[ad#ad-1] The Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG, the powerful top-of-the-line S-Class models, are now even more appealing: thanks to a series of subtle yet extremely effective fine-tuning measures, the two performance saloons are even more striking and priceless than ever before. The updated technology is aimed at ensuring a more dynamic driving [...]
Cars aren’t to blame for Global Warming – it’s down to fat people!
April 21, 2009 By
The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicines has claimed that fat people cause more greenhouse gas problems than cars.
MG6 – A new MG shows at Shanghai
April 21, 2009 By
SAIC – the Chinese Motor Manufacturer – has unveiled a new MG, the MG6, at the Shanghai Motor Show. The MG6 will come to the UK in 2010.
Porsche 928 on the way back?
April 21, 2009 By
It has been reported from the Shanghai Motor Show that Porsche are planning a range topping GT based on the Panamera. A new Porsche 928?
Mercedes S63 and S65 AMG debut at Shanghai
April 20, 2009 By
In yet another demonstration of how important emerging car markets are to premium car makers, Mercedes has chosen to unveil its top two S Class models – the Mercedes S63 AMG and the Mercedes S65 AMG – at the Shanghai Motor Show today. These range-topping S Class Mercedes get the same updates as the lesser [...]
New Jaguar XJ – the Teaser Video
April 20, 2009 By
jaguar has this morning released a teaser video of the new Jaguar XJ at the Shanghai Motor Show, prior to its reveal on July 9th.
Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX announced
April 20, 2009 By
[ad#ad-1] A few days ago we revealed that Vauxhall had launched a range-topping Insignia – the Vauxhall Insignia VXR, a 325bhp road burner. Well, in these eco-friendly times, it seems appropriately balanced that Vauxhall has now announced the arrival of the Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX, to balance the Co2 and testosterone the VXR produces. The Insignia [...]
Rolls Royce Ghost – It’s Official
April 20, 2009 By
Porsche Panamera revealed at Shanghai Motor Show
April 19, 2009 By
Yes, we’ve banged on about how long the Porsche Panamera has been ‘Coming’ and moaned about all the drips and drabs of information we’ve had. But a few weeks ago we had the Porsche Panamera UK Prices and the news that the Panamera will go on sale in Europe and the UK on 12th September, [...]
Vettel and Webber make it a 1-2 for Red Bull in China
April 19, 2009 By
[ad#ad-1] This is the most topsy-turvy start to a Grand Prix season in many a year. First we have a rookie team – Brawn GP, which didn’t even exist a few weeks ago – taking the lead and winning the first two races of the season. And now, in Shanghai at the Chinese Grand Prix, [...]
Nissan Qashqai n-tec introduced
April 19, 2009 By
The Nissan Qashqai has been a big success for Nissan, and for the workforce in Sunderland. So much so that it has allowed Nissan to develop a sub-Qashqai model – the Nissan Qazana – which will secure employment prospects in the North East. But Nissan aren’t standing still with the Qashqai. They introduced the Qashqai+2 [...]
SEAT Leon Cupra & Ibiza FR Revealed
April 18, 2009 By
SEAT does like to produce a ‘Sporty’ car, and has just revealed details of two new additions to its range – The SEAT Leon Cupra and The SEAT Ibiza FR. The Cupra is the top of the hot tree in the SEAT world, and so the new SEAT Leon Cupra will sit ahead of the [...]
Exclusive: Spyker drop Peking-Paris D12 in favour of D8
April 17, 2009 By
The Spyker Paris-Peking is to be produced as just the D8 – the D12 has been dropped – and will show at Frankfurt in September and go on sale straight away.
Bio-Fuel Skycar to go in to production
April 17, 2009 By
[ad#ad-1] Three months ago we brought you news on the plans of London Company Parajet International Ltd to take their Skycar on a trip to Timbuktu. Well, not only was the trip a great success – they arrived in Timbutu on 26th March – but the Skycar is now destined to go in to production [...]
Nissan GT-R beats its Nurburgring record – more to come today?
April 17, 2009 By
Nissan set a blistering time round the Nurburgring last year, but yesterday they beat that time in a 2010 Nissan GT-R V-Spec by over a second.
McLaren Automotive Company created as an independent
April 16, 2009 By
At a press conference today it has been announced that McLaren Automotive is to become independent, aiming to produce 4000 cars a year by 2015 – P8, P11 & F1.
New Jaguar XJ – best photo yet
April 16, 2009 By
We’ve been bringing stories on the next generation Jaguar XJ for a while now. But we’ve just received what seems to be the best picture – and shows just how much inspiration the XJ has taken from its little brother, the Jaguar XF. Due to be shown officially in July, before a full presentation at [...]
£5000 incentive to buy an Electric Car – but not until 2011
April 16, 2009 By
We still don’t know for certain that the Government will launch a scrappage scheme in the budget (or Cash for Clunkers if you’re on the other side of the pond) but in a slightly bizarre twist the Government has announced that it will subsidise the purchase of Electric Cars or Plug-in Hybrids to the tune [...]
Brawn GP wins diffuser row
April 15, 2009 By
In a ruling today by the FIA court of appeal, it was decided that the contentious rear diffuser used by 3 teams this year, including Brawn GP, is legal.
Volkswagen Tiguan R Line announced
April 15, 2009 By
Oh, that sounds interesting. An R Line Tiguan. Fresh from the hands of Volkswagen Individual (the VW in-house engineering mob) that brought us the Passat R36 and the Touareg R50. Bound to have a nice new engine with more grunt to make the capable Tiguan a hot 4×4. But sadly, this is a purely cosmetic [...]
Vauxhall Insignia VXR revealed
April 15, 2009 By
Vauxhall has released details of the range-topping Insignia VXR, a 325bhp performance Insignia that will officially launch at the Barcelona Motor Show in May.
Audi Q7 gets a facelift
April 15, 2009 By
Three years after the Audi Q7 was first introduced, Audi has given the big SUV a facelift for 2009 (2010MY) with small exterior updates and a new MMI system.
Aston Martin Rapide – first official image
April 14, 2009 By
Aston Martin has released the first official image of the Aston Martin Rapide, a 4 door super-saloon which will début at Frankfurt in September.
UK Car Scrappage scheme gets green light?
April 14, 2009 By
It now seems likely that the UK will introduce a car scappage scheme in the next budget, with a £2,000 trade-in incentive on old cars for buyers of new cars.
AC Cobra Mk VI to show at Monaco
April 13, 2009 By
AC, the UK’s oldest car maker, is to show its latest car, the AC Cobra MK VI, at the Top Marques Show in Monaco.
