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McLaren 570S Coupe - 2016

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McLaren 570S Coupe The McLaren 570S Coupé is the first - and highest powered - model launched in the recently announced Sports Series. Following its global debut at the 2015 New York International Auto Show, the new model range marks the entry of McLaren into the luxury sports car market, introducing race-derived technologies and supercar performance in a package which is very much a pure McLaren. Lightweight construction, including the use of a carbon fibre chassis, recognisable design values and a comprehensive specification list ensures a class-leading offering, and as uncompromised as is expected from a McLaren. With pricing starting at £143,250, the McLaren 570S Coupé is available to order with deliveries depending on market starting before the end of 2015 - the 540C Coupé, which retails from £126,000, follows in Q2 2016. The latest addition to the range completes the three tier model strategy for McLaren alongside the Super Series and Ultimate Series. The Sports Series is the mos

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer coming March 2016

New Astra estate costs from £16,585 - £1,800 more than the outgoing car - and deliveries are expected in March

Vauxhall has confirmed prices and specifications for the all-new Astra Sports Tourer. Costing from £16,585, the Luton-built estate will go head to head with the Ford Focus estate when it hits showrooms in March. 
That pricetag, which is for the 100bhp 1.4-litre petrol model, undercuts the previous Sports Tourer by £1,870. Entry-level Design trim models get 16-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, air-conditioning, cruise control and automatic lights.Other petrol engines on offer include a 1.0-litre turbo, which emits 96g/km CO2 (when selected with an automatic gearbox) and a range-topping 197bhp 1.6-litre turbo, available in SRI trim only. The diesel on offer is a 1.6-litre unit in varying power outputs, with the most efficient delivering 85.6mpg and CO2 emissions of 86g/km.
Tech line trim comes with an enhanced sound system and sat-nav with an 8-inch colour touchscreen. The sportier SRI spec gets 17-inch alloy wheels and sports seats.
The range-topping Elite model has 17-inch alloys, heated front and rear seats and dual-zone climate control. Elite Nav gets the sat-nav system with European mapping.

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