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Incredible Honda Bouncy Castle Stunt – The Live Every Litre Documentary

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:43:13 +0000

London-based friends Jack Winter (25), Chris Hall (24) and Dave Larcombe (25) created a sensation at the normally serene Riva Del Garda sailing regatta with their first recorded crossing of the iconic Italian lake on a giant inflatable castle. The young trio undertook the challenge as part of their participation in the Live Every Litre project by Honda (www.liveeverylitre.com). The trio are no strangers to adventure having battled against the odds to drive from London to Mongolia last summer in a charity banger rally. Their latest challenge was the brainchild of Jack who convinced his fellow adventurers that being the first to successfully navigate the largest of the Italian lakes was an accolade worth aiming for.

The giant red and yellow castle set off at 9am across the lake, making good progress with a combination of paddles and the wind. Escorted by the Italian Police who kept an incredulous eye on proceedings, the Londoners still managed to gate crash an international sailing regatta. After successfully navigating their way through the melee of Lazer class sailing dinghies, the intrepid group came ashore in Riva Del Garda, where astonished tourists formed an unofficial welcoming committee.

Self-appointed group leader and mentor, Chris, was delighted to have made history, commenting: “Great Britain has such a great tradition as a sea fairing nation and we really feel we have played no role at all in adding to this. That said it was possibly the most fun we have ever had and we really never believed this most frivolous of dreams would ever be realised.”

First mate, Dave, added: “When Honda called us to say we had been cast in the final movie we thought they must be joking, and even now it doesn’t seem real. Hopefully after the weekend we can have confirmation from the Italian authorities that this really is the first time this has been done, but I am sure this is just a formality…”

The triumvirate are just one of a number of stories making up the Live Every Litre crowd-sourced documentary film in which members of the public have been nominated by the project’s online community to realise their dream in the new Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe. The journeys which make up the road movie range from the pure fun of the London Schoolboys, to the poignant journey of “Bowman” who will revisit the site he came ashore during the D-Day landings. These stories are being filmed by award winning Swiss Director, Claudio Von Planta, best known for filming the “Long Way Down and “Long Way Round” expeditions with Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman. The 35 day journey can be followed at liveeverylitre.com, the Facebook Group or by following @liveeverylitre on Twitter.

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Lotus to reveal surprise at Paris Motor Show

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:35:32 +0000

1975. Ah what a year (not so for Nixon advisors but hey you can’t please all the people). The Watergate verdicts aside, 1975 was the year we saw Jaws encourage people to stay out of the sea, Margaret Thatcher become the first female leader of the Conservative party and the future face of British football emerge as David Beckham first drew breath.

1975 also marked the birth of another British legend when the Lotus Esprit was officially launched at the Paris Motor Show in October.

Okay, the earth is still spinning around the sun, but wouldn’t you agree that those things happening in 1975 changed the world a bit? Just a little bit?

We do.

And what we also know now is that 35 years later, something breathtaking will happen once again. Once more in Paris. Once more at the Motor Show.

Perhaps a new Esprit? Perhaps not. Or perhaps even more?

Feel free to guess what we’re up to but ultimately you’re going to have to wait and see. One thing is for sure, it’ll be worth the wait.

All will be revealed on16.45 CET 30th September 2010, at the Paris Motor Show.

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British Burlesque Dancer promoting Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe in Paris caper

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:16:18 +0000

On Saturday 29 May Paris was momentarily brought to a standstill as Agent Lynch (London, 26) performed the world’s first guerilla burlesque routine in the streets of Monmartre as part of the Live Every Litre film project.

As the rain clouds cleared around Sacre Coeur, Agent Lynch strode into the middle of Place de Tertre and immediately became the main attraction. She performed her favourite burlesque routine, inspired by artist Yves Klein and French New Wave cinema to the track ‘Je t’aime’ by Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin. Lynch tantalised the unsuspecting audience with a striptease from her vintage dress right down to her lacy lingerie. Just when the crowd thought they had seen it all, she poured a tin of blue paint all over her naked body before imprinting herself on a white and red satin flag to complete the French tricolore.

Agent Lynch, aka Kate Rawlinson (originally from Newcastle), was one of the first people to apply to star in the Live Every Litre film back in February 2010. After receiving thousands of ratings from the online community, Agent Lynch was selected to be a part of the project by film director, Claudio von Planta. Von Planta explained: “Agent Lynch is fantastic. She has an incredible spirit and we were immediately impressed with her vivacious attitude. The burlesque world is mysterious, glamorous and unknown which was what intrigued me to include her story in the film.”

A paint-splattered Kate said: “To perform my show in the streets of Paris was a dream come true. I was so nervous before I started dancing but once the music kicked in, I forgot my nerves and really started to enjoy it. The crowd were amazing too. I’m so happy I could bring burlesque to the masses – this is my love letter to the French!“

Having taken the Parisian streets by storm, Agent Lynch was then whisked off to her next adventure as part of the Live Every Litre project – an afternoon with Europe’s undisputed Queen of Burlesque, Immodesty Blaize. Recently dubbed ‘The Goddess’, Immodesty imparted her wisdom to Agent Lynch as the two dancers discussed the choreography of Lynch’s new routine.

The final part of Agent Lynch’s journey led her to watch a performance at the Crazy Horse, described by Lynch herself as “the holy grail of the showgirl.” Founded in 1951 by Bernardin, Crazy Horse continues to stage inventive and stylish cabaret under the choreography of Philippe Decoufle.

Embracing her Parisian experience and employing all of Immodesty Blaize’s advice, Agent Lynch will perform another routine on Saturday 5 June in Carnaby Street, London as part of the Summer of Love Festival arranged to celebrate the street‘s 50th anniversary.

Agent Lynch’s story is just one of a number of journeys making up the Live Every Litre crowd-sourced documentary film in which members of the public have been nominated by the project’s online community to realise their dream in the new Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe. The journeys which make up the road movie range from the pure fun of the London Schoolboys, to the poignant journey of “Bowman” who will revisit the site he came ashore during the D-Day landings. These stories are being captured by award winning Swiss Director, Claudio Von Planta, best known for filming the “Long Way Down and “Long Way Round” expeditions with Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman. The 35 day journey can be followed at www.liveeverylitre.com, the Facebook Group www.facebook.com/LiveEveryLitre or by following @liveeverylitre on Twitter.

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Nissan LEAF electric car launched in Europe

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:13:57 +0000

Nissan have announced that the Nissan LEAF electric car will be priced at under 30,000 Euros (25,641 Pounds) after incentives in most of its European launch markets – about the same as a comparably-equipped diesel or hybrid vehicle. The Nissan LEAF is a compact, zero-emission five-passenger family car that comes fully equipped with features such as air conditioning, satellite navigation, a parking camera, a quick charge socket and innovative smart-phone connectivity.

Initially, it will be launched in four European markets – the UK, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland and Portugal. Reservations will begin in July. Nissan has decided to launch in these countries first due to significant government incentives for electric cars, and the ongoing development of charging infrastructure for their successful adoption. By the end of next year, Nissan LEAF will be available in every major Western European country.

In the United Kingdom, the purchase price of the Nissan LEAF would be 23,350 Pounds (27,471 Euros) after government incentives. The price, which includes the battery, is 28,350 Pounds (33,353 Euros) before incentives. The UK government recently announced that it will refund 25 percent of the purchase price of a pure electric vehicle, up to a limit of 5,000 Pounds. The Nissan LEAF goes on sale in the UK in February 2011.

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Armoured E-Class Mercedes

Alan — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:40:09 +0000

Protecting passengers has been a long term aim in which Mercedes takes pride However, this delicate and subtle protection of passengers has been elevated to higher levels in the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Guard.

The E-Guard, derived from the standard E-Class, is the newest add-on to the company’s armoured vehicle range. It has been equipped with more and improved security components

In a Mercedes the body armour is fixed into the chassis, the floor will stop a blast, the tyres are 17 inch and will run flat, and the windows are made of polyethylene carbonate, bulletproof.

The vehicle looks almost the same as a regular E-Class, and so the E-Guard becomes less attractive to car thieves and possible murderers in some of the world’s more hostile neighbourhoods. A singular air suspension (Level II), will handle the extra load, regular engines used in the E500, E3DI and E350 models haul the additional load.

Mercedes expects buyers to pay an additional €10,000 reward for the armoured E-Guard. Mercedes believes that the extra safety makes this money well spent.

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The New Vauxhall Astra

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:24:36 +0000

According to the Vauxhall website, “Choose the all-new Astra for its bold new shape, dynamic driving experience, innovative technology, best in class storage and a premium-feel inside and out. And action!” See for yourself in this short video about the all new Vauxhall Astra…..

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Honda your way along the streets!

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:39:46 +0000

Honda just may have produced something of a masterpiece with their Honda Civic Type R Mugen , even the name sounds impressive! Maybe it’s about time you traded in your Panda for one of these mean, lean sports machines. If it’s something more of a saloon you are after read on for the guide to Honda’s best.

The Honda stable of sports models makes a powerful statement. The sculptured lines of the emotion-packed, high-performance sports cars are a fascinating and unique interpretation of power, dynamism, intelligence and style. As a family/ Sports saloon, the favourite has to be the Honda Accord Type S. Equipped with Hondas most powerful diesel engine ever (2.2 i-DTEC), the Honda Accord saloon Type S delivers 180PS for a truly exhilarating drive. The all-aluminium lightweight engine also offers impressive fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures.

Bold 18″ alloy wheels and GT aero kit add to the Honda Accord Type S’s muscular styling to give a real road presence and sporty look. And among the choice of colours are two exclusive new ones: Premium White Pearl or Basque Red Pearl which make the Honda accord Type S a real stunner in both style as well as the incredible performance from the Dtec engine.

For a driver wanting a saloon without the sporty show then the Honda Accord Saloon is such a good drive with safety features second to none, that there is nothing that today’s manic traffic can throw at the Honda Accord saloon that the car couldn’t handle. Drivers will love the touch screen facilities the hands free options and voice control, things you would only see in far more expensive so called executive cars. Extremely good value for money for a very high specification car – that the Honda Accord Saloon

If you are a lover of estates or tourers then you really should experience the new Accord Tourer/estate. You will definitely be impressed. The car’s, ‘sharp look, with a lower and wider stance than the previous car’, the ‘impressive legroom’ and new springs and dampers, mean that, the Accord Tourer is the best yet in terms of driving enjoyment and the really good news? Despite all the improvements and extra features, prices are incredibly competitive for the Honda Tourer. As the new Accord joins the premium sector, perhaps BMW and Mercedes will finally sit up and take note!

The civic Type R is amazing and inside it is gorgeous; just sink into its seats. It could even be said that the Civic Type R is better than the golf GT or GTI. It is a tough one but maybe the Honda Type R has beat it. It feels good, it’s sporty and smooth, its techno, its interior is great, the looks are ok, yet much nicer on the Civic Type R with the grill and the little bits. The reliability is fantastic too! Your only problem with the Civic Type R is just deciding which of the cool accessories to get!!

1.And then there is even more!! MUGEN is bringing its unlimited engineering expertise to the Civic Type R with just 20 exclusive, Championship White cars being hand built to exact customer specifications in the UK.

2.The Civic Type R MUGEN features the first MUGEN-tuned engine ever available on UK roads. And this exclusive, pure bred performance car can be yours for £38,599.

3.The Civic Type R MUGEN turned heads at the concept stage. And now MUGEN can offer up to 20 production versions of these exclusive cars. Each one will be precision engineered in the UK by MUGEN and built by hand to exact customer specifications.

4.Few people have ever had the chance to sit behind the wheel of such a pure-bred performance car. And fewer still have had the chance to own one. Now that chance can be yours, for £38,599 on the road.

At last, the Honda range of cars from the Civic and the Civic Type R to the Mugen and the Honda Accord to the Honda Accord Type S can stand a lot more proudly alongside its European competitors….watch out Audi and BMW!

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Specifications of Peugeot 5008 MPV announced

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:11:53 +0000

The new 5008 Compact MPV 7-seater brings new levels of quality, versatility and innovation to the sector, and goes on sale in January 2010 with prices starting from £16,895.

There are three trim levels for Peugeot 5008 – Active, Sport and Exclusive – that all feature the characteristic Multiflex interior with seven seats, the second row of which folds flat and the third row can be hidden below the floor. This clever folding seat configuration makes it possible to hold up to 823 litres capacity in the boot space that can be extended to 2,506 when the seats are folded. ESP (Electronic Stability Programme), automatic electric parking brake with Hill Assist, Energy Saver tyres and air conditioning are all standard features on 5008.

5008 Sport models are equipped with 17” alloy wheels, the Aluminium pack (trim for front grille, front fog lights and chrome detailing), cruise control with speed limiter, lighting pack with removable torch, Storage pack (under seat and footwell storage), colour coded exterior and front fog lights.

The top-of-the-range 5008 Exclusive model features as standard the Cielo panoramic glass roof, 17” alloy wheels, the Visibility pack (automatic headlamps and wipers), Rear Vision pack (electric folding mirrors, electrochrome interior mirror), Head Up display, Distance Alert, rear parking aid, USB and Bluetooth handsfree equipment and climate control air conditioning.

Promoted as the vehicle that is ‘Enjoyed by families. Loved by drivers’ the manufacturer’s recommended on-the-road retail prices, are:

MODEL/ENGINE FUEL ACTIVE SPORT EXCLUSIVE

5008 VTi 120 Petrol £16,895 £18,095 £19,995
5008 THP 156 Petrol - £18,895 £20,795
5008 HDi 110 6-speed Diesel £18,395 £19,595 £21,495
5008 HDi 110 EGC Diesel £18,895 £20,095 £21,995
5008 HDi 150 Diesel - £20,595 £22,495
5008 HDi 163 Auto Diesel - £21,795 £23,695

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