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2009 Ford KA Review
Cars UK Rating: Well, it’s been a long time coming. But finally Ford has launched the New Ford KA. Ford has a lot to live up to with the new KA. The old KA was such a success, for so long, it’s a hard act to follow. But it has a great starting point - it’s built on the same architecture as the Fiat 500 - the car in the class. 2009... [Read more of this story]
Glass’s Guide Luxury Cars price crash
I think we all knew it was happening, but Glass’s guide, the trade bible for used car values, has confirmed that luxury cars in the UK have fallen out of bed in a big way. Comparing luxury diesel saloons with a year ago, they say that average values have dropped by a massive 21%. And in pure money terms the top end coupes, such as the Porsche... [Read more of this story]
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder revealed
The Lamborghini LP560 has been with us for a few months now, so bang on cue Lamborghini has announced the convertible version - The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder (what a mouthful - I think we’ll just stick with ‘LP560′). The Spyder version of the original Gallardo was always one of our favourites. It gave away so little to the... [Read more of this story]
Porsche Cayenne Diesel - it’s official
We all wondered how long it would take for Porsche to bite the bullet and give in to the diesel bandwagon. Well, it’s happened. Porsche has officially announced today that the Porsche Cayenne diesel will go on sale in Europe in February 2009. And, surprise surprise, they’re dropping the 3.0 diesel from the Q7 in! 2009 Cayenne Diesel Although... [Read more of this story]
VW’s Banned TV Commercial
Apparently, this ad got banned from TV in the UK. I suppose you can see why, but if it doesn’t make you at least smile, if not laugh out loud, then you must have had a sense of humour by-pass! It always seems strange what gets a ban and what doesn’t. We actually think this is hilarious, but then we do have a strange sense of humour round... [Read more of this story]
Porsche Boxster and Cayman updates for 2009
The world’s most successful car company, Porsche, has announced upgrades for both its Boxster and Cayman models. The updated 2009 Porsche Cayman New engines, revised suspension and the magnificent PDK gearbox, make these far more than just cosmetic upgrades. These are real improvements, and make the Boxster and Cayman not just more powerful, but... [Read more of this story]
Unsold Cars take over California
It’s a sign of the times. Unsold cars arriving at Long Beach - Image by NYT Long Beach, California, America’s second largest port is under siege from unsold cars. Day after day, thousands of cars roll off container ships, normally destined for dealerships around the country. But with the car industry in crisis, they’re going nowhere. A... [Read more of this story]
Audi S5 dumps the V8
I suppose it’s a sign of the times. Audi is going to dump the V8 in the S5 and replace it with supercharged V6. Great engine though the V8 is, it’s getting pretty old. And it’s heavy. And it’s thirsty. So, this is actually a really good move by Audi. No more nose-heavy V8 with rotten fuel consumption. Instead, the same power... [Read more of this story]
2010 Ford Mustang Revealed
After what seems like an endless run of teaser pictures, Ford has finally announced the Mustang for 2010 (have a look at the Ford Mustang Micro Site), as both a Coupe and Convertible But it wasn’t on purpose. Oh, no. They cocked-up by revealing a real image on one of their micro-sites and, quite sensibly, decided they may as well get on with,... [Read more of this story]
Want a Free Aston Martin DB9?
We all know car prices are in free-fall at the moment. But a free DB9? Well, that does seem a discount too far. But there is a catch. You have to buy a house first. A property developer in Eastbourne, Andrew Mackelden of Fivewalk Homes, has dreamt up the idea to try and flog their £1.2 million homes. He’s willing to give a brand new, £110,000... [Read more of this story]
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2009 Ferrari California Review
Cars UK Rating: A new Ferrari is always an event. For most of us, owning a Ferrari is beyond dreams. But what’s life without aspirations, and even if we can’t afford it we can lust after it. And Ferrari knows that. That’s why they have always made cars that are beyond the reach of normal mortals. At this level price is subjective.... [Read more of this review]
2009 Ford KA Review
Cars UK Rating: Well, it’s been a long time coming. But finally Ford has launched the New Ford KA. Ford has a lot to live up to with the new KA. The old KA was such a success, for so long, it’s a hard act to follow. But it has a great starting point - it’s built on the same architecture as the Fiat 500 - the car in the class. 2009... [Read more of this review]
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