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Jaguar’s XE Launch Exceeds All Expectations

AT a glittering launch event in London Jaguar treated the assembled media to a succession of theatrical and musical acts ahead of the main event – the long-awaited unveiling of its new XE compact executive saloon. The new car is a big deal for Jaguar, as it allows the Brit car maker to go head-to-head with the likes of BMW, Audi and Mercedes in the fiercely competitive compact executive market. Jaguar’s XE is tasked with showcasing a range of new technology that’s expected to be rolled out to other models in the coming years.

Power Boost For Vauxhall’s Sporty Astra GTC

VAUXHALL has boosted the performance of its three-door Astra GTC with the inclusion of a new 1.6-litre turbo petrol motor. Slotting in below the firm’s hot VXR variant, this latest addition to the Astra range boasts 197 horsepower and is the same unit that also powers Vauxhall’s premium drop-top, the Cascada. On-paper performance figures promise a brisk driving experience, with the 1.6 turbo Astra GTC topping out at 143mph and capable of sprinting to 60mph in 7.3 seconds.

Porsche Boxster Spyder (2010) – lots of new photos

Updated photo gallery of the Porsche Boxster Spyder below Porsche revealed the Boxster Spyder at the beginning of the month, together with a smallish set of photos and a video. But for Porsche fans out there the modest set of photos of the new Boxster Spyder were never going to be enough, so the good news is that Porsche has now sent us a full gallery of images of the Boxster Spyder for those of you who need more of a Spyder-Fix before the launch proper at the Los Angeles Motor Show next month. The Los Angeles Motor Show is probably the perfect location for Porsche to launch the Boxster Spyder.