Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
The world’s first bona fide diesel-powered sports car - the new 140mph Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattro - brings 50mpg-plus fuel economy, a 23 per cent reduction in CO2 output and EU5 compliance to the 2008 Geneva Motor Show (March 6th to 16th). Far from being just a flight of fancy, the latest TT is fully production-ready, and opens for UK order in Coupe and Roadster body styles on Thursday March 6th priced from £26,350 OTR. First deliveries are expected in summer 2008.
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Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
SEAT is among those leading the field when it comes to producing quick, slick cars capable of delivering that most rare of motoring commodities: the genuinely exciting, genuinely ‘greener’ driving experience.
With diesel now taking upwards of 40% of the new car market, the Spanish manufacturer’s selection of sporty TDI-engined models is at the forefront of the shift towards the black pumps.
The so-called ‘drive for diesel’ – well documented by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) – is now delivering virtually one million new registrations a year, and the trend towards oil burners is continuing to gather pace.
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