New car lines - Wheels Within Wales

Mercedes-Benz UK has launched an exclusive new model, the C-Class DR 520 with more power and performance than any other C-Class. Only 20 units will be available through the company's Specialist Products division at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Surrey. Based on the high-performance C 63 AMG, the DR 520 has a performance upgrade, 520 hp and 650 Nm of torque, a 60 hp and 50 Nm advantage over than the standard C 63 AMG.
The DR 520 Saloon can reach 0-62 mph in just 4.1 seconds with the Estate achieving the same in 4.2 seconds, and both are electronically limited to a top speed of 187 mph. The AMG Performance Pack Plus is fitted to the DR 520 as standard and features AMG's high-performance braking system with red calipers, with the addition of engine upgrades in the form of forged pistons, newly-developed connecting rods and a revised crankshaft, as well as an AMG Carbon Fibre rear spoiler for the Saloon. Available with a black or white matt wrap and complimented by Titanium finish alloy wheels, grille and discreet DR 520 badging on the wing and the boot lid, the DR 520 combines stealthy looks with potent performance. Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in leather and exclusive Alcantara finished with red or white contrast stitching, as is the dashboard and upper door panels. The multi-function AMG Performance steering wheel is clad in Nappa leather and Alcantara. Nigel Unsworth, Specialist Products Division Manager commented: "We wanted to launch the Specialist Products Division with something unique - and the DR 520 fits the bill perfectly. Mercedes-Benz World is located at Brooklands, and there's a proud history of ‘Brooklands Specials' being sold here over the years. The DR 520 - which is dyno-rated at 520 hp - is our chance to create an exclusive model in the UK. It's a great opportunity for us to offer our customers who enjoy sports and supercars a bespoke car with even more performance than the already very successful C 63 AMG. And as well as the increased performance, it looks incredible, too." The DR 520 costs £9,995 above the standard C 63 AMG price, making the DR 520 Saloon £62,430 OTR and the Estate £63,680 OTR. The cars are also backed by a three-year, 60,000 mileage warranty.

The new baby Range Rover will be called Evoque and goes on sale in 12 months. It will be shown at the Paris motor show in late September. Land Rover say it will be the smallest, lightest and most fuel efficient Range Rover ever produced and customers will have a choice of a 4WD or a 2WD version, with a sub 130g/km CO2.
Phil Popham, managing director of Land Rover said, “ Customers can be confident that the new car will be premium, luxurious and just as special as the other Range Rover models. "The all-new Range Rover Evoque will be built at our multi-award winning plant in Halewood, creating 1,000 new jobs in the Merseyside area, a fantastic boost to the UK economy.” Gerry McGovern, Land Rover design director added, "The all-new Range Rover Evoque marks a bold evolution of Range Rover design, providing customers with a desirable, premium and compact car like SUV. In 2008 we introduced the LRX concept car: after a positive reception worldwide, the natural step for the business was to turn the LRX concept car into reality.”

Suzuki’s latest three and five door Grand Vitara models now feature a cleaner and more sophisticated bodyline at the rear after dropping the door mounted spare wheel. This latest change gives Grand Vitara a 200mm reduction in overall length and in place of the spare wheel is a tyre repair sealant and inflationary device.Grand Vitara retains it’s full off road capability though and is one of the few compact 4x4’s in it’s class to include electronically switchable high and low gear ratios and differential lock as standard equipment.
Available on five door models only, the 1.9 DDiS engine has been revised to meet Euro 5 regulations which has resulted in fewer emissions than before at 179g/km (down from 185g/km). Economy has been improved too with the five-door now achieving 41.5mpg on the combined cycle. 1.6 and 2.4-litre petrol engines are available for three door models and 2.4 petrol for the five door. Suzuki’s highly acclaimed zero per cent finance offers have been extended and are now available until the end of September 2010. Grand Vitara models require a 50 per cent deposit and monthly payments are from £214, payable over three years.