Tuesday 29 November 2011

Superb Elegance Laurin and Klement Middlesbrough



The Superb Elegance is now available with a stunning new Laurin & Klement luxury pack, offering the highest levels of specification in the Skoda range. The Superb Elegance L&K will also be available in a new magnetic brown metallic paint, available only on Superb Elegance L&K orders.
The pack includes: 18-inch Sirius bi-colour alloys, Brown leather upholstery with Piano black decorative inserts, Chrome radiator grille, L&K plaque on wheel arch and scuff plates, LED rear brake lights (hatch only), Panoramic sunroof (estate only), 10-speaker sound system, Boot net, Floor mats, Heated rear seats, Park assist (includes front and rear parking sensors), Sunset glass, TV tuner (showing digital and analogue TV on the Columbus satellite navigation display when the car is stationary). When the car is moving (more than six kilometres per hour) the TV audio signal is played without a picture.
For more information call us on: 01642 256100 or visit opur showroom on Cargo Fleet, Middlesbrough.

Tuesday 15 November 2011

Subaru BRZ STI




Following months of speculation with only small glimpses and artist impressions, Derek Slack Motors can now reveal Subaru’s RWD (rear wheel drive) BRZ STI.

Subaru’s collaboration with Toyota shares many components with the FT-86, including Toyota’s fuel saving D-4S ‘direct injection system’. However, the chassis and the 2.0 Boxer engine is all Subaru - delivering 250bhp. The BRZ embodies Suabru’s passion for the sports car with a model already booked to appear on the race track in the Japanese Super GT series (GT300 category)
Although the FT-86 and the BRZ models boast very similar profiles, the Subaru BRZ will be more powerfull and sportier with a more recognisable aggressive Subaru bodykit than its Toyota sibling.

We’ll keep you posted on developments and when it’s scheduled to appear at Derek Slack Motors showroom

Tuesday 8 November 2011

Subaru STIMULI Track Day




Derek Slack Motors, main dealers for Subaru in Middlesbrough and North Yorkshire, held their first Subaru STIMULI track day on the 4th November at Teesside Autodrome. The electrifying event organised by Subaru allowed a hand-full of Subaru customers the opportunity to put the Subaru STI through its paces at South Tees Motor Sports Park. The track day consisted of a wide range of activities including, breathtaking manoeuvreability and road handling skills. Subaru’s own team of professional rally drivers offered advice, whilst demonstrating the awe-inspiring ability of the new Cosworth Impreza STI as we accelerated from 0-62mph in just 3.7 seconds (quicker than most of the world’s supercars), the Cosworth Impreza also pumps out a prodigious 400bhp as we went through a series of tight, hair-pin bends with much screeching, (was that the tyres or me?) all very gripping stuff, (literally).

Customers then strapped themselves behind the wheel of the WRX STI to feel the awesome 300bhp, managing 0-62 in just 5.2 seconds. Even though the rally winning, AWD (All wheel drive) STi boasts some serious power, it still proved what an exceptionally easy car it is to drive and why it’s still miles ahead of any competition.

Before breaking for lunch we enjoyed some less physically challenging driving in the shape of a fun Scalextric competition. I think everyone agreed it was a great event and one that really showed why the Subaru WRX STI is a world beater.

Tuesday 1 November 2011

Subaru and snow in North Yorkshire and Middlesbrough


It won’t have escaped your notice that autumn’s with us and if last two years are anything to go by the season may quickly slip into winter without warning. More and more people are now switched on to the benefits of Subaru’s unique permanent Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Those fortunate not get stuck in the snow will also tell you about Subaru’s unequalled levels of grip, performance, stability and safety for yourself.

With a range of Boxer engines and a host of luxuries there’s never been a better time to book a test drive at Derek Slack Motors, the home of Subaru in Middlesbrough and North Yorkshire.