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With the new DBS Superleggera, Aston Martin is reviving an iconic nameplate that first appeared in 1967, while Touring’s famous mark – Superleggera – will once again adorn the bonnet of an Aston Martin. A collaboration that originally paved the way to the DB4, 5 and 6 Mark 1, Aston’s new Super GT pays homage to the historic super lightweight construction technology of the famous Italian coachbuilder. Using immaculately sculpted carbon fibre
body panels, this latest model is blessed with muscular, highly individual styling. It’s a look that’s perfectly matched by epic performance courtesy of Aston Martin’s 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12, tuned to produce tremendous power and immense torque for breath-taking response and extraordinary in-gear performance. Te British marque’s magnificent new Super GT flagship, replaces the esteemed Vanquish S - a tough act to follow, but one the DBS Superleggera seems destined to fulfill. With 725PS, 900Nm of torque, a top speed of 211mph and blistering acceleration that dispatches 0-62mph in just 3.4 seconds and 0-100mph in 6.4 seconds, the DBS Superleggera is a car dedicated to delivering an unforgetable driving experience. Detailed tuning of the V12 together with a new exhaust strategy with active valves and quad tail pipes ensures the DBS Superleggera has a commanding and powerful sound character, particularly in the more aggressive dynamic modes, while retaining a level of refinement and civility that complements its role as the consummate Super GT.
Striking Silhouette
Te all-new Peugeot 508, sports a radical new aerodynamic design combining low coupé looks with the enhanced practicality of five doors.
First shown at the Geneva Motor Show this striking saloon incorporates sharp side window design, elegant frameless doors and alloy wheels designed to fill the wheel arch housings. It showcases an integrated rear hatch, offering a significantly larger aperture to the generous 487-litre boot and carries all the hallmark features of the latest Peugeot vehicles, including the full LED ‘claw-effect’ rear lights. Inside, it contains the three main
characteristics of the Peugeot i-Cockpit®, including the compact, full grain leather
Double Win
Volvo’s new generation of premium SUVs have accomplished a double success at this year’s Auto Express New Car Awards. Te new XC40 took the title of Small
Premium SUV of the Year, while the XC60 with the innovative T8 Twin Engine petrol-electric hybrid powertrain was named Premium Hybrid Car of the Year. Te awards are the latest in a series of top
honours earned by both models, including the World Car of the Year title for the XC60, and both European and UK Car of the Year for the XC40. Summing up the judges’ verdict on the XC40, Steve Fowler, Auto Express Editor-in- Chief, said: “Volvo has scaled down what made its larger SUVs so successful and added all its know-how to create a more affordable, well- proportioned and practical five-seat SUV. Te XC40 is loaded with all the latest safety kit, has a wonderful, tech-laden interior and is available with a wide spread of engines. All of this explains why we’ve named it Small Premium SUV of the Year 2018.” Te XC40 is full of useful technology,
including Volvo’s pioneering semi-autonomous
Pilot Assist system, available on all models, and the Sensus nine-inch touchscreen and voice- activated control systems that allow easy access to the car’s infotainment and connectivity functions. Te XC40’s premium credentials are reflected in its striking styling and an interior that is both supremely practical and comfortable, finished in high-quality materials. Te advanced XC60 T8 Twin Engine comes with a powerful yet efficient 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine driving the front wheels and an electric motor driving the rears. Together, they provide a total of 390hp and a huge 640Nm of torque, enabling this mid-size SUV to hit 0-62mph in just 5.5 seconds.
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trimmed steering wheel, a large 10-inch capacitive touchscreen angled towards the driver and a 12.3-inch head-up digital instrument panel. It also features i-Cockpit® Amplify, which enables the driver to choose between two levels of ambience – “Boost” and “Relax”. Te 508 is available with a range of six highly
efficient petrol and diesel engine / transmission combinations, covering 130 to 225hp. Te new flagship model comes equipped
with advanced driver assistance systems, including a new night vision system, which is new to the segment and uses an infra-red camera with the ability to detect pedestrians at night and in cases of reduced visibility. Te new 508 follows in the wake of the multi
award-winning Peugeot 2008 SUV, 3008 SUV and all-new 5008 SUV.
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