Fiat has announced plans to put an electric version of the Fiat 500 in to production and launch it in the US in 2012. At the 2010 Detroit Motor Show Fiat brought along an electric concept version of the Fiat 500, together with a Chrysler-badged Lancia as a clear indication that times are changing at […]
Saab production starts – 2010 Saab 9-5 first off the line
Production at Saab has now restarted under the ownership of Spyker, with a 2010 Saab 9-5 being the first off the production line today. It’s been a long and sometimes fraught road back to production for Saab. Almost sinking in to oblivion after GM decided to wind it down after failing to secure a buyer who would […]
Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2010): Official Video
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta will be hitting the road in the UK and Europe in the next month or two, and this is a great promo video from Alfa. Terrific looking car. As we always do these days we had ample teases for the car that became the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In it’s gestation from […]
Fiat Doblo 2010 details press release
FIAT’S NEW FAMILY SPACE The Fiat Doblo has always been about space – one that’s versatile, practical and value for money for the family driver. Now the all-new version builds on those qualities, yielding improved comfort, style, economy, safety and running costs. Highly acclaimed and with more than a million variants sold since it first […]
Fiat Doblo 2010 – the details
Fiat has released detail of the 2010 Fiat Doblo, with 8 variants offering up to 7 seats and prices from £12,295. On sale March 2010. Fiat’s Postman Pat-mobile – the Fiat Doblo – has been with us for a decade, in which time Fiat have managed to shift an impressive 1 million units. Which ain’t […]
Ferrari California – manual gearbox option arrives
When Ferrari launched the ‘Entry-Level’ Ferrari California it said that it would be offered with a manual gearbox. But that hasn’t happened – until now. Ferrari are to finally give buyers the option of a manual gearbox on the Ferrari California from this month in Europe and next month in the US. Which seems the […]
Ferrari 599 GTO – reveal in April
Ferrari will be revealing the limited edition Ferrari 599 GTO on 7th April, featuring 670bhp and 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds. Back in November we first reported that Ferrari were planning to resurrect the GTO badge and attach it to a limited edition Ferrari 599. We’d heard from a couple of people who’d been invited to put a deposit on […]
London Black Cab – another Chinese Takeaway
The London Black Cab has fallen in to Chinese hands after competition from the Mercedes Vito Cab made production unprofitable. Tower Bridge; Palace of Westminster; Red Double Decker Bus; Black Cab. Anyone, anywhere in the world, will immediately think of London if they see an image of any of these iconic symbols of our capital […]
Goodwood Festival of Speed: Moving Motor Show announced
Lord March has announced the Goodwood ‘Moving Motor Show’ will launch the day before this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Goodwood Festival of Speed goes from strength to strength every year. Not content with a venue that creates a terrific experience not just for petrol-heads but for one and all, Goodwood looks to deliver […]
Audi A1 Price and Models UK
The full price, model and specifications of the 2010 / 2011 Audi A1 range for the UK has leaked. Prices start at £13,145 It’s a bit early in the cycle of a new car model (Tease-Display-Tease-Motor Show-Tease-Wait-Tease-Models-Tease-Price) for us to have any real idea of how much the Audi A1 will cost when it hits […]