Daily Archives: August 23, 2012

Alfa Romeo MiTo And Giuletta Sportiva

August 23, 2012   admin


Alfa Romeo has revealed a sporty new trim level to both the Alfa MiTo and Giulietta ranges.

The Alfa MiTo Sportiva is based on the Distinctive trim, featuring exclusive 18” Quadrifoglio Verde sports alloy wheels, sports kick plates, and Sportiva badges. Inside the cabin, the theme is black and green with darkened interior headlining, and matte black steering wheel inserts accompanying a black leather steering wheel and handbrake, plus black Alcantara sport seat upholstery – all finished with green stitching.

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Another recall – for faulty petrol

August 23, 2012   Ian


This is a new one on us. In the USA, BP has issued a recall for petrol sold between August 13 and August 17 in the states of Illinois and Indiana.

Recalls for car-related problems are not uncommon, but we can’t remember a recall for petrol. Apparently a BP storage facility became contaminated and local drivers have been reporting problems with their cars – including one who apparently has incurred a $1,200 repair bill.

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Mobile devices "worse than a screaming child" for concentration

August 23, 2012   Ian
A study by the respected Transport Research Laboratory on behalf of esure insurance has found that mobile phones in cars distract a driver for longer than a screaming child.The study, carried out in a driving simulator found that a ringing phone or a text message causes motorists to look away from the road for between 1.8 and 2.2 seconds on average.
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Bentley announces its fastest ever road car

August 23, 2012   Ian

Bentley has announced details of its new Continental GT Speed, which develops 616 bhp and has a top speed of 205 mph.

Fitted with a new ZF eight-speed transmission, the GT Speed despatches the 0-62 mph sprint in 4.2 seconds and can reach 100 mph from a standing start in just 9.0 seconds. The chassis has been uprated with new springs, anti-roll bars and bushes, a lowered ride height (by 10mm front and rear) together with re-tuned dampers and steering.

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Trident Iceni Grand Tourer Revealed Ahead Of Salon Prive 2012

August 23, 2012   admin


Iconic British sports car maker, Trident has been working on something interesting. Next month at the Salon Prive, the Trident will show its all-new Iceni Grand Tourer. Just look at the first two images they released today. This new compact sports car looks great and we can’t wait to see it in person.

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