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Is there such a thing as a Frugal Bentley?

In Bentley by Jonathan Humphrey

The story of Bentley’s new V8 engine goes back to 2008 with the company’s decision to look for a 40 per cent improvement in fuel economy and emissions without sacrificing performance.
The powertrain is a joint development with Volkswagen group stablemate Audi. Just how has that 40 per cent reduction been achieved?

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If anyone can, Porsche can – The New Porsche Macan

In Porsche by Jonathan Humphrey

Porsche today confirms the name for its forthcoming new sports car in the SUV segment is Macan. The name Macan is derived from the Indonesian word for tiger and combines suppleness, power, fascination and dynamics – core characteristics of this new all-terrain car.

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Great News EcoVelocity is back with a Grander Design

In Driving in the UK by Jonathan Humphrey

Great News EcoVelocity the ground breaking eco car show is back again this year. Secondly it is now to be held at the ExCel with more and more space for test drives to assess the low carbon vehicles available. Thirdly it has now joined forces with the organisers of Grand Designs Live and the shows will run side by side in May.