Mazda2 and Mazda6 Tamura Special Edition Models Announced for UK

Mazda has decided to kick off the New Year by introducing a new Tamura Special Edition package that will be available on hatchbacks versions of the Mazda2 and Mazda6 in the UK.


Mazda6 Tamura's are based off the 2.0 5dr TS model and feature a sport styling package that also consists of new front and rear sports bumpers, side skirts and a rear spoiler. Other exterior changes include privacy glass, clear rear light bezels, and special 18-inch wheels. Power comes from a 2.0-liter engine that cranks out 147PS this allows the car to run from 0-62 mph in a leisurely 10.2 seconds. The price of admission is £16,695 or just £306 more than the TS.


The Mazda2 1.3 Tamura special edition can be ordered in either three-door or five-door guise and is based off the TS2 trim level. A sport styling package that includes new front and rear bumpers, a two-bar grille, side skirts and rear spoiler is the model's biggest change but the company also threw in unique 16-inch dark grey wheels which help to make the special edition standout.


Under the hood is a 1.3-liter petrol engine that produces 86PS, it is connected to a five-speed manual and this combination allows the model to achieve 54.3mpg in the combined cycle. Prices start at £10,275 for the three-door and £10,775 for the five-door effectively making the styling package a £397 option.
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2009 Scion xB RS 6.0 announced with pricing

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 7, 2009 -- Scion announced today that its first limited-production vehicle for 2009, the xB Release Series 6.0 (xB R.S. 6.0), will be available at dealer showrooms in February.

Only 2,500 units of the xB RS 6.0 will be built. The xB RS 6.0 model will carry a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,743 over the base price of the xB. The base MSRP for the standard xB with a manual transmission is $15,750, while the standard xB with an automatic transmission model carries a MSRP of $16,700. The available Absolutely Red spoiler has a MSRP of $320, not including installation.
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The new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 delivers 540hp from a massaged version of the 5.4 liter supercharged engine we have come to love. Ford says the new GT-500 offers the most power and refinement ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang – and a few surprises, too.

“The 2010 Shelby GT500 demonstrates Ford’s continuing commitment to high-performance vehicles,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “In addition to the numerous performance and refinement improvements inside and out, the 2010 Shelby GT500 is an estimated 2 miles per gallon more fuel efficient on the highway.”
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Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Saab 9-5 Griffin Edition

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Car News: Ferrari motorcycle fails to sell

A one off Ferrari badged bike, created by an MV Agusta design guru, failed to sell when it came up for auction.

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Edo Competition LP-710 Christian Audi Gier Limited Edition

Supercar let you dress by a famous and exclusive clothing we see so often lately, thinking of the Bugatti Hermès and the Carlsson Aigner CK65. The German-edo compettion will also be part and has the unique Murciélago LP710-2 to design by Christian Audi Gier.


Christian Audi Gier I do not ring bells, but a brief glance at the website of this brand predicts little good. This is further confirmed by the following image gallery, which we may enjoy include death heads in the interior.


The specs of the LP710, where there are only 5, will be made, were already known. It is a 6.5 liter V12 with 700 hp and 710 Nm at the rear wheels. The sprint from 0-100 in 3.2 seconds is. The top speed is over 360 km / h.
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Spy : BMW 7-Series Security Spotted for First Time

BMW is once again putting its weight behind, over, under and every other way, on protecting its customers. Proof lies in these great spy pictures of a very heavy 7 Series. Made heavy by its bullet proof windows, and wide fail-safe tyres among other additions, the 7 is a Security unit obviously made for the safety of occupants sitting inside. Not a security feature itself, the flagpole on the front fender indicates the potential buyers of this vehicle, namely prominent politicians.
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Renault has announced Clio Renaultsport 197 Lux

The special edition Renault Clio Renaultsport 197 Lux has been launched on the British market. The Renault Clio Renaultsport 197 Lux comes with a long list of equipment, including leather upholstery and climate control, automatic headlamps, automatic wipers, cornering lights and extra tinted rear windows. The Renault Clio Renaultsport 197 Lux also features a 60W radio MP3 CD player, Renaultsport carpet mats and satin chrome finish to the fascia air vents.

The Renault Clio Renaultsport 197 Lux price is 16,995 pounds and includes 2,000 pounds worth of equipment for just 1,000 pounds more than the standard 197.
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Los Angeles Auto Show,: Saab 9-3 Convertible 25th Anniversary Special Edition

When car makers don't have anything truly new to offer, they often make special editions. Such is the case right now with Saab. General Motors' Swedish brand is putting out its second limited run version of the 9-3 convertible this year. Unlike the somewhat garish Yellow edition that came out during the summer, the new one is more subdued. The latest special edition 9-3 Convertible is meant to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the very first Saab convertible from 1983.


The special part comes in a choice of Jet Black, Carbon Grey and the new Bright Champagne. Power comes from the standard Saab 2.0L turbo with 210 hp. The anniversary convertible will magically appear on the show floor at the LA Auto Show next week without a press conference before it goes on sale in January at the "bargain" price of $46,725. The 9-3 is a nice enough car, but with pricing like that it's no wonder the brand is struggling.
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2009 P-51B Mustang is followup to 2008 P-51A

ROUSH has announced its second aviation-themed Mustang paying homage to the legendary World War II fighter planes. The 2009 P-51B Mustang joins the P-51A (seen last year) in ROUSH’s aviation inspired pony cars. The P-15B Mustang will see a limited production run of just 51 units but ROUSH is quick to say that it may build some extra units for the press and testing.


Appearance wise the 2009 P-51B Mustang comes in Vapor paint with Olive Drab green stripes. ROUSH designers added black-chrome wheels, a ROUSH vent pod gauge with a boost gauge, Cooper RS3 high-performance tires, a rear decklid and ROUSH’s 6-piece aerobody kit. Inside you’ll find P-51B badging on the shifter ball, floor mats and the leather seats.


Power comes from a 4.6L supercharged V8 that pumps out 510-hp with a maximum torque of 510 lb-ft. Performance was increased with upgrades to the clutch and custom-calibration for the ECM to manage the performance of the TVS2300 ROUSHcharger. ROUSH also added 6-piston brakes and its Stage 3 suspension for extra stopping and handling power.
Pricing for starts at $65,800. All ROUSH cars are available with a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty.
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Car News: Mercedes-Benz Presents Special Edition ML 63 AMG Models

Marking the 10th anniversary from the introduction of the first generation ML 55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz has revealed a pair of special edition ML 63 AMGs named "10th Anniversary" and "Performance Studio". While both models retain the factory 6.3-liter V8 engine that produces a hefty 510HP shooting them from naught to 100km/h (62mph) in just 5.0 seconds and on to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155mph), Mercedes-Benz's AMG division has garnished them with distinctive bodywork details and an array of accessories.

The ML 63 AMG "10th Anniversary" which pays a direct tribute to Merc's first-ever high-performance SUV, the 347HP ML 55 AMG that was launched in 1999, features new engine bonnet design with power domes, radiator grille and Himalaya grey underseal for the front and rear end along with a set of 21-inch high-sheen light alloy wheels and shaded Bi-Xenon headlights with active curve illumination.

The second special edition version of the ML 63 AMG was developed by Merc's in-house "AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO" division that caters the wishes of individual customers. On the outside, the ML 63 AMG "Performance Studio" sports a metallic "Peridot brown" paintwork combined with 21" AMG high-sheen light alloy wheels painted in the same color as the car and a high-gloss trim strip on the belt line .

Moving into the interior, the anniversary model boasts a two-tone nappa leather upholstery on the AMG sports seats and AMG sports steering wheel in black / Alpaca green or black / light brown, while the upper part of the dashboard clad is in black designo leather. The black roof lining and the charcoal wood trim complete the changes.

The full nappa leather upholstery with a diamond pattern in a porcelain shade with black cording, together with the leather-wrapped dashboard, centre console and door trim in black and porcelain, the charcoal alcantara roof lining and wood trim finished in high-gloss black piano lacquer sum up the interior upgrades.via:carscoop

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Car News_ Infiniti G37 Convertible Premier Edition

Retailer Neiman-Marcus has been offering special edition vehicles for the past number of years, the latest being the all-new 2009 BMW 7-series, but now Bloomingdale's is getting in on the action and has announced plans to offer the 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible.

The special edition model carries the ‘Premier Edition’ tag and comes with a dark gray Platinum Graphite exterior, 19in aluminum wheels, exclusive Monaco Red leather-trimmed interior with hand-crafted and red-stained genuine maple wood trim, plus a special grille.
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