Lexus has revealed a new range-topper for its smallest car – the Lexus CT 200h Advance – with extra equipment and small price premium. We’re not entirely convinced that Lexus has got their baby car quite right – we’d rather see it drop its rather harsh suspension setup and offer proper compact cosseting – but there’s a ready market from buyers […]
UK Car Sales up again in October 2012
New car registrations rose in October by 12.1 per cent in the UK, the ninth month of 2012 to see rising car sales. The European car market may be in a real mess with carnage looming for production facilities run by mainstream car makers, but the UK continues to grow its new car market with […]
Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport – under £30k
Vauxhall is replacing the Insignia VXR with the Insignia VXR SuperSport, with a 170mph top speed and costing just £29,995. [nggallery id=1299 template=customlinks] Vauxhall has decided to get rid of the ran ge-topping Insignia – the Vauxhall Insignia VXR – and replace it with a n w model with a headline-grabbing 170mph top speed – […]
2013 Maserati Quattroporte revealed
Maserati has revealed the new flagship Quattroporte saloon ahead of a debut at the 2013 Detroit Motor Show. [nggallery id=1298 template=customlinks] Maserati has big plans to increase the volume of cars they sell, and are planning three new models for the market in the next couple of years. The 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is the first […]
VW Amarok gets an update & BlueMotion Technology
Volkswagen has updated the ‘Bob the Builder’ VW Amarok for 2013 with new options, more power and BlueMotion Technology. The market for the pick-up that also doubles as a family car for the weekends is strong, and Volkswagen’s offering – the VW Amarok – is one of the best-built on the market. And now it’s […]
Jaguar XJ_e PHEV Plug-in Hybrid wins RAC Awards
The Jaguar XJ_e PHEV plug-in hybrid has won the RAC ‘Most Energy Efficient Luxury Car Prototype’ and ‘Technical Panel’s Award of Merit’. [nggallery id=1128 template=customlinks] The RAC’s Future Car Challenge is a challenge for Electric, Hybrid, Low-Emission, Hydrogen and ICE cars to travel from Brighton to Regent Street in London – a total of 63 miles – […]
New Toyota Auris starts rolling out at Burnaston
The new 2013 Toyota Auris – Toyota’s modern Corolla – has commenced production at the Toyota plant in Burnaston. [nggallery id=1191 template=customlinks] Toyota revealed the new Auris back in August – ahead of a public debut at the Paris Motor Show – which, although pretty much the previous Auris when you dig deep, does offer a more […]
Vauxhall launches new extended used car warranty
Vauxhall has launched a new extended warranty for use cars, available for cars up to 70,000 miles for one, two or three years. Two years ago, Vauxhall launched its Lifetime Warranty for new cars, spurred on by warranties from the likes of Kia and Hyundai, offering buyers long-term peace of mind – and which was actually […]
Car Finance: ING pull out of UK luxury car finance market
ING has pulled out of the UK luxury car finance market leaving a finance hole estimated at around £1.2 billion. If you’re in the market for a high-end car, chances are you’ve sought out the services of a finance broker after the car dealer’s finance rates came as a bit of a shock. And if you have, […]
Official: Renault & Caterham to build Alpine sports cars
Renault has confirmed it is to partner with Caterham to build a range of Alpine sports cars in Dieppe from 2015. [nggallery id=1090 template=customlinks] Just as we reported last month, Renault and Caterham are to join forces to create new Alpine sports cars, although we won’t see the fruits of their efforts until 2015 and they will […]