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Porsche Panamera upgrades (2010) first details

The 493bhp Porsche Panamera Turbo is about to get even more powerful: Porsche has released details of a new range of upgrades available on the Panamera, including a £14k Powerkit pack. The Powerkit – as its name suggests – delivers an increase in power (and torque) over the standard car, and is exclusively available on the Panamera Turbo. The Panamera Turbo left us a little underwhelmed when we put it through its paces a year ago, chief issues being the packaging, styling and ergonomics.

Volvo Flywheel KERS hybrid on the way

Volvo Flywheel KERS - more power, less fuesl, low cost Volvo looks like it’s making a big jump ahead in the ongoing battle to make cars more economical, with plans to roll out a Hybrid Flywheel KERS system to boost performance and cut fuel consumption in the process The innovative system Volvo are trialing is similar in principle to the push-button boost used in Formula 1 cars. Volvo say that their efficient and lightweight system will give a four pot the feel of a six-pot and cut fuel consumption by up to 201% Which are claims we’ve head before when it comes to hybrid technology. And, as long as the car is driven in a very gentle fashion, many of the hybrid claims are true.

Mercedes C180 Kompressor Blue Efficiency Announced

Mercedes C180 Kompressor Efficiency Blue Mercedes Benz has today announced that they will be bringing the C180 Kompressor Blue Efficiency to the UK in January, cutting Co2 emissions of the model and increasing fuel efficiency, and replacing the current C180 Kompressor. Mercedes C180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Executive SE Photo Gallery Most of these types of cars are a way to have a little prestige without paying the penalty on running costs. And many are bought as company vehicles.