Car News

Lexus IS 2011: the Estate returns – but Hybrid only Lexus are to re-introduce an estate model when the third generation Lexus IS range launches in 2011. But only as a hybrid. Ford Fiesta Sport+ launched Ford has launched the Fiesta Sport+, based on the Zetec S with White or Blue paint job with stripes, body kit and new alloys. Sadly, it gets no more power. BMW 5 Series Touring (2010 / 2011) leaks The 2010/2011 BMW 5 Series Touring is due to debut in April in Leipzig, but we have the first leak of official photos of the 5 Series Touring. Audi R8 e-tron – cruising in California video Audi are planning on launching a limited run of the R8 e-tron quattro EV in 2012. We have video of the R8 e-tron cruising in California. BMW X1 – Made in China With expanded capacity coming on line in China, BMW are to start production of the BMW X1 in Shenyang for the China market. F1 2010 – an enticing prospect It hardly 5 minutes since Jenson Button tied up the 2009 F1 World Championship, and already we're on the eve of the first F1 race weekend of 2010 in Bahrain. Mercedes and BYD get cosy – new Electric Car (EV) brand for China BYD and Mercedes are to jointly develop a new electric car for the Chinese market under a new, jointly owned brand. Uwe Gemballa – Interpol issue ‘Yellow Notice’ The 'Hunt' for Uwe Gemballa rumbles on with the issue of a Yellow Notice by Interpol and a suggestion that Uwe may have left Germany to avoid tax issues. Pagani Zonda R – the Ultimate Video We have a terrific video of the Pagani Zonda R, from creation to action on a rain sodden track. Roewe 350 to be revealed – is this the MG3? Chinese car maker SAIC are expected to debut their latest car - the Roewe 350 - at the Beijing Motor Show in April. Will this be the MG3? Kia Sportage (2010) – the Promo video Kia has now started the marketing campaign for the 2010 Kia Sportage with a trendy CGI video of their new c-segment compact SUV / Crossover. Audi R8 range to grow – and improve Audi are planning a V8 version of the R8 spyder which will come with Audi's new seven-speed S-Tronic dual clutch. Also in the mix is an R8 V10 RS. Lamborghini sales drop by £180 Million Lamborghini has revealed a loss of €35 million for 2009 on turnover down a massive €200 million on 2008. Just 1,515 cars were sold in 2009. Cadillac Sales: Who are GM? Cadillac is working hard to erase all association with its parent GM from its marketing to prevent the stigma of GM's bankruptcy affecting sales. Skoda Fabia vRS & Skoda Fabia vRS Estate (2010) revealed The Skoda vRS and the vRS Estate were launched at Geneva last week featuring 178bhp, a seven-speed DSG 'box and 44mpg. On sale in the UK in June. Read More Car News

Car Video

Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro – stunning CGI Audi has produced a stunning CGI video of the Audi R8 V10 5.2 - perhaps for the upcoming Gran Turismo - which is very impressive. Audi RS5 – Driving Video After the official debut of the Audi RS5 at the Geneva Motor Show this week we have RS5 driving footage on offer. Aston Martin One-77 – Testing video The Aston Martin One-77 has been out final testing before customer cars are delivered and we have a video of the One-77 on track. Porsche at Geneva: Porsche 918 Spyder +Video Porsche surprised Geneva by revealing a hybrid hypercar - the Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid. We've got video of the 918 Spyder so you can see for yourself. McLaren Automotive Launch – LIVE on Cars UK Cars UK is running a live press conference by McLaren entitled 'Inside McLaren - The Launch of a New Car Company' on 18th March. Sounds interesting New Jaguar XJ: The Paris video Jaguar have produced a new promo video for the new XJ, moodily shot in wet weather in Paris. A solace or an irritation for customers waiting to take delivery? New Porsche Cayenne (2010/2011) – it’s official Porsche has released details of the 2010/2011 Porsche Cayenne. Available with five power options it will debut at the Geneva Motor Show. See More Car Video

Car Reviews

Aston Martin Rapide Review – the video We have video of the Aston Martin Rapide in Valencia, where the world's motoring press have been reviewing and road testing Aston Martin's new 4-door saloon. Aston Martin Rapide Review – Valencia Aston Martin are having a press launch of the Rapide this month in Valencia, giving the first opportunities to road test the new AM and offer up an Aston Martin Rapide Review. Escort Mexico Mk I – The Drive We take the chance to spend an hour with a 1974 Escort Mexico MK I for a blast round the Cambridgeshire countryside. Focus RS Review We finally do a 2009 Focus RS review, spending some time to test Ford's performance Focus. VW Tiguan R-Line Review We review / road test the R-Line version of Volkswagen's 2.0 litre TSI Tiguan, an aggressively styled version of the standard Tiguan SUV. Jaguar XK 5.0 Portfolio Convertible Review – Richard Madeley Broadcaster and journalist Richard Madeley joins Cars UK as a guest tester for this review of the Jaguar XK 5.0 Portfolio Convertible. Richard Madeley – Guest Car Reviewer Richard Madeley - journalist and broadcaster - is a guest car reviewer for Cars UK, spending a week with a Jaguar XK Convertible. Jaguar XFR Review: On the Drive This is a Jaguar XFR Review. The XFR is Jaguar's 503 bhp M5 competition. We Road Test the XFR to see if it's a match for the Competition. Is the XFR that good? Read More Car Reviews