Anyone who has driven a Mini knows that the interior of this roofed cart is too plastic for an exceptional car, such as the Mini Coopers S. Here, Vilner Studio steps quite successfully in the Italian Job project. Vilner has to prove that the Mini’s plastic crate may turn into a really luxurious salon. In order to design luxury in the interior, Vilner chose brown Nappa leather, the same used in Bentley’s factory in the English...
2010 Vauxhall Astra
On June 12th, 2011 by admin | Posted in VauxhallThe 2010 Vauxhall Astra comes with 4.4 metre-length body, is an all-new chassis with a 71 millimetre-longer wheelbase, benefiting both passenger comfort and packaging. Wider tracks front and rear feature, as does a new rear axle design, enhancing the Astra’s dynamic performance still further is the option of Vauxhall’s clever FlexRide system, a rarity in this sector which offers drivers three unique damper settings – standard,...
2010 Vauxhall Meriva
On June 12th, 2011 by admin | Posted in VauxhallThe new Vauxhall Meriva, which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010, is the first Vauxhall to feature FlexDoors, showcased in 2008’s Meriva design concept. FlexDoors are rear-hinged back doors which swing open towards the back of the car at an angle of nearly 90 degrees, vastly improving the ease with which occupants enter and leave the cabin. Rather than having to step back, or to one side, as one would using a...
2010 Vauxhall GTC Paris Concept
On June 12th, 2011 by admin | Posted in VauxhallAt 4.46 metres, the Vauxhall GTC Paris Concept offers ample space for five people, yet still maintains a svelte and sporting appearance. Vauxhall’ team has maximised ‘tension’ in the design by limiting the amount of lines in the car’s profile, and leaving the impression that the car’s highlights and surfacing are ‘pressed’ on to the concept’s 21-inch wheels. The Vauxhall GTC Paris Concept car comes with a...
2011 Vauxhall Antara
On June 12th, 2011 by admin | Posted in VauxhallThe new Vauxhall Antara is immediately recognisable by its updated front grille and distinctive new Griffin logo, enhanced by fog lights finished with chrome bezels on SE models. New 19-inch alloy wheels (standard on SE) give the Vauxhall Antara a more aggressive look, while modified rear lights give the back of the vehicle a more robust appearance. In addition, the revised Euro-5 compliant engine line-up offers increased...
2011 Vauxhall VXR8
On June 12th, 2011 by admin | Posted in VauxhallPriced at £49,500 and available to order from late December 2010, the new Vauxhall VXR8 is now based on HSV E3 GTS model, just launched in Australia, the previous VXR8 representing the old version of the lower-spec ClubSport R8. A new, ‘Shockwave’ grille, LED daytime running lights and sleek new wing-vents mark the new car out from the front, while the rear features a new ‘Superflow’ rear spoiler, LED tail lamps and twin...
