The Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition racing car will finally be made available come January, a concept race car that was initially shown at the SEMA 2008 in Las Vegas. It comes equipped with the TDI Cup Edition Kit which includes a front bumper, side skirts and rear valance. The Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition will also feature a 2.0-liter clean diesel engine loaded with 140HP paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Other notable enhancements include an 18” Charleston wheels with performance all-season tires, sports seats and a multi-function steering wheel that features paddle shifters when equipped with the DSG transmission.

(Source) Press

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Fiat unveils a new compact vehicle in the Abarth 500 Esseesse, a brilliant little Italian motor named after an Austrian racer. They had to use the Italian ‘EsseEsse’ for short, because SS is a bit too redolent of the last time Europe was ruled by one all-powerful group. This car from Fiat is certain to be another great addition that combines compact class with wise motoring today.

Features:

• Engine 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder in-line
• Power 160bhp
• Max torque 230Nm at 3,000rpm
• Transmission Five-speed manual
• Top speed 131mph
• Standard features 17in alloys, ABS with EBD, Torque Transfer Control, ESP with Anti-Slip Regulation, high-performance drilled and vented brake discs, hill holder, radio/CD/MP3 player, Bluetooth and USB, sports seats, Sport button with boost function, rear privacy glass, electric mirrors, height-adjustable steering wheel and seat, seat memory, air-con
• Optional extras Electric sunroof, sat-nav, chequered roof, scorpion bonnet decal, side-stripe, auto air-con, leather interior, 50/50 split-folding rear seats

(Source) Daily Mail

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