Nissan has revealed it is planning to move some of the production of the Nissan Qashqai to Russia to avoid import duty. The Nissan plant in Sunderland is a real success story, not just for Nissan but for the UK economy as a whole. Last year Sunderland produced over 400,000 cars – many of them exported […]
Bentley sales in China hit new record
Bentley has revealed that China has now overtaken the US as its biggest market with 578 sales in the first quarter of 2012 – up 84.9 per cent. This time last year we reported that Bentley sales were flying in China and closing in on the US as the most important market for Crewe’s products. A year […]
Hyundai ix25 sub-compact SUV on the way?
It looks like a Hyundai ix25 sub-compact SUV is on the way after Hyundai in Brazil revealed they were planning a new B Segment range. It’s getting on for three years since we saw the Hyundai ix-Metro Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show and it’s finally starting to look as if the ix-Metro will turn […]
Ferraris galore (and more) at DK Engineering open day +video
DK Engineering – Ferrari restorers supreme – held an open day in March to showcase their facilities and their cars to super and classic car lovers. If you own – or covet – a classic car, especially a Ferrari, then DK Engineering in Chorleywood – just a short drive from Cars UK Towers – is […]
Could the Mercedes MLC actually be the Mercedes MLS?
Last year we revealed the Mercedes MLC – a coupe M Class – was in the pipeline to rival the BMW X6. But could it actually be the Mercedes MLS? Mercedes are on a mission to out-niche BMW and Audi with plans to create a seemingly endless range of variants on every platform they have. And one […]
James Bond still drives an Aston Martin. But now he drinks Heineken too.
James Bond may drive an Aston Martin, but he’s going a bit more downmarket in Skyfall after a £25 million deal to place Heineken. Product placement is a great way for brands to raise their profile by association with a successful film, TV show or celeb. And much of what now gets placed on screen to […]
Jools Holland’s old Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 Lightweight Roadster up for grabs
A Jaguar E-Type, recently owned by classic car nut Jools Holland, is up for grabs at what seems like a low estimate of £35-45k. Jools Holland may be best known for Later…, his annual Hootenanny, his exploits with Squeeze, his indiscretions on The Tube (with Paula Yates) and his incomparable skills on the piano. But […]
Citroen DS5 promo: Arsenal players take on English National Ballet +video
In a slightly odd promotion for the Citroen DS5, Citroen has teamed up Arsenal players with the English National Ballet It looks a bit like Citroen has been taking notice of MINI’s somewhat off-the-wall promotions for their cars and have decided a great way to get the DS5 – now it’s on sale in the UK […]
Koenigsegg Agera R hits 250mph at Nurburgring +video
The incredible Koenigsegg Agera R has hit a top speed of 249.54mph at a private event at the Nurburgring and we have it on video. We have a huge hankering for the cars that Christian von Koenigsegg produces, and none more so than the Koenigsegg Agera R. Koenigsegg has endowed the 2012 Agera R with a raft of improvements to make […]
Lamborghini SUV (MLC) revealed in New York
Lamborghini’s SUV – which we expect to be the Lamborghini MLC – has been revealed to a select audience at the New York Motor Show. The Lamborghini SUV is already confirmed for a reveal at the Beijing Motor Show later this month. But that hasn’t stopped Lamborghini from revealing their SUV at the New York […]