Lexus IS 2011: the Estate returns – but Hybrid only

March 13, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under Lexus, 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

March 13, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under Ford, News

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

March 13, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under BMW, News

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

March 12, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under Audi, News

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

March 12, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under BMW, News

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

March 12, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under F1, News

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

March 12, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under BYD, Mercedes, News

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’

March 12, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under Gemballa, News

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

March 11, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under News, Pagani

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?

March 11, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under MG, News

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

March 11, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under Kia, News

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

March 10, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under Audi, News

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

March 10, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under Lamborghini, News

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?

March 10, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under Cadillac, News

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

March 9, 2010 by CarsUK  
Filed under Geneva 2010, News, Seat

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.