CAR TALK
RENAULT UNVEILS SPEEDIEST ROAD CAR TO DATE
Renault’s fastest road car yet, the Mégane Renaultsport 265 Trophy, goes on sale this month. With 15hp more than the current Mégane Renaultsport 250, the 265 is capable of 0-62mph in 6 seconds flat and a top speed of 158mph. Only 500 will be made, of which 50 are coming to the UK. The car costs £27,820 and includes free access to all Renaultsport trackdays in 2012.
MERCEDES-BENZ INTRODUCES NEW M-CLASS
Mercedes-Benz has released pictures of its all-new M-Class ahead of its launch at the Frankfurt motor show in September. A new frugal ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC version will have a combined consumption of 47mpg and CO2 emissions of 158g/km while having permanent all-wheel drive.
VOLKSWAGEN’S NEW LOW EMISSION PASSAT
Volkswagen has introduced a highly economical and clean BlueMotion Passat capable of a 68.9mpg with CO2 emissions of just 109g/km. The car uses a modified version of Volkswagen’s 1.6-litre TDI engine and has Stop/Start technology and low rolling resistance tyres. A lowered suspension plus a revised radiator grille and underbody further minimise drag.