda spot made for the European market by W+K London, and was created by Sam Heath and Chris Groom and directed by Frank Budgen. Sam Heath, Creative Director at Wieden + Kennedy, said, “The thing about this hybrid is that it’s fantastic to drive. You can choose to engage with the road and the world around you in three distinct ways. That’s essentially what the film’s all about.” The spot is supported by a print campaign and digital activity, including an innovative Facebook campaign that takes information from the user’s profile pages to create a personalised piece of artwork.
The ‘Mode Art’ application allows users to create unique designs that incorporate images, names, dates and other details from their own Facebook pages. Mode Art can be experienced at: http://www.facebook.com/hondacarsuk
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