Anderson Germany Bentley GT Speed Elegance

The Dusseldorf-based customization expert took off the wraps on its latest creation, a stunningly refined Bentley GT Speed Elegance edition. Amazingly dazzling straight from the assembly line, the luxury performance beast now strikes with even bolder, neater and more unique livery further blended with boosted output figures.

The Anderson Bentley GT Speed package ups the power output of the 610 hp engine to an even more serious 695 hp. To get the extra power, the Anderson Bentley GT Speed program includes an ECU re-map, a modified air filter and a new exhaust system which sheds 17 kg off the total weight of the Continental. The new exhaust system of the Anderson Bentley GT Speed has another party trick in the form of a remote-controlled valve that can be set of three different sound levels.

The GT Speed Elegance edition features an exterior package consisting of a carbon fiber bonnet, air intakes and the deck lid, a front apron, a set of side skirts, and a rear skirt. The interior gets decor strips, while the front and rear center console get some carbon fiber treatment. Black leather seats with white logo stitching make for a nice comfortable ride, too.

In the interior, the decor strips, the front and rear center console including ashtray and the interior light are also made of the carbon material. Passenger seats are trimmed with black leather and white logo stitching.




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Traditionally, the fact that all Bentley models are in the finest category of automobiles is the matter of course. Willingness to improve this vehicle by "appropriate action" requires a complete self-confidence. As can be seen from the outcomes, that condition is by no means out of thin air.

And the company ANDERSON GERMANY, known for its bold solutions, headquartered in Dusseldorf, has been justifiably trusted again to awake a Bentley GT Speed Elegance edition and at the same time to make it a vehicle with unlimited possibilities for prestige improvements.

Outwardly, the carbon motor bonnet goes with the almost obligatory air intakes and the deck lid from the same-grade material is less visible. This exclusive body kit from ANDERSON GERMANY consists of a front apron, a set of side skirts and a rear skirt. And owing to LED daytime running lights, the risk to "overlook" this Bentley tends to zero. Due to its exclusivity, this body kit is limited to 150 pieces worldwide.

The vehicle already equipped with 610 hp engine has been improved through software optimization,
a modified air filter and an exhaust system with additional Rennkats’ 85 hp, whereby 695 hp and a dizzying torque are available now. The remote-controlled valve controlling the exhaust can operate in three noise levels. Incidentally, only the modified exhaust system saves up to 17 kg.

In the interior, the decor strips, the front and rear center console including ashtray and the interior light are also made of the precious carbon material. Passenger seats are trimmed with black leather and white logo stitching.

Fiat 500 Abarth Polizia

German suspension tuner will bring a VW Golf VI R20, a Fiat 500 Abarth in police livery and an Audi R8 530 PS VLN to Essen motor show this weekend.

The Fiat 500 Abarth Police livery is inspired by Italy's Polizia enforcement cars and it also features the BILSTEIN B14 threaded kit, while other models present at the show will include the VW Golf 6 R20 from Rothe Motorsport with BILSTEIN B16 PSS 10 threaded kit and a 530 PS Audi R8 in BILSTEIN outfit.
 
The R20 is fitted with a Bilstein B16 PSS 10 threaded kit. The B14 kit on the Fiat 500 provides the petite hatch with a height adjustable suspension normally reserved for grander models. The R8 comes with Bilstein's MDS shock absorbers.

Apart from the Fiat 500 Abarth Police car, BILSTEIN will also display at this year's Essen show a 338 PS VW Golf R20 by Rothe Motorsport and the 530 PS VLN Audi R8 wearing the aftermarket specialists livery.





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Guest appearances on the BILSTEIN stand by Lina Van de Mars, Hans-Joachim "Striezel" Stuck and Frank Stippler

Ennepetal, 22 November, 2010 - BILSTEIN - the epitome of sporty driving. BILSTEIN is presenting its broad range of sport and threaded ride height adjustable kits to fans of sports cars, car tuning and motor sports at the Essen Motor Show 2010 from 27 November to 5 December.

One of the highlights for all tuning fans will be the appearances by Lina Van de Mars on the BILSTEIN stand (Hall 3.0, stand 307). The well-known German TV personality and tuning expert will be demonstrating suspension tuning from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday 28 November and from 11 to 12 am and 4 to 6 pm on Saturday 4 December.

And anyone interested in meeting genuine motor racing stars in the flesh should not miss the opportunity to hear what VLN star Frank Stippler and racing legend Hans-Jochim "Striezel" Stuck have to say at noon and 2 pm on 27 November.

A number of exhibition vehicles will also be drawing visitors to the BILSTEIN stand: the Fiat 500 Abarth in Polizia livery with the BILSTEIN B14 threaded kit, the VW Golf 6 R20 from Rothe Motorsport with BILSTEIN B16 PSS10 threaded kit and the 530 PS VLN Audi R8 in BILSTEIN outfit.

Fitted with the BILSTEIN B16 PSS 10 threaded kit, the 338 PS VW Golf R20 by Rothe Motorsport came top in the Compact Class at this year's Tuner Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring.

The Fiat 500 Abarth in Polizia livery is a real eye-catcher for car-tuning aficionados because the BILSTEIN B14 threaded kit with variable height-adjustment gives the vehicle a cool tuning look while injecting a powerful shot of sports energy into the compact Italian car.

All motor sport fans will be familiar with the blue and yellow Audi R8 LMS with BILSTEIN MDS shock absorbers. The BILSTEIN Audi successfully demonstrated its motor sport credentials on the legendary Nordschleife and other racing tracks. With its range of sport and threaded ride height adjustable kits, the suspension specialists from Ennepetal are putting racing technology onto the road.

Anyone interested in checking out state-of-the-art technology should visit the BILSTEIN stand at the Essen Motor Show. There they'll be treated to captivating show cars, appearances by tuning and motor racing stars, but above all - top quality suspension technology including customised tuning and motor sport solutions.

BILSTEIN stand (Hall 3.0, Stand 307)

www.bilstein.com

2011 Opel Antara

The new Opel Antara some sports, off-road capability, and looks stylish integrated high functionality and security. With the improvement in style powertrain line-up outside and comfort inside, the Opel Antara now considered a new competitor in the growing SUV segment .

The new Antara also benefits from a new center console with extra storage solutions, new materials and added interior and exterior colors, as well as an optimized instrument graphic and effective interior lighting. In terms of features, the only things worth mentioning are standard electric parking brake and the Hill Assist System.

The engine line-up includes a newly-developed 2.2 CDTI Turbo diesel offered in two versions: 163 HP and 184 HP and a 2.4 liter, four-cylinder engine with 170 HP. All engines are offered in in front-wheel or all-wheel drive and comes as manual or automatic six-gear transmission. The model also gets re-worked chassis that offer dynamic handling and excellent traveling comfort.




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The new Opel Antara pairs sporty, off-road capabilities and urban-chic looks with high functionality and safety. With improvements to its powertrain line-up, exterior styling and interior comfort, the Antara can now be seen as a new competitor in the growing SUV segment.

The most notable changes in the Antara’s mid-cycle enhancements, which will be introduced at the end of this year, are in the powertrain. The fully re-worked engine line-up, all Euro-5 compliant, now offers improved driving performance as well as significantly reduced consumption and emissions. Even the two available transmissions – a six-gear manual and automatic – have undergone completely new developments to improve efficiency and dynamics.

The latest entry to the engine range is a newly-developed 2.2 CDTI Turbo diesel, which comes with two outputs. The 120 kW/163 hp offers 36 hp more than its predecessor model. The 135 kW/184 hp version offers 34 hp more power.

The 163 hp variant is available in front-wheel or all-wheel drive as well as with manual or automatic six-gear transmissions. The 184 hp also offers a choice of manual or automatic transmissions, and comes with all-wheel drive as standard.

The gasoline line-up, too, offers more power. The 2.4 liter, four-cylinder version now comes with 125 kW/170 hp, or, 30 hp more power. Like the diesel variants, this engine is available in front-wheel or all-wheel drive and comes as manual or automatic six-gear transmission.

The engine variants come with variable camshaft phasing for the inlet and exhaust, which optimizes the torque and performance characteristics as well as lowers fuel consumption and emissions. Naturally an active, re-worked chassis fits nicely to the new Antara, offering dynamic handling and excellent traveling comfort.
Strong presence through accentuated front design

On the street, the Antara turns heads with its chic, upscale look. Its new, front grill with bold logo makes it immediately recognizable as a member of the new Opel design family. The fog lights together with chrome bezels and a well-blended pedestrian protection lends the vehicle a harmonious look with a strong presence. Modified rear lights and optional 19-inch light-metal wheels
round out the robust look.

The chic, sporty SUV look comes about from a new center console with extra storage solutions, new materials and added interior and exterior colors. An optimized instrument graphic and effective interior lighting underscore the prestigious ambiance.

Opel has improved safety and comfort features in the Antara as well. This includes a standard electric parking brake and the Hill Assist System. With these changes, the market segment of the compact SUV has a new competitor in the ring.

Renault Twingo Gordini 100

French manufacturer Renault has announced the arrival of the Twingo Gordini 100. The newcomer costs £11,395 (based on the forthcoming 20 percent VAT rate) with deliveries starting in January.

The Renault Twingo Gordini 100 is powered by a 1.2 TCe (Turbo Control Efficiency) petrol engine developing 100hp at 5,500 rpm that can push the car to up to a top speed of 117 mph. The Renault Twingo Gordini 100 has the GT chassis with stiffer shock absorbers and bushes, and a recalibrated sports steering. The official Renault Twingo Gordini 100 specs list says the car offers a 49.5 mpg combined fuel consumption and a 132 g/km CO2 emissions level.

Other than that the Gordini recipe remains the same – blue, black or white paintwork with contrasting stripes, gloss black trim and colour-coded inserts inside. Standard kit includes a 4x20W RDS radio with single CD MP3 player, Bluetooth, audio input, air conditioning, 15-inch Turini alloy wheels with polished face and black inserts, cruise control, speed limiter and electric windows.

Inside a automobile is also influenced by a Gordini treatment, with dim CO cloth seats with embossed Gordini trademark and white stitching, blue doorway trim inserts with white stitching and blue leather-trimmed steering circle with dual white stripes, as good as Gordini blue rev-counter and change doorknob and a shimmer black centre console and aluminium pedals.

Recreating Gordini hatches has been hugely successful for Renault, especially amongst young and female drivers. Two thirds of Renaultsport Twingo 133 sales and one third of Renaultsport Clio 200 sales are now Gordini versions.




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Within a matter of months since the launch of the Gordini versions of the Renaultsport Twingo and Clio, Renault is now poised to launch an even more affordable, twin-striped version of its smallest model, Twingo, priced �11,395.

The new Twingo Gordini 100, powered by the 1.2 TCe (Turbo Control Efficiency) petrol engine, is aimed squarely at customers looking for good handling and affordable running costs, wrapped up in a chic and sporty three-door package.

The appeal of the Gordini versions of Twingo and Clio Renaultsport to a younger audience has
already surpassed expectations, with sales of both models having risen significantly. So much so, that since their arrival across Europe, the halo version of the Twingo now accounts for two-thirds of sales and one-third in the case of Clio. The French marque is now aiming to emulate such runaway success of its �French flair� models with its latest model, which slots into the range above Dynamique, in place of the former GT.

The newcomer is instantly recognisable as a Gordini, through its trademark twin racing stripes with subtle �G� badging across the bonnet, roof and tailgate. Its striking apparel continues with gloss black front and rear bumpers, extra-tinted rear windows and tailgate and discreet Gordini Series badging.

The sporty theme continues with its colour palette choice of three � Malta Blue, with white Gordini stripes and matching details (foglight surrounds, door mirrors and rear spoiler), or Pearlescent Black and Glacier White. In the case of the latter, the styling details are picked out in anthracite.

On the inside, the bespoke ambience continues. The Gordini 100 features dark carbon cloth seats with embossed Gordini logo and white stitching,
blue door trim inserts with white stitching and blue leather-trimmed steering wheel with two white stripes to indicate the straight ahead position. The Gordini rev-counter naturally comes in trademark blue with white background and bezel, while the Gordini gear lever knob shares the same blue hue, as does the gear lever base. Completing the raft of accoutrements is a gloss black centre console and aluminium pedals.

The upmarket feel also crosses over to its equipment level. Standard kit on the trendy addition to Renault�s popular city car line-up, includes 4x20W RDS radio with single CD MP3 player, Bluetooth� and aux input, air conditioning, 15-inch �Turini� alloy wheels with polished face and black inserts, cruise control, electric windows, speed limiter and independent sliding and folding rear seats.

Twingo Gordini 100 can also be ordered with features previously unavailable on GT, including polished alloys with blue inserts and leather upholstery, to be precise, leather-faced Gordini seats with blue detailing. Other options include climate control, metallic paint and electric panoramic sunroof with sunblind. The Gordini stripes on the bonnet, roof and tailgate are a no-cost removable option.

Under the bonnet of the latest version is the responsive 1.2 TCe petrol engine, pushing out 100hp at 5,500 rpm, with a top speed of 117 mph. Meanwhile, beneath the chic Gordini TCe 100 body, lies the GT chassis with stiffer shock absorbers and bushes, and recalibrated sports steering.

With its sporty styling and dynamic on-road performance, you could be forgiven for thinking that its environmental credentials would inevitably suffer. But, you would be wrong. With CO2 emissions of 132 grams per kilometre, the Gordini TCe 100 qualifies for the Renault eco� signature, as well as offering impressive combined fuel economy of 49.5 mpg. Crucially for a car of its ilk, and especially its appeal to younger buyers, its insurance group is likely to be competitive when it is formally announced soon.

Thirty years on from its heyday, the Gordini name, not to mention its inimitable look, still holds a special place in many people�s hearts. Today, its timeless French style means that nine out of every ten customers chooses the blue livery, while only one per cent of buyers order a Gordini without stripes. Overall, the Gordini line-up has enabled Renault to extend its reach to a younger, more style-conscious audience, with Twingo Renaultsport's market share up by five percentage points in the thirty to forty age group.

The Gordini name has also attracted a sizeable cult following. Its fan community on Facebook has over 28,000 fans, while the Gordini iPhone� application has been downloaded more than 115,000 times. Interestingly, the Facebook community's profile differs from that of the conventional Renaultsport models, in that it has twice as many female followers and is on average 15 years younger.

Twingo Gordini 100 is now available to order ahead of deliveries from mid-January 2011, priced �11,395 (based on 20% VAT). All of the latest Renault news is available at www.renault.co.uk, Renault TV on Sky Guide 883 and Freesat 651, or by following on twitter @renault_uk.

2011 Land Rover Discovery 4 Landmark Limited Editions

Land Rover will mark the new year with the launch of a new special edition Discovery. Called the Landmark limited editions, the newcomer will be available in a unique Black and White colour scheme.

The Land Rover Discovery 4 Landmark is offered with the automaker's Terrain Response TM system and power will be provided by the new 3.0-litre SDV6 twin turbo diesel engine which is 9 percent more fuel efficient and emits with 10 percent less CO2 than the old 2.7-litre engine.

The exterior has been gifted with a Santorini Black-finished grille, Satin Black roof rails, tinted windows, as well as 20-inch five-spoke diamond-turned alloy rims that use a gloss black finish.

Inside, the Landmark offers a higher level of luxury – the high-specification Taurus interior leather comes in either Ebony or, for the first time in a Disco, Ivory. Offsetting the Grand Ivory veneer with a contrasting top stitch creates a duo-tone look, offering bold colour combinations to give both versions a striking, contemporary finish.

The Discovery Landmark gets a choice of Santorini Black or Fuji White paint jobs with Santorini Black grille vanes, gloss black 20″ alloys, privacy glass and satin black extended roof rails. Inside there’s a choice of Ebony or Ivory Taurus leather (the first time Ivory has been an option on the Disco – be still my beating heart) with contrast stitching and Grand Ivory veneer.

The Land Rover Discovery 4 Landmark price will be 46,945 GBP.




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Land Rover will introduce the new Discovery 4 ’Landmark’ Limited Editions in January 2011 featuring unique Black and White colour themes.

This new variant brings a fresh, more contemporary sense of design to the latest Discovery 4 line-up. Both the Black and White models blend high-end interiors with bold, contemporary colour schemes, giving the Discovery 4 a more upmarket look. In keeping with the core appeal of the Discovery 4, this Limited Edition offers on-road refinement to match most executive saloons, the versatility of a large people carrier and unrivalled off-road capability.

"The new Landmark Limited Edition Discovery 4 has been created to offer our customers more choice," said Land Rover design director Gerry McGovern. "The Discovery 4 is already the ultimate all-purpose vehicle, but we’ve brought a new, bolder, more contemporary edge to the design, offering a higher level of luxury in the cabin."

The Landmark is available in Santorini Black or Fuji White colour schemes. A high-specification Taurus interior leather comes in either Ebony or - for the first time in a Discovery - Ivory. Offsetting the Grand Ivory veneer with a contrasting top stitch creates a duo-tone look, offering bold colour combinations to give both versions a striking, contemporary finish.

The exterior also benefits from Santorini Black finish grille vanes, gloss black 20" 5-spoke diamond-turned alloy wheels, privacy glass, and Satin Black extended roof rails that create a unique side silhouette.

The Landmark is powered by Land Rover’s highly efficient 3.0 litre SDV6 twin turbo diesel engine that offers a nine percent fuel economy improvement (EU combined cycle), compared to 2.7 litre engine it replaced and ten percent less CO2, re-affirming the brand’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability.

All variants come with Land Rover’s award-winning Terrain ResponseTM system, which optimises the vehicle set-up for virtually all on-road or off-road driving situations, with five different settings to suit different terrains.

The Land Rover Discovery first went on-sale in 1989 and since then has received over 150 awards from all over the world. The Discovery 4 has won a number of awards, including, in the UK, 4x4 Magazine’s Car of the Year and the Scottish Car of the Year and, internationally, the Best 4x4 for Spain’s Car and Driver, Best Annual SUV for Autocar in China and All-Round SUV of the Year for Bloomberg’s USA.

The Discovery 4 Limited Editions will go on-sale from in the UK from January 2011, priced at £46,945 OTR.