
One of America’s favorite “sleeper” performance cars returns to the Ford lineup, powered by a Super High Output (SHO) EcoBoost twin turbocharged engine. The Taurus SHO joins Ford’s growing lineup of performance vehicles for the 2010 model year, building on the legacy of the original, which earned a spot on the Car and Driver 10 Best list four years running. “The new Taurus SHO delivers on the authentic sleeper sedan formula but adds all-new...

First shown at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the new Peugeot 207 Economique will go on sale in the UK in October and will be available in two trim levels, Economique and Economique +. It will be competitively priced with the entry level Economique three-door model starting at an on-the-road-price of £12,995.00. The standard specification will include: Unique aerodynamic styling pack, 15” steel wheels with “Aero” trims, black instrument...

n2a Motors announced that it is now taking orders for its latest model, the Anteros. Continuing a tradition of unique styling and impressive performance, the Anteros is built on the new 2009 Corvette platform and features a body reminiscent of iconic Italian designs. Built from modern lightweight carbon fiber, the Anteros is available with a variety of performance and appearance options. n2a Motors displayed the first production convertible and coupe...

Abarth returns to track racing, and it has chosen to do so with its new Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse, the baby supersports car from Abarth, due to be produced in a Limited Edition (49 cars). The new vehicle, designed by the Fiat Group Automobiles Style Centre and produced by a team of Abarth Engineers and Designers will be the star of track races from next year and its creation confirms Abarth’s racing vocation. The Assetto Corse version of...

Bentley Motors unveiled the Mulsanne at this year prestigious Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance in Monterey, California. The Mulsanne is inspired by the company founder W.O. Bentleys crowning achievement in 1930, the 8-litre. The return of the Mulsanne name to a car carrying Bentleys iconic Winged B emblem underlines the companys racing pedigree and nowhere reflects that heritage better than the famed Le Mans circuit, the scene of no fewer than...

The refreshed Volvo S80 is the result of an intensive dialogue between Volvo Cars’ project group and the discerning customers in the premium sedan segment. “We are ready to give the competition a tough match. With the new S80, we’re placing the bar at the very highest level when it comes to exclusiveness, quality and driving properties,” says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell. The refreshed Volvo S80 is being unveiled...

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is presenting the Volkswagen Pickup for the first time in Australia at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show. The innovative Volkswagen Pickup made its global debut at the 2008 International Automobile Exhibition in Hanover, Germany. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be the first volume manufacturer in Europe to enter the 1-tonne Pickup segment, with its high growth global potential. According to Schaller, the...

STARTECH has unveiled their accessories program for the latest Jaguar XK and Jaguar XKR models, which is available for coupes and convertibles. A customized Jaguar XK Coupe that celebrates its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show IAA 2009 in Frankfurt. The STARTECH developed spoiler flaps that attach to both sides of the production front apron. They upgrade the car’s appearance and reduce lift on the front axle. All STARTECH aerodynamic-enhancement...

Donated to Sussex Police by Toll House Kia, the team of Police Community Support Officer’s (PCSOs), based in Steyning will be using the Kia Soul as part of their routine street briefings and the general safe-keeping of Horsham South’s communities. The Neighbourhood Policing Team will continue to patrol the villages from Upper Beeding to Henfield, parking the car in visible spots while they hold their regular street briefings. Toll House Kia...

The long-awaited new CSX 9000 series Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe MKII with a number of improvements, upgrades and new features has arrived in the USA. The new model will be allocated CSX9000 series chassis numbers and will come complete with a Shelby-issued MSO certificate and Chassis tag. The Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe MKII CSX9000 new models are available with a fiber glass body or aluminum-body. Asked how the Coupe had had progressed from a Shelby-approved...