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90th anniversary Limited MG3 and MG6 selling fast


MG’s recently introduced 90th anniversary Limited Edition MG3 and MG6 vehi­ cles are selling fast, with most ofthegovehiclesalreadysold out. MG has confirmed that if all 90 vehicles are sold within 90 days, one lucky customer will go on to win an MG3. The MG 90th Anniver­


T h e R C Z - R i s a r e a l e y e c a t c h e r


b y Ro b A u c h t e b l o n i e Motoring Writer


fixed rear spoiler to improve aerodynamic efficiency. A unique feature you won’t


IF everthere wasa car that gaveamanufactureran in­ stant hike in the credibility stakes it’sthe Peugeot RCZ.


No disrespect intended, and hopefully none taken, but while Peugeot produce a wor­ thy range of cars to suit all sizes, tastes and needs, there was no real stand-out product. • Until RCZ came along in 2010. It’s fair to say it’s been a hit


for the French manufacturer. And now it’s got a racy engine to go with its sleek,racy looks. RCZ-R is without doubt


the stand-out model in their range. Put simply, something ofa driving sensation.. Its modestly sized 1.6 litre


four cylinder engine forces 27obhp through the wheels to give this French exocet a sub six second sprint to 62mph and a issmph top speed. And believe me, it’s far too easy to


get to the wrong side of what’s acceptable in terms of speed limits (small efficient engines seem to have been arecurrent theme in recent weeks....). • - The race bred engine (wit­


ness the subtle Peugeot Sport stamping under the bonnet) gives the neat coupe an al­ most indecent turn of speed, and the sound coming out


easily miss from the outside is the double bubble rear window and roof, reminis­ cent of their Le Mans racer from a year or two back, with its unique Batman’s buttocks curve that is curiously barely evident from the inside. It has superb looks from


of the back end via the two large exhaust pipes empha­ sises that. If you like cars that sound like they’re doing the business, then thisis one for you. There’s a tiny turbo under


the bonnet but with a very big heart.... The intention from Peu­


geot was a develop a more in­ tense version of the RCZ that


had ultra-high performance


forsportinguseonarace track while retaining comfort for everyday use. Consider the box ticked. The view from the door


mirrors is all sweeps and curves around the rear arch­ es. Low and squat, with a pur­ poseful gait. The ride height is lowered and there’s a large


the outside and no one will be disappointed with the interior either. It’s very Peugeot - lots of buttons and controls on the centre console which might take a while to get fully used to, and a central display screen for the sat nav and other func­ tions. Distinctive red stitch­ ing highlights the fact you’re in the top of the range model There’s very little wind


noise out on the open road, possibly because the exhausts are doing agoodjob drowning itout.


- And there’s a nicely bal­


anced feel in normal mode and it sits well on the road -


but that can change when you callup the performance avail­ able and things get a bit ‘ooh, err’ as the front wheels strug­ gle a touch to control all those horses surging through them. It’ll torque-steerlikeagoodun if you don’t feed the power in smoothly. But it’s a fluid mover on


narrow, twisty and sweeping lanes. It’s one that sits well on the road - a car that gives you a warm glowoffamiliarity once you’ve completed a few miles together. And as a day to day car it


has a degree of practicality - courtesy of its ability to carry four people (two adults and two ewoks) and has a decent enough boot space. Colour combination ofany


car is crucial to the final effect - this one came with Mercury Grey paintwork, trimmed inside in grey leather and al- cantara and set off by its very smart 19 inch R alloy wheels. . A real eye catcher, head turner, call it what you will.


While Infiniti has yet to make a decision on whether to put its high performance Q50 Eau Rouge model into production, bringing it to the circuit with the corner named after it was too good an opportunity to miss.


It’s no surprise that Sebas­


tian Vettel, Infiniti’s director of performance and four­ time Formula One World Drivers’ Champion, put the car through its paces as part of a social media promotion­ al activity.


Vettel has been involved


in the ongoing development of the Q50 Eau Rouge proto­ type, which was first revealed as a design concept vehicle at the North American Interna­ tional Auto Show in Detroit in January this year.


Originally a design con­


cept of what a high-per­ formance variant of the Infiniti Q50 premium sports saloon could look like, the Q50 Eau Rouge lives on as a dynamic development vehicle.


sary Limited Editions were launched at the MG90 event at Silverstone in June this year, where the Midlands- based manufacturer cele­ brated go years of the iconic marque. Over 15,000 enthu­ siasts attended the event, which featured the CS and EV concept vehicles and a col- lectionofcurrentproduction and historic MGs.


MG has been’the fastest growing automotive brand


. in 2014 for seven months ' running, with success due to the recent launch of the MG3 supermini and expansion of the MG6 diesel family, with a new i2gg/km CO2, engine recentlyadded. MG’s rapidly expanding


dealer network was recent­ ly announced as eighth best overall, and second for value of money, in the Auto Express Dealer Power Car Dealers Best and Worst survey. Since November 2013,22


new MG dealerships have opened in the UK, as the firm plans to have around 80 sales dealerships on board by the end of the year.


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