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McLaren confirms first Scottish dealership

MCLAREN Automotive has announced its first Scottish dealership with plans for a brand new, dedicated showroom not far from the M74 in between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Construction on the Bothwell Road, Hamilton site is expected to be finished by the end of the year, with sales and servicing beginning next year. The dealership will be able to supply and service any of McLaren's past, present or future cars.

Mercedes-Benz reveals first C-class details

Mercedes-Benz has revealed limited details about its new fourth-generation C-class sedan, more than two months before it is due to make its world debut at the Detroit auto show. Although the new BMW 3-series and Audi A4 rival is yet to official unveiled -- in fact, all we have so far are interior renderings -- Mercedes-Benz says the new C-class will be a significantly more advanced car than its predecessor in terms of construction, with a “best in class” weight figure and a level of structural integrity that it describes as being “unparalleled” in its class. Among its features is a new lightweight body structure that uses a newly developed aluminum hybrid construction process that Mercedes-Benz claims will shave as much as 220 pounds over the current model depending on the engine it uses.

Porsche Boxster and Cayman updates for 2009

The world’s most successful car company, Porsche, has announced upgrades for both its Boxster and Cayman models. The updated 2009 Porsche Cayman New engines, revised suspension and the magnificent PDK gearbox, make these far more than just cosmetic upgrades. These are real improvements, and make the Boxster and Cayman not just more powerful, but actually more economical.