McLaren Automotive launches bespoke merchandise inspired by the groundbreaking 12C

McLaren Automotive Accessories - stylish luggage

McLaren Automotive has designed and developed a range of products inspired by, and focused on, the passion of driving. The products are all available from the recently launched McLaren eStore – www.mclarenstore.com – and the range includes a variety of stylish accessories, clothing and luggage, based around the designs evident throughout McLaren and the groundbreaking 12C high performance sports car. These fashionable and versatile items are perfect for the most avid McLaren fan or those most focused on enjoying the thrill of the open road.

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The New MINI Paceman

2013 MINI Paceman

Elite performance model is based on the first compact Sports Activity Coupé. Driver and passengers in four individual seats enjoy racing feeling, turbocharged engine develops 160 kW/218 hp, standard equipment includes ALL4 all-wheel drive, an aerodynamic kit, 18-inch light-alloy wheels and lowered sports suspension.

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BMW M6 Gran Coupe

2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe

A third body variant of the BMW M6 high-performanc e sports car is set to be presented for the first time as the BMW M6 Gran Coupe joins the existing Coupe and Convertible models in the line-up. The new member of the M6 family brings together customary M performance characteristics with extra helpings of luxury and aesthetic appeal. The high-revving V8 enginewith M TwinPower Turbo technology and 412 kW/560 hp propels the BMW M6 Gran Coupe from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds. And the elegantly sporty lines of the four-door Coupe are complemented by bespoke features, such as the carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof. The greater interior space of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe allows two rear passengers to enjoy generous levels of on-board comfort, and there is also a third rear seat for use on shorter journeys.

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Fiat Panda 4x4 world preview at The Paris Motor show

2013 FIAT Panda 4x4

The new Fiat Panda 4x4 – the only four-wheel drive model in the A segment – will make its debut at the forthcoming international Paris Motor Show.

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Computer Mouse designed by BMW

DesignworksUSA revolutionizes the World of Gaming: Side Perspective of the Level 10 M Mouse

Munich/Taipei : August 30, 2012 Totally focused and oblivious to his surroundings, the young man speaks urgently but quietly into his headset. One hand hovers above the keyboard, the other on the computer mouse. On the monitor screen in front of him a virtual figure is chasing through a labyrinth of alleys and dead-ends, veering off, flattening itself against walls, reacting to opponents - all this happening at split-second commands. The speed with which these cyber scenes unfold is breathtaking. It’s like being taking along for a spin with a Formula One pilot. This is Kai "Kaii" Schäfer, one of the best German professional gamers, at work. Together with Thermaltake, renowned provider for electronic gaming accessories and based in Taiwan, BMW Group´s think tank of creative specialists, DesignworksUSA, has developed a high-end computer mouse specifically for tech pros like Schäfer and all those dedicated amateurs hoping to match their wits against the lightning-fast best. You need a speedy mouse for this.

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The new GL 63 AMG: The perfect blend of style and performance. GL 63 AMG world premiere at the Moscow International Automobile Salon

GL 63 AMG world premiere at the Moscow International Automobile Salon: Ola Källenius, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH

Moscow/Affalterbach : August 30, 2012 – The Mercedes-Benz official press conference opened the press day at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2012: The brand new Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG luxury off-roader, which celebrates its world premiere in Moscow, was presented to numerous press representatives. The new high-performance SUV combines compelling technologies with an extensive range of standard equipment and pure ride comfort for up to seven passengers. Effortless superiority comes courtesy of the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine, which develops a peak output of 410 kW (557 hp) and maximum torque of 760 Nm. The AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM roll stabilisation provides high-level driving dynamics and the comfort one would expect from the Mercedes brand.

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The new Bentley Continental GT SPEED

2012 Bentley Continental GT SPEED

• Full technical details of Bentley’s new performance flagship
• Fastest production Bentley ever,  205 mph (330 km/h) top speed
• Exhilarating supercar performance from uprated 625 PS (616bhp) W12 engine and eight-speed transmission
• 575 PS (567 bhp) GT and GTC also receive eight-speed transmission
• 12% improvement in fuel economy and CO₂ emissions for GT W12

CREW, England : August 23, 2012 - Bentley is releasing full technical details of its exciting new 205 mph (330 km/h) all-wheel drive performance flagship ahead of its official international show debut at the Moscow Motor Show on 29 August. The new Continental GT Speed is the fastest road-car Bentley has ever produced and orders are being taken now, with deliveries scheduled to start in October 2012.

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G-POWER 1M Coupé with 435 hp: After the power output enhancement by G-POWER the BMW 1M Coupé is now at eye-level with its big brother the BMW M3

G-POWER 1M Coupé

It is not just the „M“ in the name of the BMW 1M Coupé that identifies it as a member of the “M-Family” it is the design, as well. The BMW 1M Coupé is closely related to its bigger brother the BMW M3 with which it shares the same front and real axles. Unfortunately when it comes to the power output figures the BMW 1M Coupé does not play in the same league with the rest of the family. Help is coming from G-POWER with its latest package for the youngest member of the M-Family.

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McLaren 12C Spider convertible sport car offers spectacular performance with remarkable functionality

McLaren 12C Spider

McLaren Automotive showed the second model in its growing range of high performance sports cars, the new 12C Spider, for the first time in public at this weekend’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The 12C Spider was revealed at the prestigious Gooding & Company Auction preview in Monterey, California on Friday, August 17, then displayed on the Concept Car Lawn throughout the weekend.

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All-new ground breaking British sports car – The trident iceni – confirmed for salon privé

Trident Iceni Grand Tourer

London, 22 August 2012 – Iconic British sports car maker, Trident, will display its all-new Iceni Grand Tourer at Salon Privé 2012, held at West London’s Syon Park from the 5^th to 7^th September.

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